Welcome to Fort Collins
Welcome to Fort Collins, “one of the best places to live, work and play in America.” For years we have been known as the ‘Choice City’ and for visitors, this means many choices on how to spend your leisure activities. it’s the city of choice for 143,000 residents who are proud to call Fort Collins home. We’re students, families, professionals, retirees and everyone in between, sharing a love for our hometown and a friendly,
casual attitude.
Arts and Culture
Catch a first-class performance in one of our many theatres, explore history in our remarkable Old Town, tour a local brewery, ride a restored trolley car, discover science at the museum, attend one of our many festivals and celebrations.
Sports & Recreation
Play a round of golf year round, raft whitewater, hike a canyon, ride a bike or a horse along miles of trails through city and state parks, soar in a hot air balloon, cheer on the CSU teams.
Dining & Entertainment
When it comes to dining and entertainment, the choices go on. Cuisine from traditional to novel, fast-food to fine dining, symphony concerts to ballroom dancing, opera to salsa, and local bands you may soon see on national tour.
Shopping
Explore many unique shops in Fort Collins while you’re here too! From our major shopping center in the south part of town, Front Range Village, all the way to Downtown, you’ll discover friendly, fun local shopping choices throughout the community.
Visit Fort Collins, Colorado
There’s always something interesting going on in Fort Collins. Tour the craft breweries, bike the 280+ miles of bike lanes and trails, watch a live theatre production, listen to a symphony orchestra, wander through the many galleries and museums, and enjoy the rich history of the Old Town district.
Free Live Music with Lorna’s Swingset
Aug 02
200 West Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins, COLorna’s Swingset, Colorado’s popular gypsy jazz band, will perform from 6-7:30 pm Friday, August 2, at the Global Vi
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Fort Collins Peach Festival
Aug 17
Civic Center Park, Fort Collins, COThis peachy experience will feature: Live music Local beer & drink vendors Food trucks Local businesses & street
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All About Oktoberfest
Sep 22
200 West Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521All About Oktoberfest – a fun evening of socializing with an exciting trivia contest – will be held at 7:30 pm Sunda
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