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hether you are a first-time visitor to Fort Collins or come to town frequently, welcome. No matter how long you stay, you are going to understand quickly why residents and visitors find Fort Collins one great place to be. Time and again, Fort Collins has been named one of the best places to live, do business, retire, and bike in the United States. In 2017 National Geographic named Fort Collins the fourth “Happiest City in the US” and it’s no mystery why. The city offers more than 300 days of sunshine each year, an abundance of outdoor recreation, and unique cultural events throughout the year. Add to that more than 600 restaurants, 25 craft breweries and 285+ miles of biking and walking trails and you have a city with something for everyone. Fort Collins is also home to Colorado State University, one of the nation’s leading research institutions. From performances at the prestigious University Center for the Arts, to leadership in clean energy and environmental science, and Ram game days at the on-campus Canvas Stadium and Moby Arena, CSU’s energy is felt well beyond campus.
2022-2023 VISITORS GUIDE
Wander through the pedestrian-friendly streets of Old Town, enjoy the newest stores and restaurants scattered throughout Fort Collins, take a stroll through CSU’s tree-filled campus, or head to the foothills for an outdoor adventure. Wherever the magic of Fort Collins takes you, you’ll quickly see, we’re a city just waiting for you to discover.
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Town and Gown ...................................................................2 Welcome to Ram Country ...................................................4 Helping Future Rams Choose CSU ....................................6 CSU Athletics.........................................................................8 Keeping Connected .............................................................10 Ram Traditions ......................................................................12 18 Things to Do While on Campus ....................................14 Tour the Campus ..................................................................16 CSU Map and Campus Safety.............................................18 Additional Campuses ..........................................................20 Getting Around Fort Collins ...............................................22 CSU by the Numbers ...........................................................24 Feel at Home in Fort Collins ...............................................26 Fort Collins Fun Facts ..........................................................28 Activities: Historical, Museums and Farms .......................30 Activities: Family Fun ...........................................................32 Activities: Music and Theater .............................................34 Shopping ...............................................................................36 Downtown Fort Collins ........................................................38 Art Scene ...............................................................................44 Parks and Gardens ...............................................................46 Local Trails .............................................................................48 Scenic Getaways...................................................................50 Napa Valley of Beer .............................................................52 Sip and Tour ..........................................................................54 Best of CSU ............................................................................56 Calendar ................................................................................60 Good Eats ..............................................................................62 Fort Collins Top 10 ...............................................................64
Visitors Guide is in partnership with CSU Marketing and Communications and Rocky Mountain Student Media. Photos courtesy of CSU Photography and RMSMC student photographers. Editorial assistance by Kadyn Thorpe Publlication advisors: Kim Blumhardt and Jake Sherlock Cover and publication design by Anna Jelden
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