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ALPINE ARTS 112 N. College Ave. www.alpineartscolorado.com Family-owned gift and apparel store featuring all things Colorado and the Rocky Mountain West.

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LIMA COFFEE ROASTERS 302 S. College Ave., Suite 130 215 E. Foothills Pkwy. 1A 4229 S. Mason St. www.limacoffeeroasters.com Local coffee shops that value the craft from the farm to the cup.

OLD TOWN SPICE 130A S. College Ave. www.oldtownspiceshop.com Large variety of the freshest, highestquality spices, blends, salts, extracts and peppers in the country.

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You never know what unexpected treat might be waiting for you in a quiet corner or under an Old Worldstyle lamppost down one of the charming alleyways… maybe a cozy tavern or a wall-sized mural featuring local and international artists.

You might find yourself on a flower-filled patio watching a street performer juggling fire or on a rooftop taking in an orange and red sky as the sun slips behind the foothills of the Rocky Mountains for the evening.

You can’t make a wrong turn. Wherever you wander, you’ll find music, art, cuisine and fun.

Love Fort Collins.

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Duck down an alley to discover local delights in Downtown Fort Collins

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On-street parking is easy or choose among three convenient parking garages where parking is just $1 per hour and the first hour is free! Download the ParkMobile app to your smart phone or use the kiosks in the garages to pay for parking. The Remington St. Garage is located directly across from the visitor center, where we can answer any questions you have or help you find fun places to go.

SOAK IT UP! Friendly faces, bursts of flowers, splash parks, painted pianos, holiday lights, inviting alleyways and the hub itself—Old Town Square. Fort Collins has one of the most walkable downtown areas in America. It’s so charming that it inspired Disneyland’s MainStreet USA. We even have a trolley (celebrating

over 100 years of service) that will take you from Old Town to City Park and back during the summer months.

Old Town (locals’ name for the downtown area) is more than just a collection of great shops and eateries, or openair concert venues and plaza spaces, or charming flowers, tree-lined streets and amazing public art all around. It’s a

Lodging in Old Town Choose from the 4-star Elizabeth Hotel in the heart of Old Town, the newly renovated historic Armstrong Hotel, the Edward’s House B&B, or Remington Flats—to name a few.

Public spaces Old Town, the city’s historic center, is bursting with public spaces to people (and dog) watch. In Old Town Square, get into the action at a creative play area or tickle some ivories at one of the many painted

Pianos About Town. Nearby, on Oak Street Plaza, public art doubles as fountains and shade trees provide a spot to sip coffee or enjoy lunch. It’s no wonder this is a state designated Creative District.

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place that contains all of these traits that somehow add up to a feeling that you can’t put your finger on, but it has something to do with the cheerful people who live in and visit Fort Collins.

Shopping paradise If you’re a shopper, you’ve arrived in a kind of paradise… boutiques, one-of-kind shops, foodie stuff, souvenirs and on and on. Want to sample 50 kinds of olive oil? Got it. Try on some boutique fashions?

Check. Unique outdoor gear?

Yep. Colorado mountain souvenirs? Endless. Lavender soaps and creams? Yummy.

And most of these shops are locally owned, so you just might be chatting with the proprietor at any time.

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The Exchange is a family-friendly hub of food and fun.

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Downtown offers several lively options for kids, teens, and families.

Choose your own adventure and discover a new favorite.

1. O ld Town Square Splash Pad: This sprayground is sure to delight all ages on a hot day.

2. F ort Collins Museum of Discovery: Science, music and amazement keep hands and minds busy.

3. L ee Martinez Farm: A city farm that offers PONY RIDES! Get ready to “git along,” and welcome to the wild west lil’ pardner.

4. C lothes Pony & Dandelion Toys: A true neighborhood toy store with a kids clothing shop and the Urban Blossom tween boutique.

Get up close and personal with the animals on Lee Martinez Farm

5. P inball Jones: An underground arcade with craft beer on tap and a gazillion games to play.

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Fresh air We love to linger outside on patios and rooftops. Check out The Exchange, a great family gathering place for all ages with a common area to enjoy tacos, ice cream, refreshing drinks and more. Relax a moment with the wide-open views on Illegal Pete’s rooftop, or the iconic fountain patio at Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant, locally known as The Rio. Or chill on Old Town Square with an ice cream cone or sundae from Ben & Jerry’s or stop in at one of the many other spots on the plaza.

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Patio culture in Fort Collins isn’t just for your two-legged friends. Some businesses welcome well-behaved dog guests with a bowl of water.

After sundown

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Winter warm-ups Winter brings Santa’s Workshop, a pop-up ice skating rink and a cozy fire pit to Old Town Square. The surrounding downtown transforms into a wonderland. Picture yourself strolling through a twinkling world of lighted trees with inviting shop windows and cozy restaurants.

The shops downtown have extended retail hours through the holiday season and the hot sipping chocolate at Nuance Chocolate is a perfect way to enjoy the seasonally dipping temperatures and beauty of winter in Fort Collins.

Elegant dining, musical performances, theatrical events, foodie and art walks keep Fort Collins bustling even in chilly weather.

A vibrant energy buzzes here in the evening as bon vivants head out to see what the night might hold. The variety might amaze you. Wander through Old Town and down the bright and artsy alleyways to discover your next favorite place. You’ll love the tree lights in winter.

Grab a beer and sidle up to pinball machine or arcade game underground at Pin Ball Jones or settle in for an evening of music at the innovative, Magic Rat, in the luxurious Elizabeth Hotel where you

can also take in the panoramic view at the roof-top Sunset Lounge.

Grab a bite from an assortment of shipping-container eateries at The Exchange and mingle in the common area.

Sit a moment in Old Town Square as you plan your next stop…maybe a patio like Coopersmiths or Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant or a cocktail lounge like Persimmon or Ace Gilletts, which features live jazz.

Whatever you do, don’t miss an evening in Downtown.

Music drives the night life in multiple venues around town.

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1. Catch a festival // Come on down and see what the buzz is all about. Many downtown festivals feature beer, bikes and bands.

2. Chill in Old Town Square // Hang out in the sun all year round at this central gathering place with a winter skate rink and summer splash park..

3. Check the haunts// Sign up for the ghost and history tour in and around Downtown Fort Collins.

4. Shop ‘til you drop // Discover a scintillating mix of one-of-a-kind shops and welcoming cafes.

5. Book a room // Settle into a boutique hotel or B&B right down where the action is.

For ideas, visit www.visitftcollins.com, and search downtown.

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LIVING 5,003 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL is just one of the many reasons world-class athletes choose to train and compete in Fort Collins.

But the altitude can catch up to you fast, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time to acclimate, hydrate and slather on additional sunscreen.

Altitude sickness, dehydration and sunburns will slow you down so avoid them by being altitude aware and taking preventive measures.

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Call of the wild WELCOME TO OUR BACKYARD PLAYGROUND. Discover a refreshing tonic for mind, body, and spirit while floating a river, walking a trail, boating on a lake, and so much more! More than 50 designated natural areas in and around Fort Collins await you from bird-filled wetlands to soaring peaks.

WHITEWATER RAFTING Mad dog, Pinball, Pineview Falls…just a few of the rapids you can run on the Cache la Poudre River, Colorado’s only nationally designated Wild &

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Scenic river. Sign on with a company for a guided rafting trip or rent an inflatable kayak and get ready for an actionpacked run from Class II familyfriendly bumps to Class IV hold-onto-your-hat waves and drops. Whitewater companies book trips all year long for the season that typically starts in May and runs through August.

MOUNTAIN BIKING We have single-track, lots of it, from rocky and technical to smooth and flowy. Or pedal a mellow dirt road in the forest

for a family outing. You’ll find endless terrain at Lory State Park, Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, Soapstone Prairie Natural Area, Red Mountain Open Space the Blue Sky Trail and in the Cache la Poudre Canyon.

WINTER ACTIVITIES Many of our outdoor staples serve double duty as temperatures drop. Hiking trails become snow-shoeing and cross-country skiing routes during the winter. Sheldon Lake at City Park shifts from

a paddle boat paradise to a crunchy, silvery landscape of ice fishing, skating and hockey.

Beginner? Expert?

It’s all here waiting for you. Scan the QR Code below to locate guides and outfitters in the area.

 Horsetooth Reservoir is minutes west of town. Go boating, rent a standup paddleboard, or jump in for a swim at one of the designated beaches. Around the reservoir, find crags for rock climbing and trails for walking, running and mountain biking. West of the reservoir is Lory State Park and Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, and to the south, Blue Sky Trail.

 Soapstone Prairie Natural Area and Red Mountain Open Space offer hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trails plus views of bison and cultural prehistory artifacts. Open March through November.

Or zip up to snow country near Cameron Pass for a spectacular winter adventure.

Choose a rolling trail or venture above tree line for some backcountry bowls. You can even ski or snowshoe into a yurt for a night or two.

How about lift-served snow tubing? Beaver Meadows Resort near Red Feather Lakes has 12 tubing runs along with traditional pond skating and groomed cross-country ski trails. Winter activities abound in Fort Collins, making it a welcoming, four-season destination for adventurers.

section to see these and other camping and picnicking areas.

CAMPING & PICNICKING Brats sizzling on the grill, the river 20 feet away, kids tossing lures into that big hole, and the sweet pine air. Does it get any better? Find a campsite or picnic spot as close as Horsetooth Reservoir or head out for an adventure up Cache la Poudre River Canyon or near Red Feather Lakes. Choose from primitive, hike-in campsites to full hookup, RV-ready pads. Check the maps in this

 Explore the Cache la Poudre Canyon for boating, fishing, hiking, biking and hunting.

HIKING AND TRAIL RUNNING It’s magic all year round here.

For quick access, pop up to the trails around Horsetooth Reservoir. Have a little more time? Head up Cache la Poudre Canyon. And for the big day, hit the high trails in Rocky Mountain National Park.

FISHING & HUNTING Make Fort Collins your base camp for a sportsperson’s paradise. Fish miles of streams, creeks and lakes and stalk big game such as elk, moose, deer and antelope in hundreds of square miles of public lands.

Learn to wet a fly with the guides at Liarflies and stop into the renowned St. Peter’s Fly Shop for supplies, advice and guiding. Or try a variety of types of fishing with Northern Colorado Fishing Outfitters. For extensive fishing and hunting information and licenses, log on to Colorado Parks & Wildlife, https://cpw.state.co.us/.

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ROCK CLIMBING yourself to a quiet creek or .. .. .. .. ..

Chalk your hands and ease a roaring river. For ideas and .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. up the sandstone on the east inspiration check out the .. .. .. .. .. side of Horsetooth Reservoir. many user posts at www. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

Check out the world-class visitftcollins.com. .. .. .. .. .. bouldering at Rotary Park and .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

WILDLIFE WATCHING Piano Boulders or grab a rope .. .. .. .. ..

Pull out your binoculars and for some bolted-anchor, top.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. view abundant winged and rope climbing at Duncan’s .. .. .. .. .. four-legged creatures. For Ridge. Ready for bigger stuff? .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. myriad birds and big fauna— Head up to Lumpy Ridge or .. .. .. .. .. moose, elk, big horn sheep, even the high peaks in Rocky .. .. .. .. .. and deer—cruise up the Cache .. .. .. .. ..

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NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY Laramie River Road or pop over .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

Focus your lens on worldto the other side of Cameron .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. class landscapes from a Pass and visit the State Park .. .. .. .. .. variety of eco-zones under Moose Visitor Center. And .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. spectacular skies. Zoom in never forget, these are wild .. .. .. .. .. on moose grazing in lush animals—not pets, not zoo .. .. .. .. .. meadows or capture that critters—so do not approach or .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. perfect sunset over snowfeed them and, absolutely, no .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. capped mountains. Expose selfies with them! .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

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City of Fort Collins Natural Areas and Parks: .. .. .. .. .. www.fcgov.com/naturalareas .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

Larimer County areas: .. .. .. .. .. www.co.larimer.co.us/parks .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

Colorado State Parks: www.cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Lory .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

Roosevelt and Arapahoe National Forests: www.fs.usda.gov/main/arp/home .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

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■ This land really is your land.

Our state and federal agencies manage 42 percent of Colorado’s majestic landscape, and our cities and counties maintain even more. Learn about and respect the spaces we all own, share and sing about.

■ Stay back from the pack. Find your way to less-visited and off-peak destinations to minimize down time and maximize your connection with special places.

■ Bring along reusable water bottles or hot drink tumblers to limit waste and stay hydrated in our dry climate.

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■ With 39,000 marked trails and 13,000 designated campsites, there’s no need to venture beyond. By sticking to these areas and camping at least 200 feet from lakes, rivers and streams, you’re helping natural areas stay natural.

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■ Pack it in, pack it out. Or pick it up to leave a place better than you found it.

Put litter, even crumbs, peels and cores in your nearest waste/recycling bin.

■ Wash yourself, your dog or whatever else needs cleaning at least 200 feet from waterways, and use biodegradable soap. A bubble bath is no treat for fish.

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■ Colorado’s low humidity has perks, but can create dry, dangerous conditions.

Keep campfires small and manageable to avoid sparking wildfires.

■ When putting out a fire, water it until you can handle the embers. Never let a fire burn unattended.

■ Use care when smoking in Colorado’s dry climate.

Always put cigarettes out completely, and don’t leave your butts behind.

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■ It is not adorable to feed wild animals.

You could alter natural behaviors, exposing them to predators or even euthanasia.

■ Keep your furry buddies leashed when enjoying dog-friendly trails, and pack out their waste.

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■ Leave plants, rocks and historical items as you find them so others experience the joy of discovery.

■ Any of our 750 different species of wildflowers will live forever in a photo. Snap away, but only with a camera.

■ Colorado is beautiful all on its own.

Building structures or campsites on public land isn’t cool. Keep it pristine for everyone to enjoy.

■ Treat all living things with respect.

Carving or hacking plants and trees may kill or disfigure them.

SHARE OUR TRAILS & PARKS

■ Chances are you’re not out in nature to people watch, so try out the lesser-known paths and sites.

■ Silence your cell phone before stepping into nature, and speak softly without using the speaker function.

■ Be considerate when passing others on the trails and yield to the uphill hiker and biker – they need the momentum.

■ Listen to nature. Keep your voice and music soft so all can enjoy the peace of Colorado. ©Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics

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■ Colorado is home to tens of thousands of furry, scaly and feathered creatures. To keep them – and you – safe, don’t approach them.

■ Even though shortcuts can be tempting, please don’t take them. A few extra strides on the path will protect plants and the homes of the true locals.

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1 1. Whitewater Rafting // Whitewater rafting is a unique experience where teamwork makes the white-knuckled dream work. Paddle on! www.visitftcollins.com/things-to-do/water-activities/rafting 2. Horsetooth Reservoir // Water sports, hiking or mountain biking in the surrounding hills, plus bouldering opportunities are all found at and around the reservoir. www.larimer.org/naturalresources parks/ horsetooth-mountain 3. Cache la Poudre-North Park Scenic Byway // From scenic drive to adventure playground.

You just have to go. www.visitftcollins.com 4. Mishawaka Inn Restaurant // Hang out along the river and stay for the live music in the natural amphitheater. www.themishawaka.com 5. Poudre River Whitewater Park // Just north of Old Town, kayakers, tubers and fun hogs can splash in the river. www.fcgov.com/parkplanning/poudreriver-park

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Celebrate 30 years of conserving prairies, foothills, waterways and forests for wildlife and people through The City of Fort Collins Natural Areas program!

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Cell phone service can be spotty to downright nonexistent in the canyons. Try loading a map of the area on your phone or tablet and then follow the blue dot. Or visit one of our visitor centers for a paper map and directions.

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Check your gas tank before you head up the Cache la Poudre Canyon. You can top off at Ted’s Place where Hwy 14 leaves Hwy 287. Options are few and far between after that.

PEOPLE LIKE TO GET OUTDOORS HERE all year round. It’s a lifestyle thing. In town, enjoy a stroll around a lake or play in the river at the Poudre River Whitewater Park near College Avenue and Vine Drive. Take the kids to a splash park to cool down. And your four-legged friend is welcome at many places, too.

Make Fort Collins your base camp. You’ll find adventure and solitude at the many open spaces, natural areas and parks. So get out and stay out…doors, that is. Discover your place in the sun. You’ll just feel better.

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You don’t have to go far to find some open space. There’s plenty of it right here in town. A great tool is the Natural Areas Finder at www.fcgov. com/naturalareas/finder.

Try out these excursions.  Kayak in Old Town—Catch an eddy in the River District at the Poudre River Whitewater Park.  Walk or pedal a paved trail—Explore the Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area, Spring Creek Trail or the Poudre River Trail.  Throw a disc—Choose from two 18-hole courses: Edora or Aggie Greens Disc Golf Course.  Splish, splash—Jump into the City Park Outdoor Pool and float the lazy river or get doused by dancing water spouts at Spring Canyon, Oak Street Plaza, Old Town Square and Fossil Creek parks.  Visit a garden—Stroll through hundreds of different blooms at the CSU Flower Trial Gardens and expanded Gardens on Spring Creek.

Play a round of golf—swing those sticks on three city courses…open almost year ‘round. fcgov.com/golf.

Colorado State University Flower Trial Gardens— pack a lunch and discover exotic and native plants, flowers, and shrubbery growing side-by-side in this botanical wonderland, free of charge.

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EVERYONE GETS TO PLAY One of the most popular playgrounds in town is at Spring Canyon Park on the west end of Horsetooth Road. Inspiration Playground is made to accommodate wheelchairs, walkers and support braces encouraging kids of all abilities to play and interact.

Fort Collins is a dog town. If you brought yours, here are a few things you should know.

First, the leash law is in effect and enforced.

Second, you’ll see bags available for waste pick up. And finally, let Rover rove at one of the four dog parks in town: Fossil Creek (south end), Twin Silo Park (south end), Spring Canyon (midtown), and Soft Gold (north end). And check the signs. Some trails prohibit dogs all together, some require Rover to be on a leash, and others are fine places to let her run wild and free.

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Pedal on—chillers to thrillers CHOOSE YOUR RIDE: steep and technical, smooth and flowy or somewhere in between. It’s a pedalers paradise out here.

Mountain bike terrain is graded using a system similar to ski decents. Green dot for easy; Blue triangle for moderate; and Black diamond for difficult. All rides are part of a trail system and can be extended or modified.

EAST & WEST VALLEY TRAILS AND SOUTH VALLEY LOOP Charles A. Lory State Park. Recommended to park at Timber Group Picnic area. l EASY 6.9-mile loop trail. Rolling single track with few obstacles through beautiful meadows.

RUBY WASH—CHEYENNE RIM LOOP Start at the Red Mountain Open Space trailhead. n MODERATE 12-mile nontechnical loop through astonishing scenery.

FOOTHILLS—MAXWELL LOOP City of Fort Collins Maxwell Natural Area and Larimer County Open Space. Park at Maxwell Natural Area parking lot. u DIFFICULT 5.9-mile loop with an out-and-back start.

Technical, ridable single track with good flow and great views of Horsetooth Reservoir and the parks beyond.

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LOG ON TO GET GOING Log onto www.mtbproject.com for trail information or download the MTB Project app for quick and easy access to rides both in and around Fort Collins. Or check out www.visitftcollins.com/cycle-fort-collins for road, mountain bike and gravel resources.

Gravel road rides GRAVEL RIDES ARE THE BEST: Enjoy anything from easier mountain-bike trails to chunky gravel to smooth-as-glass roads. Gravel roads offer quiet, scenic terrain with little to no traffic, and the Fort Collins area is full of them.

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Head to www.gravelgraceland.com to get more ideas in the region. Whitney and Zack Allison, owners of Bike Sports at www.bikesportsco.com, provided the gravel road content and offer gravel road tours.

RIST CANYON BOTTOMS (19 MILES) Explore the Poudre River Trail and various dirt trails heading west to Rist Canyon with a break at Me Oh My Pie in LaPorte. Head back into town via Bingham Hill. www.gravelgraceland.com/easy-routes/ rist-canyon-bottoms

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CEMENT PLANT + TAFT DIRT (30 MILES) Over 1,000 feet of climbing takes you through a series of dirt roads, around past Ten Bears Winery, and back to town. www.gravelgraceland.com/easy-routes/ cement-plant

GRAVEL GRACELAND RED FEATHER LOOP (47 MILES) Get ready for 5,400 feet of climbing through breath-taking mountain country. Then stop into Red Feather Lakes for a cream soda or scoop of ice cream. www.gravelgraceland.com/medium-routes/ stronggravel-graceland-red-feather-loopstrong

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Happy trails—ambles to rambles You could spend a lifetime getting to know the trails in and around Fort Collins. For hiking, trails are rated as Easy, Moderate or Difficult. These rankings typically are related to how much elevation you gain and lose and how technically difficult the trail is.

While enjoying the backcountry, remember to leave only footprints and take only memories and photos so that those who follow after you can have the pristine experience that makes these mountains the beautiful refuge that they are.

GREYROCK SUMMIT Cache la Poudre Canyon Hwy 14. Park at main parking lot.

Popular trail with switchbacks to an exciting finish up Grey Rock. To make a loop, take the Grey Rock Meadows trail one direction. Trailhead is 18 miles/30 minutes from downtown.

DIFFICULT 6.3-mile out-and-back or 7.1-mile loop

HORSETOOTH FALLS AND HORSETOOTH ROCK Horsetooth Mountain Open Space. Park at main parking lot. Pass a waterfall through woods and meadows on your way to the top of the iconic Horsetooth Rock. Trailhead is 12 miles/25 minutes from downtown.

COYOTE RIDGE TO RIMROCK OPEN SPACE Coyote Ridge Natural Area. Foothills meets the plains.

Gorgeous views to the west from the top of the trail. No dogs on this trail. Trailhead is 9.5 miles/20 minutes from downtown.

MODERATE 5.7-mile loop

TOWHEE LOOP Soapstone Prairie Natural Area. Park at the north parking lot. Hikers-only trail. Great views with mule deer and a variety of birds.This trail has an easy/moderate rating. Trailhead is 29 miles/50 minutes from downtown.

WELL GULCH NATURE Charles A. Lory State Park. Park at Eltuck Group Picnic Area.

A little something for everyone on this self-guided tour through several ecosystems with information along the way.

Trailhead is 12 miles/25 minutes from downtown.

POND AND RIVER MEANDER Riverbend Ponds Natural Area. Park at any of three trailheads. Flat trails with loop options. More than 200 species of birds feed, nest and migrate through this area.

Trailhead is 3.5 miles/10 minutes from downtown.

HIKING ESSENTIALS Having these items on-hand will make any amble or ramble more enjoyable. Use binoculars for wildlife watching, a reuseable water bottle to stay hydrated, and a generous application of sunscreen to protect your skin from sunburn.

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Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch

In town, grab an ice cream cone and poke around the shops, then walk a trail, paddle a lake or tempt a rainbow trout.

Find year-round family fun, from horseback rides to lift-served snow tubing to trout fishing. Plus an outrageous disc golf course.

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Eagles Nest Open Space

Home to nesting eagles with access for anglers and trails for hikers and equestrians.

Drala Mountain Center

Follow in the footsteps of the Dalai Lama to the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya. Breathe and relax.

Visitors are welcome.

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Cameron Pass

Inhale, exhale. Go for a hike. Check out Diamond Peak and Noghu Crags. The Fall colors are outrageous.

Come for the deck over the river.

Stay for the great food, concerts and local draughts.

Gateway Natural Area

Primo pristine picnic spot with fishing, boat launch and hiking.

Blue Ribbon Trout waters

Wild river, wild fish. Get ready. Flies and lures only. Catch and release.

Young Gulch Trail

Lovely walk near mountain stream with bridged stream crossings.

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Greyrock Trail Lake Agnes 14

A short hike rewards you with simply gorgeous view of this lake surrounded by high peaks.

Moderate mountain walk through forest and meadow.

Challenge: Summit Greyrock, plan to spend most of the day.

Cache la Poudre River and Red Feather Lakes It’s Wild and Scenic up here. In fact, the Cache la Poudre River is Colorado’s only river with that national designation.

Turn west up Hwy 14 off Hwy 287 at Ted’s Place and follow the designated scenic byway. Take a trip up to the Red Feather Lakes area while you’re at it for extra mountain scenery and fun.

MAPS AND GUIDES CAN ONLY TELL YOU SO MUCH about a place.

They point you in the right direction and give you some ideas of what might be a fit for you, but they are not the real thing. Pictures and maps can’t tell the whole story. You just have to go and explore for yourself!

Born to explore PLAY IT SAFE Check road and trail conditions before heading out with the following apps.

Trail conditions—COTREX Road conditions—CDOT Colorado Road Conditions

DRESS FOR SUCCESS No matter what time of year, be prepared for abrupt changes in the weather. Sunshine can turn to afternoon rain and wind, or snow. Pack layers of clothing that you can put on and remove as needed. A rain shell is always a good idea as is a billed cap, sunglasses and sunscreen.

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The Cache la Poudre Canyon: Fort Collins to Cameron Pass ONE HOUR

Fort Collins to Red Feather Lakes AROUND 4 HOURS

The whole loop: Fort Collins to Cameron Pass to Red Feather Lakes to Fort Collins

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This is big-sky country with mountains all around. Come feel the space.

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests

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Moose Visitors Center

Stop in for all things moose.

Talk to a ranger, buy maps and souvenirs, and learn about moose and the

Leave early. Drive time is six hours and you’re going to want to stop, stretch and look around…a lot!

Drive up Hwy 34 west of Loveland into Rocky Mountain National Park then up and over Trail Ridge Road (open summer to early fall) to Granby.

Head north on Hwy 125 to Walden and then turn east on Hwy 14 over Cameron Pass and down the Cache la Poudre Canyon. Can be done in reverse.

Horsetooth Reservoir Can you say fun? Pick your flavor. At the lake, hang out at a beach or try a standup paddle board or kayak. Bike, hike or saddle up for a seemingly endless system of trails in the state, county and city parks that surround the reservoir.

Bringing your two wheels? Check out our gravel, mountain and road bicycle guides here:

Wild and Scenic says it all. See our detailed map for this area.

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Trail Ridge Road

With panoramic 360-degree views, TRR is the highest paved highway in the country. The road opens in early summer and closes in the fall.

Hot Sulphur Springs Resort and Spa

The big scenic drive-around

Cache La Poudre River and Canyon

history of the region.

Get off the pavement and hit the gravel through some beautiful country.

Spectacular views. Moose.

Breathe deeply, relax and move forward on your personal journey with a day at the hot springs.

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North Park

Grand Lake

Estes Park Rocky Mountain National Park

Loveland Big Thompson Canyon

Gateway to the national park.

Feel the drama build as you wind your way up this classic canyon.

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The true Rocky Mountain high is just an hour uphill from Fort Collins. Discover elk, Grand Lake big horn sheep, spectacular peaks, quiet Quaint, lakeside town lakes, inviting trails, and more. on the less visited west side of Rocky Mountain Boulder National Park.

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North Boat Ramp and Paddle Sports Area

Cliff-lined, speed-restricted cove designated for SUPs and kayaks.

Lory State Park

Something for everyone.

Hiking, biking, rock climbing, horse-back riding, hunting, fishing, backpacking. Challenge: Summit Arthur’s Rock

Rotary Park

Bouldering hot spot and a scenic picnic area.

Foothills Trail access, too.

Swim and SUP beach

Mountain views across the reservoir with SUP and kayak rentals.

Holiday Twin Drive-In

Chill after your fun-filled day in a movie setting like no other.

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Quick access to the trail system on the edge of town. Climb to Rotary Park for the best view.

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Hiking & biking wonderland.

Challenge: summit Horsetooth Rock.

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Do some time at the Old West prison that held violent and desperate outlaws.

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Wander around and scramble among fantastic rocks at this hiking and rock-climbing destination.

Buffalo? Check. Old West sites? Check. World’s largest rodeo? Check.

Head north on I-25 and stop at Terry Bison Ranch for a tour of the herd then head up to Cheyenne and get yourself a cowboy hat and boots.

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Lily Lake & Twin Sisters

Wander around the lake or challenge yourself to climb Twin Sisters Peaks above tree line.

Peak-to-Peak Highway Follow this route from Estes Park south past Nederland into Clear Creek Canyon to Interstate 70.

Indian Peaks Wilderness

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Eldora Ski Area

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Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Take in the sights at the year-round mountain destination for a variety outdoor activities.

Tour the highlights of the Front Range on this scenic drive extraordinaire. Head up Hwy 34 to the high peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park by Estes Park.

Stop for a stroll around Lily Lake as you head south on Hwy 7 and then picnic at Brainard Lake in the Indian Peaks. On the return, visit Boulder and Loveland.

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Cheers, to the craft of beer THE BREWERY EXPERIENCE Drinking craft beers is great, but the experience is even better at the birthplace of the beer itself. Out in the sun, playing some games and grabbing a bite from a food truck or the brewery itself is a true slice of beer culture.

Other days invite you to cozy in around a table for a nice chat. You can find it all in the breweries and taprooms of Fort Collins.

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FAMILY FRIENDLY

What could be a better way to relax at the end of the day than a cool beer and some local live music? Check the websites to see who might be playing in the intimate setting of your selected brewery’s patio or tap room.

Many breweries have kids menus, games and room to play. Odell and New Belgium have green space and games.

Or try Coopersmith’s for their large outdoor patio located right in the heart of Old Town

Rest your paws and refresh with a frosty brew at Funkwerks.

TOURS Do you want to dig in and see how the magic happens?

Most breweries offer tours.

Some are impromptu; others require a reservation. All are fun and interesting. Check the brewery's website for tour details and times or call before you go.

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WELCOME TO THE CRAFT BEER CAPITAL OF COLORADO! More than twenty breweries have beers for you to sample in taprooms and brewpubs as varied as the award-winning beers they serve. Take in the character of each venue as you settle in with a taster tray.

Thumb through the detailed descriptions and choose one that jumps out at you. Try that orange chocolate stout instead of that IPA to see if you might find a new favorite. And the folks behind the counter are always happy to help guide you on your quest.

When that glass first appears in front of you, don’t rush it. Take a moment to admire the color and inhale the rich hop and malt aromas. Now, you’re ready to savor the flavor. Take a sip and let it linger on your palate. Cheers to the love of beer!

Many breweries also welcome your well-behaved furry friends. So leash them up and bring them along.

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Square. Check out Black Bottle’s Kids Menu or stop in for Toddler Tuesdays when kids eat free.

BIKES AND BEER Bikes and beer just go together in Fort Collins. You can find breweries all over town and many are near bikeways and bike paths, so pedaling from one spot to another is easy and fun. If you need a bike, pick one up at one of the many local bike shops who offer rentals.

Bike culture and beer culture collide at New Belgium Brewing Co., which sponsors the Tour de Fat bike parade and festival and at Equinox where they deliver kegs on a specially designed keg-bike. Try signing up for an adventure on tap with Beer & Bike Tours, www.beerandbiketours.com.

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Did you find just the right beer?

The one that you want to sip later or that you want your friends at home to try? Most breweries offer some form of beer-to-go—bottles, cans or growlers.

So carry some out for later. You probably won’t be able to get it anywhere else!

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of local pour houses and links to their websites.

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NAME: This is your first clue as to the taste of the beer and sometimes a nod to the inspiration that drove it to be brewed.

When visiting a brewery many people opt for a beer sampling flight. Breweries will often supply a description sheet for their beer, which allows thirsty visitors to plan their taste journey.

DESCRIPTION: A few words about the type of beer and details about the flavors and finish of the brew.

ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: A percentage measurement of how much alcohol is contained in the beer.

Classic Flight description sheet courtesy of Odell Brewing

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the brew in front of you Navigating the astounding variety of craft-brew flavors is an adventure! Here are some clues to help you decipher what a beer might taste like.

SPECIAL INGREDIENTS Special ingredients range in intensity, but there is usually an expectation that the brewer will aim to strike a balance.

FOOD: c hocolate, coffee, breakfast cereal FRUIT: r aspberry, peach, cherry, orange SPICES: cinnamon, ginger, cumin, cardamom

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Today’s brewers are using nontraditional yeasts, blending types of yeast and using traditional yeast in nontraditional ways.

TAP THE TOWN The "Not to be Missed" List

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13. Equinox 133 Remington St.

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14. Funkwerks 1900 E. Lincoln Ave.

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15. Gilded Goat 3500 S. College Ave. #194

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Envy Brewing

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Horse & Dragon Brewing Co.

124 Racquette Dr.

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9. Odell Brewing Co.

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Black Bottle Brewery

FLAVORS: grainy, bread-like STYLES: blonde ale, helles, Belgian-style

FLAVORS: toasty, bread crust STYLES: amber ale, amber lager

16. Hello Brew Company 405 Linden St. 17. Intersect Brewing 2160 W. Drake Rd. #A-1 18. The Jessup Farm Barrel House 1921 Jessup Dr. 19. Mythmaker Brewing Company 1035 S. Taft Hill Rd. 20. Obstacle Brewing and Grill 4613 S. Mason St. 21. Prost Brewing Co. 1510 S College Ave 22. Rally King Brewing 1624 S. Lemay Ave. #4 23. Ramskeller Pub & Grub 1101 Center Ave.

FLAVORS: toast, roasted nuts, chocolate STYLES: brown ale, Marzen, dopplebock

10. Purpose Brewing & Cellars

24. Salt Brewing Co 321 Old Firehouse Alley

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11. Zwei Brewing Co.

25. Snowbank Brewing 225 N. Lemay Ave. #1

FLAVORS: burnt toast, dark chocolate, coffee, espresso STYLES: dry stout, robust porter, American black ale

ALES ferment at warmer temperatures and often present more yeast-derived flavors (fruity, sometimes spicy) in their flavor profile.

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26. Stodgy Brewing 1802 Laporte Ave. 27. SweetWater Brewing Co. 1020 E. Lincolon Ave.

REGIONAL STYLE There are exceptions, but these geographic terms offer clues about a beer’s taste profile.

GERMAN | lager with complex malt character and floral hops BELGIAN | fruity, spicy ales or sour beers ENGLISH | pale ales, porters and stouts with earthy hops AMERICAN | hop-forward beers with pine, citrus and resin flavors BELGO-AMERICAN | fruity/spicy Belgian yeast with American hops

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SOME LIKE IT SOUR Pucker up and try a sour beer, known as sours.

It might just become your favorite new taste. It takes a long, complex brewing process to create these intentionally tart, acidic, and, well, sour and lively beverages. Many brewers include fruit in the process seeking that perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors. For sour lovers, it’s a quest to find that new flavor to savor.

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A classic, remixed! Enjoy an upside-down latte at Lima Coffee on College Avenue

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FORT COLLINS IS WORLD FAMOUS for its craft beer, but our craftiness doesn’t stop there. We have a long list of local creations from which to choose.

If you have a penchant for caffeine from a bean, Fort Collins offers so many locally roasted ways to espress yourself. The Bean Cycle, Harbinger, Lima Coffee, The Coffee Registry and Wander Coffee (try their Visit Fort Collins blend) are just a few favorites. For those who like their spot of tea, Happy Lucky’s Teahouse (home of a special Visit Fort Collins tea) and the Ku Cha House of Tea serve up a world of flavors in inviting community spaces.

Find a list of locally crafted Fort Collins favorites on page 15 or see what Fort Collins has to offer online at: www.visitfortcollins.com.

Tap into your spirited muse at Coppermuse Distillery.

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When specialty spirits call your name, you’ll find excellent elixirs at any one of our local distilleries, such as Coppermuse, Elevation 5003, Feisty Spirits, Mobb Mountain, NOCO Distillery, Old Elk and Old Town Distilling.

Travelocity didn’t rate Fort Collins No. 7 on its Craft Spirits Tourism Index for nothing.

For an easy-to-speak experience in craft cocktails, descend the stairs to Social in Old Town, named best Speakeasy in the country by Yelp reviewers.

If you want to “Branch Out,” don’t miss the cider of the same name made at Scrumpy’s Hard Cider and Pub. For a tasty, healthful treat full of probiotics and other good stuff, drink kombucha from Life’s a Buch, and Wild and Free

Fermented Tea. They source ingredients locally. Find their products at stores in the area.

If the fruit of the vine calls, raise a glass at Blanchard Family Wines and Hillside Vineyard’s tasting rooms at The Exchange.

To visit a winery, stop into Ten Bears Winery in Laporte or the Sweetheart Winery in Loveland.

Odell Brewing runs the The OBC Wine Project to explore unique flavor profiles.

And, of course, no sampling of Fort Collins’ craft creations would be complete without sipping or nibbling chocolate roasted at Nuance Chocolate, right in the heart of downtown.

Selected as one of the 10 best bean-to-bar craft chocolate makers in the United States by USA Today, their hand-rolled truffles are not to be missed.

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Immerse yourself in the sound, the thump, and the wail of an unforgettable show at the Aggie Theatre.

WHETHER YOU ARE LOOKING to get cozy for a fireside show, take in sunny sounds at a brewery, explore emerging talent at a quirky club, or rock out to a band that turns it up to 11, Fort Collins has you covered.

With a plethora of exciting concerts and a vibrant local music scene, the Choice City is a haven for musicians and music lovers alike.

NIGHTLIFE IN A MUSIC CITY From indie to bluegrass, jazz

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to hip hop, and just about everything in between, you are sure to find something you enjoy. You’ll love our variety of music venues where you could discover your next favorite local band (try Surfside 7 or The Coast), then check The Aggie or Washington’s concert calendars to see which of your favorite touring acts are passing through town. Tune in to KRFC 88.9 Radio Fort Collins or KCSU 90.5 FM to find out what’s going on with the local music scene straight from the source.

CHANNELING YOUR INSPIRATION Ready to make some music during your stay in Fort Collins?

Hit the stage at one of the city’s popular open mic nights (check out The Atrium, The Lyric, Lucky Joe’s, or Avogadro’s Number), stop by Higher Ground Studios to rent a fully equipped rehearsal room for a quick session, take part in musician-focused programs at The Music District, or find one of the many Pianos About Town for an impromptu experience. The Elizabeth Hotel

SUPPORT THE ART While you’re here, do your best to support local musicians and music businesses. Buy a ticket to a show, swing by Bizarre Bazaar or All Sales Vinyl and buy some local music, tip the sidewalk buskers or do whatever you can to support the local music & arts scene.

Wherever I travel, I love coming back home to the local music scene and people in Fort Collins. There’s just so much talent and collaboration here.

— Cary M. national award-winning blues muscian

even offers an instrument lending library for guests!

MUSIC SHOPS Looking to add a new instrument to your collection or just hunting for some hardto-find vinyl? Swing by Music Go Round or Boomer Music Company to check out an impressive selection of new and used instruments, then stop in Driver 8 Records, Bizarre Bazaar, Little Horse Vintage, or All Sales Vinyl to find the best local (and beyond) records.

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Foothills Mall Summer Lagoon Concert Series Concert Series .....

Sundays Concert Series CSU Lory Student Center west Courtyard at Front Range Village, .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

June through August, 6-8pm. lawn, June 13-July 26 (no Summer, 6:30-8:30pm. .. .. .. .. .. www.shopfoothills.com concert July 5), 6:30-8:30pm. www.shopfrontrangevillage.com .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

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Bring your lawn chair, FRIDAYS Mishawaka Concert Series www.lagoonseries.com .. .. .. .. ..

New Belgium Brewing Friday your rhythm and your love select Sundays, June through .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

THURSDAYS Live Music series of music to these free September, 1-4:30pm. .....

Bohemian Nights New Belgium Brewing, 5-7pm, .. .. .. .. .. outdoor performances. www.themishawaka.com .....

Thursday Night Live year round. www.newbelgium. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

Old Town Square, weekly com/visit/fort-collins/ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. beginning June 1 until August 3, .. .. .. .. .. evenings, www.bohemiannights. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. org/Thursday-night-live .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .....

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NOVEMBER: Downtown Lighting Holiday Ceremony Downtown Fort Collins www.downtownfortcollins.com Fort Collins in Lights For all holiday events and specials go to: VisitFortCollins. com/Fort-Collins-in-Lights.

Lincoln Center

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One of Colorado’s great performing arts centers features indoor & outdoor theaters, art galleries, meeting spaces and a sculpture garden. www.lctix.com

Year round. From the scenic Horsetooth Half Marathon to the gorgeous Colorado Half and Full Marathons to popular weekend 5 and 10Ks. www.visitfortcollins.com

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Outdoor Movie Nights

See an open-air movie at Lyric Cinema Cafe, www.lyriccinema.com, New Belgium Brewery, www.newbelgium.com. or CSU Canvas Stadium, www.csurams.com/movienight

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Friday, Friday, Friday

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Nov. 1 through Feb. 14, Down- .. .. .. .. .. makers at weekend and week..... town Fort Collins shines. For all .. .. .. .. .. day markets scattered around ..... holiday events and specials go .. .. .. .. .. town. Hit the Winter Market at .. .. .. .. .. to visitftcollins.com/ The Shops at Foothills, too. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

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Third Friday of every month. A dozen culinary shops .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. in Old Town are open until 8pm with interactive .. .. .. .. .. showcases, seasonal flavors and exciting taste .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. experiences. www.downtownfortcollins.com .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .....

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First Friday Art Walk First Friday of every month, Old Town’s finest galleries, ... ... ... ... ... .. .. .. .. .. museums and art-minded shops stay open from .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

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Appreciate the arts A VIBRANT AND DYNAMIC arts community thrives in Fort Collins where town and surrounding landscapes inspire artists living and working here. Not content to be a passive player, the city transforms utilities boxes into murals, alleys into installations and water into the music of children playing.

Come see why the historic buildings, spaces and streets of town have been officially certified as The Downtown Fort

Collins Creative District by the State of Colorado.

ART IS EVERYWHERE Drop into one or more of the many private galleries or The Museum of Art Fort Collins featuring a diverse showing of travelling exhibitions and the work of local and regional artists.

On campus at Colorado State University, stop into Gregory Alicar Museum of Art to view the permanent collections

or a current exhibition. Or check out Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising to learn about people and their textiles, dress and interior furnishings.

Get into the act yourself at Pinot’s Palette or Painting with a Twist where you sip wine while you paint under the direction of an artist. Or dig in on a DIY project at Board & Brush workshop.

ON STAGE Catch a performance at one of

WALLS OF ART Why have a blank wall, when you can have art?

The Fort Collins Mural Project collaborates with local artists, businesses and art lovers to promote contemporary art in public spaces and to empower emerging local artists, beautify the city of Fort Collins, and build community through art, fcmuralproject.org. the Lincoln Center stages where national and local acts play the main stage and local troupes, such as Open Stage and Debut Theatre, perform in the more intimate theater. Or check out the schedule at Bas Bleu Theatre, a beloved venue that was reclaimed as a performance space from a historic machine shop.

On the classical end, Fort Collins enjoys an opera company, a symphony and a ballet troupe.

The Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures This museum showcases international folk art to inspire visitors to learn more about world cultures, people, art, and history in order to promote cultural understanding and peace.

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Share music and local art around one of the colorful pianos at 20 locations in summer and six in winter. Fifty-seven artists have painted more than 100 donated pianos since the start of the collaboration in 2010.

Go to www.fcgov.com/artspublic to see recent Art in Public places, and current Transformer Cabinet and Piano artists and their current projects.

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Spend some lovely time outdoors discovering sculptures, murals, engravings and more all around Fort Collins. For information about tours downtown, in community parks, on the Spring Creek, Fossil Creek and Poudre Trails and other locations, navigate to www.fcgov.com/artspublic/ and start exploring.

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Interactive Art Become part of the art with the 3-D, interactive, projectionmapped mural in the alley between Linden Street and the Elizabeth Hotel created by famed Italian muralist Peeta.

Art in Public Places Small accents and large installations are all over town from pavers in the sidewalk to bronze sculptures tucked in flowers to the 50-foot Ringfall sculpture on Timberline Drive.

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FIND JUST WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR and many surprises, too, at stores throughout Fort Collins.

Quaint boutiques, historic architecture, and unique shops line the streets of Old Town Fort Collins.

In Midtown Fort Collins, explore the Foothills Mall with all the amenities of big-city shopping, plus a collection of locally owned shops. Midtown is a great place to find stores selling outdoor gear and clothing for outdoor adventures, along with bike shops.

Cruise the five-mile Harmony corridor to find a wide array of restaurants, movie theaters, big box stores, locally owned gems, and Front Range Village, which boasts the city’s largest collection of retailers in a walkable state-of-the-art lifestyle shopping center.

Fort Collins supports a thriving community of artisans and local craftsmen. Find their unique creations at vendors throughout town and at open-air markets.

Akinz specializes in the Colorado aesthetic through wearables, bags, and more.

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Foothills Mall offers dining, shopping and entertainment in midtown Fort Collins

From art and jewelry to hot sauce and hand soap, Alpine Arts-The Colorado Showcase has everything!

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Cozy in for a locally sourced meal that tastes like home. Pair it with a glass of unique Old- or New-World wine.

Treat yourself to something divine at Retreat Bakery Bar.

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FORT COLLINS IS FOR LOVERS, lovers of delectable food and drink, that is. From national restaurant favorites to locally grown and creatively prepared menu options, foodies have their pick of palate-pleasing plates.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast or brunch at one of Fort Collins’ favorites such as The Silver Grill, The Rainbow Restaurant or Rise! A Breakfast Place.

Noontime noshers find nourishment at Spoons, Snack Attack Specialty Sandwiches & Brews, Comet Chicken or Union.

For upscale, midday meals take a seat at Emporium Kitchen and Wine Market and Ginger & Baker. Tasty Harmony serves plantbased creations for lunch and dinner.

Kick off your evening at The Welsh Rabbit Bistro, The Fox and Crow Bistro, or Simmer.

Go big with traditional fare at The Moot House, Sonny Lubick Steakhouse and Austin’s American Grill. Love seafood? Have a seat at Jax Fish House and Oyster Bar, Nautile and JAWS Sushi.

Italian food lovers choose Canino’s Italian Restaurant and Rare Italian. Pizza favorites come out of the ovens at Beau Jo’s Pizza, Slyce Pizza, Panhandler’s Pizza, Pulcinella Pizzeria and Otto Pint among others.

For your sweet tooth, sample some treats from Nuance Chocolate, La Crêperie & French Bakery and Vern’s Toffee House.

Java junkies, get your fix at Mugs Coffee Lounge, Butterfly Café and Howling Cow Café.

Tea and cultural experiences are brewed up at Happy Lucky’s Teahouse and the Ku Cha House of Tea.

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La Creperie & French Bakery serves a beautiful meal in a vibrant setting.

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The Welsh Rabbit Bistro is a dream destination for cheese lovers.

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Foco Doco offers fresh, tasty donuts downtown

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Food trucks are a beloved harbinger of summer time in Fort Collins.

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The Rainbow blends color and flavor to create a memorable and delicious dish!

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DISCOVER THE PERFECT LODGING fit for your visit to Fort Collins.

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Whatever area of Fort Collins you choose—south end, midtown, near the university, or Old Town Fort Collins—you’ll find lovely hotels, motels and B&Bs awaiting you.

Freshly-remodeled rooms and amenities make the Marriott Fort Collins an oasis in mid-town.

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The Hilton Fort Collins offers spacious rooms and meeting spaces.

Conveniently located across the street from Colorado State University

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BUSINESSES ACROSS FORT COLLINS open their doors and hearts to make sure you feel at home. You’ll find resources offering a medley of international flavors, activities and services. We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for all visitors. Everyone is welcome, and we are glad you are here.

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WE CALL OUR TOWN FORT FUN for a reason! Spend your days out and about on trails, at the river or lakes, or on the links. Take the family for a swim at City Park Pool. Wander through museums and art galleries or grab a ride on Car 21, a restored streetcar.

Come afternoon and evening, relax at a brewery, pub or local eatery. At night, hang with the locals listening to a favorite area band or national act.

Your hardest decision is choosing among all the great possibilities for your day!

Check listings and business websites for the latest updates.

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Learn about history, making music, indigenous wildlife and more at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery.

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The Gardens On Spring Creek provide an expansive and beautiful meeting place for events and gatherings

THE EXTRAS When you’re here for a gathering, be sure to make time to dip into the local culture or get outdoors. Fort Collins makes it easy to make lifelong memories.

FUN, FUN, FUN Just thumbing through this guide should give an idea of what you’re in for when you plan to have your event here—activities that help bring people together, good food and entertainment.

FRIENDLY FOLK Time and time again we hear attendees and event planners alike talk about how friendly everyone is to visitors. It’s what we do; it’s who we are.

Moby Gym on the Colorado State University campus is a versatile and large events venue.

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Come together FORT COLLINS SHINES as a meeting or event destination for conferences, staff retreats, athletic events, weddings and more. It’s a place where business happens and memories are made.

ACCESS Fort Collins is 60 miles from Denver International Airport.

Catch a shuttle or rent a car to make the easy drive yourself.

We’re on I-25, 40 miles to I-80 and within easy striking range of I-70. Now book a trip to and from the Northern Colorado Regional Airport via Landline.

FACILITIES Take your pick between intimate settings, small and large meeting rooms, banquet rooms,

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full-service hotels, stages with theater seating or idyllic mountain retreats. The perfect facility is here for your group.

LODGING Fort Collins offers a variety of locations to fit your meeting or event lodging needs including boutique hotels, full- and limitedservice hotels, B & Bs, cabins and hostels. Check out lodging listings in this guide for specifics.

EASY TO GET AROUND Public transportation, including bike sharing, will get you most places that you want to go. If you’re driving, you’ll find Fort Collins easy to navigate. You can always schedule a ride with Uber, Lyft or zTrip, too.

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PLANNING SUPPORT Destination experts at Visit Fort Collins are here to help you have the best, most successful experience you can.

Get a jump start on your planning by visiting www.visitftcollins.com/meetings

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The big “I do”

Fort Collins Country Club Private, pristine location with impressive views. www.clubcorp.com/clubs/fortcollins-country-club/

Block One Events Beautiful location on the Cache la Poudre River in Old Town. www.rentblockone.com

The Mishawaka Cache la Poudre Canyon riverside venue with historic dance hall. www.themishawaka.com

Drake Centre Flexible space options and convenient mid-town location. www.drakecentre.com The Elizabeth Hotel Landmark venue with terrace and live-music options. www.theelizabethcolorado.com

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Beautiful memories are made at venues in and around Fort Collins. For a range of wedding services, check out the Fort Collins Wedding Association at www.weddingsfortcollins.com

Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch Idyllic mountain setting with lodging, activities and food onsite. www.beavermeadows.com

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Rist Canyon Inn Historic farmhouse set among golden pastures and a creek. www.ristcanyoninn.com

With unrivaled sunset views, floor-to-ceiling windows, and conversation-worthy décor, the gathering spaces at The Elizabeth Hotel truly transcend the ordinary.

FUN AND TEAM-BUILDING

Here are a few suggestions to help your team take it up a notch.

Ginger and Baker’s cooking classroom is where delicious ideas come to life.

Cook together—Develop project-management and communications skills as you whip up a tasty treat under the guidance of a chef at Ginger and Baker, www.gingerandbaker.com, the Cooking Studio, www.the-cooking-studio.com.

Paddle together—When six or eight people are paddling a raft, if you don’t stroke together, you don’t get down the river. Book your fun for midMay through August.

Create together—Get together at Pinot’s Palette studio to paint under the direction of an artist and the influence of a bartender, www.pinotspalette.com/ fortcollins/corporate-events. Try your hand at Board & Brush where you can create cutting boards and more while sipping wine, www.boardandbrush.com.

Be artfully inspired by Painting with a Twist at www.paintingwithatwist.com.

Escape together—Participants work as a team at ConTRAPtions Escape Rooms—build relationships and problem-solving skills while having fun, www.escape.place.

Pedal and, well, drink together—Don’t miss the Beer & Bike tours. Hop on a cruiser and pedal from one brewery to the next. Find several cruises to choose from, www.beerandbiketours.com Tour together—Hop on a two-wheeler and pedal from one brewery to the next. Find several tours from which to choose with Beer & Bike Tours, www.beerandbiketours. com, and Front Range Ride Guides, www.frontrangerideguides.com. Discover some of the best food and libations with Old Town Food Tours, www.oldtownfoodtour.com.

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Traverse Park is a one-of-a-kind recreational area featuring outdoor activities for multi-generational groups.

The playground is home to a small zipline and a modular climbing structure with a green corkscrew slide. Catch your breath, and a picnic lunch, at the sheltered tables in the pavillion. You can also find an unpaved BMX “pumptrack” for your off-road bicyling fans.

1ST STABLE AND GROWING HOUSING MARKET:

Snapshot of the essentials FORT COLLINS IS ON A ROLL. As you travel around town, you see new building projects, street infrastructure updates, well-kept parks and planters filled with flowers, public art and so much more.

And underneath it all is a solid infrastructure of great healthcare, strong schools, and a vibrant business community.

EDUCATION

The City of Fort Collins and The Colorado State University campus are both platinum-level bikefriendly. Both have infrastructure to support a safe and efficient, two-wheeled commute.

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A great town needs great schools and Poudre School District delivers with a combination of high-performing neighborhood schools and a menu of choice programs including bilingual immersion,

International Baccalaureate, Expeditionary Learning, STEM and more.

Many students opt to continue their education at Front Range Community College Larimer Campus offering nationally accredited classes. Students may earn Associates of Arts or Associates of Science degrees.

Colorado State University is consistently ranked as a top-tier university in U.S. News and World Report’s rankings of “America’s Best Colleges and Universities.” It is also one of the core economic and cultural drivers in Fort Collins. Read more about what the university offers in the CSU section.

HEALTH CARE CENTRAL

SENIOR CARE AND HOUSING Seniors find a continuum of care here from independentliving to assisted-living to skilled-nursing facilities.

Columbine Health Systems, a locally owned network, provides

care through the full spectrum of housing options along with rehabilitative care.

FORT COLLINS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Owned and led by its members, the Chamber is an active and forward-focused organization of 1,200 members. Member businesses are of all sizes and types ranging from sole proprietors to large multinational corporations and from locally owned retailers to internationally renowned high-tech firms.

In 2015, the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce earned the prestigious 5-star accreditation, putting it in the top 1 percent of chambers in the United States and the only 5-star-accredited Chamber in Colorado. www. fortcollinschamber.com

IMPORTANT EMERGENCY NUMBERS Fire, Medical, Police Emergency

9-1-1

Colorado Road Conditions

5-1-1

Colorado State Patrol

970-224-3027

Fort Collins Police

970-221-6540

Larimer County Sheriff

970-498-5100

Poudre Fire Authority

970-416-2892

Poudre Valley Hospital

970-495-7000

RELOCATION RESOURCES

Here’s a list of need-to-know numbers to help answer any questions you may have about living in Fort Collins AmeriGas (propane)

970-484-8140

CenturyLink, Internet & Cable

855-263-9576

City of Fort Collins

970-221-6500

City of Fort Collins Utilities

970-212-2900

Environmental Services

970-221-6600

Ewing Landscape Materials

970-221-7173

Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce

970-482-3746

Fort Collins Connexion Community Broadband

970-207-7870

Housing Catalyst

970-416-2910

Larimer County Vehicle Licensing

970-498-7878

Larimer Humane Society

970-370-9811

Neighborhood Services

970-221-6760

Northern Colorado Regional Airport

970-962-2850

Platte River Power Authority

970-226-4000

Poudre River Public Library District

970-221-6740

Poudre School District

970-482-7420

Poudre Valley Rural Electric

800-432-1012

outside city limits Ram Waste Systems, Inc.

970-226-3396

Trash removal & recycling Republic Services of Northern Colorado The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce champions business development and a healthy regional economy.

Fort Collins on Purpose

Fort Collins thrives on a talented workforce. That’s why agencies are working together to sustain the NoCoworks Strategy. The strategy identifies concerns for employers that become barriers to the recruitment and retention of talented people. These barriers range from access to transportation and childcare to commute times and traffic.

To address this challenge, the NoCoworks team was established.

970-484-5556

Trash Removal & Recycling Social Sustainability Office

970-221-6752

Thompson School District

970-613-5000

Transfort Bus Service

970-221-6620

United States Post Office

800-275-8777

Waste Management

855-852-7110

Trash Removal & Recycling Xcel Energy Natural Gas

800-895-4999

Xfinity Internet & Cable

800-934-6489

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It may be that you’re visiting Fort Collins for the cuttingedge, comprehensive healthcare that thrives here. The largest provider is UCHealth, which operates Poudre Valley Hospital, Medical Center of the Rockies and many associated clinics.

Banner Health operates the Fort Collins Medical Center in the southeast corner of town and several outpatient clinics.

Kaiser Permanente also has a medical facility in southeast Fort Collins.

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Poudre Whitewater Park

The Farm & Lee Martinez Park

CSU Powerhouse

Hickory Trail

Rocky Mountain Innosphere Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

Old Fort Collins Heritage Park

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Community Parks

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PI ATM

LAUREL ST.

Durell Center

Corbett Hall PLUM / NORTH DR.

Moby Arena Academic Training Center

Allison Hall

Intramural Fields

Rec Center

Vietnam Memorial Bridge

Lory Student Center

Soccer Field

COLORADO STATE Clark UNIVERSITY

MASON ST.

HOWES ST. Laurel Hall

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Library Park & Public Library

Johnson Hall Centennial Hall Student Forestry Services

Natural Resources UNIVERSITY AVE. Plant Science

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Industrial Sciences

Occupational Therapy Alder Hall Gibbons Hall

Engineering

Lagoon

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CSU Welcome Center

Rockwell Hall

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Indoor Practice Facility Intramural Gym

MERIDIAN AVE.

McGraw Athletic Center

Parmelee Hall

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MAGNOLIA ST.

LOOMIS AVE.

SHIELDS ST.

Westfall Hall

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MOA & Oak Street Plaza

Post Office

MYRTLE ST.

Green Hall

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OAK ST.

Lincoln Center MULBERRY ST. / HWY 14

Durward CSU Conference and Event Services Hall

E/W Lincoln

Parking Garage

Sheldon Lake

Palmer Center

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Courthouse

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WHEDBEE ST.

Police

Buckingham Park

PETERSON ST.

Hospital

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SHERW OOD ST.

WHITCOMB ST.

Chamber of Commerce

Dog Parks

Civic Center Avery Parking Global Village Garage House Museum MOUNTAIN AVE.

Ft Collins Trolley

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Justice Center & Civic Center Park

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City Park

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City Hall

Poudre Trail

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Northside Aztlan Community Center W ILL

MATHEWS ST.

WOOD ST.

CHERRY ST.

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SYCAMORE ST.

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Downtown Fort Collins and CSU Campus

College Ave. Gym

PLUM ST.

LOCUST ST.

ELIZABETH ST.

Military Annex

GARFIELD ST.

SOUTH DR.

Ingersoll Hall

Edwards Academic Village Hall

Summit Hall

Newsom Hall

Meridian Village

Sonny Lubick Field At Canvas Stadium

Willard Eddy Behavioral & Animal Hall Braiden Sciences Greenhouse Hall Education

Chemistry Visual Arts Yates Hall Gifford Bldg.

Microbiology Anatomy Physiology

Painter Center Pathology

LAKE ST.

Jack Christiansen Track

University Square

EDWARDS ST.

PITKIN ST. University Center for the Arts

CSU Trial Gardens

Dog Park

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Welcome to Magpies Where everyone feels like family Local favorite, Magpies, has moved—not far

says, “but our mission at Magpies is to say

amongst their items in the front of the new shop

though, only 2 blocks north of their original

‘yes’ as often as we can to serve our “fellow

with gifts and home decor. It’s so nice to see the

store on South Mason. The space is no less

magpies” by creating community in every-

mix of old and new. One stroll through and you

magical, maybe more so since it’s one open

thing we do. We are delighted that the gifts,

are taken back in time. It’s quite the journey.

space where everyone can gather and visit

projects, and just about everything we do

without the barrier of walls. The outside

here is a part of supporting community in

you’ll also run into Vicki Paul who joined the

appears to be ordinary, but inside is an en-

connecting to family, friends, and loved ones.

Magpies crew a few years ago. She has creativ-

chanted shop full of goodies and soul that is

In central Illinois, where I grew up, we ‘visit’!

ity pouring out of her soul. She is the queen

unlike any boutique you’ve ever seen! In April

We really care and connect. We take off our

of all things vintage, unique displays, loves

2016, Amy Goodhart, took a giant leap and

Facebook face and have a real talk. That is the

old dominoes and anything with tiny drawers.

gave life to Magpies in midtown Fort Collins

place we are creating!”

Without her (and so many others) we would

and midtown is where is they’ll stay!

“This area of Fort Collins is growing and

One of the things that they celebrate is repurposing all kinds of things. “The Early Bird”

Not only is Amy there most days, but

not be the Magpies that we are today.”

Amy and Vicki together are quite the team.

evolving into a destination for shopping,

section, similar to the old “Who gives a scrap,”

They laugh just about all the time and it’s

coffee and a laid-back atmosphere that is

is where you can find just about any art supply

infectious. Once you arrive, it’s hard to leave.

exciting and we love it here!” she beams.

that you need. This is the reuse, recycled,

Many members of the Magpies community

recreate space where they make use of all the

visit every day for the creativity, laughter and

donations they receive and vintage goodies like

connection. Amy shares “Some people call

old zippers, old books and even furniture.

Magpies their ‘happy place!’ That’s my biggest

Magpies is, as one customer said, “the Fort Collins version of Cheers for women!”

“We have gifts you won’t see anywhere else in town and that’s a great thing,” Goodhart

You’ll find all kinds of vintage treasures hiding

joy. That’s what makes my heart happy.”

970-484-3102

magpiesmarket.com NEW LOCATION!

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I spy with my little eye

WILDLIFE

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WITH A LITTLE LUCK AND a keen eye, you’ll spot some of this region’s local species. For the big ones, head up the Cache la Poudre Canyon or to Rocky Mountain National Park. Look for all these and others at our local natural areas, open spaces and public lands. Find bird and wildlife guides at the downtown visitor center.

HABITATS Natural areas in and around Fort Collins support abundant wildlife. Grasslands, riverways and lakes, forested mountain areas, and arid habitats each support populations unique to that particular environment. If you’re here to see critters and birds, check out several areas.

SAFETY FOR YOU AND THE WILDLIFE Wild animals are, well, wild and unpredictable and can be dangerous. Forget the selfie with the moose or the prairie dog. It’s stressful for them and could get you injured. While driving, be alert, especially at dawn and dusk when critters are most active.

o Ruby Throated

o Great Blue Heron

o Bald Eagle

o Black Bear

o Big Horn Sheep

o Elk

o Moose

o Mule Deer

o Fox

o Raccoon

o Coyote

o Prairie Dog

o Rattlesnake

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Don’t miss the larget collection of cold-hardy cacti in the region!

ALWAYS IN BLOOM Throughout 12 acres of curated, botanic beauty and our tropical Butterfly House, something is always in bloom at the Gardens on Spring Creek. And with classes, concerts and community events, there’s something for everyone! Explore with us!

Plan your visit at fcgov.com/gardens

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