Fort Collins, CO Attractions & Things to Do

Old Town.

Fort Collins Old Town District gives visitors a feel for early settler life in the West. Some 23 preserved buildings make up the historic district, including examples of Art Deco and early-century architecture.Old Town’s picture-postcard main street served as the model for Disneyland’s Main Street USA! After a trolley tour, visit Old Town Fort Collins’ many unique shops and restaurants. For more information, go to www.visit.ftcollins.com.

Carousel Dinner Theater.

Take in a Broadway show while you enjoy a great meal at the Carousel Dinner Theater, which celebrates 15 years of performances in Fort Collins, CO. The troupe has performed more than 100 Broadway shows since its inception, including hits such as “The Producers,” “Cats,” and “Carousel.” For more information, visit www.adinnertheatre.com.   [Top]

Discovery Science Center.

Now part of the Fort Collins Museum, the Discovery Science Center features interactive and hands-on science exhibits on natural history, physics, optics, and more. Become an amateur archaeologist, discover the evolution of the incandescent bulb, and play in the Discovery Zone. For more information, visit www.fcmdsc.org.

Fort Collins Museum.

The Fort Collins Museum combines living history with artifacts, historic structures, and displays on cultural heritage with engaging hands-on exhibits that explore the peoples and environments of the Cache La Poudre River region. For more information, visit www.fcmdsc.org.   [Top]

Horsetooth Resevoir.

Located in the foothills west of Fort Collins, Colorado, the Horsetooth Reservoir features 6.5 miles of water for fishing, boating, water-skiing, and camping.Open year round, the reservoir offers a wealth of recreation opportunities for locals and visitors alike. For more information, visit www.horsetoothreservoir.com

Estes Park.

The town of Estes Park, Colorado lies at the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park and Roosevelt National Forest, boasting spectacular mountain vistas, abundant wildlife, and miles of hiking and biking trails, as well as innumerable places to climb, fish, raft, and horseback ride. The Trail Ridge Road is one of the nation’s most spectacular drives, climbing to more than 12,000 feet over the Continental Divide. For more information, visit www.estes-park.com.   [Top]

Cache La Poudre River.

Designated as Colorado's only National Wild and Scenic River, the Cache La Poudre River, which translates as "the hiding place of the powder,” offers an unspoiled whitewater experience like no other. Though the Cache La Poudre flows right through Fort Collins, its wild status ensures you’ll see amazing wildlife and enjoy a thrilling rafting experience faraway from the crowds. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/cala.

Medical Center of the Rockies.

This state-of-the-art facility in Loveland, CO is the newest addtion to the Poudre Valley Health System, offering a full range of services, with expertise in cardiac, trauma care, and robotic-assisted surgery.

The environmentally friendly Medical Center is connected to two new medical office buildings, making it one of the largest facilities in Larimer County. For more information, go to https://vic.pvhs.org.   [Top]

New Belgium Brewery.

Home of Fat Tire and other renowned craft Belgian beers, New Belgium Brewery offers one-hour guided tours of its Fort Collins facility, aka the Liquid Center. Tours include free tastings, and everyone is welcome-especially if you arrive on a bike. For more information, visit www.newbelgium.com.

Fort Fun.

Fort Collins premier family entertainment center, Fort Fun features indoor and outdoor attractions set against the beautiful Cache la Poudre River. Try your hand at mini-golf, bumper cars, go-karts, mini-bowling, or one of the many arcade games at this popular Fort Collins playground. For more information, go to www.fortfun.biz.   [Top]