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.
Desert Highlights Trail Camp
May 10 - May 13
777 Grande River Drive, Palisade, COJoin us for a long weekend in the colorful desert landscape of Western Colorado! This year, we have partnered with Gemin
Resplendent Rachmaninoff – Fort Collins Symphony
May 11
417 West Magnolia Street, Fort Collins, COOur season closes with music that has captivated audiences in concert halls, movie theaters, and figure skating arenas f
Free Admission for Moms on May 11
May 11
200 West Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins, COIn honor of Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12, mothers and grandmothers will enjoy free admission to the Global Village M
Run to the Shrine
May 18 - May 19
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd, Colorado Springs, COJoin us on Saturday, May 18 or Sunday, May 19, 2024 for Run to the Shrine, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s annual fundraiser r
Chalk Lines and Vines
May 18 - May 19
Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 25690 E. Quincy Avenue, Aurora, COSave the date for Arapahoe County’s fourth annual spring wine and chalk art festival, held outdoors at the Arapahoe Co
Garden of the Gods Art Festival
May 18 - May 19
3105 Gateway Rd, Colorado Springs, COThe inaugural Garden of the Gods Art Festival will take place at one of the most picturesque properties of Colorado Spri
Learn to Curl with the Broadmoor Curling Club
May 25
3185 Venetucci Blvd, Colorado Springs, COThe Broadmoor Curling Club is holding a Learn to Curl Clinic 25 May 24. We welcome those who have never tried curling an
Outside Festival
Jun 01 - Jun 02
Denver Civic Center Park, 101 14th Ave., Denver, COThe first-ever Outside Festival will take place in downtown Denver from June 1-2, 2024. This new event is a one-of-a-kin
Steamboat Marathon
Jun 02
Steamboat Springs, COJoin us on June 2, 2024 for the 43rd running of the Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k. Run alongside the roaring
GoPro Mountain Games Vail
Jun 06 - Jun 09
Vail, COCome celebrate 21 years with us! The nonprofit Vail Valley Foundation, which hosts the GoPro Mountain Games each year, l