ONLY MOMENTS AWAY FROM DENVER, Rocky Mountain National Park, Poudre Canyon, the Pawnee National Grasslands and so much more, a wealth of exciting opportunities await you in Fort Collins. The city's rich history meets the present in Old Town Fort Collins where you will find unique shops, restaurants, fabulous art and stunning architecture.
Tour one of six craft breweries and capture a photo with the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales. With a half-dozen live theatre stages in production throughout the year; a symphony orchestra, ballet troupe and opera company as well as several chorale ensembles; and galleries and museums mounting exhibits of everything from animation art to historical kimonos, there's always something interesting going on.
ATTRACTIONS
Anheuser-Busch Tour Center - 970.490.4691 • www.budweisertours.com
Trolley Rides - 970.224.5372
Old Town Historic Walking Tours - 800.274.3678
Discovery Center Science Museum - 970.472.3990 • www.dcsm.org
New Belgium Brewery - 970.221.0524 • www.newbelgium.com
Fort Collins Museum - 970.221.6738 • www.fcgov.com
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) - 970.482.2787 • www.fcmoca.org
Swetsville Zoo - 970.484.9509
2010 FORT COLLINS EVENTS
Colorado Marathon May 2, 2010
CSU Graduation May 14-15, 2010
Old Town Car Show June 12, 2010
Junior League Garden Tour June 2010
21st Annual Colorado Brewers Festival
June 26-27, 2010. Sample over 50 Colorado beers during this fun weekend.
Colorado Brewers' Festival is made up solely of Colorado
breweries. Great beer, great music, great food, in a great
downtown! 970.484.6500
Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks
July 4, 2010, The whole family is welcome to come celebrate America's
birthday in Fort Collins. Daytime activities take place
downtown and fireworks are shot over City Park Lake.
970.484.6500
Larimer County Fair and Rodeo August 2010
Events are held at the Ranch, Larimer County's premier
fairgrounds and events complex. Carnival, concerts, PRCA
rodeo, parade, and more!
970.619.4000
Bohemian Nights at the 22nd Annual NewWestFest
August 21-22, 2010his FREE weekend showcases over 300 arts, crafts and food booths, Kids' World, carnival, two beer gardens and seven
stages of continuous entertainment. 970.484.6500
Thunder in the Rockies Motorcycle Rally
September 3-5, 2010 Northern Colorado and the Budweiser Events Center will
rumble with more than 60K people enjoying live music, vendors,
stunt shows, exhibitions, daily poker runs and scenic rides,
headliner concerts and Harley-Davidson demos.
800.274.3678
Oktoberfest Fort Collins September 25, 2010
Great Rist Canyon Mountain Festival September 2010
Richard Schmid Fine Art Auction September 2010
Historic Homes Tour September 2010
Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Fair September 2010
CSU Homecoming October 2010
Tiny Tot Halloween October 29, 2010
First Friday Gallery Walk
First Friday of Every Month 2010
Tour over 15 galleries showcasing award-winning Colorado,
national and international artists. Enjoy refreshments and the
ambience of Old Town. 970.484-6500
ACTIVITIES
Rafting, hiking, fishing, kayaking, biking, horseback riding, skiing, ballooning, camping, rock-climbing - come experience what we mean by "Adventure Casual". The outdoor sports and recreations opportunities abound in Northern Colorado, and Fort Collins can be your base camp. For the spectators in the group, between CSU and local professional teams, you can get out and take in a game year round as well.
FAST FACTS
Main Street Disneyland was inspired by Downtown Fort Collins.
Fort Collins has 40 parks within city limits, over 800 acres!
Fort Collins is located just minutes from the Cache la Poudre Canyon which provides great hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, kayaking, fishing and whitewater rafting opportunities.
The Cache la Poudre River is the only 'National Wild and Scenic' designated river in Colorado.
Known as the Choice City, Fort Collins is the largest city in Northern Colorado and home to Colorado State University.
Rated as one of the Top Ten New American Dream Towns by Outside Magazine, 2005.
SUMMER WEATHER
Between the Months of May and September high temperatures will usually fluctuate in the 70s and 80s F with lows in the 40s and 50s F. Fort Collins generally receives 1-2 inches of rain each month. 
