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.
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
Dream State
Jun 06 - Jun 08
119 Park Ave W., Denver, COCome out of your dark day into a brighter night, join us in our Dream State. Set to a selection of music from the Academ
Pikes Peak Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show
Jun 07 - Jun 09
1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd, Colorado Springs, COThe Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society is excited to announce our 2024 Pikes Peak Gem, Mineral, & Jewelry Show!
Frida’s Wings
Jun 07 - Jun 08
2590 Walnut Street, Boulder, COIn Frida’s Wings, Danse Etoile Ballet will explore the art and life of this famed artist, a contrast of tradition