Leisure and Travel Blog

Fort Collins richly deserves its reputation as the cultural capital of Northern Colorado. With a half-dozen live theatre stages in production throughout the year; a symphony orchestra, ballet troupe and opera company as well as several choral ensembles; facilities that accommodate a wide range of

Fort Collins is one of those cities known for its natural beauty and charm - from the front range of the Rocky Mountains to a downtown so eye popping that Disneyland Main Street USA used it for inspiration, there’s no area you won’t be in awe of in this city. So, we invite you to grab your suitcase

Photo courtesy The Armstrong Hotel

Where to Stay, Eat and Play with Your Furry Friend

By Caramie Petrowsky

For some folks, their furry dog friends are most definitely a member of the household and they wouldn’t dream of leaving Buddy or Bella at home while they go on vacation. Thankfully, Fort

By Caramie Petrowsky

Fort Collins’ varied dining scene has long been impressive, but lately it’s downright extraordinary. Here we’ve whittled it down to 13 eateries that we consider “essential.” From venerable institutions to innovative, inventive newbies, here are the spots that get our taste buds

Are you looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Are you aware Fort Collins has a local, quaint shopping scene for those looking for one-of-a-kind gifts? This Made-In-Fort Collins gift guide features local items made and designed in Fort Collins. The city’s innovative community is full of

By Caramie Petrowsky

Fort Collins is infinitely family friendly and that reputation extends to the brewery scene as well. Known as the largest producer of craft beer (70 percent, in fact) in Colorado, Fort Collins is currently home to more than 20 craft breweries, the most microbreweries in the

There is no doubt that the Fort Collins holiday light displays are some of the best around in all of Colorado. Fort Collins truly is a magical place during the holiday season and we would like to share that with you. In doing so, we have compiled a list of the best outdoor holiday light displays you

Old Town Putt is a new, grown up oriented mini golf establishment located in the northeast corner of The Exchange in downtown Fort Collins. They have nine holes of mini golf, a full bar and a room for private parties. We highly suggest heading over to play a round! After speaking with owners Dana

If you are planning on having a special Fort Collins Halloween we have you covered. From best dog costumes to zombies to trick-or-treating in Old Town Square, Fort Collins is the place to be for Halloween. Here is a list of all of the events and things to do for Halloween in Fort Collins.

Hogwarts

Seeking out fall colors is a great way to explore Fort Collins and surrounding areas during one of its most beautiful seasons. The peak season for fall foliage typically runs from the last week in September to the second week of October. But, for those wanting to get a head start you can find fall