We understand how hard it is to think of fun and unique places for date night. So, we thought we would help and give you six places in Fort Collins that stood out in our minds as unique and original. Please feel free to comment and add to our list so others can find a variety of places when they are stumped when it comes time for their date night in Fort Collins.
1. Take a Ride with Tattered Saddle
Tattered Saddle operates horseback trail rides at the Stables at Gordon Creek in Livermore, Colorado – a mere 35 minute drive from downtown Fort Collins, Colorado and 20 minutes from Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. At this location, Tattered Saddle provides one-hour beginner horseback trail rides, Colorado sunset trail rides, advanced riding horseback rides, and a “cowboy-for-a-day” Scratch-and-Ride Experience where you can learn to tack and groom your horse before going on an hour-long ride. New in 2025 is a Charcuterie Picnic Horseback Ride, which is a partnership with local business Get Plattered! Whatever Colorado horse riding adventure you choose is sure to be a unique experience – our healthy horses, and reliable trail guides, will see to that!
2. Pick Your Own Flowers at Garden Sweet
Take a peek at what it’s like to spend a morning or evening among the blooms. There’s something unforgettable about wandering the fields and picking your own bouquet. From May to September, Garden Sweet's fields showcase a diverse array of flowers, offering endless possibilities for your arrangements. Depending on the season, you can also pick fresh produce!
3. The Fort Collins Symphony
If you're looking for an excuse to wear your fancy clothes, plan a date at the Fort Collins Symphony! The Fort Collins Symphony is regarded as one of the premier cultural organizations in the greater Northern Colorado Region. Officially incorporated in 1950, the Symphony is now a fully-professional orchestra with many events throughout the year!
4. Looking Glass Escape Lounge
Head over to the Looking Glass Escape Lounge if you're looking for something to break the ice or test your relationship. Once you enter the doors, it's like you've entered a steampunk world. In addition to an aesthetically pleasing design, Looking Glass has seasonal and specialty cocktails and small bites. The escape portion of the lounge features three, thirty-minute escape rooms. If you're looking for additional things to do, head over on a night they're having one of their weekly events, like comedy night!
5. Learn to Cook Together at Farm Fusion
Farm Fusion in the Kitchen is a premier farm-to-table teaching kitchen nestled on a working ranch in Northern Fort Collins. Immerse yourself in a culinary experience like no other, where you will blend the freshness of locally sourced ingredients with the rustic charm of our farm surroundings. In the last few years, farm-to-table dining has become more popular as a way to reduce carbon emissions and support local farmers. Farm Fusion's classes range from making cheese from scratch and Sourdough 101 to sushi and a Date Night-Italian Romance.
6. Colorado Shoe School
One of Fort Collins' most unique year-round attractions is the Colorado Shoe School. Located in Bellvue, the Shoe School is a perfect way to escape the business of Fort Collins and embrace the slow-paced living of some of the towns on the outskirts. The Colorado Shoe School has three great options for a date with your sweetie. If you're looking for an immersive experience, sign up for a one-day shoe making workshop! Both of you will learn how to make shoes by hand and leave with a pair of new shoes for each of you. If you're looking for a shorter experience, sign up for the fanny pack workshop to make your own "bum bag" or the Intro to Leather sewing workshop to make your own journal cover.
