Only in FOCO: Visit Colorado Shoe School

"People crave ways to learn artisan and heritage skills and have something cool to show for it. We have a range of shoemaking workshops to fit your creativity. People can use their hands and imaginations with our help to create their own one-of-a-kind pair of shoes. It is a way for people to treat…

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Fort Collins Community Connections: Akinz

While walking along historic Walnut Street in Old Town Fort Collins have you ever found yourself stopping and staring at a storefront that is filled with energetic, adventurous, handcrafted apparel ranging from beanies to hoodies, leggings, dresses and so much more? We certainly have! Welcome to…

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Fort Collins Community Connections: Nuance Chocolate

In this week’s installment of community connections we had the privilege of speaking with Toby and Alix Gadd, owners of Nuance Chocolate. Nuance Chocolate is one of the most unique businesses, not only in Fort Collins, but in the entire United States. So, what makes this chocolate shop so unique…

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Community Connections: The Welsh Rabbit Cheese Shop

The Welsh Rabbit Bistro and The Welsh Rabbit Cheese Shop is a quintessential eatery in Fort Collins! Locals and visitors alike indulge in The Bistro during lunch and in the evening while taking in a unique experience that comes equipped with a crafted ambiance that includes incredible small bites…

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Fort Collins Community Connections: The Cupboard

Welcome to Fort Collins Community Connections. This is a recurring blog from Visit Fort Collins where we introduce you to incredible local businesses and their owners and share their connection to Fort Collins. This week we spoke with Jim Hewitt, owner of The Cupboard. The Cupboard is a kitchen…

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Only in FOCO: Visit Board & Brush Creative Studio

"We offer a fun, lively environment for guests to let their hair down and enjoy an few hours of de-stressing! It's truly so much fun and perfect for date night, girls night out, team building and even children's parties! We have something for everyone." -Rachael, Owner of Board & Brush Creative…

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Fort Collins Community Connections: Topo Designs

Topo Designs was conceived and built in a home basement right here in Fort Collins. This led to the company opening its second Topo Designs store right back where it all started. Topo Designs came to be in 2008 and was the brain child of Jedd Rose and Mark Hansen. The main goal for Topo is to create…

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