Guidebook for Fort Collins
Food Scene
-delicious breakfast place with great service
-nice option for lunch, too
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Cafe Bluebird
524 W Laurel St-delicious breakfast place with great service
-nice option for lunch, too
My favorite breakfast place! Their breakfast burritos are addictive with quick counter service & easy on the wallet. They have fantastic regular burritos as well!
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Big City Burrito
510 S College AveMy favorite breakfast place! Their breakfast burritos are addictive with quick counter service & easy on the wallet. They have fantastic regular burritos as well!
Pizza Casbah
126 W Laurel StQuick, cheap slices only a few blocks away.
Lucile's
400 S Meldrum StDelicious, rich breakfast fare.
Full coffee bar (their spicy chai latte is fabulous) with friendly, quick service. They have locally made pastries great for a snack or light breakfast. Their other food items (sandwiches) tend to be lacking.
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Mugs @ the Oval
306 W Laurel StFull coffee bar (their spicy chai latte is fabulous) with friendly, quick service. They have locally made pastries great for a snack or light breakfast. Their other food items (sandwiches) tend to be lacking.
My favorite spot for lunch! The best made-to-order sandwiches & house made soups/salads. Full bar with plenty of local brews on tap makes this a great choice.
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Pickle Barrel
122 W Laurel StMy favorite spot for lunch! The best made-to-order sandwiches & house made soups/salads. Full bar with plenty of local brews on tap makes this a great choice.
I'm not usually a fan of national, corporate chains, but Bar Louie has an enticing Happy Hour Mon-Fri from 4-7 with specials on drafts/wine/martinis & selected appetizers. Great place for a little respite & nosh on the cheap.
Bar Louie - The Shops at Foothills
321 E Foothills PkwyI'm not usually a fan of national, corporate chains, but Bar Louie has an enticing Happy Hour Mon-Fri from 4-7 with specials on drafts/wine/martinis & selected appetizers. Great place for a little respite & nosh on the cheap.
JAWS sushi
1205 W Elizabeth StMy favorite sushi joint in town!
Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, dietary restriction friendly restaurant with healthy options, locally grown foods & friendly service. To Go breakfast burrito & coffee special for $5 on weekdays!
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Rainbow Restaurant Breakfast/Lunch Fort Collins
212 W Laurel StVegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, dietary restriction friendly restaurant with healthy options, locally grown foods & friendly service. To Go breakfast burrito & coffee special for $5 on weekdays!
Delicious desserts in a quiet atmosphere great for after dinner unwinding with a glass of wine. They often have Groupons available that make this a true steal!
The Chocolate Cafe
102 W Olive StDelicious desserts in a quiet atmosphere great for after dinner unwinding with a glass of wine. They often have Groupons available that make this a true steal!
Fast & cheap counter service Japanese food (sushi & hibachi bowls) chain with a nice patio area. Great for a quick, healthy meal & good for vegetarians (lots of veggie & tofu options).
Tokyo Joe's
2519 S Shields StFast & cheap counter service Japanese food (sushi & hibachi bowls) chain with a nice patio area. Great for a quick, healthy meal & good for vegetarians (lots of veggie & tofu options).
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best places in town to sample local micro brews on tap! Great for a light meal/snack as well.
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The Mayor of Old Town
632 S Mason StOne of the best places in town to sample local micro brews on tap! Great for a light meal/snack as well.
BEST COCKTAILS IN TOWN. Possibly the best in Noco. Delicious small bites & fabulous décor make this a wonderful place for a more upscale night out,
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Social
1 Old Town SquareBEST COCKTAILS IN TOWN. Possibly the best in Noco. Delicious small bites & fabulous décor make this a wonderful place for a more upscale night out,
My 2nd choice (after The Mayor) for those looking for local micro brews on tap. More low key scene than The Mayor with a larger food menu as well.
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Tap and Handle
307 S College AveMy 2nd choice (after The Mayor) for those looking for local micro brews on tap. More low key scene than The Mayor with a larger food menu as well.
Thursday night $1 beers! Usually a good social scene on most nights. Also a great option for a quick meal in the afternoon/evening.
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Road 34
1213 W Elizabeth StThursday night $1 beers! Usually a good social scene on most nights. Also a great option for a quick meal in the afternoon/evening.
This iconic hole-in-the-wall is the oldest bar in Fort Collins! A great place to stop on a night out in Old Town for their famous jello shots & toxic cherries.
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Town Pump
124 N College AveThis iconic hole-in-the-wall is the oldest bar in Fort Collins! A great place to stop on a night out in Old Town for their famous jello shots & toxic cherries.
Entertainment & Activities
My #1 recommendation for a brewery tour in town. Book early online as they fill up weeks in advance. http://www.newbelgium.com/Brewery/tasting-room/visit-us/tour-calendar
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New Belgium Brewing
500 Linden StMy #1 recommendation for a brewery tour in town. Book early online as they fill up weeks in advance. http://www.newbelgium.com/Brewery/tasting-room/visit-us/tour-calendar
Want to try something new? This is the place to try out aerial yoga or aerial circus arts (silks/sling/lyra) to add a bit of excitement to your Fort Collins visit! http://www.livebeyondlimit.com
Live Beyond Limit
4848 S College AveWant to try something new? This is the place to try out aerial yoga or aerial circus arts (silks/sling/lyra) to add a bit of excitement to your Fort Collins visit! http://www.livebeyondlimit.com
A local gem with indie films, wine/beer & some delicious, simple eats in small theaters featuring couches & tables.
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The Lyric
1209 N College AveA local gem with indie films, wine/beer & some delicious, simple eats in small theaters featuring couches & tables.
$2 movies all the time! They are usually films that have been out for a bit longer, but it's only $2!
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AMC Classic Worthington 6
2525 Worthington Cir$2 movies all the time! They are usually films that have been out for a bit longer, but it's only $2!
Aggie Theatre
204 S College AveIconic Fort Collins music venue
Stunning, one-of-a-kind music venue in the majestic nature of the Poudre Canyon. A bit of a drive, but the optional shuttle picks up right across the street at the CSU transportation hub!
http://www.themishawaka.com
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The Mishawaka
13714 Poudre Canyon RdStunning, one-of-a-kind music venue in the majestic nature of the Poudre Canyon. A bit of a drive, but the optional shuttle picks up right across the street at the CSU transportation hub!
http://www.themishawaka.com
Ever done an escape room? Don't miss your chance at this brain teasing, fun filled activity!
http://www.enigmafortcollins.com
Enigma Escape Rooms
151 South College AvenueEver done an escape room? Don't miss your chance at this brain teasing, fun filled activity!
http://www.enigmafortcollins.com
Parks & Nature
City Park Drive
City Park DriveCity Park is a great place for a job/walk around the lake!
The iconic Oval is a symbolic of CSU. Great for a quick walk nearby or hanging out on the grass in the sun.
The Oval
701 Oval DrThe iconic Oval is a symbolic of CSU. Great for a quick walk nearby or hanging out on the grass in the sun.
Horsetooth Mountain
Best hiking in the area
Horsetooth Reservoir
Lake "beach" area
Essentials
Safeway Pharmacy (inside Safeway)
460-A S College AveClosest location for groceries & personal items
Target
105 W Troutman PkwyBest place for a full variety of household & personal care items
My FAVORITE place for groceries including organic fruits/veggies & quick easy oven/microwave meals.
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Trader Joe's
3500 S College AveMy FAVORITE place for groceries including organic fruits/veggies & quick easy oven/microwave meals.
Sightseeing
Old Town is the heart of Fort Collins! A must see.
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Pjazza tal-Belt Antik
199 Trimble CtOld Town is the heart of Fort Collins! A must see.
Shopping
Old Town Spice Shop
130 S College AveGreat place for unique, locally produced gifts to bring home from your trip.
arc Thrift Stores
2701 S College AveBest, biggest thrift store in town