Fort Collins may be the craft beer capital of Colorado, but Colorado is famous across the country as a craft beer center. No matter what city you visit, no matter how big or small, you’re sure to find a local spot to fall in love with. To make your search […]
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Outstanding Personal Chefs in Northern Colorado You Should Try
With the abundance of meal kit services, dietary innovations and local food movements across the nation, there’s more pressure than ever before to serve healthy, sustainable meals at home. But sometimes our busy day-to-day schedules just don’t allow for all the shopping, cooking and cleaning that goes into these large-scale […]
16 Dog-Friendly Businesses in Fort Collins | Breweries, Restaurants + Shops
Here in Colorado, it’s pretty obvious we love our dogs. In fact, it’s become a bit of a stereotype. In Northern Colorado, and especially in Fort Collins, we have so many parks, hikes and open spaces to enjoy quality time with your four-legged friend. And because the city is so […]
The 10 Best Places to Get a Margarita in Fort Collins
Cinco de Mayo is coming up fast, but Margarita Monday means you can celebrate Mexican culture and tequila cocktails all year long — and we’re certainly not complaining! It’d be a shame to celebrate just once a year since our favorite Fort Collins restaurants craft some of the most delicious margaritas […]
12 Local Places Hosting Exciting Summer Camps in Fort Collins | Sports, Science, Cooking + More
Fort Collins is all about recreation, exploring and trying new things. That means our kids grow up in an environment perfect for summer vacation — complete with hiking, community engagement, free family festivals (NewWestFest, anyone?) and plenty of opportunities for getting outside. But, like may of us, when you’re not spending […]
Community Gardens and CSA Programs in Fort Collins
This post was updated March 17, 2021 to include current information and recommendations. Here in Northern Colorado, weekly farmers’ markets aren’t the only places to get fresh, local and sustainable produce in Fort Collins. Our city offers multiple options, whether you want to work the field yourself or you just want […]
The 22 Best Outdoor Patios in Fort Collins to Enjoy this Summer
When the weather heats up in Fort Collins, our usual craving for craft beer and local, artisan food combines with our need for Colorado sunshine. In FoCo, you can satisfy that desire on garden patios, around outdoor fire pits, inside beer gardens, and under cozy string lights or shaded awnings. […]
Northern Colorado Volunteer Opportunities for High School Students
With summer break right around the corner, many families are interested in finding volunteer opportunities to engage high school students in productive, meaningful and educational programs. Volunteering can boost a resume, offer an entertaining afternoon, make lifelong memories and much more! And they can be found right here in Fort Collins […]
13 Free Group Workouts in Fort Collins | Yoga, Running Clubs, Biking + More!
We would call Fort Collins’ passion for recreation and exercise our community’s best-kept secret, but it’s not exactly a secret. It’s more like a shout-from-the-mountaintop exclamation. Every year, our city hosts the famous Horsetooth Half Marathon, Equinox Half Marathon, Fort Collins Human Race and dozens of other community 5Ks, 10Ks, […]
The Ultimate Guide to Brunch in Fort Collins
NOTE: This post was updated November 2019 with current brunch offerings. Nothing is better than waking up with a syrupy pancake or a savory, innovative Eggs Benedict — especially if that comes with a side of Colorado sunshine and a mimosa or two. Though you probably already know Fort Collins offers […]
12 Places to Adopt a Pet in Northern Colorado
In case you didn’t know already, March 23rd is National Puppy Day! Here in Fort Collins, we love our furry friends. We take them for hikes, we bring them to breweries and show them off on a tour through Old Town. But today, we can spoil them a little more […]
10 Reasons We’re Lucky to Live in Fort Collins
Northern Colorado is growing. In fact, it’s the fastest growing region in all of Colorado. We’re getting new businesses, restaurants and people every day — even brand new breweries right here in Fort Collins! With so much happening, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle and forget […]