Loveland’s history has been defined by agriculture, which makes it a great place to find locally produced, made and raised products. When you’re looking for ways to improve your healthy eating habits, these local businesses, farms and ranches can certainly come in handy! And dining out is no different. We […]
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Your Guide to The Exchange in Fort Collins
This post was updated on June 6, 2019 to include up-to-date information and recommendations. The Exchange is Downtown Fort Collins’ dog-friendly, open-air entertainment plaza, the first entertainment district in Fort Collins, and the only site in the city where we can enjoy alcoholic beverages, foods, desserts and more in an outdoor, common […]
Why You Should Consider Living in Greeley, Colorado
Greeley, Colorado began as a small, pioneering and agricultural settlement. Founded by young Nathan Meeker and named after Horace Greeley—the same man who popularized the phrase go west, young man—the settlement quickly developed into an agricultural center home to a hardworking and proud community. Today, that history and pride have […]
The ABCs of Fort Collins | Local Businesses, Landmarks + Features from A to Z
We’ve all heard the traditional ABCs; we’ve written them, read them and sang them. But can you say the same for the ABCs of Fort Collins? Today, we’re swapping eagle for Everyday Joe’s, nickel for New Belgium Brewing and xylophone for FoCoMX. We rounded up the essential businesses, characteristics, attractions […]
The 16 Best Weekday Brunch Spots in Fort Collins
Brunch is perhaps the trendiest and most delicious meal in existence. After all, you can’t go wrong pairing Eggs Benedict with a bubbly mimosa. Most importantly, we don’t think it should be confined to the weekend, and thankfully, neither do our local chefs and restaurateurs. Here in Fort Collins, we […]
9 People Who Are Making Fort Collins Even Cooler
We could go on and on about how much we love Northern Colorado and our Fort Collins community. In fact, we do just that on Northern Colorado Speaks (and everywhere else we can). Ours is a community that values local business, regional farms, music and art, good conversation, charity — the […]
10 Reasons You Should Consider Moving to Loveland, Colorado
Northern Colorado’s third largest city, Loveland, Colorado, is home to one of the largest sculpture gardens in the country, a nationally-famous valentine re-mailing program, and huge regional attractions like Budweiser Event Center and The Promenade Shops at Centerra. Driving through the city on I-25 you’ll get a sampling of its […]
The 10 Best Places to Get Barbecue in Fort Collins and Loveland
Sure, Colorado may not be famous for its barbecue but that doesn’t mean we can’t serve up a mean plate of slow-smoked meats and mouthwatering baked beans. Here in Northern Colorado, we have an impressive lineup of local restaurants, food trucks and national chains serving up some of the best […]
Your Ultimate Guide to Fort Collins’ River District
The River District marks the meeting point of the river, industry, art and history in downtown Fort Collins, making it the ideal place to set forth on all foodie, outdoorsy and artistic adventures. Separated from Old Town by the train tracks, the neighborhood has seen huge development in recent years […]
Where to Buy Locally Raised Eggs and Meat in Northern Colorado
Farming and agriculture have been a part of Northern Colorado history since the beginning of Northern Colorado. Long before the railroad brought trains to our region, the lands brought farmers, ranchers and homesteaders. Today, that history lives on in local, family-run farms and businesses in each and every community. And […]
The 10 Best Places for Salad in Fort Collins
Fort Collins is home to some of Colorado’s most innovative farms, outstanding farmers’ markets and landmark restaurants. These three things come together spectacularly to create farm-to-table fare driven by local produce and sustainable practices. So, when you’re looking for salads made with garden fresh ingredients and prepared with culinary prowess, […]
15 Fort Collins Date Ideas That Don’t Involve Going to Dinner
If you’ve been following along on Northern Colorado Speaks very long, you can probably tell we’re a little obsessed with NoCo food. We love small business and local eats and when they come together for an outstanding restaurant experience, we’re all about it. So, when you’re looking for dinner date […]