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Downtown · Old Town · Fort Collins · Colorado4.8(575)

Downtown Fort Collins

Locale
Event Venue
Cultural Venue
Outdoor

Known For

  • Live outdoor concerts in Old Town Square
  • Ghost tours through Old Town tunnels and historic alleys
  • Mural and public art walking trail
  • Outdoor patio dining with string lights

Insider Tips

Best Time

Summer weekends for concerts and lively patios; weekday mornings for quiet strolling and window shopping

Ideal For

Date nightsGroup brewery toursAfternoon strolls and people-watchingFamily outings

Pro Tip

Check tour schedules and nearby shop hours before booking historic or tunnel experiences; many features depend on local business hours.

Downtown Fort Collins is filled with unique locally-owned stores, boutiques, and specialty shops with elaborate window displays beckoning you inside. There are also a variety of restaurants, bars, bistros, lounges, and pubs (over 130 of them, actually!) that provide a taste for any craving. In the summer, enjoy outdoor and patio dining at nearly 100 of them! Additionally, on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays between May - September, you can ride the Fort Collins Trolley from downtown to City Park and back along the historic, tree-lined Mountain Avenue.

Drifter Insights

Major destination with tourist appeal

TripAdvisor: Top 10% (#3 of 38)

Popular With

FamiliesCouplesFriends

Tourist Awareness

LevelHigh

TripAdvisor: #3 of 38 Food & Drink in Fort Collins

Data confidence: high(5 sources)