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Visiting Fort Collins, Colorado

November 18, 2016 by intentionalmomma Leave a Comment

On our grand adventure through Texas and Colorado, one of our must-stop locations was none other than Fort Collins, Colorado. We actually lived in the Fort Collins area several years back, and we absolutely LOVE it. Fort Collins is such a beautiful, special place. Home to Colorado State University, Fort Collins is perfectly situated below the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and is just a short drive not only from Estes Park, but also from Denver and the Wyoming border.

Fort Collins is great for families! While we were there for a weekend, we visited some of our favorite places, which we’ll highlight below:

Old Town

“Old Town” Fort Collins was actually the inspiration for Disney’s “Mainstreet USA.” Here you can find great restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. We especially love Mary’s Mountain Cookies, Clothes Pony and Dandelion Toys, Buttercream Cupcakery, Spoons, and Beaux Jo’s Pizza.

Mary's Mountain Cookies Old Town

Old Town Fort Collins

Old Town Fort Collins

Lee Martinez Farm

This is such a fun, relaxed place to take the kids. At Lee Martinez Park, there’s an actual farm that also offers pony rides in the summer! There are lots of animals and seasonal activities.

Lee Martinez Farm Fort Collins CO

Lee Martinez Farm Fort Collins CO

Horsetooth Reservoir

A perfect place for a picnic, a hike, or a scenic drive, this beautiful lake is a must-see while visiting Fort Collins.

visit fort collins colorado

Museum of Discovery

This is such a fun place for kids! It’s a perfect blend of hands-on, interactive displays and historic/scientific artifacts. There’s also a huge digital dome theater inside with impressive daily shows.

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

the view from the rooftop

Poudre Canyon

Take a drive on a Colorado Historic and Scenic Byway for beautiful views of the beautiful Poudre River. There are also plenty of recreational opportunities here as well! We enjoyed picnicking and rock scrambling along the river. There are places to pull off and park along the Poudre.

Poudre River Fort Collins

Poudre River Fort Collins

Poudre River Fort Collins

Colorado State University

CSU played a large role during one season of our lives, and it was only fitting that we stopped by the campus and visited the Oval! We have always loved visiting the beautiful trial gardens, and we knew it would be a great place to let the kids run around for a while! In my mind, this is a must-see while you’re visiting Fort Collins! It’s free, it’s conveniently located, and it’s a great place for photos.

Colorado State University trial gardens

I’m sure it won’t be long until we find ourselves back in Northern Colorado… Fort Collins is less than an hour away from Rocky Mountain National Park! Check out our memorable stay at the YMCA of the Rockies in this post!

Disclosure: We received a complimentary meal and attractions for purposes of this post. As always, all experiences are our own!

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