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Kayaking at the Cache la Poudre Whitewater Park (credit: Ryan Burke)

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Outdoor concerts on Old Town Square are frequent.

A Horsetooth Reservoir sunset should not be missed.

Sample some of Colorado's best craft beers in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Kids will love exploring the Museum of Discovery in Fort Collins, Colorado. 

See a show at the iconic  Mishawaka Amphitheater in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Overlook the vast Horsetooth Reservoir on your next trip.

Downtown Fort Collins turns into a winter wonderland come December.

Go fly-fishing on the Poudre River.

Take in all the thrills on a whitewater rafting adventure.

Fat biking in Fort Collins, Colorado

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Though there was a fort here in the 1860s, it was more of a trading post where Native Americans and traders met on the banks of the <a href="https://www.visitftcollins.com/things-to-do/parks-open-spaces/cache-la-poudre-river?utm_campaign=city-page&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=colorado_com">Cache la Poudre River</a> (French for "hide the powder"), for the most part in friendly fashion. While its name suggests otherwise, there's never really been a strong military presence here.
<h2>Things to Do in Fort Collins</h2>
Be sure to visit the <a href="https://www.visitftcollins.com/maps-info/neighborhoods/old-town/?utm_campaign=city-page&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=colorado_com">Old Town Historic District</a>, with its fine bookstores, galleries, shops, local eateries and a <a href="https://www.visitftcollins.com/events/?utm_campaign=city-page&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=colorado_com">calendar of fun annual events</a>. The city itself was recently named a <a href="/fort-collins/fort-collins-creative-district">Certified Colorado Creative District</a>, thanks to its artsy and innovative vibe. <a href="/co/fort-collins/arts-culture">Read more about the city's arts and culture scene</a>
Other must-sees include the <a href="https://www.visitftcollins.com/listing/fort-collins-museum-of-discovery/49/?utm_campaign=city-page&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=colorado_com">Fort Collins Museum of Discovery</a> and <a href="https://www.visitftcollins.com/listing/avery-house/1531/?utm_campaign=city-page&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=colorado_com">Avery House</a> (a stately Victorian home), as well as a <a href="https://www.visitftcollins.com/things-to-do/itineraries/history/?utm_campaign=city-page&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=colorado_com">self-guided historic walking tour</a> of downtown. You can even ride the charming <a href="https://www.visitftcollins.com/listing/fort-collins-trolley/1488/?utm_campaign=city-page&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=colorado_com">Fort Collins trolley</a>.
Because the city is also home to <a href="https://www.visitftcollins.com/csu/?utm_campaign=city-page&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=colorado_com">Colorado State University</a>, it has all the liveliness and bustle of a college town. Good restaurants, brewpubs, nightlife and culture abound. There's always something going on.
The city is also one of Colorado's major craft-brewing hubs, featuring <a href="https://www.visitftcollins.com/listing/new-belgium-brewing-company-inc/700/?utm_campaign=city-page&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=colorado_com">New Belgium Brewing Company</a>, <a href="https://www.visitftcollins.com/listing/odell-brewing-company/724/??utm_campaign=city-page&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=colorado_com">Odell Brewing Company</a> and <a href="https://www.visitftcollins.com/listing/coopersmiths-old-town-brewpub/39/?utm_campaign=city-page&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=colorado_com">CooperSmith's Pub &amp; Brewery</a>, all of which offer their own distinctive (and delicious) brews. <a href="https://www.colorado.com/articles/fort-collins-brewery-tours">Discover more Fort Collins breweries</a>
Fort Collins is an outdoor-oriented community, with the nearby <a href="https://www.visitftcollins.com/things-to-do/parks-open-spaces/?utm_campaign=city-page&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=colorado_com">Lory State Park</a> and <a href="https://www.visitftcollins.com/things-to-do/parks-open-spaces/horsetooth-reservoir/?utm_campaign=city-page&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=colorado_com">Horsetooth Reservoir</a>, where you can do everything from boating and swimming (in the summer months) to horseback riding, camping, fishing, mountain biking and rock climbing. And there are plenty of places for off-road driving, mountain biking, hiking and other outdoor activities. Golfers will find several challenging local courses, and anglers can fish for both stream and warm-water fish. <a href="https://www.colorado.com/articles/find-year-round-outdoorsy-things-to-do-in-fort-collins">Find year-round outdoorsy things to do in Fort Collins</a>

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