While these towns have their roots in agriculture, visitors will discover much more today. From vibrant art communities and a wide variety of outdoor adventures to amazing brews and stunning views, all of these enclaves are stop-worthy destinations.
Sustainability Activity
Donate to the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery to help make a unique visitor experience at the museum! From exhibits designed to spark ideas, showcase history, explain phenomena, and describe the events that shape our world, to daily activities like Innovation Lab demonstrations and Take Apart Days, there's always new opportunities to explore, learn, reflect, and have fun. Or check in with Growing Gardens volunteer program for opportunities to give back to local farms.
Hike the Poudre River Trail
The Trail is a wide, paved path with gentle grades that stray away from road noise and busy intersections.COTREX
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Enjoy an Outdoor Movie
Every weekend at 8:30pm The Kress Cinema shows an outdoor movie.
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Drive west 35 minutes to Loveland.
Hike Devil's Backbone
Red-tailed hawks soaring above, grasslands carpeted with wildflowers, towering rock formations — these are just some of the natural features to be enjoyed at the 2,198-acre Devil’s Backbone Open Space.COTREX
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Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch Horseback/Lunch Ride
Our 3,200 acres offer a “don’t fence me in” riding experience for all ages and abilities. “Saddle bag” lunches can be made available for 2- and 3-hour rides.Recommended Duration: 2.5 hours
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Tour Downtown Loveland With the Brewery Passport
Sip, share and celebrate as you navigate through Loveland’s craft beer scene. This passport program lets you take the reins to discover all that the city's thriving craft beer scene has to offer. Pick up your passport at the Loveland Visitors Center.
Get a Crazy Good Craft Pass
With a thriving craft beverage scene, Longmont is home to a large selection of breweries, distilleries, and a cidery. We are sure you will find something that caters to your palate. Unlock your Crazy Good Craft passport to discover the very best that Longmont has to offer!
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Hiking at Horsetooth Reservoir
The scenic 2,711-acre Horsetooth Mountain Open Space covers elevations from 5,430 to 7,255 feet. Its 29 miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails connect to the Blue Sky Trail and Lory State Park trails.COTREX
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