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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.

5 Days in Greeley, Loveland, Longmont & Fort Collins

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Donate to the <a href="https://46395.blackbaudhosting.com/46395/Operating">Fort Collins Museum of Discovery</a> 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 <a href="http://www.growinggardens.org/volunteer">Growing Gardens volunteer program</a> for opportunities to give back to local farms.

How to Give Back to These Special Places

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The Colorado Model Railroad Musuem houses America's most scenic model railroad and the only one in the world that operates like a real railroad for the public. Historic fun for the whole family when you play eye spy games and explore the Caboose.

Colorado Model Railroad Museum

WeldWerks Brewing Company is an award-winning, locally owned and operated craft brewery in historic downtown Greeley. We execute our unique and original product line with the highest quality ingredients, a state-of-the-art brewing system, and the newest brewing practices. We select malt, hops, and yeast to suit each recipe specifically, using the best ingredients available. 
Join us in our inviting taproom or on our spacious patio and enjoy a wide selection of craft beer. We are a family-friendly establishment, and also welcome four-legged friends on our patio. A food truck is usually on site Thursday-Sunday, or you can have food delivered right to your seat from one of our awesome local delivery partners. We've got lots going on so check our Facebook page for the most current happenings!

WeldWerks Brewing Company

Centennial Village Museum is an 8-acre living history experience featuring over 35 architecturally unique structures, costumed interpreters, heritage farm animals, beautifully landscaped grounds and interactive experiences. From the utopian ideals of Nathan Meeker to the sugar industry of the early 20th century, people from all over the world have come to live and work in the garden spot of Colorado. Centennial Village showcases their history.
Experience the daily lives and challenges of folks who settled Northeastern Colorado, often bringing their culture and traditions with them. Discover how Kate Slaughterback became "Rattlesnake Kate." See the real-working blacksmith forge and print shop. Learn how pioneers made rope and cooked their meals. Tour the original Weld County Courthouse.
Step back in time and learn about the early pioneer settling of the western high plains, a time when grand houses, growing businesses, extensive prairies and agriculture were all a part of daily life. 
Group tours, field trips, festivals, and special programs available.

Centennial Village Museum

The Trail is a wide, paved path with gentle grades that stray away from road noise and busy intersections.

Hike the Poudre River Trail

Lucky Fins Seafood Grill welcomes you to a new way to experience seafood.We pride ourselves on original great tasting seafood dishes, along with killer two fisted burgers and sandwiches.Our goal is to use the freshest ingredients and local fare to in all our dishes.

Lucky Fins Grill

Every weekend at 8:30pm The Kress Cinema shows an outdoor movie.

Enjoy an Outdoor Movie

Located within walking distance of shopping, fast food and fine dining, Homewood Suites by Hilton Greeley is an extended-stay hotel that has easy access to all major destinations in the city.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Greeley

A place for the regulars and newcomers alike. It’s not home, it’s not work, it’s your “third place”, where you’re taken care of.

Doug's Day Diner

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.

Hike Devil's Backbone

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.

Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch Horseback/Lunch Ride

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Drive west 35 minutes to Loveland.

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Stop into the Loveland Visitors Center to pick up a historic walking map, brewery passport and other walking-tour guides.

Guides to Loveland

Located at 2908 Aspen Drive in Loveland, Colorado, Benson Sculpture Garden has provided a beautiful and unique outdoor setting for showcasing sculpture

Benson Sculpture Garden

“Each time I’ve been to Door 222 Food &amp; Drink, I’ve been thrilled with each and every dish. It’s a delectable experience that is truly worth the drive from Fort Collins…

Door 222

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.

Tour Downtown Loveland With the Brewery Passport

Hampton Inn Loveland features clean and comfortable guest rooms with microwaves and mini-fridges. Take advantage of our onsite pool, sauna, and fitness center while exploring Loveland.

Hampton Inn Loveland

Exploring Creole cooking from around the world. Lucile’s has been providing Colorado with the best breakfast we can find since 1980. As a family establishment Lucile’s has always strived to provide a comfortable and unique atmosphere as well as excellent food.

Lucile's Creole Cafe - Longmont

Your headquarters for paddlesport rentals in Colorado. Catering to groups of 5-50 we are more than equipped to make your next outing one to remember! Join us in Longmont for incredible views and outstanding customer service!

Rocky Mountain Paddle Board - Longmont

The Pumphouse opened in May of 1996 as an independently-owned, single-unit brewpub. To become a functional restaurant &amp; brewery, the building had to be transformed radically, though much of the original architecture was left intact to preserve the Historical Landmark status of the building.

Pumphouse Brewery

Longmont is home to the Art of Cheese, an artisan cheesemaking school that is perfect for visitors, aspiring home cheese-makers, or people who just love cheese! There are several different classes to choose from: cheese and liquor pairings, cheesemaking 101, holiday cheesemaking, date nights, hard cheese classes, soft cheese classes, private group classes and cheese bootcamps! All classes take place at Briar Gate Farm. Ranging from a few hours to multi-day sessions, these classes give you the hands-on approach on how to select milk, pasteurize, make different cheese varieties, wax rinds and conduct cheese pairings. Come hungry because there is a lot of sampling involved as well! Some of the classes even have you take home your cheese creations!

The Art of Cheese

Rustic-chic hangout with New American pub grub &amp; local craft beers, plus live music &amp; a rooftop bar.

The Roost

Brewhop Trolley is a hop ­on/hop­ off brewery tour operating in Longmont, Colorado. We provide a fun and unique way to frequent all of the breweries and tap houses in Longmont. Once you buy your ticket to board, you decide which places you want to visit and for how long.

BrewHop Trolley

Our comfortable, well-appointed hotel is located minutes from shopping and dining at Village at the Peaks. Relax and recharge, knowing that we have amenities that you need and expect.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Boulder Longmont

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.

Hiking at Horsetooth Reservoir

Take advantage of Fairfield Inn &amp; Suites' complimentary breakfast before heading out for the day's adventures!

Eat Where You Slept

Cafe Athens, Northern Colorado's casual, yet classy Greek restaurant with 2 convenient locations in Fort Collins and Loveland.

Cafe Athens

Explore the new Fort Collins Museum of Discovery in Fort Collins!  Just 60 miles from Denver and 45 miles from Cheyenne, FCMoD blends science, history and culture into an interactive and engaging museum that literally offers the best of all worlds!

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

If you're looking for the total package, Jay's Bistro is the ticket to dining in the glow of Historic Downtown Fort Collins. Jay's is a favorite with the locals and welcomes out of town guests.

Jay's Bistro

Social is a locally-owned, underground, cocktail bar in Old Town Fort Collins. It's a place to enjoy properly crafted cocktails, sommelier selected wines, and abundantly sliced charcuterie.

Social

In spring 2019, we underwent thoughtful renovations to bring renewed luster to our historic 97 year old Hotel in our guestrooms and public spaces.  Our newly expanded lobby now creates an even stronger sense of community right inside our front door.

The Armstrong Hotel

Quality coffee and quality service unite for a life-changing coffee experience at Harbinger Coffee in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Harbinger Coffee

Quaint boutiques, historic architecture and unique shops line the streets of Old Town Fort Collins.

Go Shopping in Downtown Fort Collins

Locally owned restaurant and bar in Fort Collins, CO featuring slow-cooked meat sandwiches, Colorado beer and spirits along with handcrafted artisan goods.

The Colorado Room

The historic Jessup's Farm on the east end of Fort Collins has been beautifully restored as an entertainment and dining destination. The old farmhouse is now a wonderful restaurant.