Summer is here in Fort Collins, Colorado! With summer comes warmer weather and more time outside! Fort Collins has so much to offer in the summer for everyone. Below are some of the summer activities we love most.
Outdoor Breweries
New Belgium: Located on Linden Street, New Belgium is a great family-friendly outdoor brewery to go and spend time with family and friends and play yard games while enjoying a local beer. Not only are they known for their delicious drinks, but they are also certified B-Corp that is dedicated to putting people and the community first.
Odell Brewing Company: 100% employee-owned and independent, they are as local as it gets! Odell is known for their beautiful patio and striking mountain views making it an ideal spot for locals and visitors to hang out. Also, they are dog friendly and have daily food trucks to enjoy.
Equinox Brewing: The focus at Equinox is to bring people outside to enjoy good beer and good conversation. On sunny summer days they have a beer garden where you can come and enjoy free live music on Friday and Saturdays. Meanwhile, there are 18 taps of wide variety so everyone has a beer to enjoy with the music.
Horsetooth Reservoir
Fort Collins is home to an incredible scenic reservoir in the foothills. Horsetooth is a great place to go for a sunset picnic, take a swim, rent a boat, go on a summer hike, or just to take a relaxing and beautiful drive. The reservoir runs north to south and is about 6.5 miles long. There is something there for everyone. This spot is enjoyed by many and is just 20 minutes from Old Town.
City Park
City Park is a great spot to meet up with friends and enjoy the beautiful Colorado summer weather. Groups can go to the park to lay out in the sun, play tennis, volleyball, pick up soccer games, and much more. Afterward, you can head to town to grab some food at one of the amazing local restaurants just a few miles from the park.
Old Town
Old Town Fort Collins is a historical center point of the city with tons of amazing shops and restaurants for locals and tourists to enjoy. It is great for everyone whether you are looking to get drinks at the Union or shop local at Sunday Supply Co.
Local Coffee Shops
There are tons of cute local coffee shops in the area and the summertime is the perfect time to try out somewhere new! Some of the local shops we enjoy include:
- Harbinger Coffee
- Lima Coffee Roasters
- Everyday Joes Coffee House
- Starry Night Espresso Cafe
