Visit Fort Collins

1 Old Town Square, Suite 107, 80524

Come Experience Fort Collins!

Located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains just 70 miles from Denver International Airport. Our vibrant historic downtown district offers a unique variety of eateries, pubs, boutiques, cultural and group attractions. From larger brand hotels to smaller boutique properties, we can accommodate board meetings to larger association events within our small friendly town. Let Visit Fort Collins sales staff assist you with narrowing down options to find the best property, venue & activities for your group needs. These services are complimentary and we will not inundate you with unnecessary information. See "additional information" below for more details. Contact us for more information: Bri Seifert - Sales Manager Bri@ftcollins.com 303-345-5101

Distance from airport

  • Denver International Airport

    70 mi. from city center

  • Northern Colorado Regional Airport

    15 mi. from city center


Local Attractions

Old Town/Downtown Fort Collins

Historical landmark
In the heart of fort Collins, stroll a few blocks through the beautiful historic buildings of Old Town and experience a vibrant mix of art, culture, dining, craft beverages, shopping and live entertainment. Old Town Square is the perfect gathering place to attend a summer concert, enjoy some food or drink on the patio, or host a group event. Enjoy dining at one of the outdoor cafes or visit one of many boutique shops or art galleries.

Colorado State University

University
Colorado State University is one of the top schools in the state. Founded in 1870 it is home to over 30,000 students offering many different educational and athletic programs. The Conference & Event Services at Colorado State University is an all-encompassing events team representing over 100,00 square feet of on-campus venues and more than 20,000 square feet of continuous meeting space, we have you covered from ballrooms, meeting rooms & auditoriums to stadium suites and venue spaces.

Recreation/Outdoor Activities

Recreation
Fort Collins has you covered when it comes to outdoor recreation. Enjoy rafting on the Poudre River or hiking, biking, fishing & boating on Horsetooth Reservoir in summer and cross country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. It's nearly impossible to explore all of the trails, lakes and streams in the surrounding foothills and mountains, all within 20 minutes from Downtown area.

Breweries/Distilleries/Wineries

Fort Collins is home to more than 20 craft breweries, including New Belgium Brewing Company and Odell Brewing Company that offers wine as well. We have become known as the Napa Valley of breweries. Adding to the craft scene are craft cideries, distilleries and wineries. If you need to quench your thirst make your way out to explore the many craft offerings in Fort Collins.

Arts & Entertainment

With more opportunities to see live theater, music and art, Fort Collins is the cultural capital of Northern Colorado. There are a variety of art galleries and museums to visit or experience local art projects such as the Painted Pianos or the Transformer Mural Project. Enjoy one of the many summer outdoor concerts, live theater, ballets or symphony orchestra performaces.

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High season
May 16 – Sep 15
Shoulder season
Apr 1 – May 15
Sep 16 – Nov 20
Low season
Nov 21 – Dec 31
Jan 1 – Mar 31

Additional Information

From Urbanites to Nature Lovers, we have something to fit your group needs: • Value Seekers - average rates under $200, over 2,200 rooms in our community, including large brand name hotels, boutique & select service properties (largest single hotel offering 256 rooms and 21,000 square feet of meeting space). Group ideas: city-wide offering options to all, experience a unique off-site meeting venue • Urbanites – experience a lively city vibe within a friendly & safe small town. Enjoy our walkable Old Town historic district offering unique outdoor venues, many restaurants, shops, concerts & festivals. Home to Colorado State University and it’s new stadium with a variety of venue & event spaces available to groups. Group ideas: outdoor reception in Old Town, progressive dinners, CSU stadium event • Foodies – Wide range of local eateries (80 in Old Town alone), local farmers markets, farm-to-table restaurants & food truck rally. Group ideas: downtown walking restaurant tours, teaching kitchen, farm-to-table group dinner • Liquid Arts - known as the Napa Valley of Breweries we have more than 20 breweries plus specialty spirits, wineries, cideries, local roasters, kombucha & more. Many of these venues offering special indoor and outdoor event space to host your groups. Group ideas: opening reception at brewery, pairing dinners, Bike & Brew tour • Artsy Group – experience our thriving art scene with art galleries & museums to discovering our unique art projects including the painted pianos with over 100 of them throughout the area or the Transformer Mural Project making unsightly utility boxes into beautiful pieces of art. Group ideas: gallery walk, team-building scavenger hunt to find pianos and/or transformers • Nature Lovers – Hundreds of miles of multi-use trails surrounded by National Forest & State Parks including Horsetooth Reservoir. Group ideas: guided nature walks or group photo contests • Active Crowd – 300 days of sunshine to enjoy hiking, biking (road & mountain), kayaking, rafting, stand-up paddle boarding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, all within 20 minutes of Downtown Fort Collins. Group ideas: whitewater rafting, party boat rentals, stand-up paddleboard contests