• January 1, 2025 - Updated with new information since originally published.
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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Horsetooth Mountain Open Space

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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3. Mountain Whitewater Descents

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Annual Flower Trial Garden

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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5. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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6. Fort Collins Trolley

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. Gardens on Spring Creek

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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8. Avery House

9. Beer & Bike Tours

Tours in the Area
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10. The Farm at Lee Martinez Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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11. FoCo Cafe

Category: Nearby Food & Drink

12. Center for Fine Art Photography

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© Center for Fine Art Photography

13. The Emporium

14. Fort Fun

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors

15. Ginger and Baker

16. Cache La Poudre River National Heritage Area

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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17. The Colorado Room

18. Emmaline Lake Trail

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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19. Vern's Toffee House

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20. Snooze, an A.M. Eatery (FoCo)

21. Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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22. New Belgium Brewing Company

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© New Belgium Brewing Company

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Home to Colorado State University, Fort Collins is a charming town surrounded by beautiful nature that offers year-round adventures. Explore the scenic Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, visit the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, have fun with hands-on exhibits at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery and stop by the Center for Fine Art Photography.

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