Visitors from around the country come to Fort Collins because of the great craft beer scene!
We want to help you make the most of your stay by guiding you to just a few of the more than 25 breweries that make this city a destination for beer lovers.
Fort Collins Weekend Getaway Itinerary For Beer Lovers
Friday
O’Dells is a great place to start the weekend. Sign up online for a Friday afternoon tour at 12, 1, 2 or 3:00 PM. They have a different food truck every day so you can also grab a bite. Then head downtown to Equinox at 133 Remington Street. This is a local favorite and has a great relaxed atmosphere.
Next, walk ½ block to CooperSmith’s Pub & Brewery. Their Poolside Pub is a great place to hang out and enjoy delicious pub-style food. They’re open until 1:00 AM so you can finish the night up playing billiards, ping pong or shuffleboard.
Saturday
Rise and shine and head down to Ace Café for a delicious brunch. Take advantage of the weather and sit on the patio enjoying the weather and passerbys. Ace serves up traditional favorites with a spin including the Crab Cake Benedict and Stuffed French Toast. Post brunch, grab one of our complimentary bikes and hit the many paved trails for a refreshing start to the day.
After making your way back, it’s time to spend the afternoon at New Belgium. You can book a tour online from 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM. The tours are very popular so don’t wait to grab your spot. If you’re looking for a brewery with some fun events, we recommend Gilded Goat Brewing. Their event calendar features local favorites like bingo, trivia nights and rotating food trucks.
Sunday
Sleep in and wake up slow! While you’re in town, don’t miss breakfast at Lucille’s Creole Cafe. It’s in a quaint house on Howes Street and features some of the best southern dishes. Be sure to share a plate of beignets! Then it’s off to Horse & Dragon – a small, local brewery that features 12-14 beers on tap and soccer (futbol!) matches on the tv. Then finish off the weekend at DC Oakes on the south end of Fort Collins. Choose your favorite brew and pair it with a burger, big plate item or pick something from their “To Share” menu.
Have you ventured out to any of the spots we mentioned above? We’d love to hear about it!