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When the mountains call, Fort Collins always answers. Our Outdoors posts take you from sunrise hikes at Horsetooth to paddling Horsetooth Reservoir, biking the Poudre Trail, or simply soaking up bluebird skies in City Park. It’s all about fresh air, open spaces, and the adventures that make Northern Colorado unforgettable.
Beat the Heat: Itinerary For A Perfect Summer Day in Fort Collins
When Colorado's summer sun is shining, Fort Collins knows exactly how to stay cool. Whether you're paddling across Horsetooth Reservoir, floating down the Cache la Poudre River, sipping craft beer on a shaded patio, or ending the day with homemade ice cream, here's how to experience the best of summer—without breaking a sweat.
Best Things to Do at Horsetooth Reservoir This Summer
Summer days at Horsetooth Reservoir are the perfect way to spend an afternoon. Enjoy lake swimming, water skiing, fishing, hiking and more at one of the most popular Fort Collins landmarks. We have summer fun waiting just 17 minutes from downtown!
Check off the list: 45 things to do in Fort Collins
Whether you’re in town for just the day, a long weekend, or more, there are plenty of things to do in Fort Collins. See how many you can check off from this list of 45 things to do while you’re here!
Best Day Trips from Fort Collins: Part Two
We covered a few of our favorite trips in our Best Day Trips From Fort Collins: Part One, and we're back with three more great reasons to get out and explore Northern Colorado!
Fort Collins Adventure Guide: A 2-Day Itinerary For Thrill Seekers
Thrill seekers rejoice! Fort Collins and surrounding Northern Colorado are an adventure-lovers playground. Read on for our perfect 2-day summer itinerary for a trip to Fort Collins!
The Best Places To View Northern Colorado’s Fall Colors
There are plenty of great places to go to see the fall colors, all within driving distance of Fort Collins. Here are a few of our favorite leaf peeping spots!
The Armstrong Hotel x The Mod Picnic Co. Bring You The River’s Edge Package
The Armstrong Hotel is excited to announce our partnership with Fort Collins’ Original Pop-Up Picnic Service, Mod Picnic Co. to bring you a uniquely FoCo and truly unforgettable riverside picnic experience!
Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park From Fort Collins
Just 1 hour from The Armstrong Hotel, Rocky’s 415 square miles allow for an experience with nature you won’t soon forget. So lace up those hiking shoes, grab your camera, pack a lunch and head out to Rocky for an unforgettable day trip!
Our Guide To The Best Hiking Trails in Fort Collins
We can't wait to share our favorite (and most secret) hiking spots with you! Whether you've kicked up the dust on this trail hundreds of times, or are looking to explore somewhere new, our favorite hiking trails have adventure written all over them!
Best Day Trips from Fort Collins: Part One
A favorite home base for many visitors, Fort Collins is one of the best cities to visit in Colorado because of its close proximity to other destinations. Here are the best day trips from Fort Collins that are just a short drive away!
What to See in Fort Collins: Horsetooth Reservoir
Looking to see something iconic in Fort Collins? Have we got a sight for you! Have you heard about Horsetooth Rock and Horsetooth Reservoir? If you haven’t heard of these fantastic outdoor destinations, we’ve got all the details right here for you.
Get Outside At One Of These Fort Collins Parks
Coming into Fort Collins with kids? Need a good spot for the traveling teen? Maybe you're just a kid at heart and need a day at the park? We've got just the thing for you! Fort Collins has some of the biggest, best, and coolest parks and open spaces
A Walk Among the Wildflowers: When to Visit the CSU Trial Garden
A Walk Among the Wildflowers When to Visit the CSU Trial Garden Imagine a beautiful, sun-soaked garden, honey bees floating in the breeze, and rows and rows of thousands of flowers… Where do you find such a place? At the Colorado State University Flower Trial Garden! The entire Trial Garden is planted each year with annuals…
Fort Collins Rainy Day Activities
What will you love most about Fort Collins? Here's our favorite things to do, rain or shine! Our guests often ask us what we love about Fort Collins, and our first answer is always the sunshine! (Fort Collins has an average of 300 days of sunshine a year.) While it’s not regularly overcast and rainy…
Borrow a Bike and Pedal: Part 2
We are privileged to have more than 280 miles of bike lanes and to host more than thirty miles of bike trails here in Fort Collins.
Borrow a Bike and Pedal: Part 1
The sun is setting just a little earlier and the last big BBQs of the summer usually happen during Labor Day weekend. But there are still ways to fit in some last-minute summertime activities.
