A Romantic Trip To Fort Collins, Winter Edition
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Love Is In The Air...
From cozying up to live music to adventuring out for a romantic rendezvous, Fort Collins during the winter season is ripe with activities for every type of couple. We’ve compiled a few of our favorite itineraries for a romantic getaway to Fort Collins, for everyone from adventure-seekers to romantics. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, let us help you craft the ideal couple’s getaway to celebrate the two of you!
Itinerary for the Adventurers
Wake up and enjoy breakfast from one of our favorite local spots, Snooze or Little Bird Bakeshop.
Take a short drive over to Hoedown Hill for tubing, skiing or snowboarding, or up to Horsetooth Reservoir for a hike around the reservoir, Horsetooth Rock or Blue Sky Trail.
Check out a cooking class at Ginger & Baker – their rotating classes teach everything from cooking the perfect steak to crafting delectable macarons!
If you happen to be visiting on the first Tuesday of the month, you’ll definitely want to check out Salsa Dancing @ The Agave Room at Rio.
Head back to The Armstrong and down to Ace Gillett’s for a delicious meal, killer craft cocktails, and spinning vinyl records or live music.
Itinerary for the Romantics
Sleep in and enjoy brunch at Ginger & Baker for homebaked goodies like their iconic pasteries or The Duchess Tea Room for a traditional English tea experience.
Bundle up and set out on foot for a few hours meandering around Old Town exploring the alleyways and popping into some local shops.
Stop by and warm up at the Welsh Rabbit for a lovely afternoon of wine and cheese.
Head back to the hotel for in-suite massages courtesy Amara Massage & Wellness along with champagne. Follow it up with a bubble bath (select rooms) and some happy hour snacks (strawberries and champagne perhaps?).
Delight in the Parisian-inspired Philippe French Bistro for an unforgettable French “diner” complete with favorites like escargot, Coq Au Vin and Ratatouille (trés amour!).
Stop by Ace Gillett’s before heading back to your room for an “aprés diner” cocktail and live music (Weds – Sun).
Itinerary for the Beer Connoisseurs:
Once roused for the day, head over to Silver Grill Café – a staple good old diner in the community for 90 years. Grab yourself a hearty breakfast to fuel up before your day of imbibing!
Take the Trolley or an Uber for an epic brewery tour of Fort Collins:
After you’ve sufficiently tasted your way through FoCo, head back to the hotel and get ready for an evening of delicious Italian cuisine at PizzaVino at Jessup Farm.
Cap off the day with a concert at the Aggie Theater or Washington’s. Check out what’s playing and enjoy one of our favorite Fort Collins pastimes – live music!
Itinerary for the Locals
Grab a coffee and breakfast sandwich from Mugs next door as well as a packed lunch for your roadtrip and head out for the day.
Take a drive out to Estes Park and experience the raw beauty of Northern Colorado’s mountains. Hike Bear Lake in RMNP or just enjoy a scenic drive with your love.
Head back down and stop by Sweetheart Winery with your sweetheart for a wine flight.
Head back to the hotel to get ready for a romantic dinner and taste of Japan in Fort Collins at Japango – just a stone’s throw from The Armstrong.
We hope this list has “sparked” your interest and given you a few ideas for a romantic getaway to Fort Collins. We hope to see you and your one & only soon!