Date Night Ideas in Fort Collins
If you’re looking for the perfect couples night out in Fort Collins, we’ve got the perfect itinerary for you! Here’s a full night of fun followed by a sweet ending…Downtown is the perfect place to make a night out special or grab your friends for a fun time!
Live Jazz
Check out the weekly Live Jazz lineup at Ace Gillett’s. Listen to the great music and enjoy Tiramisu, Warm Ganache Brownie or a local favorite, Bacon Pecan Pie. As fall turns to cooler nights, our special cocktails menu (PDF) are also the perfect sweet treat. Try a Hot Buttered Rum or Mississippi Mud.
Pinball Fun
Head to Old Town Square and look for the stairs leading down to Pinball Jones. Be ready for some nostalgic fun complete with a great variety of pinball machines, original arcade games, skee-ball and air hockey. After showing off your gaming skills, head north just a short distance to Union Bar and Soda Fountain for shakes and malts, floats or one of their special Sundaes, including Peanut Butter Pretzel or Midnight Cookie Parade.
Secret Art
Art is all around downtown! Explore the enhanced alleys for murals and ‘ghost’ signs from ages gone by. Jazz Alley, across from Old Town Garage, includes local and national celebrities. Be sure to look for the map on the wall to help find your favorite. Look up to find faded ‘ghost’ signs of old advertisements on buildings. Old Firehouse Alley, between Linden and Chestnut, has a new wall mural by world renowned Italian artist Peeta. Finish your walk with coffee and share a piece of decadent cake at Starry Night Espresso Cafe.
Scavenger Hunt
From September 7 through November 16, have fun with the Ram Roundup for a chance to win 1 of 4 $100 Downtown gift cards. Grab your hunt list from any participating downtown merchant and look for the hidden stuffed CSU Cam the Ram within the stores. When you’re finished with the hunt, stop by Kilwin’s Chocolates and Ice Cream for a sweet treat.