The best things to do in Fort Collins

27 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Haunted house with a zombie-shooting range, mazes and animatronics, plus escape rooms.

3400 E 52nd Ave (Denver)

Haunted house with a zombie-shooting range, mazes and animatronics, plus escape rooms.

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Petting zoo, livestock exposition and rodeo, plus horse shows.

4655 Humboldt St (Denver)

Petting zoo, livestock exposition and rodeo, plus horse shows.

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Established in 1959, Fort Collins Country Club nails that community-first vibe with a park-style, tree-lined golf course, one of NoCo’s…

1920 Country Club Road

Established in 1959, Fort Collins Country Club nails that community-first vibe with a park-style, tree-lined golf course, one of NoCo’s biggest tennis facilities, a summer-blue pool, pilates and spin, family events, and on-site dining. If you’re club-curious, this week’s a good time to check it out.

From the Fort Collins newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Challenging escape rooms with themes such as blackbeard's brig, the outbreak, and a casino heist.

1529 Champa St (Denver)

Challenging escape rooms with themes such as blackbeard's brig, the outbreak, and a casino heist.

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Basic theater with stadium-style seating & snack bar, showing new releases & discounted matinees.

500 16th St #310 (Denver)

Basic theater with stadium-style seating & snack bar, showing new releases & discounted matinees.

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Free-admission tourist attraction showcasing artwork.

2314 N Broadway (Denver)

Free-admission tourist attraction showcasing artwork.

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Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

335 E Foothills Pkwy

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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Traditional golf course on 128 acres, plus a pro shop & a pub with causal fare & patio seating.

5750 S Lemay Ave

Traditional golf course on 128 acres, plus a pro shop & a pub with causal fare & patio seating.

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Mini-golf played in a psychedelic, glow-in-the-dark indoor environment.

2721 Council Tree Ave Ste 101

Mini-golf played in a psychedelic, glow-in-the-dark indoor environment.

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Public course with mountain views offering a variety of challenges.

4999 Vrain St (Denver)

Public course with mountain views offering a variety of challenges.

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Modern multiplex chain showing blockbusters & a few independent films; some venues offer childcare.

8300 E Northfield Blvd (Denver)

Modern multiplex chain showing blockbusters & a few independent films; some venues offer childcare.

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Well-maintained 18-hole layout, plus a 9-hole par-3 course and a practice facility.

4900 Himalaya Rd (Denver)

Well-maintained 18-hole layout, plus a 9-hole par-3 course and a practice facility.

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Walking tour showcasing Denver's best street art, including murals and graffiti, with insights into the artists' stories.

Starts at This Location, 2314 N Broadway (Denver)

Walking tour showcasing Denver's best street art, including murals and graffiti, with insights into the artists' stories.

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Big Blue Bear

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Iconic artwork featuring a 40-foot bear standing peering into the Denver Convention Center.

750-776 14th St (Denver)

Iconic artwork featuring a 40-foot bear standing peering into the Denver Convention Center.

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Well-maintained 9-hole course with a driving range, a pro shop, a snack bar and friendly service.

2808 NE Frontage Rd

Well-maintained 9-hole course with a driving range, a pro shop, a snack bar and friendly service.

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FlyteCo Tower

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Venue from a former airport tower providing bowling lanes, mini golf, arcade games and a bar.

3120 Uinta St (Denver)

Venue from a former airport tower providing bowling lanes, mini golf, arcade games and a bar.

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Puttshack - Denver

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Modern mini-golf attraction with interactive holes, an onsite bar, and friendly servers.

2813 Blake St (Denver)

Modern mini-golf attraction with interactive holes, an onsite bar, and friendly servers.

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Nature preserve featuring 250 acres of woodland, riparian areas, and wildlife, with trails and an educational center.

16002 E Smith Rd (Aurora)

Nature preserve featuring 250 acres of woodland, riparian areas, and wildlife, with trails and an educational center.

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Urban golf course with views across the cityscape & a restaurant terrace popular for Sunday lunches.

3181 E 23rd Ave (Denver)

Urban golf course with views across the cityscape & a restaurant terrace popular for Sunday lunches.

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Old Town Putt

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Family-friendly spot with a bar offering indoor mini-golf and arcade games.

244 N College Ave Ste 112

Family-friendly spot with a bar offering indoor mini-golf and arcade games.

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Lively venue featuring two 9-hole courses, a bar and a restaurant, along with creative holes and designs.

1201 18th St (Denver)

Lively venue featuring two 9-hole courses, a bar and a restaurant, along with creative holes and designs.

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Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

4721 S Timberline Rd

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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Story-driven escape room featuring puzzles, treasure hunts and a gift shop.

222 Walnut St

Story-driven escape room featuring puzzles, treasure hunts and a gift shop.

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Elitch Gardens

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Amusement park with roller coasters among other thrill rides, plus arcade games & shows.

2000 Elitch Cir (Denver)

Amusement park with roller coasters among other thrill rides, plus arcade games & shows.

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Golf course with a lot of shade is also good for cross-country skiing when there's enough snow.

411 S Bryan Ave

Golf course with a lot of shade is also good for cross-country skiing when there's enough snow.

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Lively shopping strip lined with boutiques, eateries and bars, as well as a fountain for kids.

19 Old Town Square Ste 230

Lively shopping strip lined with boutiques, eateries and bars, as well as a fountain for kids.

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Wedding venue with indoor and outdoor spaces offering tastings of wines made from grapes grown here.

3924 Bingham Hill Rd

Wedding venue with indoor and outdoor spaces offering tastings of wines made from grapes grown here.

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