home Plan Your Fort Collins Golf Trip in 60 Seconds Craft beer capital with surprising Front Range golf
Fort Collins is Colorado's best-kept golf secret — a college town with 300+ days of sunshine, an absurd brewery density, and multiple quality courses at very reasonable prices. Old Town's walkable bar and restaurant district rivals any mountain town, and you're only an hour from Denver's airport.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Fort Collins — curated for groups.
5 coursesSpring, Summer, Fall DEN (75 min drive)50-200k population
Courses Where to Stay house Sleeps 10-16
$400-$1100/night
Old Town / Downtown Fort Collins
hot tub full kitchen game room grill fire pit patio
house Sleeps 12-18
$500-$1400/night
Horsetooth / West Fort Collins
hot tub full kitchen mountain views game room grill garage
Dining
The Melting Pot $$$ upscale Fondue chain done right; perfect for a group dinner with shared pots and great wine pairings
Austin's American Grill $$$ steakhouse Old Town steakhouse with a massive patio and private dining rooms; great for 16
Coopersmith's Pub & Brewing $$ brewpub Old Town institution since 1989; house beers, pub food, and a pool hall next door
Rare Italian $$$ italian Handmade pasta and craft cocktails in a beautifully restored Old Town building
Nightlife
New Belgium Brewing brewpub Iconic Fat Tire brewery with a massive taproom, tours, and a riverside patio; a pilgrimage for beer lovers
Odell Brewing Company brewpub One of Colorado's OG craft breweries; gorgeous taproom with a huge outdoor area and food trucks
Lucky Joe's Sidewalk Saloon Late Night dive The late-night move in Old Town; strong drinks, live music, and zero pretension
Social Late Night cocktail Craft cocktails and a sophisticated vibe in Old Town; rooftop deck with mountain views
Activities Horsetooth Reservoir Boat Day boat rental half day $30-$60/pp
Rent a pontoon and cruise Horsetooth Reservoir with mountain views and cliff jumping spots
Fort Collins Brewery Tour brewery 3-4 hours $15-$40/pp
20+ craft breweries in town; hit New Belgium, Odell, Horse & Dragon, and Funkwerks in one crawl
Cache la Poudre River Rafting rafting half day $50-$90/pp
Colorado's only Wild & Scenic river with Class III-IV rapids in Poudre Canyon
Axe Throwing at Ace Axe Throwing axe throwing 1-2 hours $25-$40/pp
Walk-in axe throwing lanes in Old Town; perfect pre-dinner group activity
