And here we have the Exchange, a lively family, friendly outdoor dining destination with craft retailers and artisan food and beverage options, outdoor games, live music, and even dancing you might want to stay wild. Might I suggest to stop by Vatos for pork belly tacos and a side of guac, or check out Penrose for the yummiest brussel sprouts around.
Maybe a quick game of putt putt and for dessert, you can check out Churn for ice cream. After dinner, you might try the locally crafted spirits at the Copper Muse Distillery.
Or if chocolate is your thing, a quick walk around the block to Nuance will be bliss. Nuance is one of a very small number of true bean to bar chocolate makers in the United States. Their truffles are my favorite gift idea and they are definitely worth a visit.
If you're looking for a bit of local farm fun, check out the petting zoo at Lee Martinez park, a short walk away.
And if science is your jam, then get ready to play at the nearby Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, where playing and learning are the same thing with 16,000 square feet in the main exhibit area, the museum begs you to linger. Can you lift a piano with one hand? Well, here you can. So feed your family's curiosity in one of the many exhibits, including the exploration zone, the top spot and the OtterBox digital dome theater, or if you'd like a deeper dive, make an appointment to visit the archive and collections with one of the museum's curators.
Now, if we were to travel north from here, we would find the city's budding river district. The puter river whitewater park is a perfect place for avid kayakers and tubers alike completed in 2019. The city has restored the river to a more natural state, making it safer to access while also improving the river flood plain. There's plenty of trails around here as well. If you wanna experience Fort Collins, beauty up close and on foot. This park is free making it a beloved spot among local.
So with historical and ultramodern seamlessly blended you'll find a great diversity of spirit in this lively Northern community. Check out Museo de las Tres Colonias for a nod to the sugar beet industry and Hispanic heritage of the area.
And the Lyric, Fort Collins only independent movie theater, is the hub for creative endeavors here in Fort Collins. More than just a cinema, the Lyric does everything from hosting weekly yoga classes and open mics to screening the newest Hollywood releases, grab dinner and a drink and snap off some interesting selfies in their artsy outdoor area.
Did you blow out your hiking boot, dancing at the Lyric? Well, it's a good thing. You're across the street from Fort Collins, famous Jax's Goods for outdoor equipment. Stop by and get equipped for your next outdoor adventure.
Housing in this immediate Northern area includes a vast array of ages and styles with the ultramodern contemporary style setting the stage for the growing trendy industrial vibe.
Of course, because you're so close to downtown weekends will be filled with visits to the local vibe, brew pubs and open mics and downtown visits.