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    A starting point for exploring Fort Collins

    Explore a shortlist from our researched local directory. Each group explains how its places were selected. These suggestions are separate from the community votes above and do not represent a citywide award.

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    Local restaurants to get to know

    Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.

    Selected from sourced Google ratings of at least 4.3 with 20 or more reviews, ordered by rating then review count.

    Restaurant

    INDIGO: Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar

    Restaurant · 144 N Mason St UNIT 8

    INDIGO – Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar is a restaurant located in Downtown Fort Collins, celebrating the coming together of cultures with a fresh take on Indian cuisine. The menu blends time-honored recipes with modern…

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    Persimmon

    Restaurant · 251 Jefferson St

    Persimmon is a tapas bar and bistro located in Fort Collins, Colorado, offering seasonal flavors and a warm atmosphere. The business is a result of a friendship between Raffi Jergerian, Juli Trujillo Escobar, and Juan…

    Restaurant

    Social

    Restaurant · 1 Old Town Square Suite 7

    Social in Fort Collins has a carefully curated ambiance and a selection of locally-inspired food options that reflect its community focus. The bar's drink menu features 34 seasonally updated cocktails, which have won…

    Restaurant

    Rally5 Crafted Eats & Bar

    Restaurant · 2310 East Harmony Road

    Rally5 Crafted Eats & Bar is a locally owned and one-of-a-kind restaurant in Fort Collins, Colorado. The restaurant's goal is to bring unique, fresh, and craveable dishes to its customers. The menu features a variety…

    Independent shops worth exploring

    Browse locally rooted shops and find something beyond the usual chains.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Local shop

    Akinz

    Local shop · 15 Old Town Square #132

    Akinz is a clothing store on Old Town Square.

    Local shop

    arc Thrift Stores

    Local shop · 2701 S College Ave

    arc Thrift Stores is a thrift store on South College Avenue.

    Musical instrument store

    Boomer Music Company

    Musical instrument store · 3761 South Mason Street

    Boomer Music Company specializes in band, orchestra, and percussion instruments, serving as a family-owned business in Fort Collins, Colorado. The company's services include rentals, repairs, and lessons. An onsite…

    Local shop

    Carniceria Las Delicias

    Local shop · 1705 S College Ave

    Carniceria Las Delicias is a grocery store on South College Avenue.

    Local shop

    Crystal Joys

    Local shop · 123 N College Ave STE 150

    Crystal Joys is a jewelry store on North College Avenue.

    Make a day of it

    Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Museum and cultural place

    Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

    Museum and cultural place · 408 Mason Court

    The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, situated at 408 Mason Ct in Fort Collins, Colorado, serves as a cultural institution. This museum features exhibits and activities suitable for all ages, making it an attractive…

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