Explore Fort Collins Creative District to see…
Explore the nationally acclaimed Art in Public Places' visual art, including 400+ painted transformer cabinets, youth art sidewalk pavers, colorful murals, painted pianos and stunning sculptures that line the plazas, alleys and buildings.
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Downtown Fort Collins, CO 80524
Photo By: Peggy Lyle
Visit the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery to learn about Fort Collins’ rich history, see traveling national museum exhibits, watch films in the Digital Dome and play in the extensive immersive music exhibit at the same time!
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408 Mason Ct, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Photo By: Peggy Lyle
Try your hand at playing some music on one of the outdoor artist painted pianos ! 100+ Pianos About Town are scattered throughout Downtown Fort Collins, tuned daily, and waiting for you to wander past for an impromptu concert!
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Downtown Fort Collins, CO 80524
Photo by Peggy Lyle
Discover Fort Collins' heritage and story through a self guided walking tour of historical sites, rich architecture, stories of influential and colorful characters. Get your tour map today!
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Downtown Fort Collins, CO 80524
Photo By: Peggy Lyle
Fort Collins is known for its live music scene, so head to a concert at one of the intimate listening rooms, jazz lounges or rock concert venues, or enjoy a free outdoor concert and iconic Colorado music festivals!
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Downtown Fort Collins, CO 80524
Photo Credit: Backstage Flash
Take your taste buds on a journey around the world as you visit specialty spice, olive oil, gourmet cheese and artisan tea shops or participate in the monthly Fort Collins Foodie Walk.
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Downtown Fort Collins, CO 80524
Photo By: PHOCO Studios
Our alleys have taken on a new life, connecting people through a spiderweb of enhanced pedestrian walkways to our history, art, murals, and plazas throughout the Creative District. See the alley walls filled with dozens of murals created by Fort Collins Mural Project, Italian artist Peeta and Art in Public Places. Get wild and travel by alley!
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Downtown Fort Collins, CO 80524
Photo By Richard Haro Photography
Nuance Chocolate is a chocoholics paradise! Explore these premium chocolates from around the globe at this ethical bean-to-bar chocolate, made straight from premium cacao beans roasted and ground in Old Town Fort Collins. Treat yourself to a taster flight, hand-rolled truffles, single-origin chocolate bars and a cup of sipping chocolate.
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214 Pine Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Photo By: PHOCO Studios
See nationally acclaimed traveling art shows, world renowned artists, in person talks/concerts, a exhibit themed gift shop, hands-on art classes and showcases of local contemporary and other artwork at this prominent art museum.
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201 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Photo By: Peggy Lyle
The beautiful Old Firehouse building, located in the heart of the historic district, was the inspiration for Disneyland's Main Street designed in part by Walt Disney’s creative and Fort Collins native Harper Goff.
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232 Walnut St, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Photo By: Peggy Lyle
See fine and folk art throughout the Downtown art galleries, and along the "Art Walk" - Open all month with new exhibits opening each first Friday, art activities like painting at Pinot's Palette or Board and Brush, or make it dinner and tour!
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Downtown Fort Collins, CO 80524
Photo by Peggy Lyle
See this annual showcase of sculptures from Colorado and national artists in Old Town Square Plaza, the heart and town center of Fort Collins. You can walk through this rotating show of marble, metal, and bronze sculptures, as well as, vote for your favorite.
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Old Town Square Plaza, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Photo by Peggy Lyle