Planning Your Visit
There is no shortage of things to do within blocks of Remington Flats. Whether you’re adulting with beer tours and river rafting or having a family vacation enjoying the bikes, the firepit or the in-room games you’ll find our location and family amenities unbeatable.
We’ve put together this list of our favorite tours as well as general help in planning your stay in Fort Collins. You should also check out our Blog Page for help in planning around the time of year.
oLD TOWN FOOD TOUR
We can all agree that there's no better way to explore a new city than by way of mouth in the form of finding THE most authentic places to dine. Let the fabulous folks at OTFT remove the stress of finding these most unique spots by immersing yourself in the Fort Collins Food Scene in the one of the many tours offered by our friends at Old Town Food Tours.
Click the button below to be directed to their offerings for details of what’s included and to book a tour. If you choose one of their other tours, be sure to mention that you are a guest of Remington Flats! And for guests use code “ThankYou10” at check-out for a discounted rate.
Beer & Bike Tour
One of our Guests favorite pastimes is drinking craft beer the other is riding bikes, the folks at Beer & Bike Tours have combined them both to make a fun adventure.
Beer and Bike Tours is not affiliated with Remington Flats and all tours are booked directly through them using their bikes. If you prefer to use our cruiser bikes and go on your own tour, we’ve got some great suggestions for you-just ask and we’ll help map it out!
Learn the history about Fort Collins unique brewery culture from a local tour guide.
This guided adventure includes stops at three local breweries
Meet a local Brewmaster and learn about the brewing process
Use your Remington Flats Growler to fill
This is a cool and calm adventure for the beer lover who wants to see Fort Collins the way the locals do, from the seat of a bike
Horse & Dragon Brewery Tour
You’ve tasted a complementary H&D brew, now experience how it’s made! (And find your favorite!)
Fort Collins craft beer scene is world renowned and because of this popularity, many breweries have had to industrialize their operations. This is one reason we think you’ll LOVE this package; you’ll see craft brewing at it’s best in small batches, using the local resources and flavors of Fort Collins.
Available for $20 per person
This Tour Includes:
A guided tour of the Horse and Dragon Brewery
2 pints of your choice in the tasting room OR
Bring along your Remington Flats Growler and they’ll fill it with your favorite to enjoy some back in your studio!
Just let us know that you want to do this tour at least 24 hours in advance and we’ll coordinate with the brewery!
Transportation to and from is not included but as always, you’re welcome to check-out one of our cruiser bikes!
A perfect Noco day
The best resource for planning can be found here on our Remington Flats Blog . We have several articles with ideas of what to do and see whilst visiting. Let's start with everyone's favorite reason for visiting FoCo...the breweries: Fort Collins is a beer lovers dream! With over 30 microbreweries in the city and counting, there’s no shortage of good times around here. Whether you’re into something deep, dark and dreamy, or light, bright and airy – check out this full list of breweries during your next visit! Many of these are just blocks from our front door.
New Belgium Brewery , Equinox Brewery, Coopersmith’s Pub & Brewing , Odell Brewing Co. ,Prost Brewing Co. , Snowbank Brewery , Horse & Dragon Brewing, Maxline Brewing , Gilded Goat Brewing Co. , Black Bottle Brewing, Intersect Brewing,Zwei Brewing Co., Funkwerks , Jessup Farm Barrel House, Purpose Brewing , Anheuser-Busch Brewery
Things to do (beer optional)
Hike the trail in Lory State Park and experience a true Rocky Mountain High. This nearby NoCo treasure is a perfect way to experience FoCo like a local with stunning views overlooking Horsetooth Reservoir, amazing natural landscape with native perennials, grasses, and trees. You may even be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of wildlife but do be on alert as there are mountain lions in them there hills. An easy hike for the moderate to well fit persons but you MUST stay hydrated!
Take in Museum of Art Fort Collins is located directly adjacent to Oak Street Plaza in one of the prettiest historic buildings in downtown Fort Collins. Inside, you’ll find rotating exhibitions exploring everything from masks and funny family portraits to fine art photography and cartoons. Admission is just $5 for adults with discounts for students, seniors and young kids, and children ages 6 and under are admitted for free. Or, try Fort Collins Museum of Discovery.
Explore Old Town Shops and Boutiques. So much shopping…so little time. Here’s just a few of our favorites The Perennial Gardener, Kilwins Chocolates & Ice Cream, Ku Cha House of Tea (Featured at Remington Flats), White Balcony, The Cupboard, Clothes Pony & Dandelion Toys, Savory Spice Fort Collins, and Rocket Fizz Fort Collins just to list a few. There are several artisan shops, novelty stores and art galleries as well.
Finish up your day by jumping on the Max to Mountain Ave and head over to Old Town Churn Ice Cream in The Exchange square. Then depending on the night, watch local performances in Old Town Square Center Stage, or listen to some live Jazz at Ace Gillette’s and sample one of their craft cocktails.
Five Best Kid Friendly Summer Activities In FoCo
You’re headed to Fort Collins with the kid’s in tow and worry if there will be enough to keep them entertained and still enjoy the best of FoCo Adulting. Since FoCo is consistently ranked on lists of the best places to raise a family, including The Best U.S. Cities to Raise a Family by MarketWatch the list of things to do is deep and wide with year-round, family-friendly attractions, entertainment, and community events.
While there is plenty to do in any season, the best seasons for kids is Summer (which lasts well into September and even early October). Here is our shortlist of fun…enjoy!