NORTHERN COLORADO
VisitFtCollins.com; Visit Fort Collins Colorado; @VisitFtCollins; Visit Fort Collins—A college town located approximately one hour from Denver, Fort Collins checks all the boxes as a meeting destination. It has a variety of local restaurants, a historic Old Town, outdoor recreation, and unique venues reflecting its rustic charm.
Accommodations include the 164-room Elizabeth Hotel Autograph Collection, which has more than 10,000 square feet of meeting space. For smaller groups, the 54-room historic Armstrong Hotel has 4,000 square feet of meeting space.
Both properties offer a variety of amenities and unique ambience. Larger groups may consider The Hilton Fort Collins, with 256 guest rooms and more than 22,800 square feet of meeting space to accommodate up to 600 people. The 229-room Fort Collins Marriott boasts 18,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space.
Fort Collins is also home to unique meeting facilities, such as Ginger and Baker, a steakhouse, bakery, and market with spaces available for business gatherings. The Milltop area seats up to 90 guests and opens onto The Cache Patio, which is also available for private buyouts. The Wine Cellar on the lower level of the Ginger and Baker building seats up to 48 people. Planners can also book a private class at Ginger and Baker’s Teaching Kitchen, which seats up to 24 guests for cooking, cocktails, and crafting classes, and up to 30 for meetings.
Fort Collins is home to an exceptional brew culture, so event planners can schedule a tasting tour of downtown’s breweries.
After business is done, attendees can stroll around the picturesque Old Town. According to the Fort Collins CVB, the historic district inspired Disneyland’s Main Street USA. Visitors will discover specialty shops, restaurants, bars, historic buildings, and spontaneous musical performances.
Morning Fresh Dairy Farm, a fifth-generation dairy, offers private tours for up to 20 people. Or take a bike ride along the 285-plus miles of trails and bike lanes throughout the city, offering flat and mountain terrain. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy stunning views, hiking, and kayaking at Horsetooth Reservoir, just outside Fort Collins. West of Fort Collins, Poudre Canyon is another outdoor gem offering hiking trails, paddling, and scenic picnic spots. For those adrenaline junkies, Fort Collins has several whitewater outfitters for group rafting trips.
Planners will find Fort Collins has big-city offerings with the charm and character of a Colorado mountain town. The Visit Fort Collins sales staff offers event planning assistance to help find the perfect meeting venue, accommodations, and group itineraries.
