MEMBERS' FAVORITE PLACES IN NOCO

Whether or not you're new to the area, our members have great recommendations for local small businesses, including restaurants, coffee shops, bars, breweries, etc. We also have a list of our favorite outdoors areas for hiking, walking/running, kayaking, sledding, and more.

THIS LIST IS A WORK IN PROGRESS. Tell us about YOUR faves!

Restaurants

Cafe Vino I Fort Collins is beloved for its ambience and delicious food. They have a nice patio and rental spaces for parties.
Lucile's Creole Cafe is a fantastic spot for breakfast and lunch, open every day. There's a Lucille's in Boulder, Longmont, Denver, Evans, Littleton and Fort Collins.
Beijing Noodle serves delicious, authentic Chinese food. The menu is unique and excellent.

Bars, Pubs, and Breweries

Zwei Brewing, in Fort Collins
Equinox Brewing with its lovely Old Town patio

Sporting Goods Stores

Gearage consigns and sells gear and equipment in Fort Collins.
Topo Designs makes durable outdoor clothing, shoes and bags of all kinds.
Wright Life is the go-to place for frisbee and disc golf equipment. Stop in and see this Fort Collins long time favorite.
Jax, of course, is the most comprehensive, with eight locations in NOCO, selling all kinds of outdoor gear and farm and ranch supplies.

Hiking Trails

Hewlett Gulch Trail is a beautiful hike with water crossings and wildflowers, including a great show of poppies in July.
We all love the Poudre River Trail and Spring Creek Trail systems for walking, running and cycling.

Paddling Areas- kayaks, canoes, paddle boards.

Pinewood Reservoir is a quiet little lake with easy put in and out.
Crystal Lake in Curt Gowdy State Park is a motor-free lake. Wyoming requires all watercraft to be inspected and you will pay for a sticker permit and entry fee for the park. Worth it if you camp there for a while.
Poudre Paddlers Canoe and Kayak Club has a great list of paddling areas on their website, poudrepaddlers.org. You can become a member of the club and attend a wide variety of paddling events.

Other Outdoor Fun Spots

Cache La Poudre Disc Golf Course is great in the summer, lots of shade. It's easy to access on the Poudre River Trail by bike, and there are places to sit and relax near the river after a game.
Hoedown Hill makes its own snow to provide easy access to winter sports.

Other Great Local Businesses

Finding timeless, nerdy jewelry is difficult. Charming Quail™ makes elegant, nerdy jewelry so that you can proudly fly your nerd flag no matter where you’re headed out to.
If you want to have a nutritionist in your pocket, check out the Tip Top Food™ app from Techolote Enterprises for iPhone and iPad. It's simple and comprehensive. It can even make you a grocery list.
Silver Paw Studio Specializes in pet portraits, and provides photo and video services.

NoCo Events Websites

Cheyenne Events Calendar
Fort Collins Community Calendar at visitfortcollins.com