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Poudre Canyon OutfittersVerified business
4.9(187)Guided rafting, fly-fishing, and canyon hikes on the Cache la Poudre — Colorado's only nationally designated Wild & Scenic river.
Fort Collins
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La Estrella TaqueriaVerified business
4.8(687)Family-run taqueria downtown — al pastor off the trompo, handmade tortillas, aguas frescas, and a salsa bar people cross county lines for.
Greeley
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Ridgeline Brewing Co.Verified business
4.8(612)Old Town brewery pouring hazy IPAs, barrel-aged stouts, and a rotating cast of small-batch experiments, with a sun-soaked patio a block off the river.
Fort Collins
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The Foundry TableVerified business
4.7(524)Wood-fired gastropub in downtown Loveland's arts district — smoked short rib, blistered-crust pizzas, and a Colorado-heavy tap and wine list.
Loveland
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Aug 15
NoCo Makers Market
Old Town Square · Fort Collins
Aug 21
Windsor Lake Summer Concert Series: Season Finale
Boardwalk Park · Windsor
Sep 11
Loveland Night on the Town
Downtown Loveland — 4th Street · Loveland
Sep 18
Greeley Blues & Brews Night
9th Street Plaza · Greeley
Sep 26
Poudre River Fall Cleanup Day
Lee Martinez Park · Fort Collins
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Sweetheart City 5K & Fun Run
Fairgrounds Park · Loveland
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City Guide · August 4, 2026
A First-Timer's Guide to Old Town Fort Collins
Historic storefronts, patio beers, vinyl crates, and the prettiest few blocks on the Front Range — how to spend a first day in Old Town like you've lived here for years.
Roundup · August 4, 2026
Patio Season in NoCo: Where to Soak Up the Last of Summer
The Front Range gives you about ten more golden weekends. Here are the patios, porches, and lakeside lawns to spend them on.
City Guide · August 4, 2026
One Perfect Saturday in Loveland
Sculpture gardens, a blacksmith's gallery, wood-fired dinner, and ice cream after — a full day in the Sweetheart City, no car required after you park once.
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