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| The Old Town Plaza in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a great place to visit. During the summer months, the city holds an outdoor concert series. Bands play from the stage in the center of the picture. |
It is gorgeous here in Fort Collins, today. The temperature is 55 F (12.5 C), but it feels warmer. The warm sunshine from Baja might have followed me back to Colorado. 😎 Regardless of the reason, I decided that today, I want to enjoy the sunshine and wander in the old town.
When I was here last, it was the dead of the winter, and the weather was awful. Although there was not always snow present, it was simply too cold to spend any time outdoors. So, this time, it's different. In my travels, several people have asked me about Fort Collins and Colorado. So, why not share the things that make Fort Collins, great right here through my posts?
I always enjoy wandering through downtown Fort Collins. The city invests a lot of resources to make the experience of Fort Collins so welcoming. the city is constantly making improvements, and in the 8 or 9 years that I have called this home, several new buildings have been built. The photo below is the corner of Walnut and Moutain Avenue. This is considered the eastern part of Old Town. The Elizabeth Hotel is pictured on the right.
One of the things that I love about Fort Collins is it is a fantastic place to live if you enjoy great culinary experiences. It is a great place to live or visit if you are a foodie! One of the reasons I chose to move here from Lander, Wyoming, in 2014, was the abundance and diversity of restaurants. I remember reading back then that Fort Collins had approximately 480 restaurants, and only 10 % were chain restaurants (e.g., McDonalds, Taco Bell, Mod Market, Wingshack, etc.). Restaurants are frequently opening and closing. There is always a new place to discover.
Further, there is only one steakhouse in Fort Collins (i.e., Sonny Lubick's Steakhouse). I hear it is amazing though I have never eaten there. 😂 I simply don't eat much steak these days. What makes Fort Collins stand out is it has a health-conscious population, so it is common to find farm-to-table options like The Farm House at Jessup's Farm. In addition, the abundance of independent restaurants means I can always find a place to go to fix my cravings. For example, when I crave tacos, my go to's are Vatos Tacos and DGT Tacos. I am sure I will visit several other restaurants while I am here and will share what makes them special here.
Haha! Here I am writing about food again. In reviewing my blog, I noted that I enjoy food and writing about it in my travels. Why not do the same thing while I am in Fort Collins? Noting my passion for food and cooking, caused me to reflect on the fact that I have frequently talked about taking culinary classes. Notably, I have yet to do so. Another way to add purpose for my travels.
Cooking is something I love and enjoy doing. It is something I have in common with my father, though the two of us were never close. Traveling and writing about food has reignited my desire to elevate my skill set. I have rediscovered my desire for more formal culinary training. As I plan my next trip, I'll also dig into this. Along with my meditation retreat, and long distance walks.
This photo is taken on College Avenue, the main street through Fort Collins. Today, I noticed that several buildings on this part of Fort Collins still display the name of the building and its purpose. The building on the left is the old Commercial Bank & Trust Company. It is now the High Point Bar. The building in the right still displays Trimble Block 1903. Yampa Sandwich Company makes a fantastic sandwich! Shortly after taking this photo, I ponder why I have not noticed these older buildings before. Perhaps I needed to be more focused on getting to and fro.
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