Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
If you're on foot, Old Town Sq has lots of cute little shops for browsing, as does the
nearby stretch on N College Ave.
Cupboard
HOMEWARES, FOOD
( 970-493-8585;
www.thecupboard.net
;
152 S College Ave; 9:30am-8pm Mon-Fri, to 6pm Sat, noon-5pm Sun)
This is the biggest kitchen supply store in northern Colorado and as such is filled with
every cooking thingamajig under the sun, plus lots of local sauces and jams. The selection
of knives and cookbooks is impressive. They have demos on Saturdays and cooking
classes on Wednesday evenings.
Jax Outdoor Gear
( 970-221-0544;
www.jaxmercantile.com
;
1200 N College Ave; 8am-9pm Mon-Fri, to 6pm Sat, 9am-6pm Sun)
Half camping outfitter, half army-surplus store, Jax is Fort Collins' most well-rounded
outdoor supplier - a place where you can buy a fishing rod, a Patagonia jacket and a gas
mask. Its rental department has kayaks, snowshoes, sleds and skis.
SPORTS
White Balcony
HOMEWARES
( 970-493-3310;
www.whitebalcony.com
;
146 S College Ave; 10am-6pm Mon-Wed, to 8pm Thu-Sat,
11am-6pm Sun; )
Knickknacks and off-beat collectibles are given artful attention at this
unique downtown shop. It's a great place to get a one-of-a-kind gift; there are purses and
homewares, kids' gifts, ladies' accessories and cards with an edgy sensibility.
Information
Colorado State Parks
( 970-491-1168;
www.parks.state.co.us
; 3745 E Prospect Rd; 8am-6pm Memorial
Day-Labor Day, to 5pm winter)
Sharing a building with the Colorado Welcome Center, this office
can arrange permits and reservations for camping in Colorado's state parks.
Colorado Welcome Center
(
970-491-4775;
www.colorado.com
; 3745 E Prospect Rd;
8am-6pm Memorial
)
Just off the highway, this office provides information about
Day-Labor Day, to 5pm winter;
the Colorado Front Range.
Fort Collins Convention & Visitors Bureau
( 800-274-3678;
www.visitftcollins.com
; 19 Old Town Sq;
8:30am-5pm Mon-Fri, 11am-5pm Sat & Sun; )
Under the green awning in Old Town Sq, this
brochure-packed information center has a helpful staff who take plenty of time with their
