Visitor Info

Situated at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins is located just north of Denver and a little over an hour away from one of the nation’s leading airports, Denver International Airport. This unassumingly hip northern Colorado college town is home to entrepreneurs and craftspeople at the top of their trade. Fort Collins prides itself on its restaurants, outdoor activities, family fun, diverse cultural attractions, vibrant downtown, and of course, beer. Welcome to Fort Collins!

Attractions

In and Around Fort Collins

If you choose to host your event at Colorado State University, you will not be disappointed! We encourage participants to bring their families to Fort Collins to experience an affordable foothills destination with a college town feeling and active community. With over 300 days of sunshine per year, the Fort Collins area offers diverse recreational resources including boating, hiking, fishing, whitewater rafting, camping, and wildlife watching, as well as the vast amount of night and day time activities available steps away from campus.

Outdoor Activities

  • Horsetooth Reservoir
  • Cache La Poudre River
  • Rocky Mountain National Park
  • Bouldering at Rotary Park at Horsetooth Reservoir

Museums

  • Gregory Allicar Museum of Art
  • Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising
  • Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

Old Town Fort Collins

  • Diverse restaurants
  • Local shopping
  • Family activities
  • Summer concerts
  • Active night life

Transportation

In and Around Fort Collins

Denver Int. Airport

Campus Bus

Transfort Bus

Zipcar

Bustang

Historic Trolley

Landline Shuttle

Groome Shuttle

Maxbus

Learn More

Visit these websites to learn more about visiting Colorado State University, dining, and more activities on campus and around town. 

Visit Fort Collins
Visit CSU

Have any questions? Please visit our FAQ page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Westfall Hall

Westfall Hall is home for approximately 450 guests and offers community-style double rooms (guests in each corridor share a community bathroom). One of two 12-story residence halls on the north side of campus known as the Towers, Westfall shares a common courtyard/outdoor space with Durward Hall and is in close walking distance to the Durrell Dining and Event Center.

Summit Hall

Located on the south side of campus, Summit Hall is home to approximately 500 guests and features suite-style rooms (residents in two rooms share a connected bathroom).

Parmelee Hall

Located on the north-side of campus, Parmelee Hall is home to approximately 550 students and guests in suite-style rooms (guests in two rooms share a connected bathroom). The Foundry Dining Center is conveniently located in the building, which also connects Corbett Hall. 

Newsom Hall

Newsom Hall is on the south side of campus and is home to approximately 400 guests. This hall features community-style double rooms (guests in each corridor share a community bathroom). Newsom is conveniently located near the Ram’s Horn Dining Center.

Laurel Village

CSU’s newest set of residence halls, Laurel Village (LV), is comprised of three buildings: two residence halls and the Pavilion community center. Alpine and Piñon Halls can house approximately 600 guests. Located on the north side of campus, both halls feature a mix of community-style and suite-style rooms with shared and private bathrooms.

Ingersoll Hall

Ingersoll Hall is on the south side of campus and is home for up to approximately 400 guests. This hall features community-style double rooms (guests in each corridor share a community bathroom), a renovated large community kitchen, and is within a few minutes of Ram’s Horn Dining Center. 

Edwards Hall

Edwards Hall is on the south side of campus and is home for approximately 400 guests. The hall features community-style double rooms (guests in each corridor share a community bathroom) and is close to Ram’s Horn and Braiden dining centers. 

Durward Hall

One of two 12-story residence halls on the north side of campus known as ‘the Towers’, Durward is home for approximately 400 guests. Durward features community-style (guests in each corridor share a community bathroom) double and quad rooms. This hall is adjacent to the Durrell Dining and Event Center and shares a common courtyard/outdoor space with Westfall Hall.

*Note: Durward and Westfall Halls offer the same room styles

Corbett Hall

Corbett Hall is the largest residence hall on campus, housing approximately 850 guests across seven wings. The Foundry Dining Center is conveniently located in the building, which also connects Corbett and Parmelee Halls. Corbett offers suite-style rooms (guests in two rooms share a connected bathroom).  

Braiden Hall

Braiden Hall is home for approximately 550 guests on the south side of campus near the academic core of campus. It features suite-style rooms (guests in two rooms share a connected bathroom) and the Braiden Dining Center. Braiden is primarily for guests visiting campus for Ram Orientation and has very limited availability for general campus guests.

Academic Village

Academic Village (AV) is comprised of three residence halls grouped together on the south side of campus, with a shared commons building that houses Ram’s Horn Dining Center.  

Honors, Engineering, and Aspen Halls offer suite-style rooms and collectively accommodate approximately 600 guests.