Fort Collins is known as "The Choice City" for numerous reasons. Whether choosing to hike, dine, shop, or play, choices abound! And when an overnight stay is needed in Fort Collins, choose from two inspected and approved inns. The outdoor recreation spots in Fort Collins offer world-class rafting on the Poudre River, hiking on Horsetooth Mountain or Grey Rock, or climbing in the nearby Big Thompson Canyon. Shoppers can browse the many unique shops in historic Old Town, the trendy shops of Foothills Mall, or the numerous antique shops throughout town. Dining out in Fort Collins couldn't get any better – choices range from Gourmet to Ethnic to Brewpubs. Colorado State University gives the town a "college-town" atmosphere, but
culture abounds in Fort Collins with the Lincoln Center, the restored Municipal Trolley, and the local theaters.