Just over 60 miles north of Denver, Fort Collins is an ideal day trip destination to escape the hustle and bustle of Colorado's capital city. As flowers are blooming and the days are getting warmer, spring fever is in the air and summer on its way. To celebrate the warm weather seasons, this perfect day will guide you around Fort Collins, cruising along its extensive network of paved bike paths on a one speed fat tire bike.

It is easy to see why Fort Collins has been nicknamed the Choice City. A lively city just over an hour away from Denver it is home to Colorado State University. Fort Collins is also known for its craft-brew breweries, including New Belgium, O'Dell's Brewery, and the Fort Collins Brewery. Along with several brewpubs, including Coopersmith's and CB and Potts, and a healthy home brewers club all contribute to a serious beer culture. In fact, according to the Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau it ranks third in the country in its volume of breweries and pubs.

Thirty minutes from Denver, the city of Boulder - often referred to endearingly as the Peoples' Republic of Boulder - has a personality of its own. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, nature lover, wine connoisseur, or historian, this city where the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains has much to offer.