Ice Cream

A Fort Collins Adventure

The Ice Cream Trail

Visit every ice cream shop in Fort Collins. 9 stops, one epic day. Check off each shop as you go.

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9 stops across Fort Collins
3-4 hours by car, full day by bike
South College → Old Town route
Dairy Queen

Fast food ice cream at fast food prices

6/10
1015 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Insider tip: Blizzard through the drive-through — fastest stop on the trail. Don't overthink it.

BlizzardsLow price pointDrive-throughFast food
Glacier Ice Cream

Fort Collins' finest handcrafted ice cream experience

9.5/10
920 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Insider tip: Start here. Ask for a sample of the flavor of the day before committing — the rotation changes fast.

40+ rotating flavorsGluten-free optionsDairy-free & veganHomemade waffle cones
Heaven Creamery

Health-conscious ice cream with 50% less sugar

8/10
3500 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525

Insider tip: Try a vegan flavor even if you're not vegan. The Coconut Matcha is a sleeper hit.

50% less sugar18+ vegan flavorsKeto optionsHealth-conscious
Gelato & aMore

Authentic Italian gelato in the heart of Fort Collins

8.3/10
130 S Mason St, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Insider tip: Get the pistachio. It's the litmus test for real gelato, and this one passes.

Authentic Italian gelatoImported equipmentSorbet optionsEuropean technique
Josh & John's Ice Cream

Ultra-premium craft ice cream with local dairy

9.2/10
140 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Insider tip: The loyalty app is worth downloading if you plan to return. One of the few shops with a real rewards program.

Premium craft flavorsLocal dairy sourcingLoyalty programOld Town location
Kilwins

Fudge, chocolates, and ice cream in Old Town

7.5/10
114 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Insider tip: Skip the ice cream, get the fudge. Watch them make it on the marble slab through the window.

Ice cream + fudge + chocolateFranchise brandOld Town locationGift boxes
Walrus Ice Cream

Fort Collins' original ice cream shop since 1987

8.5/10
125 W Mountain Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Insider tip: Ask the staff about the building's ghost stories. They're part of the Mountain Avenue lore.

Est. 198729 daily flavorsOld Town landmarkHomemade recipes
Ben & Jerry's

The national brand with a Fort Collins scoop shop

7/10
1 Old Town Square, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Insider tip: Best as a fallback when Old Town lines are long. The non-dairy Phish Food is surprisingly good.

Known brandConsistent flavorsNon-dairy optionsOld Town Square
Old Town Churn

Little Man Ice Cream's Fort Collins outpost

8.8/10
120 W Laurel St, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Insider tip: Visit on a summer evening for the full experience — the plaza has live music and swing dancing some nights.

Little Man franchiseCreative flavorsExperiential atmosphereOld Town location

Trail Tips

  • Start south, end north. Begin at Dairy Queen or Glacier on South College, work your way to Old Town. Finish with the walkable cluster.
  • Pace yourself. Get a small scoop or sample at each stop. A full serving at all 9 shops is... ambitious.
  • Hydrate. Bring water. Colorado sun + 9 ice cream stops = dehydration risk.
  • By bike? The trail works as a bike ride along College Avenue. Plan 5-6 hours with stops.
  • Share your progress. Tag @icecreamfortcollins on Instagram. We love seeing trail completions.
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