Working remotely often means spending a great deal of time at home. It can be a challenge staying connected to your local community. Finding time and energy to get out and explore the neighborhoods in your city can be especially beneficial for productivity, but can be particularly elusive for entrepreneurs, creatives, and remote workers with non-traditional schedules.
Fortunately, if you live in or near Fort Collins, CO, there’s a solution: joining a coworking community (we recommend Cohere Coworking) in Old Town Fort Collins.
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A workday centered at Cohere Coworking offers daily opportunities for:
Exploring the Neighborhood
Walking is a great way to get exercise and boost motivation. Cohere is located on the edge of Old Town, surrounded by tree-lined residential areas and historic buildings on one side and shops, small businesses, and eateries on the other. No matter which direction you go, you are likely to encounter beauty and meet friendly people.
If you fancy a slightly longer walk, the CSU trial gardens are just under a mile south on Remington, about 20 minutes on a nice day. Library Park is a little closer, under a half mile north, and it’s bordered by several historical homes.
Local Shopping
Escape the endless scrolling and comparisons online and experience the joy of shopping small businesses in person. Whether you’re looking for a new book, a thoughtful gift, or something for the kitchen, you’ll probably find it within just a few minutes’ walk of the unofficial Old Town coworking district, including:
- Wadoo Gifts
- 200 S College
- An eclectic and entertaining collection of gift offerings, home décor, jewelry, and apparel.
- Akinz
- 15 Old Town Square #132
- Durable and delightful handcrafted clothing and goods made entirely in house, as well as a selection of additional artist goods from local artists.
- Old Firehouse Books
- 232 Walnut Street
- Old Firehouse Books is the oldest independent bookstore in Northern Colorado, a wonderful and wise stop in you are spending time in Old Town.
Local Lunching
Or breakfasting, or snacking… there’s something different about a lunch break when it’s somewhere else, a barrier between you and whatever stresses cross your desk, if only for a few minutes. Even stopping in the restaurant and seeing where the food is from and bringing it back to your desk can feel like a mini-adventure from spreadsheets.
From the ever filling but casual Fat Shack to the more refined tones of Restaurant 415 or Rare, there are options for every appetite at any time of day nearby Cohere Coworking. Other favorites include:
- DGT/Authentic American Tacos
- 120 W Laurel
- Consistently delicious street style American tacos and powerbowls with great vegetarian options.
- The Colorado Room
- 642 South College
- A sandwich shop with a fun vibe, outstanding sliders and ample outdoor space.
- Slyce Pizza
- 163 W Mountain
- This unique pizza spot offers old favorites as well as creative, new combinations, and is open late.
And that’s not all!
Old Town Fort Collins is full of fantastic spots to explore and visit, connecting with shop owners, feeding your soul, and boosting your creative engine. Joining an Old Town coworking community, especially a friendship-based hub of productivity like Cohere, is the ideal way to connect with your community while remaining wildly productive.
Want to see if Cohere fits your work style? Schedule a tour today.
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Penny Leigh Sebring is a Cohere member, experienced freelance writer, neophyte speculative fiction author, and gatherer of information and imaginary friends.