发表于 2025年10月30日
When Walt Disney commissioned Harper Goff to help design Disneyland’s Main Street, Goff didn’t have to look far for inspiration. He found it in the brick facades and towers of his childhood hometown, Fort Collins, Colorado, with the buildings’ late Victorian era architectural details making their way into his 1951 sketches for Walt Disney. Goff poured his nostalgia for the simpler days of his childhood into every detail of Disneyland, ensuring that each child who visited could feel the same magic.
Fort Collins still embodies the charm of an ideal American town. Frequently ranked among the nation’s best places to live, it’s a reputation locals proudly affirm. The city takes that honor seriously, carefully preserving its historic architecture and walkable downtown at the foot of the Rocky Mountains—qualities that make life here feel truly idyllic.
GHOST TOWNS
Fort Collins began in 1862 as Camp Collins, a modest military post that quickly transformed into a thriving settlement after its relocation in 1864 due to flooding. Just months after opening to homesteaders, surveyors laid out Old Town along the river, and elegant Victorian buildings soon followed—structures that would later inspire Disney artist Harper Goff.
As the community grew, so did its thirst for water. To meet the demand, engineers built Horsetooth Reservoir, today the city’s largest playground for boating, swimming and fishing. But creating the reservoir came at a cost: the flooding of the old mining town of Stout. Whispers persist of a ghost town beneath the waves, where a long-lost school bell still tolls underwater. The truth is less eerie—the bell survives, safely housed in The Archive at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, and many of the town’s buildings were demolished before the reservoir was built.
Perfect views of the reservoir and the surrounding foothills can be attained through a moderate 1.4 mile hike along the Well Gulch Nature Trail at Lory State Park. Be sure to pick up a trail guide, as it corresponds with numbered interpretative signs to give more details on what you’re viewing as you meander through a canyon and up towards the overlook. On foggy mornings, the reservoir has an eerie appearance, perfect for scanning for signs of the ghost town. Those looking for a longer hike can head to the Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, where a five-mile hard hike along Horsetooth Rock Loop Trail comes with the reward of a view of Longs Peak and Mount Meeker in Rocky Mountain National Park.
BRICKS AND BLOOMS
Any Fort Collins experience would be incomplete without a stroll down Walnut Street. The 1882 city hall and firehouse—one of the very buildings later recreated, in miniature, on Disneyland’s Main Street—now houses two local gathering spaces: Old Firehouse Books, an independent bookstore, and Happy Lucky’s Tea House, home of Colorado’s largest tea selection. Pick your favorite from the Great Wall of Tea. In addition, the original fire pole still stands near the register, a reminder of the building’s past. Just a few blocks away, around a corner, the former Linden Hotel opened in 1898 with its turret and arched windows. Now, the lower floor houses Nature’s Own, a geology and souvenir shop, while the two upper floors are a private residence. It was here, amid these streets and storefronts, that young Harper Goff roamed. The son of the advertising manager for the Fort Collins Express Courier, Goff grew up surrounded by architecture that would later spark his imagination.
It’s worth exploring the alleyways in Old Town, as they frequently house hidden gems such as shops and bright murals. The city has made a conscious effort to bring splashes of color, with the FC Mural Project recently celebrating the completion of its 100th mural by local artists. Not to be missed is Jazz Alley, with a double decker mural painted by artist Terry McNerney over several years, featuring the famous musical faces of Fort Collins. Painted pianos also dot the outdoor spaces, and passersby are encouraged to play them.
Old Town Square sits at the beating heart of downtown Fort Collins, providing a gathering space with seating, a stage and a splashpad for children and dogs. Large planters spill over with vibrant blooms, many first tested at Colorado State University’s Flower Trial Gardens, about a 10-minute drive away. Here, plant breeders from around the world send new varieties to prove they can withstand Colorado’s tough climate. Locals vote on their favorites, and the winners often make their way to garden centers nationwide. Open to the public, the trial garden has become a community treasure—its paver and mulch paths are popular with walkers, joggers and plenty of four-legged companions.
WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK
Keep savoring the town’s history at restaurants that pay homage to its past. Founded in 1933, Silver Grill Cafe serves its beloved, giant cinnamon rolls alongside classic breakfast favorites in a historic 1800’s building. Get a refreshing break at the retro-inspired Edison’s Ice Cream, located in the old Northern Hotel building, where the smell of the cinnamon waffle cones handrolled and baked throughout the day permeates the air. And for a true local favorite, step into Town Pump, the oldest bar in town, known as much for the characters who frequent it as for what just might be the smallest historic bathrooms around.
Have afternoon tea at the Duchess Tea Room, stop by for a casual diner experience at Big Al’s Burgers and Dogs, indulge in handmade pasta at RARE Italian, grab a cup of local, fair trade coffee at Mugs, or take a cooking class outdoors, discovering locally-grown flavors as geese fly overhead The Gardens on Spring Creek with their Garden to Fork program.
WHERE TO STAY IN FORT COLLINS
Two hotels place visitors in the heart of Old Town Fort Collins. History lovers will appreciate a stay at The Armstrong Hotel, a 1923 landmark carefully renovated to preserve its historic charm. Rooms feature views of some of most iconic streets and a speakeasy in the basement completes the step back in time. The Elizabeth Hotel caters to music lovers, with an instrument lending library and turntables in every room. Carrying on this theme, one of the suites features its own baby grand piano. Each hotel is within easy walking distance of Old Town shops and restaurants.
When Walt Disney commissioned Harper Goff to help design Disneyland’s Main Street, Goff didn’t have to look far for inspiration. He found it in the brick facades and towers of his childhood hometown, Fort Collins, Colorado, with the buildings’ late Victorian era architectural details making their way into his 1951 sketches for Walt Disney. Goff poured his nostalgia for the simpler days of his childhood into every detail of Disneyland, ensuring that each child who visited could feel the same magic.
当华特·迪士尼委托哈珀·戈夫协助设计迪士尼乐园的美国小镇大街时，戈夫无需费力寻找灵感。他从自己童年故乡——科罗拉多州柯林斯堡（Fort Collins）的红砖外墙和塔楼中找到了它，这些建筑上维多利亚晚期风格的建筑细节被他融入了1951年为华特·迪士尼绘制的草图中。戈夫将他对童年简单岁月的怀旧之情倾注到迪士尼乐园的每一个细节中，确保每一个到访的孩子都能感受到同样的魔力。
Fort Collins still embodies the charm of an ideal American town. Frequently ranked among the nation’s best places to live, it’s a reputation locals proudly affirm. The city takes that honor seriously, carefully preserving its historic architecture and walkable downtown at the foot of the Rocky Mountains—qualities that make life here feel truly idyllic.
柯林斯堡依然保留着理想美国小镇的魅力。它经常被评为全国最宜居的城市之一，当地居民对此声誉引以为豪。这座城市珍视这份荣誉，精心保护着其历史建筑和坐落在落基山脉脚下、适合步行的市中心——这些特质让这里的生活真正如诗如画般美好。
GHOST TOWNS
鬼城
Fort Collins began in 1862 as Camp Collins, a modest military post that quickly transformed into a thriving settlement after its relocation in 1864 due to flooding. Just months after opening to homesteaders, surveyors laid out Old Town along the river, and elegant Victorian buildings soon followed—structures that would later inspire Disney artist Harper Goff.
柯林斯堡始于1862年，当时是一个名为柯林斯营地的简朴军事哨所。1864年，因洪水而迁址后，它迅速发展成为一个繁荣的定居点。在对自耕农开放仅仅几个月后，测量员们便沿着河边规划了老城区，随后一栋栋优雅的维多利亚式建筑也拔地而起——正是这些建筑后来启发了迪士尼艺术家哈珀·戈夫。
As the community grew, so did its thirst for water. To meet the demand, engineers built Horsetooth Reservoir, today the city’s largest playground for boating, swimming and fishing. But creating the reservoir came at a cost: the flooding of the old mining town of Stout. Whispers persist of a ghost town beneath the waves, where a long-lost school bell still tolls underwater. The truth is less eerie—the bell survives, safely housed in The Archive at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, and many of the town’s buildings were demolished before the reservoir was built.
随着社区的不断发展壮大，对水的需求也随之增加。为了满足这一需求，工程师们修建了霍斯图斯水库（Horsetooth Reservoir），如今这里是该市最大的水上乐园，可供人们划船、游泳和钓鱼。然而，修建水库也付出了代价：古老的矿业小镇斯塔特（Stout）因此被洪水淹没。关于水下有一座幽灵小镇的传言一直存在，据说那里有一口失落已久的学校钟声仍在水下敲响。然而，事实并没有那么诡异——那口钟幸存了下来，被安全保存在柯林斯堡探索博物馆（Fort Collins Museum of Discovery）的档案室里，而镇上的许多建筑在水库修建之前就已经被拆除了。
Perfect views of the reservoir and the surrounding foothills can be attained through a moderate 1.4 mile hike along the Well Gulch Nature Trail at Lory State Park. Be sure to pick up a trail guide, as it corresponds with numbered interpretative signs to give more details on what you’re viewing as you meander through a canyon and up towards the overlook. On foggy mornings, the reservoir has an eerie appearance, perfect for scanning for signs of the ghost town. Those looking for a longer hike can head to the Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, where a five-mile hard hike along Horsetooth Rock Loop Trail comes with the reward of a view of Longs Peak and Mount Meeker in Rocky Mountain National Park.
在Lory州立公园，沿着Well Gulch自然步道进行一段1.4英里（约2.25公里）的中等强度徒步，就能欣赏到水库和周围丘陵的绝佳景色。务必拿一份步道指南，因为它与沿途带有编号的解说牌相对应，能为你穿行峡谷、登高望远时所见的景物提供更多详细信息。在雾气弥漫的早晨，水库呈现出一种诡异的景象，非常适合寻找水下鬼镇的痕迹。那些寻求更长徒步路线的人可以前往Horsetooth山开放空间，在那里，沿着Horsetooth岩石环线步道进行一段五英里（约8公里）的艰难徒步后，便能欣赏到落基山国家公园内朗斯峰（Longs Peak）和米克山（Mount Meeker）的美景。
BRICKS AND BLOOMS
砖瓦与花开
Any Fort Collins experience would be incomplete without a stroll down Walnut Street. The 1882 city hall and firehouse—one of the very buildings later recreated, in miniature, on Disneyland’s Main Street—now houses two local gathering spaces: Old Firehouse Books, an independent bookstore, and Happy Lucky’s Tea House, home of Colorado’s largest tea selection. Pick your favorite from the Great Wall of Tea. In addition, the original fire pole still stands near the register, a reminder of the building’s past. Just a few blocks away, around a corner, the former Linden Hotel opened in 1898 with its turret and arched windows. Now, the lower floor houses Nature’s Own, a geology and souvenir shop, while the two upper floors are a private residence. It was here, amid these streets and storefronts, that young Harper Goff roamed. The son of the advertising manager for the Fort Collins Express Courier, Goff grew up surrounded by architecture that would later spark his imagination.
游览柯林斯堡，如果不在核桃街（Walnut Street）上漫步，那将是不完整的。1882年的市政厅和消防局——这座建筑后来被迪士尼乐园（Disneyland）的美国小镇大街（Main Street）按比例缩小并复刻——现在容纳了两个当地的聚会场所：独立书店“旧消防局书店（Old Firehouse Books）”和拥有科罗拉多州（Colorado）最大茶品选择的“快乐幸运茶馆（Happy Lucky’s Tea House）”。你可以从“茶之长城（Great Wall of Tea）”中挑选你最喜欢的茶品。此外，原始的消防滑杆仍旧矗立在收银台旁，提醒着人们这座建筑的过去。仅仅几个街区之外，转过一个街角，曾经的林登酒店（Linden Hotel）于1898年开业，它拥有圆塔和拱形窗户。如今，酒店的底层是地质和纪念品商店“自然之美（Nature’s Own）”，而上面的两层则成了私人住宅。正是在这些街道和店面之间，年轻的哈珀·戈夫（Harper Goff）曾四处漫步。作为《柯林斯堡快报》（Fort Collins Express Courier）广告经理的儿子，戈夫在这样的建筑环境中长大，这些建筑后来激发了他的想象力。
It’s worth exploring the alleyways in Old Town, as they frequently house hidden gems such as shops and bright murals. The city has made a conscious effort to bring splashes of color, with the FC Mural Project recently celebrating the completion of its 100th mural by local artists. Not to be missed is Jazz Alley, with a double decker mural painted by artist Terry McNerney over several years, featuring the famous musical faces of Fort Collins. Painted pianos also dot the outdoor spaces, and passersby are encouraged to play them.
老城（Old Town）的小巷值得一探，那里经常藏有像精品店和明亮壁画这样的惊喜。这座城市一直在努力增添色彩，FC壁画项目（FC Mural Project）最近就庆祝了本地艺术家完成的第100幅壁画。不容错过的是爵士巷（Jazz Alley），那里有一幅由艺术家特里·麦克纳尼（Terry McNerney）历时数年绘制的双层壁画，上面描绘了柯林斯堡著名的音乐界人物肖像。此外，彩绘钢琴也点缀在户外空间，鼓励路过的行人随意弹奏。
Old Town Square sits at the beating heart of downtown Fort Collins, providing a gathering space with seating, a stage and a splashpad for children and dogs. Large planters spill over with vibrant blooms, many first tested at Colorado State University’s Flower Trial Gardens, about a 10-minute drive away. Here, plant breeders from around the world send new varieties to prove they can withstand Colorado’s tough climate. Locals vote on their favorites, and the winners often make their way to garden centers nationwide. Open to the public, the trial garden has become a community treasure—its paver and mulch paths are popular with walkers, joggers and plenty of four-legged companions.
旧城广场（Old Town Square）坐落在弗特柯林斯市（Fort Collins）中心的跳动地带，提供了一个设有座椅、舞台以及供儿童和狗狗玩耍的喷水池的聚集场所。大型花坛里鲜艳的花朵竞相开放，其中许多品种都是先在科罗拉多州立大学（Colorado State University）花卉试验园（Flower Trial Gardens）进行测试的，该试验园距离此处约十分钟车程。在这里，来自世界各地的植物育种专家会送来新品种，以证明它们能够经受住科罗拉多州严酷的气候。当地居民会投票选出他们最喜欢的品种，而这些获胜品种常常会被推广到全国各地的园艺中心。这个对公众开放的试验园已成为当地社区的宝藏，其铺砖和覆盖物小径深受散步者、慢跑者以及许多四条腿伙伴（指宠物狗）的喜爱。
WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK
餐饮推荐
Keep savoring the town’s history at restaurants that pay homage to its past. Founded in 1933, Silver Grill Cafe serves its beloved, giant cinnamon rolls alongside classic breakfast favorites in a historic 1800’s building. Get a refreshing break at the retro-inspired Edison’s Ice Cream, located in the old Northern Hotel building, where the smell of the cinnamon waffle cones handrolled and baked throughout the day permeates the air. And for a true local favorite, step into Town Pump, the oldest bar in town, known as much for the characters who frequent it as for what just might be the smallest historic bathrooms around.
你可以在那些致敬小镇历史的餐厅里继续品味这里的故事。成立于1933年的银烧烤咖啡馆（Silver Grill Cafe）坐落在一栋建于19世纪的历史建筑里，提供其备受喜爱的巨型肉桂卷以及经典的早餐美食。在复古风格的爱迪生冰淇淋店（Edison’s Ice Cream）里享受一次清爽的休憩吧，它位于老北方酒店大楼内，那里整天弥漫着手工卷制并烘烤的肉桂华夫筒的香气。而如果想体验真正的当地人最爱，不妨走进镇上最古老的酒吧——小镇水泵酒吧（Town Pump），它不仅以常客们的独特个性而闻名，也因其可能是周围最小的历史悠久的卫生间而出名。
Have afternoon tea at the Duchess Tea Room, stop by for a casual diner experience at Big Al’s Burgers and Dogs, indulge in handmade pasta at RARE Italian, grab a cup of local, fair trade coffee at Mugs, or take a cooking class outdoors, discovering locally-grown flavors as geese fly overhead The Gardens on Spring Creek with their Garden to Fork program.
您可以在Duchess茶室享用下午茶；也可以在Big Al’s汉堡热狗店体验轻松休闲的用餐；或在RARE Italian餐厅尽情品尝手工意面；还可以在Mugs咖啡馆来一杯本地的公平贸易咖啡。此外，您也可以在春溪花园（The Gardens on Spring Creek）参加户外烹饪课程，当鹅群从头顶飞过时，通过他们的“从花园到餐桌”（Garden to Fork）项目，探索本地种植的食材风味。
WHERE TO STAY IN FORT COLLINS
科林斯堡住宿指南
Two hotels place visitors in the heart of Old Town Fort Collins. History lovers will appreciate a stay at The Armstrong Hotel, a 1923 landmark carefully renovated to preserve its historic charm. Rooms feature views of some of most iconic streets and a speakeasy in the basement completes the step back in time. The Elizabeth Hotel caters to music lovers, with an instrument lending library and turntables in every room. Carrying on this theme, one of the suites features its own baby grand piano. Each hotel is within easy walking distance of Old Town shops and restaurants.
有两家酒店坐落在科林斯堡老城区的中心地带。历史爱好者会喜欢入住阿姆斯特朗酒店（The Armstrong Hotel），这家建于1923年的地标建筑经过精心翻修，完好地保留了其历史魅力。酒店房间可欣赏到一些最具标志性街道的景色，而地下室的“地下酒吧”（speakeasy，指美国禁酒时期秘密经营的酒吧）则让人仿佛穿越回了过去。伊丽莎白酒店（The Elizabeth Hotel）则更受音乐爱好者青睐，酒店设有一个乐器借阅库，且每间客房都配备了唱片机。延续这一主题，其中一间套房甚至配备了专属的迷你三角钢琴。两家酒店距离老城区的商店和餐馆都只有几步之遥。