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Anheuser-Busch Brewery

Open in 1988, the Fort Collins Anheuser-Busch Brewery brews 33 different beer brands. In 2018 it became the second brewery with the capacity to support their emergency drinking water program. Their team periodically pauses brewing to produce and can emergency drinking water, in an effort to better support their neighbors coast to coast.

The Fort Collins Budweiser factory offers free guided tours. The beer at the end of the mile-and-a-half walk is also free.

While waiting for the Anheuser-Busch Brewery tour to begin, we help ourselves to complimentary soda and pretzels in the bar. The adjacent gift shop sells all the Budweiser paraphernalia one could want, including T-shirts that say “don’t worry, be hoppy.”

Our tour guide, Cory, gathers the group together and gets us under way. Our first stop: the Clydesdale Hamlet, home of the famous Budweiser horses. Cory explains the Fort Collins Bud brewery is the training facility that teaches these immense creatures to be commercial stars, parade ponies and everything else the job demands.

He then leads us through the Willy Wonka-style gates and up to the brewery doors. Inside, we take an elevator to the “hot side” where wort – a young, unfermented beer mixture – is made. Through the hall windows we see the brewing vats – gigantic silver cones that make this facility tied for the fifth-largest automated brewery in the Budweiser system.

From here the wort is sent to the “cold side,” where other ingredients are added. We follow suit, passing in hallways filled with black-and-white photos of the company’s founding workers and product.

In the second elevator, we can smell the bitter fragrance of hops from the room above. As we enter, we stare at the enormous holding vats. “We still make beer like they did back then,” Cory says, “…but we’ve made it more efficient. Guys like Busch, Pabst and Coors are responsible for the mechanization.”

After a few educational stops, we’re led to the beer packing and shipping area. As we watch the massive amounts of machinery, Cory explains the entire process, from the brew being poured, to the cans being pasteurized.

A display of the beer line is next.

“I’ve tried every beer in this case – for training purposes, of course,” Cory says jokingly, “so I can help you find a beer you’ll like.”

Walking through the advertisement hall, with familiar slogans like “This Bud’s for you” and “Nothing beats a Bud,” we pass into the lager cellar. The room, kept at a chilly 48 degrees, stores rows upon rows of giant vats with fermenting lager. The deep carbonated smell fills our nostrils, adding to the anticipation of the beer that awaits.

Once the tour is over, we’re back to the bar to treat our taste buds. Cory explains each 3-ounce taster of beer our bartender serves, from the intake to the aftertaste, and invites us to have an additional 10-ounce beer of our choice.

This tour, which lasts about 1 ½ hours, is free from start to finish, but an expanded Brewmaster Tour is offered for $25 per person. In addition to a hat, T-shirt, tasting glass and 10 percent discount at the gift shop, the paid tour offers a more in-depth look at what makes the Anheuser-Busch one of the most popular companies in the world.

Beermaster Tours must be scheduled in advance, and participants must wear closed-toe shoes and pants. $25 per person for those 21 and older, $10 for those 13 to 20, who are not allowed to taste the beer. October-May, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Thursday through Monday, June-September, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily.

Anheuser-Busch Brewery is another stop to add to your Colorado breweries list !

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On our complimentary tour, discover how your favorite beer is crafted by following it through the steps of the brewing process. Since its founding in 1852 in St. Louis, Missouri, Anheuser-Busch has been perfecting this process, taking pride in producing the world’s finest beer, one barrel at a time. From the finest, all-natural ingredients to the finished product, visitors of all ages will experience first-hand how we brew and package Budweiser. Those who are 21 and older will then have an opportunity to taste some of our quality products in the Hospitality Room at the conclusion of the tour. Soft drinks and snacks are also available.

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Budweiser Clydesdales Coming Home to Anheuser-Busch’s Fort Collins Tour Center

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The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales are coming home to Fort Collins and you can see them! To celebrate their 82nd anniversary with Anheuser-Busch this year, the Budweiser Clydesdales will be at the Fort Collins Brewery and Tour Center from October 9-17.

You will have the opportunity to visit the Clydesdales during regular business hours in their stable or pastures. The tour center will also offer two Clydesdale Camera Days for visitors to take an exclusive photo opportunity with one of the World-famous draft horses, and Brunch With the Clydesdales where visitors can enjoy brunch offerings while overlooking the Clydesdales in their pasture.

This is the last time the Clydesdales will be in town until December, as the hitch is leaving to appear in hundreds of parades and festivals throughout the western United States.

Clydesdale Visits

• Oct 9-17, 2015
• Monday – Saturday 10a.m. – 6p.m.
• Sunday 10a.m. – 4p.m.

Guests will have the ability to come visit the Budweiser Clydesdales during regular business hours

Clydesdale Camera Days

• Oct. 10 & Oct. 17, 2015
• 1 – 3p.m.

A Clydesdale will be dressed and ready for a close-up as guests pose for their photos with an on-site professional photographer

Brunch with the Clydesdales

• Oct. 11, 2015
• 10a.m. – 1p.m.

Visitors can order omelets, pancakes or biscuits and gravy off the brewery’s brunch menu while enjoying mountain views and overlooking the Clydesdales

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Coloradans can very much look forward to seeing the Budweiser Clydesdales' West Coast Hitch come to Fort Collins on their next visit.

They're so majestic, so tall, so massive. The Budweiser Clydesdales. They're part of America's heritage, in their way; they are definitely part of the Budweiser heritage.

The next time we see them in Colorado , we should notice something different.

How many times have you been out to the Anhueser-Busch facilities to see the Clydesdales? Do you go every time they're in Fort Collins, or only when you also have friends/family visiting?

It's funny how you really don't know how big a Clydesdale is until you see one in person, like during a "Clydesdale's Camera Day" at the Fort Collins stables.

RELATED: THE HISTORY OF ANHEUSER-BUSCH IN FORT COLLINS

Is the budweiser biergarten/experience in fort collins open yet.

As of September 2023, the Budweiser Biergarten/Experience and the Tour Center are still closed to the public, since shutting down in 2020 due to the pandemic.

Hopefully, they'll re-open soon, but in the meantime, the Clydesdales will still be stopping in town for Camera Days.

WHAT WILL BE DIFFERENT THE NEXT TIME THE BUDWEISER CLYDESDALES ARE IN COLORADO?

It was announced in September of 2023 that after decades of the Clydesdales' tails being cut, Anheuser-Busch will no longer be doing that.

WHY WERE THEY CUTTING THE CLYDESDALES' TAILS, ANYWAY?

"Docking" was done for many, many years to keep the Clydesdales' tails from becoming tangled with the harness or other equipment related to their hitch.

According to NPR, Equine magazine states that nowadays, amputating Clydesdales' tails has mostly been done for cosmetic purposes.

HOW DOES THIS AFFECT THE CLYDESDALES?

With their full tails, the horses are able to swat away flies and other insects, that their shortened tails couldn't reach.

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These camera days are Sunday, November 10 , 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.;  Friday, November 15 , 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (also kickoff for Brewery Lights); Sunday November 17 , 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturday, November 23 , 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday November 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A Budweiser Clydesdale is ready for a close-up each time.

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Brewery tour itinerary in fort collins.

Every town has a certain something that makes it special. For Fort Collins, that’s craft beer and the culture that has grown around it.

Located just 60 minutes north of Denver, Fort Collins produces 70% of the craft beer made in Colorado, which is ranked 4 th  in the nation for the number of microbreweries per capita. It’s no wonder that people call Fort Collins “The Craft Beer Capital of Colorado.” 

Each of the 20-plus breweries in Fort Collins offers its own ambiance and a unique experience for your palate. Whether you fancy yourself a seasoned connoisseur or are brand new to sampling craft beer, you’ll find something to suit your tastes.

You can explore and experience the breweries in many ways – pedal off on two wheels with  Beer and Bike Tours  or simply head out on a self-guided tour via bike or with a designated driver.

Old Town Tour

You can make your own walking tour in Old Town thanks to the close proximity of a few breweries.

Coopersmith’s Pub & Brewing

Take a step back into history as you stroll into Fort Collins very first and longest operating brewpub, having opened its doors in 1989. Coopersmith’s always has something tasty on tap including, Not Brown Ale, Poudre Pale and Horsetooth Stout. Looking for something with a kick? Try a Sigda’s Green Chili. Coopersmith’s is also a great place for lunch to provide the fuel you’ll need for the rest of your beer tasting adventure. Pints from $6.

•   #5 Old Town Square
• (970) 498-0483

Equinox Brewing

Next, take a hop, skip and jump on your way across historic Mountain Ave. to Equinox Brewing and sample some of their staple brews. Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday and on sunny days, Equinox has one of the finest Beer Gardens in town, allowing you to relax and sip on a pint. Also, don’t forget to sneak a peak at the Bootlegger which is a tricycle made for delivering kegs around town. 

• 133 Remington St.
• (970) 484-1368

Gilded Goat Brewing Company

While this isn't their brewing location (refer to our Midtown stops for more information on the brewery!), Gilded Goat has a tasting room in Downtown Fort Collins with a cute back patio. With trivia every week and food options surrounding the location, the Gilded Goat taproom is a great place to hang out with family and friends.

• 132 W Mountain
• (970) 825-7192

Hello Brew Co.

Hello Brew Co. is a brewery-taproom located in a 120-year-old home in the Fort Collins River District.  This small taproom offers a minimalist yet homey environment. Hello Brew Co. is focused on providing contemporary IPAs and Czech-style Pilsners.

• 405 Linden St.
• (970) 792-9862

Salt Road Brewing

Salt Road Brewing sources high-quality Colorado ingredients to create unique, classic, innovative styles of beer. Our downtown Fort Collins location provides a gathering space for the community to bond while sipping on delicious beer made from local malts, hops, yeast, and pure Rocky Mountain water. Join us in our taproom where you can view local artwork or relax on our patio around a cozy fire pit surrounded by hops. Local just tastes better!

• 321 Old Firehouse Alley (behind Illegal Pete's)
• (970) 672-8188

Brewery Row Tour

Situated just a few blocks from each other, New Belgium Brewing and Odell Brewing Co. are the largest craft breweries in town and both are heavyweights in the world of craft beer.

New Belgium Brewing Company

Makers of Fat Tire Amber Ale and Abbey, New Belgium promotes biking nearly as much as it does beer. From the Tour de Fat every year, to Lost in the Woods in the winter, New Belgium is the trendsetter for beer and bike culture. New Belgium is also known as the trendsetter in perfecting sour beer. Take a walk through “Cache La Foeder” and get a peek at the dozens upon dozens of giant old wooden wine barrels and you’ll see why New Belgium is known for its sour beers. Tours fill up fast, so book ahead to make sure you get a spot. 

• 500 Linden St.
• (970) 221-0524

Odell Brewing Co.

Makers of flagship brew 90 Shilling and a full range of flavorful beers from the light, crisp Easy Street Wheat to the dark, roasty Cutthroat Porter, Odell Brewing is a Fort Collins favorite amongst locals and visitors alike. Some also say Odell has perfected the taste of an IPA, which is one of their most popular selling beers. Equipped with one of the best patios in all of Fort Collins, Odell is so much more than just a brewery. It’s a place to hang out with close friends where you can enjoy live music and local food trucks while basking in the Colorado sun. 

• 800 East Lincoln Ave.
• (970) 498-9070

Just a short bike ride down Lincoln Ave., you will find a slew of breweries that pack a punch when it comes to crafting a tasty brew.

SweetWater Brewing Company

SweetWater Brewing Company was founded in Atlanta, Georgia in 1997. Our Fort Collins location was established in 2021 and has quickly become known for award-winning beers, delicious entrees and heady bites. Founded by two outdoor enthusiasts, it is a premier lifestyle beer company. Located in North Fort Collins, the brewery is minutes from the city's top hotels, restaurants, bars, hiking trails, and natural attractions. Hosting a special event or an important meeting at the brewery provides guests with a unique and entertaining experience with several different spaces to choose from.

• 1020 E Lincoln Ave
• (970) 658-3894

Timnath Beerwerks

Welcome to our new Fort Collins location! Proudly ranked top 3 in Best of NoCo for four years in a row, we're excited to bring our award-winning craft beers north. With a variety of beer styles on tap, your favorite brews are now just a bit farther north. Come visit us and explore the flavors that have made us a Northern Colorado favorite!

• 225 N. Lemay Ave. #1
• (970) 692-1541

Funkwerks focuses primarily on Saisons, with fruity aromas, and often offers drier profiles which become wonderful summer beers made by the masters. Funkwerks has won many medals over the years, and in 2012 The Great American Beer Festival named them “Small Brewing Company of the Year”. Their Saison was awarded a gold medal in 2017 at the Great American Beer Festival. Refreshing and award-winning, Funkwerks is a must stop along your tour. 

• 1900 East Lincoln Ave.
• (970) 482-3865

Horse & Dragon Brewing Company

Horse & Dragon is a Fort Collins’ local favorite. This family-owned and run, independent microbrewery’s motto is “work & family, hops & malt, Horse & Dragon.” They craft high-quality, great-tasting beers sustainably while building community in the heart of Northern Colorado. Horse and Dragon is famous for their Sad Panda, an American-style coffee stout, that is definitely a must try. 

• 124 Racquette Dr.
• (970) 689-8848

Peculier Ales Fort Collins

Peculier Brewing Co. is a distinguished craft brewery that prides itself on its unique blend of tradition and innovation. Nestled within an industrial brewhouse, the company has managed to carve out a niche for itself in the competitive Fort Collins brewing scene. The company's ethos: ”Beer Set Apart", is perfectly encapsulated by every beer’s unique creativity, set apart by its flavor, texture, and the craftsmanship that goes into its brewing.

• 1831 E Mulberry St
• (970) 661-2144

Midtown Tour

In the middle swath of Fort Collins, you’ll find several distinct breweries. These breweries are sprinkled throughout the area, but all are worth a visit.

Prost Brewing Company

Prost is located right next to the University Center for the Arts and CSU's Annual Trial Gardens. This taproom is a homecoming of sorts for the Denver-based craft brewery thanks in part to Prost Brewing having an ownership team composed of multiple CSU alumnus. The Gold-medal-winning brewery makes German-style lagers exclusively and serves them in a Bavarian-themed taproom. Prost will only be serving its own beers at the Fort Collins satellite location, and for the time being, every beer will be brewed at the Denver location and delivered to Fort Collins.

• 1510 South College Ave.
• (970) 568-8936

Rally King Brewing

In town since 2015, Rally King has since become a favorite neighborhood brewery for Midtown locals and other craft beer lovers. Located right off of the Spring Creek Trail, this family run brewery with a 7 barrel system, is kid, dog, and bike friendly and offers a variety of brews from European style Ales to IPA’s to sours. Releasing new beers 2-3 times per month, Rally King offers delicious one of a kind beers to please any palate. 

• 1624 S Lemay Ave. #4

Maxline Brewing

This brewery has a commitment to quality malts, hops, water, and yeast that matches their passion for brewing enticing beer. Maxline has a focus on supporting the community, as each member of the company dedicates six hours every month volunteering at local non-profits and sustainable farms. The brewery has a cozy feel, equipped with expansive community tables and fermenters labeled with chalkboard titles to let guests know what beers they can expect next. This Midtown brewery is known for its great tasting beer and sense of community. 

• 2724 McClelland Dr #190
• (970) 296-2855

The Gilded Goat is a small, family-owned and operated neighborhood brewery in the heart of Fort Collins next door to Trader Joe’s. They serve a mix of classic styles, experimental batches, and sour beers in a very comfortable taproom. Stop by and check out the club-level seating so you can see the brewhouse in action or, if you prefer, stay for a guided tasting session. 

• 3500 S College Ave. #194

Jessup Farm Barrel House

The Barrel House is extremely unique thanks in part to the brewery being housed in a 133-year-old, 3,000 square-foot restored barn that sits on the 13-acre Jessup Farm Artisan Village. The Barrel House is known for blending beers with barrels used for wine, bourbon and other specialty barrel-aged beer in order to create intricate flavors derived from the attributes of those barrels. 

• 1921 Jessup Dr.
• (970) 568-8345

Westside Tour

“Go West, young man.” Head just west of Shields street and you’ll come across some unique, great tasting craft breweries. 

Stodgy Brewing Company

Stodgy is a brewery and taproom in northwest Fort Collins, here to offer our neighbors and extended community members a gathering space where people can connect and relax around great beer. We have a spacious outdoor patio, and lots of cozy indoor seating! Friendly dogs welcome inside and out.

• 1802 Laporte Ave
• (970) 232-9702

Intersect Brewing

Intersect is a local, neighborhood-focused craft brewery. Family, bike, and dog friendly, with a taproom and beer garden. Quick access to the Spring Creek trail at Drake and Taft Hill. Craft beer brewed in High Fidelity. 

• 2160 W Drake Rd A-1
• (970) 682-2041

Mythmaker Brewing

Mythmaker Brewing believes the Craft Beer Industry is undergoing constant evolution. The mission at Mythmaker is to brew craft beer in both traditional and experimental ways and to mesh old traditions and new experiences together in a local, community driven, hospitality focused environment. Their small batch brew system ensures a constantly changing beer list for your exploratory palate.

• 1035 S Taft Hill Rd.
• (970) 666-4418

South FoCo Tour

The south side of Fort Collins is where a lot of new restaurants, hotels and businesses are popping up all over the place. Oh, and did we mention the south side is also home to some amazing breweries? The area provides big city amenities while keeping its small town charm. 

Zwei Brewing Co.

Zwei is focused on German beers and the great heritage of Old World brewing. These ideals and passions have helped inspire their flagship beer line as well as their rotating taps. Embracing key German styles have led to lots of exciting beers at Zwei Brewing! 

• 4612 South Mason St. #120
• (970) 223-2482

Purpose Brewing and Cellars

Formerly known as 1933 Brewing, Purpose Brewing was created by Zach and Laura Wilson, who paired with longtime New Belgium brewmaster Peter Bouckaert and his wife Frezi to start the venture. Purpose Brewing and Cellars has introduced a new concept to the Fort Collins brewing scene where beers change weekly and are never repeated. 

• 4025 S Mason St. Unit C
• (970) 377-4107

DC Oakes Brewhouse and Eatery

The brewery was named after Daniel Chessman Oakes who was one of the earliest settlers in Colorado. This brewery pays homage to Oakes’ pioneering spirit by emulating his tireless work ethic through the passion of making hand-crafted beer. DC Oakes also serves up great tasting food, along with classic cocktails, wine and other local beers on tap as well as their own. 

• 3581 E Harmony Rd. #110
• (970) 268-2076

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10 Free Brewery Tours You Can Take in Colorado

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Colorado is an epicenter for craft beer, with more than 200-plus breweries in the state and Boulder serving as the home for the Brewer's Association. 

Here's a round-up of the best brewery tours you can take in Colorado, ranging from Fat Tire in Fort Collins to MillerCoors in Denver . All the tours are free, and many have samples for visitors 21-and-up. Make sure to check with the brewery as times and prices are subject to change.

Anheuser-Busch

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More than 94,000 people tour the Anheuser-Busch brewery in Fort Collins each year, despite Colorado's origins as Coors country. The brewery offers free tours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday-Monday, and daily during June-September. Visitors age 21-and-up can partake of samples, and all visitors can visit the Clydesdale Hamlet onsite.

Avery Brewing

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Avery Brewing in Boulder offers free tours of its brewery at 4 p.m. on Monday-Friday ​and 2 p.m. on the weekends. No reservations are necessary for the tours, and the taproom also offers food and a dog-friendly patio. Established in 1993, Avery Brewing crafts Avery IPA and Ellie's Brown, as well as seasonal brews such as Chai High Brown Ale.

Boulder Beer

Boulder Beer offers free 45-minute tours Monday-Friday at 2 p.m. Boulder Beer, which bills itself as Colorado's first microbrewery , produces Hazed & Infused as well as Singletrack. The tour includes a free sample tray for 21-and-up guests. Boulder Beer's onsite pub is also open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Great Divide Brewing Co.

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The Great Divide Brewing Co. offers free tours Monday-Friday at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. The LoDo brewery in Denver also offers tours every hour on the hour from 2-7 p.m. on Saturday and 2-6 p.m. on Sunday. Established in 1994, Great Divide unites Denverites with a brew named for the Mile High City, DPA (Denver Pale Ale.)

Left Hand Brewing

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Left Hand Brewing Co. in Longmont offers free brewery tours every Saturday at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Established in 1993 as Indian Peaks, the company changed its name to Left Hand in honor of Chief Niwot, whose name translates to "left hand" in English. The company brews Sawtooth Ale and Black Jack Porter.

MillerCoors

Coors established its brewery in Golden in 1873, and the location boasts a claim to fame as the world’s largest single-site brewery. Free tours are offered 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Thursday-Saturday and 12 noon - 4 p.m. on Sunday. During the summer, tours are also offered Monday-Wednesday.

New Belgium Brewing Co.

New Belgium Brewing offers free 90-minute tours of its brewery in Fort Collins from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday. Tour tickets can be reserved online, and advance reservations are recommended for the tours, especially on Saturday. Beer sampling occurs during the tour for maximum enjoyment of brews such as Fat Tire and Sunshine Wheat.

Odell Brewing Co.

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Odell Brewing Co. offers free brewery tours at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. from Monday-Saturday. Established in 1989, Odell produces 90 Shilling and Easy Street Wheat at its brewery in Fort Collins. Reservations are not accepted for the tours, but Odell recommends visitors arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the tours.

Upslope Brewing Co.

Upslope Brewing Co., a newcomer to Colorado's brewery scene, offers free tours from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday-Friday and 2-7 p.m. on Saturday. The Boulder brewery produces Pale Ale as well as India Pale Ale. The brewery also crafts single batch series such as Colorado Christmas Ale.

Wynkoop Brewing Co.

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The Wynkoop Brewing Co. co-founded in 1988 by Colo. Gov. John Hickenlooper before he entered politics, features free brewery tours at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Tuesdays through Saturdays. All beer is brewed onsite, and the Wynkoop also includes a bar and restaurant , as well as billiards. Private tours are also available.

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Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will follow up on Harris’s Tuesday face-off against Donald Trump by embarking on a whirlwind tour of swing states in hopes of seizing momentum off her debate performance this week.

The Harris-Walz campaign says the vice president and her running-mate will criss-cross the country following Tuesday night’s debate to make appearances in each individual media market in every single swing state over a four-day period next week.

The candidates’ spouses, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and Minnesota First Lady Gwen Walz, will also make a series of appearances in support of the campaign in the coming days.

Harris is currently in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where she is huddled with aides and advisers while she prepares for her debate against Trump in Philadelphia on Tuesday.

She’ll resume her official schedule following the debate with a series of appearances to commemorate the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks on New York and Washington before kicking off her swing-state campaign tour in North Carolina on Thursday.

The Tar Heel State is considered a prized battleground by the vice president’s campaign, though no Democrat has carried the state’s electoral votes since Barack Obama’s 2008 victory there. If Harris can defeat Trump there, it all but forecloses his path to the 270 votes needed to take back the White House.

After visiting North Carolina, Harris will return to Pennsylvania — considered the most crucial of the battlegrounds as it forms part of the Democratic “blue wall” of states that would provide her the easiest way to victory.

At the same time, her running-mate will be spending Thursday and Friday in Michigan and Wisconsin, the other two “blue wall” states which he and Harris must carry to have any hope of keeping her in the White House.

Emhoff is scheduled to make stops in Nevada, Arizona, and Florida this week, while Gwen Walz will visit Georgia, New Hampshire, and Maine.

With her debate against Trump just days away, Harris is also rolling out a new advertisement in which she attempts to follow up on her recent foray into economic policy by vowing to make the fight against price gouging a central focus of her administration.

The ad, which bears the title “New Way Forward,” is airing nationwide and in eight battleground states — Arizona, Nevada, Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Nebraska — starting Sunday.

Viewers in each state will see a targeted version of the spot, in which Harris says the election between her and Trump is “about two very different visions” for the US: “One focused on the future and the other focused on the past.”

“Lowering the cost of living will be a defining goal of my Presidency,” she says before adding that she will act to lower prescription drug and insulin costs for “everyone,” following up on and expanding the Biden administration’s initiatives to lower such costs for seniors on Medicare.

Harris also promises to “pass the first ever federal ban on price gouging on food” and enact a tax cut for more than 100 million Americans.

“Together, we will build an economy where everyone can compete and have a real chance to succeed,” she says. “Now is the time to chart a new way forward.”

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