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FORT COLLINS
Fort Collins Visitor's Center
970-232-3840
Fort Collins Area Chamber of
Commerce
970-482-3746
Downtown Fort Collins Business
Association
970-484-6500
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
970-221-6738
The Lincoln Center
970- 221-6730
Fort Collins Museum of Art
970-482-2787
Aggie Theater
970-482-8300
Larimer County
970-498-7000
TransFort (bus)
970-221-6620
Bustang (bus)
800-900-3011

THE 411 on FORT COLLINS
Population: 164,196 (2016)**
Climate:
July average high: 88°F
January average low: 15°F**
Elevation: 5,003 ft.
Education:
96.4% high school or higher;
56.5% Bachelor's degree or higher;
24.4% graduate or professional degree*
Schools: 18 high schools,
52 elementary/middle schools***

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ituated at the
foothills of the
Rocky Mountains,
Fort Collins is home to
fabulous recreational
opportunities, diverse
cultural attractions, a
vibrant nightlife scene
and family fun.
Experience world-class
whitewater rafting on
the nationally designated "Wild and Scenic"
Cache La Poudre River
(the best whitewater
rafting near Rocky Mountain National Park).
Taste award-winning beers at one of 20 (and counting) local breweries. Visit
Anheuser-Busch to learn how Budweiser is made, see the Clydesdales, and dive
into the history of one of the longest-running brewing companies in the country.
Or, explore the fanciful creatures at the Swetsville Zoo with your family. Fort Collins
prides itself on the plethora of restaurants and outdoor activities, a vibrant
downtown and of course, our beer.
Fort Collins richly deserves its reputation as the cultural capital of northern
Colorado. With a half-dozen live-theater stages in production throughout the
year; a symphony orchestra, ballet troupe, and opera company as well as several
choral ensembles; facilities that accommodate a wide range of national touring
shows and concerts; galleries and museums mounting exhibits of everything
from animation art to historical kimonos, there's always something interesting
going on.
Old Town abounds with shops and galleries featuring the work of local artists,
craftsmen and photographers. Stroll around and meet them during a First Friday
Gallery Walk (check the calendar for information). For the widest array of classical
music and dance options, your vacation to Fort Collins should be planned
between September and May. That's when Canyon Concert Ballet, the Fort Collins
Symphony Orchestra, and the CSU Department of Music, Theatre and Dance all
present their seasons. Fort Collins is the place to be when you want to add arts
and culture to your vacation experience. Check it out today!
Fort Collins is always full of things to do, no matter the season.

School district:
www.psdschools.org

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JONATHON
HEDER, star of
"Napoleon Dynamite"
was born in
Fort Collins?

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Top Tourist Hot Spots
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Horsetooth Reservoir
www.larimer.org/naturalresources/parks/horsetooth-reservoir

Anheuser-Busch
www.budweisertours.com/locations/ft-collins-colorado.html

Swetsville Zoo
www.facebook.com/pages/Swetsville-Zoo

Sources: * www.city-data.com; ** www.bestplaces.net; *** www.greatschools.org

Richard Haro

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
for visitors or new residents:

https://www.visitftcollins.com http://www.psdschools.org http://www.larimer.org/naturalresources/parks/horsetooth-reservoir http://www.budweisertours.com/locations/ft-collins-colorado.html http://www.facebook.com/pages/Swetsville-Zoo/182016788502417 http://www.city-data.com http://www.bestplaces.net http://www.greatschools.org

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