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FORT COLLINS
Fun Facts
Fort Collins has garnered a lot of attention over the years in magnitude of “Top Cities” lists and 2021 was no exception. Among other accolades, Fort Collins was listed on Livability’s “2021 Top 100 Best Places to Live.” Fort Collins was also placed on numerous 2021-2022 U.S. News and World Report lists including: • No. 17 in Best Places to Live in the U.S.
• No. 10 in Best Places to Live for Quality of Life in the U.S. • No. 11 in Fastest Growing Places in the U.S. • No. 4 in Best Places to Live in Colorado
Why so Loved?
For one thing, the weather. Fort Collins boasts over 300 days of sunshine each year and almost 15 hours of sunlight in the summer. Falls are delightful with clear skies and cool evenings and winter may be cold and snowy one day and sunny and clear the next. March through May are typically the snowiest months.
Average Highs/Lows
• Summer: 87 ℉ / 59 ℉ • Fall: 64 ℉ / 36 ℉ • Winter: 45 ℉ / 19 ℉ • Spring: 63 ℉ / 35 ℉
FORT COLLINS STATS
Founded: Feb 12, 1883 Population: 172,321 Elevation: 5,003'
Temperature:
• Lowest recorded temperature: -41 F • Highest recorded temperature: 102 F • Average: 50.3 F • Average snowfall: 48" Craft Breweries: 25 Geese population: 60,000 Natural Areas: 50
Parks:
• 966 acres of developed parks • 7 community parks • 43 neighborhood/pocket parks • 2,591 acres in Lory State Park alone
Home To:
• Colorado State University • James L. Voss Veterinary Hospital • Horsetooth Reservoir and Horsetooth
Mountain Open Space
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ACTIVITES FOR ALL
Historical, Museums and Farms
Fort Collins is a city filled with rich history. Established in 1883, Fort Collins has over 100 years of history. Travel back in time by visiting the Fort Collins Municipal Railway or the Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum. Learn more about what it took to build the city of Fort Collins through the numerous farms, museums and historical sites all around town.
HISTORICAL:
FORT COLLINS MUNICIPAL RAILWAY
1501 W. Oak St. | (970) 224-5372 fortcollinstrolley.org As part of the Denver and Interurban Railroad’s plan to expand along Colorado’s Front Range, a three-legged streetcar line was built in Fort Collins. Today, you can take a ride on Birney Car 21, a 1910 streetcar that operates on summer weekends and holidays from 12 to 5 pm. This trolley is the only restored streetcar operating in the western U.S. The three-mile ride takes you down historic Mountain Ave., the heart of old Fort Collins. The trolley departs every 30 minutes from City Park and goes all the way to Old Town.
For just a $2 fee, you can enjoy your weekend experiencing Fort Collins history. Learn about how the Fort Collins Municipal Railway came to be while taking a scenic tour of Old Town Fort Collins.
AVERY HOUSE TOURS
328 W. Mountain Ave. | (970) 221-0533 poudrelandmarks.org/avery-house Dive into Fort Collins’ history and take a tour of the house as guides tell you the story of the Avery family.
1883 WATER WORKS
2005 N. Overland Trail | (970) 221-0533 poudrelandmarks.org/water-works Located along the historic Overland Trail, open houses happen on selected Saturdays from May through October.
MUSEUMS AND FARMS:
FARM AT LEE MARTINEZ PARK
600 N. Sherwood St. (970) 221-6665 fcgov.com/recreation/the-farm-leemartinez-park Enjoy the hands-on family fun at the Farm at Lee Martinez Park. The Farm at Lee Martinez Park has been serving the Fort Collins community since 1985. This farm serves as one of Fort Collins’ educational and interactive experiences for all ages. Learn about farm animals, view antique farm equipment and take a journey through time to learn more about the industry that helped shape the Northern Colorado region.
Take the whole family to the Farm at Lee Martinez Park. Go on a hay ride through the farm and interact with the farm animals that call the Farm at Lee Martinez Park home. No matter what you decide to do while there, it’ll be a day of fun for the whole family.
BEE FAMILY CENTENNIAL FARM MUSEUM
4320 E. County Road 58 | (970) 482-9168 beefamilyfarm.com Journey through time at the Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum. Thousands of artifacts can be found at the museum, including farming equipment, cars, wagons, letters and diaries.
FORT COLLINS MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY
408 Mason Ct. | (970) 221-6738 fcmod.org The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery provide visitors with immersive and hands on exhibits on science, music, agriculture, astronomy, wildlands and many more.
GLOBAL VILLAGE MUSEUM OF ARTS AND CULTURES
200 W. Mountain Ave. | (970)221-4600 globalvillagemuseum.org Learn about world cultures, people, art and history by as the Global Village Museum strives to celebrate and preserve the worlds arts and cultures.
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