Fort Collins offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural and recreation opportunities. This large college town (home to Colorado State University), is nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and alongside the banks of the Cache La Poudre River.

Being home to several breweries, including Anheuser-Busch, visitors to Fort Collins are encouraged to tour the facilities, sample the goods, and see the world-famous Clydesdale horses.

Nearby attractions include the Roosevelt National Forest and Rocky Mountain National Park. This northern Colorado city is an outdoors-oriented community, with the nearby national park, Lory Park and Horsetooth State Park (and Horsetooth Reservoir), where you can do everything from boating and swimming to horseback riding, camping, fishing, mountain biking and rock climbing.

One of Fort Collins quirkier attractions is the Swetsville Zoo. No, you won't find live animals here, but you can walk through a wonderland of mechanical critters created by a retired farmer with an imaginative flare. It's free and fun for all ages.

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