A Traveler's Guide to Fort Collins

Fort Collins is a city that is located in the northern portion of the US state of Colorado. It is currently the fifth largest city in the state and serves as the seat of government for Larimer County. English is the primary language, spoken by over 98% of the population. Fort Collins is a university town because it is the home of Colorado State University.

The city was originally a US Army outpost built in 1864 known as Fort Collins. It became an important stop for travelers who were traveling along the Overland trail. Soon more and more people settled in Fort Collins and began building a city. The earliest industries in the city where sheep grazing, stone quarrying, and farming.

Colorado State University is currently the largest employer in the city. It brings thousands of visitors to the city each year, in addition to the revenue that it generates itself through the student body of the university.

Fort Collins has a semi-arid steppe climate, which means low rainfall and four distinct seasons. Summer temperatures generally stay in the 80's Fahrenheit but winter temperatures can dip below freezing quite often. Spring and autumn are cool seasons. Most of the areas rainfall comes in the months of April through July.

The Fort Collins Lincoln Center is the home of the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra, who perform regularly for benefits and special events. The center also hosts several traveling acting companies throughout the year.

Fort Collins is known for its beer brewing. There are five local microbreweries, Pateros Creek, Equinox, Odell, Fort Collins, and New Belgium Brewing Companies. The city's beer culture is celebrated each year during the Colorado Brewer's Festival which is held every June in Fort Collins.

The Fort Collins Museum is a popular spot with tourists. It houses displays from the region's history as well as offers educational programs for visitors.

Fort Collins and the surrounding area are serviced by the Fort Collins/Loveland Airport. The airport is small, but Denver International Airport, the largest in the state, is sevently miles away.

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