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1. Horsetooth Mountain Open Space ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Horsetooth Mountain Open Space
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2. Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures
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3. Mountain Whitewater Descents

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Mountain Whitewater Descents
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4. Annual Flower Trial Garden

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Annual Flower Trial Garden
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5. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

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Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
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6. Fort Collins Trolley

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Fort Collins Trolley
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7. Gardens on Spring Creek

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Gardens on Spring Creek
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8. Avery House

Avery House
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9. Beer & Bike Tours

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Beer & Bike Tours
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10. The Farm at Lee Martinez Park

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The Farm at Lee Martinez Park
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11. FoCo Cafe

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FoCo Cafe
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12. Center for Fine Art Photography

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Center for Fine Art Photography
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13. The Emporium

The Emporium
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14. Fort Fun

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Fort Fun
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15. Ginger and Baker

Ginger and Baker
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16. Cache La Poudre River National Heritage Area

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Cache La Poudre River National Heritage Area
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17. The Colorado Room

The Colorado Room
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18. Emmaline Lake Trail

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Emmaline Lake Trail
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19. Vern's Toffee House

Vern's Toffee House
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20. Snooze, an A.M. Eatery (FoCo)

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery (FoCo)
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21. Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising

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Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising
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22. New Belgium Brewing Company

Category: Food & Drink
New Belgium Brewing Company
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Home to Colorado State University, Fort Collins is a charming town surrounded by beautiful nature that offers year-round adventures. Explore the scenic Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, visit the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, have fun with hands-on exhibits at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery and stop by the Center for Fine Art Photography.

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