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As a regional center for employment, shopping, and
healthcare, Fort Collins
offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a larger
city. With an average of 300 days of
sunshine per year and low humidity, Fort
Collins residents enjoy pleasant weather
year-round. Fort Collins is an active community. From
musical concerts and powerful plays to food and beer tasting extravaganzas, Fort Collins has it
all. Indoor and outdoor activities are
enjoyable in every season.
Money Magazine ranked Fort Collins
as the "Best Place
to Live" in America
in 2006. Please click here to see all Fort Collins recognitions
Demographics:
Climate and Proximity:
History:
On September 24, 2004, the Fort Collins Area Chamber of
Commerce celebrated its 100th anniversary, making it one of the oldest
established organizations in Fort
Collins .
Education:
Lifestyle:
From activities for the extreme athlete to the leisurely
weekend enthusiast, Fort Collins
has it all. In town, residents take
advantage of 820 acres of developed park land, including 6 community parks and
44 neighborhood/pocket parks as well as 29 miles of trails offering scenic
views of the Poudre River and the beautiful Rocky
Mountains .
Golfers of all abilities love Fort Collins' eight beautiful golf
courses and everyone will enjoy swimming, figure skating or playing hockey at
the popular EPIC (Edora Pool and Ice Center).
If you want to escape the city limits, your favorite ski resorts and
cross-country trails are in your backyard and summertime offers opportunities
for hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, camping and more. Trout fishing and whitewater rafting are
popular activities on the nearby Cache
la Poudre River .
There is no better place than Fort Collins for spectator sports. Colorado
State University
fans delight in watching the popular Rams football, basketball and volleyball
teams. A short drive to Denver puts you in the seats of a Denver
Broncos, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rockies or Denver Nuggets game. The annual Greeley Stampede in Greeley and the nationally-acclaimed Cheyenne Frontier
Days in Wyoming
are popular summer day trips.
Healthcare:
As a regional center for medicine, Fort Collins is home to thousands of general
practitioners and specialists of every kind.
Poudre Valley Health System is Fort
Collins ' full-service medical center. With 72 specialties, the hospital is able to
provide the quality of care often found only in larger cities. Nearly 2000 health care professionals give
patients personalized care using the most up-to-date technologies and
procedures.
In 2008, Poudre Valley Health System received the Malcolm
Baldridge National Quality Award. The
Malcolm Baldridge award continues to drive improvement at PVHS, which
ultimately leads to better patient care.
PVHS was the only healthcare organization to receive this award. For more information on Poudre Valley Health
System, please click here.
Columbine Health Systems is a locally owned and operated
healthcare network that has been providing services since 1971 that focus on
addressing the comfort and safety of seniors. Services include skilled nursing
and rehabilitation facilities as well as independent and assisted living
options.
Cultural Activities:
Cultural events and festivals abound in Fort Collins .
Local performing groups include Canyon Concert Ballet, the Fort Collins
Symphony Orchestra, the OpenStage Theatre Company, and the Bas Bleu Theatre Company. In 2011, The Lincoln Center will unveil its
first expansion/renovation, providing residents with a first-class performing
arts center.
The Historic Old Town District is home to numerous events,
including the annual New West Fest in August, Saint Paddy's Day parade and the
Concert Under the Stars summer series.
For a community calendar, please click here.
Senior Living:
Seniors will find excellent amenities designed to suit their
specific needs in Fort Collins . Housing choices are numerous and a variety of
programs offer employment, volunteer and educational opportunities. The City of Fort Collins
runs numerous activities through its Senior
Center . Programs include arts and crafts, fitness,
computer training and outdoor recreation.
Day trips to popular destinations in Northern
Colorado are also done through the Center.
Shopping:
A variety of choices make Fort Collins a great place to shop.
The Foothills Mall, offers residents a large variety of
local stores and nationwide retailers, including Sears and Macy's, as well as a
variety of smaller shops.
For a complete list of retailers, please visit our
membership directory.
Dining:
With more restaurants per capita than most cities in the
nation, Fort Collins
offers a great selection of places to satisfy your appetite. From spicy Mexican to delicious Italian and
exotic Vietnamese, you can try a different cuisine every day. And don't forget to try a great hamburger and
beer from one of the local microbreweries.
Fort Collins
is home to Odell Brewing Company, Fort Collins Brewery and New Belgium Brewing
Company as well as many others. Fort
Collins ' local restaurants, combined with nationwide
chains, provide endless choices of different styles of food to satisfy
everyone's cravings.
To view a complete listing of restaurants, please visit our
membership directory or visit www.ftcollins.com.
Quality of Life:
Click here for a living report on the quality of life in Larimer County .
The Compass site pulls together data from various sources that indicate
our community's social, economic, and environmental health.
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