Located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins offers many outdoor recreational activities including whitewater rafting on the Cache La Poudre River, skiing in the Horsetooth Mountains, skiing at one of over 13 ski resorts, watching the animals at the Swetsville Zoo and visiting over 800 acres of parklands at over 44 different sites. Horsetooth Mountain Park is the Larimer County Park with 2,100 acres.

During the winter months, residents can choose from a number of indoor events, including taking in a semi-pro hockey game featuring the local Colorado Eagles. Two popular local museums are the Discovery Center Science Museum and the Fort Collins Museum, offering the opportunity to participate in hands-on exhibits. Fort Collins is also home to five award-winning craft breweries, the largest of which is the New Belgium Brewing Company. The other is the Odell Brewing Company which originated in the city and both participate in the Colorado Brewer's Festival held annually in late June.

Aside from the brewing industry, Fort Collins has a mix of business industries ranging from manufacturing to many small business ventures. Two large companies, Hewlett Packard and Anheuser-Busch are located here and contribute significantly to the job market; however, the largest Fort Collins employee base is Colorado State University.

Whether cheering for one of the Colorado State teams like the Rams or enjoying the pleasures of the outdoors, begin your Fort Collins real estate search today and find the right home for you!

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