2. Location Fort Collins is about 60 miles north of Denver.

3. History Fort Collins was founded as a military outpost of the United States Army in 1864. The first school and church opened in 1866. During the decade following World War II, the population doubled and an era of economic prosperity occurred. In 2006, Money ranked Fort Collins as the best place to live in America.

4. Important Places Gateway Natural Area is the site of the city's old water filtration plant and now is the kind of place you will want to bring your family for a day in the mountains. CSU is an important place because it is a good school and it keeps the city booming. It is also important because my sister Alex goes to school there.

5. Recreation There are lots of fun places to explore outdoors. Visit Old Town for shopping and dinning. Balloon Festivals occur year round.

6. Food Want some grilled food come to… ISLAND GRILL Want some Italian food come to… Bisetti's

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