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Show your kids a good time by taking them to Swetsville Zoo, on East Harmony Road, open daily from dusk until dawn, where they'll have a surprise, because they won't see animals here, but more than 150 interesting iron creations and metal sculptures.

 

If you want to take your kids to see animals, during your stay in Fort Collins, the Farm at Lee Martinez Park is the perfect place. The park can be found on North Sherwood Street, and contains farm animals, hayrides, pony rides, as well as other fun attractions and activities for the entertainment of the little ones.

 

Outdoor enthusiasts may want to consider trying Horsetooth Mountain Park, situated on West Country Road 38E, where they can enjoy 27 miles of hiking trails, mountain biking, as well as horseback riding, at this beautiful 2500-acre park that also offers great picnic areas.

 

The Discovery Center Science Museum, located on East Prospect Road, is considered to be among the favorite tourist attractions in Fort Collins, and it is perfect for those who wish to spend a fun afternoon with the family in a more educational manor. At this great hands-on science museum, people can see nearly 100 interactive science exhibits, and they can participate in special events or in interesting, hands-on classes.

 

Sports & outdoor events

 

The Annual Crossroads Half Marathon & 5k, kept in September, is one of the most popular sporting events in Fort Collins.

 

It was formerly known as the Easy Street Half Marathon, being renamed in 2007, and it is a combination of runs through the city streets of Fort Collins, and long runs along the bike paths and trails along Spring Creek and Poudre River, cutting through downtown Fort Collins.

 

This race is a popular event, especially among locals, and it is considered an opportunity for amateurs to set personal records. All proceeds of the race go to the Crossroads Safehouse, the only shelter for victims of domestic violence in Larimer County, which provides confidential shelter and safety for abused children and women.

 

There is also a Post Race Party, featuring delicious food, lots of fun, as well as live music, just as much appreciated by visitors, as the race itself.

 

Festivals

 

There are many annual fun festivals happening in Fort Collins, which attracts hundreds of people from all over the region, such as the Lucky Joe's St. Patrick's Day Parade, which happens in March and the Annual Colorado Brewer's Festival, scheduled in June.

 

If you really want to taste the local cuisine, as well as the local culture, be sure to visit Fort Collins in June, when the Taste of Fort Collins Festival is also celebrated, described by visitors as a fun family festival, which features more than 100 vendors, local art exhibits, live music played by favorite bands, as well as cooking competitions and lots of fun and beer.

 

Nightlife

 

Fort Collins is considered to be one of the best places to visit in Colorado, due to the fact that it is home of numerous and varied recreational opportunities, diverse cultural attractions, as well as for the fact that it has a great nightlife scene.

 

College students seem to favor Washington's, situated on Laporte Avenue which is considered to be a great spot in Fort Collins to enjoy a drink and hang out with friends, as well as Hodi's Half Note, which can be found on N. College Avenue, described as a small rock club, perfect for dancing the night away.

 

If you're looking for a place to listen to live country music, the Sundance Steak House and Country Club, on Mulberry Street will certainly fit your needs. Sundance also has a spacious dance floor, and offers free dancing lessons, as well.

 

There are also various venues in Fort Collins, which offer art and musical performances, the main venue for performing arts being considered the Lincoln Center, on Magnolia Street, including beautiful theatres such as the OpenStage Theatre Company, on N. College Avenue, the Bas Bleu Theatre Company, on Pine Street or the Carousel Dinner Theatre, located on S. Mason Street, where you have the advantage of enjoying dinner, see entertaining shows and have drinks, all in one place.