(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 28, 2009 ) FORT COLLINS, Colorado–Located in northern Colorado, about an hour north of Denver, Fort Collins is the ideal Rocky Mountain winter vacation thanks to its affordability and family friendly attractions.
Unique shops in and around Old Town Square, the local ice rink, visits with Santa throughout December, “First Night” events for New Years Eve, and winter sports such as Nordic or cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are extremely popular “itinerary musts”, according to tourism officials.
Snowmobiling also is a sport visitors identify with Fort Collins. Cameron Pass, northwest of the city and Beaver Meadows, near Red Feather Lakes north of the city are backcountry destinations for all winter adventurers.
For big game outings, the Colorado Division of Wildlife, northeast regional office, as well as the Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau can help plan a perfect Rocky Mountain hunt for less than $1,000. Hunters brag about the bull elk, pronghorn bucks and other canyon animals.
Evenings in Fort Collins are vibrant with a full arts and entertainment agenda. Tickets to the Fort Collins Symphony or a Broadway play in the cityÂ’s 1,180-seat Lincoln Center are two options. The Canyon Concert Ballet or Front Range Chamber Players, as well as JayÂ’s Bistro or The Canyon Chop House, both with live music, are other popular venues. Big-name entertainment comes to the Budweiser Event Center, just south of the city. Finally, award-winning artisan beers are king in this town and brewery day tours as well as beer pairing dinners are highly rated.
A variety of lodging at prices most everyone can afford is the big draw according to Cathy Jones, marketing director of the Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau. Folks can spend a weekend here and only pay $60-120 for lodging and $5-50 per person for a meal. The Fort Collins Courtyard by Marriott is offering a winter package with a $25 gasoline card.
Children will enjoy the Swetsville Zoo for free or opt for the Museum of Contemporary Art or the Fort Collins Museum. For a small fee, The Farm petting zoo or the Discovery Science Center are open.
For more information go to www.visitftcollins.com or call the Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-274-3678.
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