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Bates — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:29:32 GMT

Things to do while in Fort Collins

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	* Old Town: Many shops, restaurants within walking distance of CSU.		* Old Town: Many shops, restaurants within walking distance of CSU.

-	* [http://www.larimercountyfair.org/ Larimer County Fair and Rodeo]: Good opportunity to see some Western culture. Happens to be in town exactly during AG13, several miles from CSU, near the Budweiser Events Center. Lots of fun for kids.	+	* [http://www.larimercountyfair.org/ Larimer County Fair and Rodeo]: Good opportunity to see some Western and New West culture. Happens to be in town exactly during AG13, several miles from CSU, near the Budweiser Events Center. Lots of fun for kids.

	* Brewery tours		* Brewery tours

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Bates — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:27:55 GMT

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	== Things to do while in Fort Collins ==		== Things to do while in Fort Collins ==
	* Old Town: Many shops, restaurants within walking distance of CSU.		* Old Town: Many shops, restaurants within walking distance of CSU.
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		+	* [http://www.larimercountyfair.org/ Larimer County Fair and Rodeo]: Good opportunity to see some Western culture. Happens to be in town exactly during AG13, several miles from CSU, near the Budweiser Events Center. Lots of fun for kids.

	* Brewery tours		* Brewery tours

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Bates — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:26:19 GMT

Climbing options

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	== Climbing options ==		== Climbing options ==

-	Please contact Dan Bates (or another Coloradan) if you hope to go climbing while here. There are options, including Longs Peak (our local 14er, i.e., mountain above 14,000 feet), but such climbs require a good deal of preparation and a very early start time.	+	Please contact Dan Bates (or another Coloradan) if you hope to go climbing while here and want advice. There are options, including Longs Peak (our local 14er, i.e., mountain above 14,000 feet), but such climbs require a good deal of preparation and a very early start time.

	== Things to do while in Fort Collins ==		== Things to do while in Fort Collins ==

Bates at 20:25, 8 May 2013

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	* [http://www.visitcos.com/ Colorado Springs]: Pike's Peak (by car of by [http://www.cograilway.com/ train], [http://www.gardenofgods.com/ Garden of the Gods], [http://www.cliffdwellingsmuseum.com/ Cliff Dwellings], nice [http://www.cmzoo.org/ zoo], Air Force Academy (esp. the Chapel). About 2 hours from Fort Collins.		* [http://www.visitcos.com/ Colorado Springs]: Pike's Peak (by car of by [http://www.cograilway.com/ train], [http://www.gardenofgods.com/ Garden of the Gods], [http://www.cliffdwellingsmuseum.com/ Cliff Dwellings], nice [http://www.cmzoo.org/ zoo], Air Force Academy (esp. the Chapel). About 2 hours from Fort Collins.
	* [http://www.bouldercoloradousa.com/ Boulder].		* [http://www.bouldercoloradousa.com/ Boulder].
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		+	== Hiking options near Fort Collins ==
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		+	Unfortunately, these will also require some transportation, though most are within the city of Fort Collins.
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		+	* [http://www.parks.state.co.us/parks/lory/Pages/LoryStatePark.aspx Lory State Park]: Just beyond the reservoir to the west of Fort Collins. Several pleasant hikes (not difficult).
		+	* [http://www.co.larimer.co.us/parks/htmp.cfm Horsetooth Mountain Park]: Also just beyond the reservoir. Somewhat more difficult hikes, including a fairly difficult hike to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horsetooth_Mountain Horsetooth Rock].
		+	* RMNP (see above). About 45 minutes from Fort Collins, near Estes Park.
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		+	== Climbing options ==
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		+	Please contact Dan Bates (or another Coloradan) if you hope to go climbing while here. There are options, including Longs Peak (our local 14er, i.e., mountain above 14,000 feet), but such climbs require a good deal of preparation and a very early start time.

	== Things to do while in Fort Collins ==		== Things to do while in Fort Collins ==

Bates at 20:18, 8 May 2013

Bates — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:18:41 GMT

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	Links are only included if Google is somehow not helpful.		Links are only included if Google is somehow not helpful.

		+	General tip on visiting Colorado: '''Stay hydrated!''' Also, wear sunscreen if outside for long. With the altitude (5000 feet, 1525 meters), dehydration and sunburns are very real possibilities.

	== Places to visit near Fort Collins ==		== Places to visit near Fort Collins ==

Bates: /* Places to visit near Fort Collins */

Bates — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:13:34 GMT

Places to visit near Fort Collins

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	== Places to visit near Fort Collins ==		== Places to visit near Fort Collins ==

		+	The following places would all require transportation of some sort (mostly renting a car). For details or travel advice, see Google, Trip Advisor, or write to Dan Bates.

		+	* [http://www.estesparkcvb.com/ Estes Park] and [http://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm Rocky Mountain National Park]: Very scenic, many reasonable hiking options, idyllic small town in a mountain valley. Approximately 45 minutes from Fort Collins.
		+	* [http://www.denver.org/ Denver]: Good [http://www.denver.org/events/museums museums], nice [http://www.denverzoo.org/ zoo], good [http://mychildsmuseum.org/ Children's Museum], nice parks, [http://www.redrocksonline.com/ Red Rocks amphitheater], etc. About 1 hour from Fort Collins.
		+	* [http://www.visitcos.com/ Colorado Springs]: Pike's Peak (by car of by [http://www.cograilway.com/ train], [http://www.gardenofgods.com/ Garden of the Gods], [http://www.cliffdwellingsmuseum.com/ Cliff Dwellings], nice [http://www.cmzoo.org/ zoo], Air Force Academy (esp. the Chapel). About 2 hours from Fort Collins.
		+	* [http://www.bouldercoloradousa.com/ Boulder].

	== Things to do while in Fort Collins ==		== Things to do while in Fort Collins ==

Bates: /* Things to do while in Fort Collins */

Bates — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:00:18 GMT

Things to do while in Fort Collins

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	** [http://www.aggietheatre.com Aggie Theater]		** [http://www.aggietheatre.com Aggie Theater]
	** [http://www.hodishalfnote.com Hodi's Half Note]		** [http://www.hodishalfnote.com Hodi's Half Note]
-	** [www.themishawaka.com The Mishawaka] (several miles up the Poudre River Valley)	+	** [http://www.themishawaka.com The Mishawaka] (several miles up the Poudre River Valley)

	*Movies		*Movies

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Bates — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:59:59 GMT

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	== Things to do while in Fort Collins ==		== Things to do while in Fort Collins ==
		+	* Old Town: Many shops, restaurants within walking distance of CSU.
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	* Brewery tours		* Brewery tours
	** New Belgium		** New Belgium

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Bates — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:59:10 GMT

Things to do while in Fort Collins

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	** [http://www.hodishalfnote.com Hodi's Half Note]		** [http://www.hodishalfnote.com Hodi's Half Note]
	** [www.themishawaka.com The Mishawaka] (several miles up the Poudre River Valley)		** [www.themishawaka.com The Mishawaka] (several miles up the Poudre River Valley)
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		+	*Movies
		+	** Lyric Cinema: Independent run Theater. Wednesday nights are free (picked by the owner)
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		+	*Coffeeshop / Tea places
		+	** The Wild Boar
		+	** Cafe Vino
		+	** Alley Cat
		+	** Bean Cycle
		+	** Starry Night
		+	** Mug's
		+	** Happy Lucky's Teahouse
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		+	* Dancing
		+	** Salsa Dancing above the Rio on Tuesday Nights (7:30)
		+	** Indigo Blues at the Masonic Temple on Friday Nights (8:30)
		+	** Blues and Swing at Old Town Yoga on Saturday Nights (8:00)
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		+	* Kayaking/Rafting
		+	** Several area companies provide bus transportation up the Poudre River, help you board a raft, then pick you up at the other end. See Google.
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		+	* [http://www.visitftcollins.com/ Fort Collins Visitors Bureau]

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Bates — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:55:16 GMT

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	*Live music		*Live music
-	** [www.aggietheatre.com Aggie Theater]	+	** [http://www.aggietheatre.com Aggie Theater]
-	** www.hodishalfnote.com	+	** [http://www.hodishalfnote.com Hodi's Half Note]
-	** www.themishawaka.com	+	** [www.themishawaka.com The Mishawaka] (several miles up the Poudre River Valley)