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Fort Collins Attractions
Anheuser-Busch Tour Center 2351 Busch Drive (Mountain Vista exit off I-25) Phone: (970) 490-4691 Complimentary brewery tours, learn about the Budweiser brewing process, and see the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales. Gift shop open year-round. Open June-Aug: daily 9:30am-5pm; Sept: daily 10am-4pm; Oct-May: Thu-Mon, 10am-4pm. Clydesdale Camera Day from 1-3pm on the first Saturday of each month.
Avery House Historic District 328 W. Mountain Avenue (near Old Town), Phone: (970) 221-0533 Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1879, the home of Franklin & Sara Avery. Open Sun & Wed from 1-3pm and by groups appointment. Call about the Victorian Teas.
City Park Railway 1599 City Park Drive Phone: (970) 416-2990 A miniature train that runs during the summer. Admission: $1.50. Available for party rental. Cheyenne Frontier Days 4610 Carey Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82001 Phone: (307) 778-7200 E-Mail: info@cfdrodeo.com July 22-31 2005. Cheyenne Frontier Days, today's largest outdoor rodeo and Western celebration known as the "Daddy of 'em All", started in 1897. Ten fun-filled days of Western entertainment include: daily rodeos, nightly concerts, parades, pancake breakfasts, Indian Village, USAF Thunderbirds, Wild Horse Gulch Western town, carnival midway, chuckwagon cook-off, Western art show and much more! * Some events have free admission.
Colorado Welcome Center 3745 East Prospect Road #105 Phone: (970) 491-3388 Come and find out what Colorado has to offer. Brochures, maps, and guides to help you plan your vacation.
CSU Environmental Learning Center 3745 East Prospect Road #205 Phone: (970) 491-1661 Fax: (970) 491-5883 CSU's ELC is one of the last remaining undeveloped riparian woodlands along the Poudre River. The visitor center houses interpretive displays designed by youth rangers. (Visitor Center open by request.) Trails open daily, dawn to dusk. Guided group tours upon request. Free.
Discovery Center Science Museum 703 E. Prospect Road Phone: (970) 472-3990 Fax: (970) 472-3997 Email: dcsm@psd.k12.co.us A one of a kind adventure! Discovery Science Center is loaded with over 111 incredible hands-on exhibits guaranteed to thrill your imagination and ignite your curiosity. N ever before has science been such a fantastically fun experience for the entire family! Come explore, experiment and DISCOVER a unique and fascinating world where your imagination rules and the possibilities are endless. Tue-Sat 10am - 5pm.
The Farm at Lee Martinez Park 600 N. Sherwood Street (near Old Town) Phone: (970) 221-6665 A trip to The Farm provides a unique outing for people of all ages! Featuring farm animals, museum, Silo Store, hayrides and pony rides (fee required). Ask about children's classes and programs. Party rentals available. Call for hours. Admission: Free.
The Great Rist Canyon Mountain Festival & Richard Schmid Fine Art Auction P.O. Box 2, Bellevue, CO 80512 Phone: (970) 482-2719 E-Mail: Stumpmaker@aol.com Sunday, September 4th, 2005 (Labor Day Weekend). Festival 10am; Auction 1pm. Located in a mountain meadow across from the Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department fire station on Rist Canyon Road (CR 52E). The Great Rist Canyon Mountain Festival & Richard Schmid Fine Art Auction provide one of the primary sources of funding for the Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department. In addition to the fine art show and auction, there is a used book sale, silent auction, food and craft booths, animals, and rides.
Fort Collins Municipal Railway P.O. Box 635, 80522 Phone: (970) 482-8246 Runs from City Park to Downtown. Car 21 is the only original restored city streetcar operation in the western U.S. In operation since 1985. Entirely restored and operated by volunteers. Open May-September, Weekends and Holidays, 12 noon - 5pm. Last trip leaves City Park at 4:35pm. Admission: Adults - $1, Seniors - $0.75, Children 12 & under - $0.50.
Fort Collins Museum 200 Mathews Street (near Downtown ) Phone: (970) 221-6738 Featuring regional cultural and natural history displays in three galleries. Heritage Courtyard houses three historic cabins and a 1905 one-room schoolhouse. Gift shop open during museum hours. Open Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm; Sun: 12-5pm. Free. Also conduct Old Town tours on Saturdays from Memorial Day to Labor Day: 11am, 1pm, & 3pm.
Fort Fun 1513 E. Mulberry Phone: (970) 472-8000 Sun-Thur: 10am - 10pm; Fri-Sat: 10am-12pm. The ultimate family amusement experience. Attractions include 36-holes of deluxe miniature golf, slick track and family track go-karts; bumper boats, laser tag, water games, an arcade, family restaurant. Offering group rates & birthday parties. Visit us at www.fortfun.biz for Special Deals. Member of the Better Business Bureau. Open year-round and major credit cards accepted.
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