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Fort Collins, Colorado

by Rich62 - last update: Sep 1, 2008

The Floral Gardens

THE FLORAL GARDENS OF COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
Each summer, the Colorado State University Horticulture Department conducts trials on new flower species. The resulting floral display, open to the public, is quite a sight to see.

The gardens are located on the east side of South College Avenue, which is the main north-south street through town. Just look for the school in the picture below and turn toward it.
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FORMERLY THE HOME OF FORT COLLINS HIGH SCHOOL

2. What's a "Lambkin?"

The school is Fort Collins High School. Well, it used to be, now its part of Colorado State University. Anyway I went to high school here, and so did my dad. There is a new FCHS now in another part of town. But I always thought the "old" FCHS is what a classic high school should look like. Anyway, the school mascot is the "Lambkin"....thats right, a vicious, snarling baby lamb! We are the only school in the U.S. with that mascot. Our little lamb is pretty fast, too. We have won more state track and football championships than any school in Colorado.*

3. Horsetooth Mountain

This is Horsetooth Mountain, just west of town. Can you see the "tooth"? Between this formation and the town of Fort Collins is a 7-mile long reservoir, Horsetooth Reservoir, which is a center for recreation activities.

Please check the Fort Collins "Travel Tips" found below.
HORSETOOTH MOUNTAIN

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Pros:"A fun place to visit, lots of shopping, restaurants, plus Colorado State University"
Cons:"The traffic has gotten pretty thick in recent years."
In A Nutshell:"This was my home town, a great place to have lived."
Rich62's Fort Collins Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
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Hotels & Accommodations
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NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
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Comments for Rich62 about Fort Collins
Starmon52 Sat Jul 5, 2008 21:26 UTC
 They have changed owners. Owners have changed name of the business. Deep Seize Fish 970-377-1033, and Trade & Play 970-377-0755 (in same store). I drove by there yesterday and got this info. off their door.
Jim_Eliason Thu Mar 8, 2007 00:48 UTC
 Nice tips!
cheesecake17 Fri Apr 7, 2006 04:28 UTC
 oh wow....a fort collins page..:)..bring back so many memories....dont know the restaurant..but mulberry..:))).used to live in the apartments next to TODDY'S..:)))..thanks for stopping by....

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