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Larimer County, CO Area GuideLarimer County, CO Area GuideWelcome to Larimer County, Colorado—where the majestic mountain surround us, Western history comes alive and the pioneer spirit infuses our character! The communities of Larimer County are rich in natural beauty, cultural diversity and possess a balance of cosmopolitan ideology with a community-oriented lifestyle. Larimer County residents enjoy an unmatched quality of life. In Larimer County, residents find all the conveniences and amenities of a big city, but without sacrificing the qualities that make our region unique. The beauty of our nature, wildlife and ecology are always just outside our doors in Larimer County, along with a boundless sense of adventure. For professionals, academics and the urban minded, our communities provide universities, high-tech companies, new housing developments, vibrant downtown lifestyles and an endless amount of cultural arts, events and nightlife hotspots. For residents who crave a more laid-back approach to life, small-town values or the privacy that nature provides, Larimer County’s quiet mountain villages, nature preserves and municipal initiatives to encourage conservation make our region the ideal place to relax and “get away from it all”. Larimer County is a “4-season” region, with year-round outdoor activities that range from hiking, skiing, biking and horseback riding to sailing, swimming and exploring our wealth of open space parks. From history, nature, wildlife and sports to culture and the arts, there’s a spectacular assortment of things to see, do and learn in Larimer County’s unique communities. To learn more about the communities, attractions, events and nature of Larimer County living, please visit: Larimer County Visitor’s Index Estes Park Visitor’s & Convention Bureau Loveland Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau Boulder Convention & Visitors Bureau Fort Collins Conventions & Visitors Bureau Boulder-Front Range Guide Denver Area Attractions Colorado Tourism Bureau History The area that is now known as Larimer County was originally populated by the Native American Utes, Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes, with French fur trappers coming to the area in the early part of the 19th century, after the land had come under United States control with the Louisiana Purchase. At that time, the region was organized under the provisions of the Missouri Territory. Unlike much of Colorado, Larimer County’s history is unique in that it was not centered on the mining industry; in fact, the mining boom of growth and expansion bypassed much of Larimer County, whose early economy was based almost completely in agriculture. The 1858 Treaty of Fort Laramie officially opened the land to non-Native settlement, and in 1861 Larimer County was created as one of the original 17 counties of the Colorado Territory. Irrigation was introduced to the region, expanding its agricultural stronghold. 1862 brought the Camp Collins United States Army outpost to the fledgling county, the genesis of what would eventually become the City of Fort Collins, which was incorporated in 1873 after the Army’s withdrawal. By 1877, the Colorado Central Railroad arrived in Larimer, extending its line north from Golden to Cheyenne with a stopover in nearby Longmont. In 1902, the Great Western Sugar Co. was established in Loveland, and sugar beet agriculture brought a second wave of agricultural expansion to Larimer County. During the 20th and into the 21st century, Larimer County has diversified its economy, bringing progress, expansion and growth to its communities, as well as a forward-thinking attitude towards nature, conservation, industry and social policy. To learn more about the history, cultural traditions, museums and national register of historic sights in Larimer County, please visit: Larimer County History St Vrain Historical Society National Register of Historic Places, Larimer County Fort Collins Museum Colorado Railroad Museum Loveland State Amory Enos Mills Homestead Cabin Fort Vasquez State History Museum Moraine Park Museum and Amphitheater Old Mill Park Colorado Historical Society Old Town Fort Collins The Callahan House Hover Home Agricultural Heritage Center Old St. Stephen's Church Doughtery Museum Parks and Recreation Colorado is a nature enthusiast’s dream, and Larimer County’s open-air beauty is known as the “Gateway to the Rockies”. Envision 32,000 acres of pristine open space, conservation easements, recreational facilities and nature preserves to relax, play in, explore and enjoy, and you will have imagined Larimer County! Our crown jewels are without a doubt the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest and Rocky Mountain National Park, which make the residents of Larimer communities buffeted by beauty on all sides. Adjacent to Larimer County is the Boulder Valley, where the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains at the foot of Flagstaff Mountain, just east of the continental divide. We are also flanked by the Eldorado Canyon and the iconic stone slabs of the Flatirons. The Boulder Creek tributary of the South Platte River flows through the nearby City of Boulder. All of these natural gems converge to create a county that is truly “four-seasons”—our outdoor activities rotate with the seasons, creating an endless amount of sports and recreation available year-round. Skiing, canoeing, hiking, rock climbing, equestrian sports, swimming, sailing, kayaking and canoeing are just a few of the more popular regional activities. For those who crave the breathtaking, the daring and the unique, try wilderness excursions, geocaching, hot air balloon flights, glider tours or ziplining. Boulder Creek Path, Arapahoe Ridge Park, Boulder Reservoir, Eldorado Canyon State Park, Flagstaff Mountain and Summit Nature Center, White Rocks Nature Preserve and Cottonwood Hot Springs are among some of the most popular outdoor destinations. To learn more about Larimer County’s great outdoors and what it has to offer you, please visit: Larimer County Natural Resources Colorado State Parks Colorado Waterfalls Rocky Mountain National Park Horsetooth Reservoir Cottonwood Hot Springs White Rocks Nature Preserve St. Vrain Greenway Trail System Flagstaff Mountain and Summit Nature Center Boulder Reservoir/ Marfell Lake Wonderland Lake, Trailhead & Foothills Nature Center Discovery Trail and Poudre River National Recreation Trail Boulder Creek Path South Platte Trail Arapahoe Ridge Park Saint Vrain State Park Eldorado Canyon State Park Pawnee Pioneer Trails Scenic Byway Big Thompson Canyon Boyd Lake State Park Bike Trails Longs Peak Campground Twin Sisters Peak Trail Calypso Cascades Sports and Activities Larimer County Area Golf Ranges Fort Collins Outdoor Activity Guide Eldora Mountain Resort Skiing East Valley Horse Trail Alps Boulder Canyon Inn Skiing Boyd Lake State Park Cross Country Ski Trails Zipline Tours Mile High Gliding Tours Colorado Geocache Sunflower Farm Mile-Hi Skydiving Fair Winds Hot Air Balloon Flights Attractions and Activities A broad-based world-view makes the artistic and cultural side of Larimer County a dynamic place to enjoy the more urbane side of living. The downtown areas of our communities are hubs of activity, commerce, nightlife and culture. Family events, live music, cultural exhibits, art showings and scheduled performances add to Larimer County’s metropolitan atmosphere, while public art and outdoor courtyards contribute to the rural charm that makes our region one of a kind. For music, performance and art the Fort Collins Symphony, OpenStage Theatre and Company, Opera Fort Collins, Foothills Pops Band, Canyon Concert Ballet, Larimer Chorale, Youth Orchestra of the Rockies, and the Fort Collins Children's Theatre are local favorites. But make no mistake; shopping and dining are serious business in Larimer County, too! Many of our local restaurants are supplied by farmer’s markets, neighborhood agriculture, and local microbreweries which keep our plates full of inimitable food, organic produce and hand-crafted comfort meals. Larimer County shoppers have a bounty of choice, from the boutiques and businesses of our community downtowns—like Anthology Book Co., Lyric Cinema & Café and Old Firehouse Books—to Larimer Square retailers, the historic Pearl Street Mall and open-air Twenty Ninth Street shopping and restaurant communities of nearby Boulder, the Promenade Shops at Centerra and the Outlets at Loveland. Theatre, Culture and the Arts Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra Opera Fort Collins Canyon Concert Ballet Larimer Chorale Youth Orchestra of the Rockies OpenStage Theatre and Company Foothills Pops Band Fort Collins Children's Theatre Fort Collis Museum of Art Aggie Theatre Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA) Images of Rocky Mountain National Park Gallery Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra Longmont Chorale Boulder Symphony Orchestra Lincoln Center Boulder Theater Longmont Symphony Orchestra Boulder Ballet Dairy Center for the Arts Shopping, Dining, Leisure and Attractions Downtown Boulder Shopping Guide Colorado Shopping Ft. Collins Shopping Guide Shopping and Dining in Loveland Colorado Dining Guide Anheuser Busch Brewery Larimer Square Lyric Cinema & Cafe Anthology Book Co. The Outlets at Loveland Old Firehouse Books Pearl Street Mall Twenty Ninth Street Downtown Longmont Promenade Shops at Centerra Events Festivals and special events in Larimer County offer the opportunity for neighbors to meet neighbors and come together as friends. In addition to the many fine lectures, performances and workshops scheduled year-round, there are a number of festivals and events available to our residents, including the Scottish Highlands Festival, Larimer County Fair & Rodeo, Flatirons Mineral Club Annual Gem & Mineral Show, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Chautauqua Silent Film Series, Colorado Marathon, and the Applewood Arts Festival. To learn more about the events, activities and festivals of Larimer County, please visit: Larimer County Fair & Rodeo Scottish Highlands Festival Boulder International Film Festival The Ranch Events Complex Boulder International Fringe Festival Colorado Shakespeare Festival The International Film Series Boulder Creek Festival Colorado Chautauqua Flatirons Mineral Club Annual Gem & Mineral Show Chautauqua Silent Film Series Applewood Arts Festival Colorado Marathon |
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