Discover the Top 6 Unbelievable Fun Facts About Fort Collins You Never Knew!

1. Mini Lady Liberty

Lady Liberty must've had a growth spurt in reverse – she's popped up teensy-weensy in Fort Collins, Colorado! Some say she's on a "mini-vacation" from her post in New York: Featuring a diminutive Statue of Liberty replica, it's been standing in City Park since 1985, gifted by the Boy Scouts of America as part of their 40th-anniversary celebration. Among 200 fellow miniatures in the U.S., Fort Collins' iconic figure is a delightful and historically significant treat worth checking out on your next visit.
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2. Beer Wonderland

In Fort Collins, where the beer flows like a river and the locals frolic in a hoppy haze: this northern Colorado town is home to an impressive array of craft breweries, spanning from Funkwerks' boutique concoctions, Primitive's spontaneous fermentations, and Odell's award-winning blends, making it a must-visit destination for beer enthusiasts all over.
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3. Old Dog, New Tricks: CAM the Ram

Whoever said "you can't teach an old dog new tricks" never met CAM the Ram: Colorado State University's lovably fluffy mascot and official animal ambassador since 1954, CAM is a true showstopper at various CSU events, courtesy of the dedicated student volunteers, the Ram Handlers, who lovingly care for him.
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4. Disneyland's Main Street Origins

Feeling a little mouse-y and dreaming of a stroll down Main Street USA in Disneyland California? Thank Walt's faithful sidekick from Fort Collins: Harper Goff, a former resident of this Colorado town, brought its charming architecture to life as he fashioned the beloved Main Street USA. Blending the best of Fort Collins and Walt Disney's own Missouri hometown, Marceline, Goff created the iconic City Hall, Bank building, and other structures that have captured imaginations ever since.
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5. Jurassic Scrapyard: Swetsville Zoo

If Jurassic Park had a garage sale and the Transformers went on a scrapyard shopping spree, you'd get Fort Collins' very own Swetsville Zoo: A unique roadside attraction with over 180 scrap metal sculptures, ranging from gigantic dinosaurs to whimsical spaceships, crafted by local artist Bill Swets and made entirely from discarded car parts and old farm equipment.
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6. Sidewalk Piano Masterpieces

In the key of Fort-é: a symphony of artists in Colorado turn a Stevie Wonder mash-up into reality by tickling formerly ivory ivories with vibrant strokes of pure genius – all while on the city's sidewalk! Seriously, since 2010, the "Pianos About Town" project puts over 100 painted pianos around Fort Collins, thanks to the collaboration of the City of Fort Collins Art in Public Places Program, the Bohemian Foundation, and The Downtown Development Authority, encouraging talented street-wise pianists and muralists to play visual tunes for all to enjoy.
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