When you are relocating to a different state, or even city, you often feel lost and have a hard time getting around for the first few months. Whether you’re moving to Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, Loveland, Wellington or Johnstown; you’re moving into Northern CO. Living in Northern Colorado is an amazing experience, and if you paid attention to Money Magazines Best Places to Live; Fort Collins took 2^nd place in 2008. Here are a few things to know about your new home town:

Outdoor Activities

Northern Colorado has great outdoor activities. Whether you are wanting to go for a hike, try out white water rafting, Frisbee golf with friends, take a cross country bike trip or just have a picnic in the park; you can count on finding them all at your finger tips on Northern CO. And with over 300 days of sunshine, it’s most likely going to be a beautiful day.

Check out Trails.com to find local hiking trails and campgrounds. You can also check with the city’s Chamber of Commerce for maps and guides. Check out Rocky Mountain Adventures for White Water Rafting and Rolling Spokes Bike Tours to see if there are any local bike tours in your area.

Breweries

Fort Collins has 5…count em 5, amazing breweries all within a few miles of each other. The most popular, New Belgium Brewery, is a hot spot for tourist and newcomers to CO. But don’t stop there; be sure to check out Odell’s Brewery, Fort Collins Brewery, Coopersmith’s Pub and Brewery. Anheiser Busch is also close, but doesn’t have the local feel that the other 4 breweries have.

Road Trip!

Moving to Northern CO means you get to be around beautiful trees, mountains and flowers all the time. Getting in the car and taking a trip up to Estes Park is a MUST! The drive and the canyon will blow you away. Also be sure to go up the Poudre Canyon for another breath taking view. Colorado is extremely beautiful, so be sure to get out there and see what you now call home. You’ll feel lucky you live here.

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If you’re planning on relocating to Northern Colorado, whether it is Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, Windsor, etc., please contact us for a free moving quote!