Fort Collins, Colorado, has been called the “cultural capital of Northern Colorado” thanks to its vibrant performing- and fine arts scenes, and the presence of a variety of cultural institutions. And, during our recent trip to this town–a source of design inspiration for the iconic Main Street, U.S.A, areas at Disneyland-style theme parks–we had a chance to explore four interesting cultural attractions your family should visit if you ever travel to Fort Collins. If you are short on time, consider visiting the Museum of Art Fort Collins (MOA). MOA is located at 201 South College Avenue inside the city’s old post office building, a building that is home to several…
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Why Fort Collins, Colorado, Is A Cultural Foodie’s Dream Town
What cities would you put on a list of great food towns in the United States? Chicago, Illinois? Nashville, Tennessee? Austin, Texas? While these cities are worthy of being included, after our family’s recent trip to Fort Collins, Colorado, we think this friendly, mid-sized college town should also be on it. In fact, thanks to the different cuisines (e.g., Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, Italian, French, Greek, etc.), not to mention desserts (e.g., donuts, ice cream, cupcakes, etc.), that we ate during our time in Fort Collins, I think the town is a cultural foodie’s dream. I’d visited two other cities in Colorado years ago, but I had never been to Fort…
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The Windy City Could Be Your Kind of Vacation Town
Chicago has more than 40 fascinating museums, multiple interactive children’s museums, vibrant ethnic communities, and countless other noteworthy places to explore, so finding something to do when you’re in town is easy. Does someone in your family like learning about the solar system or have an interest in finding out more about ancient and current cultures from around the world? Or, are you raising a future artist? Either way, the Windy City is an ideal backdrop for a family vacation (and staycations, too). Read on to learn about some of the places our family has enjoyed visiting over the years. The Adler Planetarium is known for its interactive exhibits for…
