History. Fort Collins was founded as a military outpost of the United States Army in 1864. It succeeded a previous encampment, known as Camp Collins, on the Cache La Poudre River, near what is known today as Laporte.

What is Fort Collins best known for?

Fort Collins: Colorados Craft Beer Capital! From the King of Beers to Fat Tire, Fort Collins is home to 20 award-winning craft breweries and one of the best-known large breweries in the world, Anheuser-Busch. Whether you are here for the day or the week, you will find just the thing to wet your whistle.

How big is Fort Collins?

151.4 km² Fort Collins/Area

Does Arnold Schwarzenegger live in Colorado?

The action movie star and former California governor is spotted frequently in Northern Colorado. Schwarzeneggers girlfriend, Heather Milligan, graduated from Loveland High School in 1993 and still has family living in the area.

Are Arnold and Maria still together?

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver are finally getting close to finalizing their controversial divorce, following the 2011 scandal and split after 25 years of marriage.