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Working and Living In Fort Collins

Aerial view of a town with buildings, streets, and distant mountains.

Listed as the best place (#1) to live in 2020 and fifth (#5) best Remote-Ready cities in Northern Colorado (from Livability.com), Fort Collins is nestled in the gorgeous foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Situated on the Cache La Poudre River along the Colorado Front Range, Fort Collins is 56 miles north of Denver. Fort Collins is the fourth most populous city in Colorado after Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora.

With the vibrant small city feel, Fort Collins is a midsize college city, home to Colorado State University and Front Range Community College’s Larimer campus. The City boasts a beautiful downtown area featuring historic buildings and monuments such as the Fort Collins Museum (founded in 1941) and the Avery House which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. With a plethora of amazing outdoor activities, Fort Collins was voted one of the most fitness friendly cities in 2019 by SmartAsset.