Moving Tips to Fort Collins, CO

Fort Collins is a major part of history; it was founded in 1864 and was originally used as a military outpost for the U.S. Army. In addition to that, the town’s design was a primary inspiration for the main entrance to many of The Walt Disney Company’s parks around the world. These days Fort Collins is centered around Colorado State University. This means there are many school-term housing leases and a young, college atmosphere. This college-based town is also home to a number of microbreweries, including the New Belgium Brewing Company, the Odell Brewing Company, the Fort Collins Brewery and many more. Notably, the New Belgium Brewing Company is the third-largest craft brewery in the United States and is completely powered by wind energy. To follow suit, a local project called FortZED is becoming the largest zero energy district in the world. This project focuses on renewable energy and includes Downtown Fort Collins and the University area. The city is also home to many festivals and activities. It hosts exciting events like the annual Colorado Marathon, which prides itself in being “America’s Most Scenic Course,” and the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra, which frequently draws in Broadway acts. These attractions are made even more enjoyable due to the weather. The residents of Fort Collins do not experience a wide array of extreme temperatures. While there are four distinct seasons, the average temperatures range between 29 °F in winter to 71 °F in summer. Each year the city experiences 300 days of sunshine and very minimal humidity. All things considered, Fort Collins can be a fantastic place to call home.

Facts to take note of before moving to Fort Collins

To help with the move, U-Haul provides over a dozen locations in the city of Fort Collins. Here are some of our moving tips for the area.

• Transportation to the City – While Fort Collins is a great place to live, how you get there is something to consider. The closest airport is the Denver International Airport, which is 70 miles south. However, Fort Collins was recently dubbed as “America’s Safest Driving City,” so driving might be a more suitable choice. You can take your U-Haul truck/trailer up Interstate 25 with ease.
• Know the Neighborhoods – There are nearly 50 different neighborhoods to choose from, each one slightly different from the next. Some highly ranked neighborhoods include Huntington Hills, Golden Meadows and Quail Hollow. If you’re looking for temporary living or college housing, check out the apartments in the Downtown Neighborhood or West Campus. Before you move to any of these areas, you can scope out your surroundings. The city is famous for having extensive bicycling paths throughout. If you want to explore before your move, the Fort Collins Bicycle Library rents low-cost bikes, which will allow you to go on a self-guided tour from the “Bike the Sites” collection.
• Education and Employment – Fort Collins is home to Colorado State University as well as several Top 10 world ranking K-12 schools. While these facilities provide great education to the community, they are also the top employers in the city. The city was ranked #7 in Forbes’ most recent list of Best Places for Businesses and Careers. Whether you come here to teach or to learn, Fort Collins has got you covered.

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