Fort Collins, Colorado - 1

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Arriving in Fort Collins in the mid-afternoon we checked into our hotel, the Hampton Inn. Hampton Inn is a bit of a distance from the downtown. I learned it is in an area of Fort Collins that was once an independent town, Harmony, Colorado. Nothing of Harmony is left except the old town cemetery. The rest has been completely built over by recent construction. We had dinner down the street at La Buena Vida Mexica restaurant. The Chicken Enchiladas with Mole were the best!

After dinner we took a drive downtown. There are lovely storefronts and commercial blocks in the thriving historic district. A look at photos at the National Register of Historic Places entry for the Fort Collins historic district shows that much renewal and revival has taken place since the mid-1970s. Money has been invested here and there are many restaurants and shops in the restored building. More tomorrow.

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Photos

Hampton Inn
Hampton Inn Fort Collins. 1620 Oakridge Drive,
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La Buena Vida
La Buena Vida Mexican Restaurant. 901 East Harmony Road,
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Enchiladas Morelia
Chicken Enchiladas Morelia wile Mole served at La Buena Vida.
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Harmony Cemetery
Harmony Cemetery. Established in 1891 for the community of Harmony. Closed in 1940.
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