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Fort Collins

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Fort Collins, Colorado

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Fort Collins, Colorado

Swetsville Zoo

This "zoo" is a cross between a junkyard and a sculpture garden, featuring animals you won't see anywhere else.

40.5227, -104.9874

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Pigeon Express.

Fort Collins, Colorado

Pigeon Express

Birds with backpacks expedite film development for a rafting company on a remote Colorado river.

40.6251, -105.0961

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Livermore, Colorado

Roberts Ranch

16,500-acre ranch filled with American heritage, geological wonders, and a giant pile of tires is the crown jewel of an intriguing tug-of-war.

40.7967, -105.2153

Added by Rachel

16 MILEs FROM Fort Collins

Lee Maxwell Washing Machine Museum.

Eaton, Colorado

Lee Maxwell Washing Machine Museum

The world's largest washing machine collection has more than 1,400 antique items in its exhibit.

40.5230, -104.7769

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16 MILEs FROM Fort Collins

Bomber wreckage and sweeping views.

Bellvue, Colorado

B-17 Bomber Crash Site

The wreckage of a World War II bomber is hidden high in the Colorado wilderness.

40.6362, -105.5240

Added by DrStarfish

23 MILEs FROM Fort Collins

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