Fort Morgan can be explored through several distinct themes: nature trails along the South Platte River, golf at Quail Dunes Golf Course, and places where local history comes to life. You can make park and river trails, golf, museums, historic buildings and art offerings the focus of your stay. When planning, it’s worth choosing your focus first; this also helps you search for accommodation based on your interests, rather than simply looking for a place to spend the night.
Nature Trails Along the South Platte River
Fort Morgan has 5.5 miles of nature trails. Riverside Park covers 300 acres along the South Platte River. The Nature Trails run along the river and branch into several paths. The same park also has disc golf, offering a choice between trails by the water and another recreational activity in one location. The 5.5 miles of nature trails refer to Fort Morgan as a whole, while the riverside setting and branching paths describe the Nature Trails in Riverside Park. If you mainly want to get around on foot, these details offer a way to choose between the citywide trail network and a named park area.
Golf and Designated Natural Area
Quail Dunes Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-72 course measuring between 5,300 and 6,600 yards. The course includes 57 acres of natural area; in 1994, it was designated an Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary. This gives you a sense of the golf offering both in terms of course format and length, and in the context of its natural setting.
The Museum and Fort Morgan’s History
Through its permanent and rotating exhibitions, the Fort Morgan Museum tells the story of Fort Morgan and Morgan County through its collection. The region’s agricultural roots are also among the exhibition topics. The museum also honors Glenn Miller in his hometown of Fort Morgan. Regional history, agriculture and Glenn Miller are thus presented as distinct themes at the museum.
If you reach the museum via I-76, take Exit 80 and head south on Main Street. Staff at the Fort Morgan Museum also offer a historical presentation about Historic Main Street in Fort Morgan. The presentation focuses on a specific street, while the exhibitions cover the history of the city and Morgan County in a broader context.
The Warner Farm dates back to a Tree Claim filed by George W. Warner in 1881 in what is now Morgan County. The Warner Farm house is one of the few original homes still standing in Fort Morgan and is part of a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Fort Morgan is also located along the old Overland Trail. The farm and the trail offer two distinct historical points of reference: the Tree Claim in what is now Morgan County and the city’s location along an old route.
Bridge Building, Art and Events
The Rainbow Bridge is the only Marsh arch bridge of its type in Colorado and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is open to pedestrians only.
CACE presents art exhibitions year-round and hosts more than twenty local events annually. This means you can include art and local events in your plans alongside the museum offerings.
More Things to Do
Downtown City Park has a playground. I-76 Speedway is a 0.25-mile banked dirt oval racetrack; races are held there throughout the year. If you want to plan your visit around a specific event or race, check the date in advance.
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