I was born and raised here in Colorado, but truly believe that Midwesterners are some of the nicest people I have ever met… but in addition to the kind people, I also find the Midwest and its rolling plains to be flat out stunning. If you are like me and find the Midwest to be charming, you will be happy to know that a small Eastern Plains town just down the highway from Denver perfectly captures this friendly and down-home essence:

Located a little more than an hour east of Denver, Fort Morgan is a small and friendly community of nearly 12,000 that boasts a sense of town pride unlike any other.
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Founded in 1884, Fort Morgan was established just south of the former Camp Wardwell; a military camp that protected emigrants and supplies traveling along the Overland Trail.
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Today Fort Morgan is an important agricultural hub for the state and even houses a large Cargill meat packing plant. In addition to this vital part of the economy, Fort Morgan gives us a sense of the Midwest with its...
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...Old fashioned downtown area...
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...Train station (servicing Amtrak)...
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...And several one-of-a-kind mom & pop stores and restaurants.
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Need we mention the simply stunning plains that surround the town?
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It is for these reasons and more that we can't get enough of the Midwestern-esque Fort Morgan and think that everyone should take a day to visit!
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For even more charming small towns, check out these 10 Slow-Paced Small Towns in Colorado Where Life Is Still Simple.

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