If you’ve just moved to Fort Collins or another place in Colorado, you’re probably wondering how to fit in with your new neighbors. You’re in the right place because this article is packed with useful cultural tips from Colorado locals that will help you fit in.
Colorado is constantly growing with new people, jobs, and opportunities. So, it’s no wonder that the population has reached its all-time high of around 5.8 million residents.
But how do you fit in as a Colorado transplant? Here are five unordinary tips that will make you laugh at first but will definitely help you become a Colorado native and fit in with the community.
Change your license as soon as possible
Do you want to fit in as a Colorado transplant? Then, change your license ASAP. You probably already know how things work when you’re in traffic, and yes, it’s the same in Colorado. The first thing a native will do is look at your license plate, so if you don’t want to draw much attention from Coloradoans, forget about your Texas, California, and Wyoming license plates.
Get a ‘Colorado Native’ sticker on your car
Oh yeah, we can’t forget to mention that you absolutely need to have a ‘Colorado Native’ sticker on your car if you don’t want to draw attention in traffic. That’s a must. Nobody will know that you don’t belong here because you have your sticker to prove it. The sticker is even more important than the license if you ask us.
Know your geography
When in Colorado, you’ve got to know your geography. So, the first and the most important geography lesson to fit in as a Colorado transplant: The Horsetooth foothills are FOOTHILLS, not mountains. From there, you have to know the major Interstates and Canyons of where you’re going and want to get to. The Poudre Canyon versus I70.
Find an outdoor hobby
On a more serious note, if you want to fit in with the community, you should find an outdoor hobby. Colorado natives are all about hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and all things outdoors. So, find a hobby that you will love and enjoy your new beautiful environment.
Some of the most popular and entertaining hobbies to get into in Colorado are paddle boarding, hiking, mountain biking, golfing, fly fishing, fishing in general, drinking beer (yes, it’s a hobby, all right!), drinking coffee (also a hobby; try and prove us wrong), and disc golfing.
Enjoy the brewery scene but take it easy
Last, but certainly not the least important tip for fitting in as a Colorado transplant is not to try too hard to fit in. Yes, we know; it’s a little bit confusing, but hear us out.
As you probably already know, Colorado is the country’s beer haven. The brewery scene here is every beer lover’s dream, and it’s hard to keep your cool when you first move here. But don’t be that person and take it easy with the first month of drinking. Think like a native; this is your new home now, and you have the rest of your life to enjoy amazing beers!
So there you have it! Those were some unusual tips for fitting in as a Colorado transplant and becoming a local. All jokes aside, moving to a new city is both exciting and stressful, so take your time to settle down.
If you need any help, you can count on us! The Soukup Real Estate team is a team of professional real estate agents with years of experience in helping people start a new life in Colorado. Northern Colorado real estate is our life, and we’d be happy to help you fit in with the locals!
