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Dacono

The small farming town of Dacono, located midway between Fort Collins and Denver, is located in Colorado’s Carbon Valley.

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A white RV sits in the middle of a green grass and trees. It's sitting in front of a lake that's reflecting its image. In the background there is a snow-capped mountain range.
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A sign reading "Welcome to Dacono Est. 1908" sits on the right. The portion with writing is on a a solid white stone that sits in the L-shaped base that's made of red, thin, rectangular stones. In the background a water tower sits with houses at its base.
Welcome to Dacono

The town of around 5,500 residents has roots in coal mining, farming and the railroad.

Locals and visitors have plenty to get their heart rate up about in Dacono. It is home to one of only nine American Bicycle-Association-sanctioned BMX tracks in the U.S. (Dacono BMX), as well as the Colorado National Speedway for NASCAR fun and the IMI Motorspors Complex for go-kart adventures.

Nearby towns include Longmont and Firestone.

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