Take one or both of these driving tours to get a feel for all that Greeley has to offer. From the University District to West Greeley, you’ll find museums, galleries, shopping, restaurants and recreational opportunities. The tours will take 30 minutes for the Blue Route and 45 minutes for the Gold Route, but be sure to allow additional time to stop and explore! Enjoy the tours with a friend to navigate the map as you drive.

Developed out of the City Beautiful Movement, Glenmere was planned by landscape architect W.W. Parce of Boulder. The park placed fourth in a nationwide city beautification contest, sponsored by Better Homes and Gardens in 1934. Many bird species roost on the island in the lake, attracting bird watchers from all over Colorado.

The region’s largest hospital healthcare provider, North Colorado Medical Center is a fully accredited, private, non-profit facility licensed to operate 378 beds. Equipped with an emergency room, blood donor services, cancer treatment center, cardiology unit, burn unit and trauma center, NCMC consistently ranks in the top 100 U.S. hospitals.

Built to resemble a French chateau and completed in 1927, GCHS is frequently referred to as “The Castle.” One of three traditional public high schools, GCHS is a magnet school for visual and performing arts.

This state-of-the-art performance venue contains the 1,690-seat Monfort Concert Hall, the intimate Hensel Phelps Theatre with 220 seats, and the Tointon Gallery for the Visual Arts. Many UNC performances are held here, along with touring Broadway companies and national talent in music, comedy, children’s theatre and dance.

The Recreation Center joins the building on the north, with a full range of recreational facilities including a pool and fitness center. The Senior Activity Center sits on the north corner of this block.

John F. Sanborn platted Lincoln Park in 1870 on a piece of brown wrapping paper. It is one of very few remaining sites constructed during the Union Colony’s first year, and its history reflects the growth of Greeley’s downtown area. Many festivals and events take place in this park, including the Arts Picnic, Oktobrewfest and My Favorite Bands.

This is Greeley’s second historic district, designated in 2002. You’ll see many significant late 19th- and early 20th-century buildings in this area, including the Weld County Courthouse.

There are many restaurants, bars and boutique retail shops here, and it’s the site of Friday Fest free music series on the 9th Street Plaza every Friday evening from May through September. Nearby you’ll find the Greeley History Museum and the Colorado Model Railroad Museum with its 5,500 square-foot model railroad, as well as the Historic Depot which houses Greeley’s year-round Visitor Center and the outdoor Farmer’s Market spring through fall. The Greeley Ice Haus hosts the UNC Bears hockey team and public skating and lessons.

This beautiful neighborhood received historic designation in 1999 and here you will find the homes of many prominent early citizens of Greeley, including town founder, Nathan Meeker.

Prior to the establishment of the numbering system in 1894, the north-south avenues were named after famous men and the east-west streets were named after trees. This is a great walking and biking connector between the University area and Historic Downtown.

Many of these shops and restaurants cater to the college crowd.  Here you will find coffee shops, art galleries and more.

Founded in 1889, this doctoral-granting research university offers some 200 programs and features 250 acres of open space.

The Visitor’s Center is located where Central Campus meets West Campus, and is also a starting point for one of three tree trails you can follow to see some of the nearly 3,700 trees that help make this a Tree Campus USA. The university is home to more than 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students, and houses 20 institutes and centers, as well as numerous art galleries, performance venues and libraries.

You’ll find hardware, groceries, craft supplies, spas, restaurants and a range of other retail shops—all within walking distance of campus.

Greeley’s indoor mall retailers offer clothing, accessories and even auto care and a multiplex cinema.  Nearby, you’ll find hotels, restaurants and a local microbrewery tasting room just a few minutes from UNC and with easy access off Highway 34.

Major national retailers and smaller shops are side-by-side with personal services. To the southwest, on the south side of Highway 34 you’ll find the Greeley Commons shopping center with more grocery stores, banking and retailers.

Offering more than 160 degree and certification programs, Aims

Community College is considered one of the largest and most affordable accredited institutions in the state. The picturesque 175-acre main campus in Greeley, satellite campuses in Colorado and online courses provide educational and career-track training opportunities and more.

The Youth Sports Complex features eight baseball fields on 79 acres with a baseball training facility, covered dugouts, indoor/outdoor batting cages, bleacher seating, restrooms and a concession stand.

This recreation complex features premier softball fields,

playground and park amenities, trails and open space over 43 acres. Indoors there’s a fieldhouse for soccer, volleyball and basketball; a fitness center with classes; a walking/jogging track; a water park and slides featuring a zero-depth entry pool. Twin Rivers Park, the setting for the FunPlex, includes an 18-hole miniature golf course, lighted softball complex, disc golf course, an amphitheater concert venue, picnic shelters with grills, restrooms, fishing ponds and access to the Sheep Draw trail system.

Walk, bike or jog around this park, featuring a huge pond and a paved path with elevation changes, then stop for a picnic. The park offers picnic tables, grills, two shelters, two playgrounds, restrooms, basketball courts and fishing. You’ll also see the Veteran’s and Fallen Officers memorial.

With a total of 12 tennis courts (six lighted), a skate park and a huge 50-meter pool and giant water slide, Centennial Park offers fun, affordable and convenient outdoor entertainment. Adjacent to the park is Butch Butler Baseball Field, the High Plains Library District’s Centennial Branch Public Library and Greeley’s Xeric Garden.

Experience Greeley: unco.edu/greeley

Creative District: discovergreeleycreativedistrict.com

Downtown Greeley: downtowngreeley.com

University District: unco.edu/universitydistrict

Greeley Unexpected: greeleyunexpected.com

City of Greeley: greeleygov.com

Greeley Chamber of Commerce/Visit Greeley: visitgreeley.org

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