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Greeley has many things-to-do and attractions to keep the whole family busy for many months. There are people who have lived here for years who have yet to visit all of the many Greeley area attractions. The attractions below are the major ones in the Greeley area. By clicking on the links at the bottom of the page you may also find Ft Collins Attractions, Loveland attractions and Estes Park too. We also have pages of Colorado Attractions as well as National Parks and Monuments. If you are interested in arts & entertainment or Museums you can find them too. There are also many Greeley hotels at which to stay while you are visiting this area. You may book reservations HERE. Come for a short visit or stay awhile.

Pawnee National Grassland. Located about 70 miles Northeast of Greeley on Colorado Highway 14. A visit to this National Grassland is like returning to the way it was in the 1860's when the first white settlers arrived here. Michener's book Centennial was based on this grassland area. Great walks, hiking and birding. At night the stars are unreal. Link.

Centennial Village. Contains 32 structures showing the lifestyle, architecture and people of northeastern Colorado between 1860-1920. Also features lush gardens, programs, classes and living history demonstrations. Entrance fee. Link

Fort Vasquez Museum. 13412 Highway 85 south of the city of Platteville. Go back into history and visit an 1835 fur trading fort. This adobe fort and outpost employed such trappers as Baptiste Charbonneau and Jim Beckwourth both featured in the movie Centennial. The fort owners Louis Vasquez and Andrew Sublette were among the first settlers and permanent traders along the South Platte Basin. Link

Anheuser-Busch Brewery & Clydesdale Barn. Located just off I-25 at Mountain Vista Dr. North of Ft Collins. Link

Laser Tag. Greeley's ultimate game of tag. Link

Rocky Mountain National Park. Located west of Estes Park. Highway 34 from Greeley west about 80 miles through Loveland and up the Big Thompson Canyon and through Estes Park. Open Year around. Trail Ridge Road, Highest continues highway in US, Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Deer, Elk, moose, coyote, bear, cougar and big horn sheep. Link.

Colorado Indoor Paint Ball. A 22 acre field with forest, sandbags, and hay bales makes up their outdoor field. Indoors they have 55,000 square feet of space. Largest facility of it's kind in a five state area. Rental equipment available. Link

Bison Herd and Ranch. Located at the Spomer Bison Ranch and Red Barn Bison Co. You can visit their herd and enjoy the gift shop and meat market. Calves being born are a big attraction in April and May. Link

Carter Lake is located southwest of Loveland against the foothills. The lake is about 50 miles west of Greeley. It can be reached form highway 34 through Loveland then South. The lake is 1,100 acre reservoir surrounded by 1,000 acres of public lands. It is a popular spot for sailing, camping, swimming and water skiing. Link

Gateway Park. Family fun center with emphasis on children's activities. Mini golf, maze, Go-carts, bumper boats, batting cage, arcade and snack bar. Link

Weld County Historic Places

Big Thompson Canyon. Just a few miles west of Loveland on Highway 34 this canyon is a beautiful narrow canyon along the Big Thompson River. This canyon is the gateway to the high mountain parks. A 35 minute drive to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.

The Fall River Road. This one way dirt road located in Rocky Mountain National Park was completed in 1921 and is the original automobile road over the mountains. This road is narrow and windy but the scenery and wildlife is awesome. National Historic road leads to the Fall River Pass Store also a National Historic Site. Open summers only. If narrow roads and tight turns with drop offs bother you please read the web site. Link

Trail Ridge Road. this modern highway is the replacement for Fall River Road. This road started in 1929 and was finished in 1938 when it reached Grand Lake Colorado. It rises to 11,794 feet at Fall River Pass. It is the highest continuous highway in the US Link

Poudre Canyon. West of Ft Collins is US Highway 14. A spectacular drive featuring the only wild river (no dams) left in America the Cache La. Poudre River. Means Powder hiding place. Drive crosses the continental divide and reaches Walden Colorado. Walden has great restaurants and real good moose viewing. Link.