Find Local Flavor in Greeley

Situated on Colorado’s high plains, with the snowcapped peaks of the Rockies serving as its backdrop, Greeley showcases the best of Colorado’s Front Range, all in one spot: great trails and outdoor recreation, frontier heritage and a fantastic craft beer scene. Whether you’re road tripping to Rocky Mountain National Park from the east, or are just looking for a family friendly spot to spend the weekend, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy.

Play a Round of Disc Golf

Northern Colorado is well known for its disc golf scene and Greeley is no exception. With three courses in town, plus three more within 10 miles of the city limits, it’s a fun spot to play a round. Not familiar with disc (aka Frisbee) golf? It’s a beginner friendly sport, with the same objectives as golf (hit the target in as few throws as possible along a multi “hole” course). The best part? It’s free. Head to Garretson’s Sport Center to pick up a disc and then check out the 14-hole course at the University of Northern Colorado. It’s a beautiful spot to spend the afternoon.

Get to Know Rattlesnake Kate

Visit Centennial Village Museum, a seasonal living history museum, to learn more about Greeley’s past. More than 35 historic buildings, alongside costumed interpreters and farm animals bring visitors back in time. One such historical figure is Rattlesnake Kate, a woman from 1920s Colorado, ahead of her time who was known to wear pants, marry and divorce as she pleased, and worked as a nurse, a taxidermist, and a bootlegger during prohibition. Kate received her nickname in 1925 when she and her 3-year-old son rode out to their pond and encountered a rattlesnake migration. Separated from her child and horse, she killed 140 snakes to save herself and her son from the snakes’ venom. She sewed 50 of the skins into a flapper style dress, which can be seen at the Greeley History Museum, another great spot to learn more about Greeley’s heritage.

Rattlesnake Kate is a local hero and you’ll find many spots around town with menu items nodding to her legacy. To truly order like a local, stop by 477 Distilling and ask for the Rattlesnake Kate cocktail, crafted with housemade bourbon, lime juice, agave and spicy bitters. Or, Aunt Helen’s Coffee House also has a fun, local offering celebrating Greeley’s local history, a sweet and spicy latte with amaretto and cinnamon named after Rattlesnake Kate.

If you’re traveling with kids, check out LINC, a wildly immersive space that serves as a STEAM learning center. It’s free for anyone to visit and includes an interactive, two-story art exhibit, hands-on learning with daily activities and demonstrations, and more.

Check Out Greeley’s Craft Beer Scene

Cap off your day at one of the city’s many breweries. There’s truly an option for everyone here, but Wiley Roots is a favorite, with a fun and outgoing vibe, a large outdoor area with picnic tables and a super unique menu. You’ll find your classic lagers, ales and IPAs, but the brewery also has a large sour menu, special release brews, frozen beer slushies and a menu of hard seltzer based cocktails that are naturally low ABV. If you’re looking for dinner with your beverage, head to Weldwerks, an award-winning brewery with lacto-sours, hazy IPAs and a full kitchen with great bar-style eats. At downtown’s TightKnit, order a Greeley Beer, a Czech-style pilsner. It’s part of the Greeley Grub Menu, a food and drink guide that highlights items special to Greeley.

The city is home to several signature events, like the Blues Jam in June, Arts Picnic in late July, the December Winter Fest, but perhaps the most well known is the Greeley Stampede. More than 100 years old, this modern day rodeo is a nod to the city’s heritage, but has evolved into a two-week celebration over the Fourth of July. Check out big name concerts at the largest outdoor stage in Colorado, see demolition derbies, rodeo events and more. The Stampede opens with a parade through downtown where a herd of longhorn cattle are driven through the streets.

Learn more at VisitGreeley.com.