Living in Greeley CO
Greeley, proud to call it home
Greeley and ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï are places where you don’t have to fit a certain mold to fit in. Our hometown is an authentic, accepting and down-to-earth place where you’ll find a city vibe with a small-town feel – a creative hub between the mountains and Colorado’s wide-open grasslands.
Greeley: It’s our hometown, and we can’t wait for you to call it home, too.
Top 8 things to do in Greeley
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Grow in one of the fastest-growing locations in the country, , according to 2020 census data. Greeley is the place to be!
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Enjoy dozens of ranging in cuisine from Mexican to African, with local favorites such as an authentic French bakery right next to campus and a pizza place that’s served Bears for more than 30 years.
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Experience eight award-winning microbreweries, two distilleries and several artisan coffeehouses. and find your favorite.
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Discover a that draws artists, events and performers for hundreds of performances annually – and has close ties to ÍøÆسԹÏ, helping our students find a creative home too.
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Skate or spectate at the . This ice rink is a short walk from campus for lessons and skate time, and it’s and a great place to watch the Bears play. hockey.
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than 300 acres of neighborhood parks at 40-plus locations and a 21-mile Poudre Trail gives you plenty of space to bike, run or walk along the Cache la Poudre River.
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Unleash your creativity with shows at , special behind-the-scenes tours with the Museum at Twilight series and more
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Check out , arts scene and culture, including the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Denver International Airport, all within an hour or two drive from Greeley.
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Check out the Greeley Visitors Guide for more to do in Greeley
Small Town Feeling
“What drew me to ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï was the small-town feeling, and it was an easy area to navigate. ÍøÆسԹÏ’s downtown is about a five-minute walk, making it accessible when you want to take a break from campus or find a new hangout with friends.”
Sophie Barker, ’22, Business Administration, Finance concentration
Hometown Hot Spots
Our hometown is growing—its the fastest-growing town in Colorado and 4th fastest in the nation! If it’s been a while since you’ve been to Greeley, you may not know about some of our town’s hidden gems, including a vibrant downtown, family-friendly activities, art and a growing number of breweries and distilleries.
Alumnus Dakota Perez, ’22, Business Administration, Marketing concentration shares some ideas to get you started.
