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Hiking & Biking Trails
- Poudre River Trail Corridor » More information
- Riverside Park Walking Trail - 42nd Street & Golden Street, Evans
» Click here for more details about Hiking & Biking.
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Parks & Recreation
- Greeley Parks - 970-350-9390 - 501 N. 14th Avenue, Greeley
- Greeley Recreation Center- 970-350-9400 - 651 10th Avenue, Greeley
- Greeley Senior Activity Center - 970-350-9440 - 1010 6th Avenue, Greeley
- Pawnee National Grassland - 970-346-5004 - 660 "O" Street, Greeley
- Rocky Mountain National Park 303-586-1206 or 303-586-1311
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Climbing Wall
Greeley Recreation Department
970-350-9400
651 10th Avenue, Greeley
www.greeleygov.com/rec
The facility includes two gymnasiums, locker rooms, a 25-meter pool and a diving well, racquetball courts, archery range, children's room, weight room with Cybex, rock climbing wall and dance studio. Meeting rooms are also available for rent.
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Performing Arts
Music, Theatre, and Other Entertainment
Please visit our » Cultural Events section for details about Perfoming Arts in the Greeley and Weld area.
» View Calendar for upcoming events.
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Historical Activities
Historic Walking Tours and Other Historical Activities
Visit our » Historical Activities section for details about walking tours, cemetery tours and other fun historical things to do in the Greeley and Weld area. Greeley is one of the most successful colonization experiments ever attempted in the "Great American Desert," spearheaded by Nathan C. Meeker. » (Read more...)
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Art Galleries
Please visit our » Art Galleries section for details about art in the Greeley and Weld area.
» View Calendar for upcoming art events.
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Shopping
Why shop, dine, entertain and play anywhere else?
The Greeley Mall, U.S. 34 Bypass at 23rd Avenue
Greeley Mall is the only enclosed shopping center in northeastern Colorado. The Greeley Mall recently underwent an extensive remodel, including the addition of a dining area with fireplace, soft seating areas throughout, family restrooms, a children's soft play area and Greeley's only all stadium seating movie theater, Cinemark 12.
You will enjoy Greeley Mall's many shops, services and restaurants including Dillards's, Dillard's Home & Men's, JC Penney, Sears, and a variety of specialty shops including American Eagle Outfitters, Bath & Body Workds, Christopher & Banks, Family Christian Stores, Gloria Jean's Coffee, Gold Crown Hallmark, Hot Topic, Maurices, Victoria's Secret, and more. For more information, visit Greeley Mall from home at www.shopgreeleymall.com.
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Antiques
Antiques at Lincoln Park, Ltd.
822 8th Street, Greeley 80631, 970-351-6222
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Day Trips
For the Adventurous
Greeley has a lot to offer, but if you're here for an extended period, you might want to explore outside the City itself.
Please visit our » Day Trips section for details about explorations in Greeley's surrounding area.
Need transportation? » Click here for car rental and charter bus information.
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Book Stores
A Variety of Choices for Book Lovers
An Open Book, LLC
970-330-7879
4689 W. 20th Street, Suite B, Greeley
Woody's Newsstand / Woody's Cafe
970-352-8117
942 9th Avenue, Greeley
Books, magazines, newspapers and comics. A coffee cafe serves lattes, soups and sandwiches.
Barnes and Noble at the University Center
970-330-7879
2045 10th Avenue, Greeley
Borders--Books, Music, Video, and a Cafe
970-506-9692
2863 35th Avenue, Greeley
Over 200,000 titles are available with an extensive children's section. Enjoy your new book or newspaper in the comfortable Espresso café. Special events are held every week.
» View information about our libraries
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Libraries
Centennial Park Branch - 970-506-8600
Fax: 970-506-8601
2227 23rd Avenue
Mon. through Thu. 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Fri. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sun. 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
Farr Library Branch - 970-506-8550
1939 61st Avenue
Mon. through Thu. 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Fri. 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Sat. 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sun. 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
Lincoln Park Branch - 919 7th Avenue
Mon. through Thu. 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Fri. & Sat. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and Sun. 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM September through May.
Michener Library - On UNC West Campus, 14th Avenue
970-351-2671
The Michener library is named for renowned author and former UNC educator James A. Michener. The library's collection includes approximately 1.5 million items in monograph, periodical, government document, audio-visual and microform formats. The library is one of 1,350 Federal Depository Libraries in the United States.
Call Michener library for hours (times change depending on whether the University is session).
The UNC Music Library is located in the new addition to Frazier Hall on the Central Campus, near 10th Avenue and 17th Street. The library is open to everyone and holds more than 75,000 scores, books, periodicals and recordings.
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Festivals
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April 19 - 21
UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival
The largest event of its kind in the nation, the festival brings together internationally recognized artists, jazz lovers, and over 300 high school and college jazz groups. Over 45 visiting artist/clinicians work with the ensembles one-on-one and present 15-20 clinic sessions on topics such as improvisation, arranging, and instrumental techniques. Every year more than 7,000 enjoy this 3-day event. For tickets call 970-356-5000. Jazzfest@unco.edu.
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April 30 - May 5
Cinco de Mayo/Semana Latina
Each spring, thousands of people are drawn to Island Grove Regional Park for one of the largest cultural festivals in northern Colorado. The park plays host to the annual Cinco de Mayo/Semana Latina fiesta featuring non-stop entertainment showcasing ethnic musicians, singers and dancers; an arts/crafts mercado; a culinary area featuring an array of multi-cultural home-cooked cuisine; children's activities and sporting events. It's a great way to spend a "south-of-the-border" day in Greeley. www.greeleygov.com/culture
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June 22 - July 4, 2007
The Greeley Independence Stampede
The Greeley Independence Stampede is Colorado's premier festival dating back to the late 1800's. A celebration which originally honored local potato farmers has since grown into an internationally recognized festival attracting crowds from every state in the union as well as several foreign countries. Nearly 435,000 people were in attendance at the 2004 Greeley Independence Stampede, with many more expected to attend in 2005. Make sure you seize the moment and visit the world's largetst 4th of July rodeo & western celebration.
- PRCA Pro Rodeos
- Concerts featuring Premier Country and Classic Rock Concerts
- Televised Parade
- Western Art Exhibit and Sale
- Flapjack and Watermelon Feeds
- Fireworks
- Free Entertainment
- Bill Hames Carnival
- 150+ Specialty Booths
- Plus Much More....
Greeley Independence Stampede
600 North 14th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631
800-982-BULL (2855)
970-356-SPUR (7787)
www.greeleystampede.org
rodeo@greeleystampede.org
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July 28 - 29
Arts Picnic
The Arts Picnic, a fun-filled event for the entire family held the last full weekend in July, features a variety of regional performing and visual artists. Picknickers can savor culinary delights in the food court and enjoy live entertainment. Come observe artists demonstrating their techniques and stroll through over 200 booths where artists sell their handmade wares. Watch your children create art projects that excite their imagination. There is something for everyone at the Greeley Arts Picnic. The Farmer's Market will be on Wednesday, Satuday, and Sunday, and the Historic Union Picnic will be on Friday. www.artspicnic.com
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July 25 - August 1
Weld County Fair
The Weld County Fair is an annual event for the community and for the educational benefit of 4-H and FFA members. The fair gives the youth and adults of our county an opportunity to exhibit their skills in agriculture, natural resources, engineering, consumer and family, fine arts, horticulture, and family living. www.weldcountyfair.com
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August 7 - 11
High Plains Chautauqua
Each August for five days, audiences step back in time as they participate in a re-creation of the turn-of-the-century traveling tent Chautauqua that provided education and entertainiment in the form of lectures, concerts, and plays. The theme of 2005 High Plains Chautauqua is "America Transformed: Hiroshima to Hula Hoops." Enjoy music and nationally acclaimed scholars who bring historical and literary figures from 1945 to 1960 to life during evenings under the big tent on Aims Community College campus. Portrayals will include Edward R. Murrow, Cesar Chavez, Harry S. Truman, Dorothy Thompson, Joseph R. McCarthy, Paul Robeson, and Thurgood Marshall. Daytime programs are on the Aims campus, in downtown Greeley, and at other venues. Programs include lectures, workshops, dramatizations, historical tours, and children's activities. All programs are free. For more information go to www.HighPlainsChautauqua.org or call 970-339-6365.
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June 9
Greeley Blues Fest
Colorado Blues Society presents the annual Greeley Blue's Fest - promising to be a toe-tappin', finger snappin', event. A line up of great artists will entertain blues fans of all ages. www.coblues.com
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September 14 - 16
Greeley Fiesta
The festive fun-filled celebration of Mexican history, heritage, and culture that can be enjoyed by all community members. Enjoy a musical gala, educational strategies, boxing to golf tournaments, car show, go to www.greeleyfiesta.com or call 970-545-1663 or 970-545-0745.
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September 8
Potato Day
This event features living history demonstrations, musical and dance entertainment, children's activities, and free baked potatoes. The agricultural roots of this celebration go back to 1895. www.greeleymuseums.com
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September 29
Oktoberfest
A celebration of German heritage in historic downtown Greeley. featuring beer, food, polka music, and crafts.
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October 27 - 28
Greeley Great From the Ground Up Balloon Harvest
Over fifty balloons from all over the region will attend this year's event. Launch times for Saturday and Sunday are set at sunrise. Saturday evening's balloon glow will start at dusk with over twenty-five hot air balloons standing to light up the night sky - a spectacular sight to see! This family-oriented event allows you to walk amongst the balloons and talk to the pilots and crew members. www.hotairballoon.us
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November 23 - December 1
Festival of Trees
The annual Festival of Trees, held in the Union Colony Civic Center lobbies the week following Thanksgiving, begins the Yuletide season with the spirit of a traditional holiday gathering. Merry musicians and Christmas choirs serenade festival guests as they stroll through exquisitely decorated trees and wreaths. Throughout the festival, a Silent Auction lets you bid on your favorite tree, wreath, hand-carved St. Nick or gingerbread house. Youngsters have an opportunity to visit with St. Nick, make holiday crafts, have their faces painted, listen to stories, ride in an antique fire truck and sing holiday carols. The Festival of Trees has become a tradition for all of northern Colorado. www.greeleygov.com/culture
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November 22 - December 31
Greeley Lights the Nights
You won't want to miss this beautiful holiday lighting event for the enjoyment of families throughout Northern Colorado. Downtown Greeley's Lincoln Park is aglow with thousands of Christmas lights and giant snowflakes to be enjoyed by every age. For additional information call 970-356-6775.
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January 26 - 28, 2008
Colorado Farm Show
The Colorado Farm Show celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Weld County is the fifth largest county in the United States in terms of receipts for agricultural products. The Farm Show draws interest for those wanting to learn about agricultural services, machinery, technology, and products. For more information 970-352-9426.
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