Weld district, Colorado, United States

Places to visit near Greeley

Greeley is a city in Weld district, Colorado, United States, home to about 100,883 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 45 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 0 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 museums and 3 churches. The must-see places are Old Fort Vasquez (34 km), Boyd Lake State Park (34 km) and Fort Collins Colorado Temple (36 km).

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Greeley, Colorado
Greeley, Weld district, Colorado, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Greeley at a glance

Location
Weld district, Colorado, United States
Population
about 100,883
Coordinates
40.4233° N, 104.7091° W
Places within 50 km
72 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Greeley

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Greeley: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Greeley

57 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Greeley. The closest is Crescendo (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Greeley

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Greeley. The closest is Horsetooth Mountain (54 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Greeley

27 museums within 100 km of Greeley. The closest is Centennial Village Museum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Greeley

16 churches within 100 km of Greeley. The closest is Faith United Church of Windsor (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Greeley

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Greeley. The closest is Prospect Ponds Natural Area (39 km); the best-known is Lory State Park (55 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Greeley

10 parks within 100 km of Greeley. The closest is Spring Park (43 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Greeley

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 9 km on the road.

  1. Start in Greeley
  2. 2 km The Meeker Home Museum · museum, Weld
  3. 1 km Greeley History Museum · museum, Weld
  4. 1 km Weld County Courthouse · heritage site, Weld
  5. 1 km Crescendo · lake, Weld
  6. 2 km Centennial Village Museum · museum, Weld
  7. 2 km Back to Greeley

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How to reach Greeley

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Greeley by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4557Crescendo (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints029Horsetooth Mountain (54 km)
    Museums1427Centennial Village Museum (2 km)
    Churches316Faith United Church of Windsor (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens116Prospect Ponds Natural Area (39 km)
    Other attractions115Blue Arena (30 km)
    Parks210Spring Park (43 km)
    Forts & heritage69Weld County Courthouse (2 km)
    Waterfalls01Horsetooth Falls (51 km)
    Buddhist sites01Great Stupa of Dharmakaya Reliquary (97 km)
    Temples01Sidewinder (99 km)

    Greeley: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Greeley?

    Crescendo (lake, about 2 km), Weld County Courthouse (heritage site, about 2 km), Centennial Village Museum (museum, about 2 km), The Meeker Home Museum (museum, about 2 km), Greeley History Museum (museum, about 2 km), Colorado Model Railroad Museum (museum, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Greeley?

    72 places on Spotwander: 45 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 museums, 3 churches, 1 sanctuary, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest lake to Greeley?

    Crescendo, about 2 km by road; Greeley Lake West Dam (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Greeley?

    Horsetooth Mountain, about 54 km by road; Arthur's Rock (54 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Greeley?

    Centennial Village Museum, about 2 km by road; The Meeker Home Museum (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Greeley?

    Start in Greeley, visit The Meeker Home Museum, then Greeley History Museum, then Weld County Courthouse, then Crescendo, then Centennial Village Museum, and drive back — about 9 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Greeley?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Greeley

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Greeley’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Greeley on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.