Julie’s guidebook
Adventures
Northern Colorado is filled with fun activities for all ages. Check out some of my favorites while vising!
There are two different hikes you can choose from at Horsetooth Mountain. The first is an easier 2 mile hike that leads to a waterfall. This hike is suitable for children and beginners. The other trail is a bit longer and has an incline. It is suitable more adventurous hikers. It leads to the top of the "horse teeth".
Regardless of which trail you choose, the views are amazing so be sure to bring a camera! You'll also want to wear hiking shoes (tennis shoes are fine) and bring a drink and a small snack in case you want to rest and enjoy nature when you reach your destination.
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Horsetooth Mountain
There are two different hikes you can choose from at Horsetooth Mountain. The first is an easier 2 mile hike that leads to a waterfall. This hike is suitable for children and beginners. The other trail is a bit longer and has an incline. It is suitable more adventurous hikers. It leads to the top of the "horse teeth".
Regardless of which trail you choose, the views are amazing so be sure to bring a camera! You'll also want to wear hiking shoes (tennis shoes are fine) and bring a drink and a small snack in case you want to rest and enjoy nature when you reach your destination.
Devil's Backbone Nature Trail is a 4.3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Loveland, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Don't forget your camera! Rattle snakes have been spotted on this trail (as they have most trails in Colorado), so please keep an eye on your children and pets.
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Devil's Backbone Trailhead
Devils Backbone TrailDevil's Backbone Nature Trail is a 4.3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Loveland, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Don't forget your camera! Rattle snakes have been spotted on this trail (as they have most trails in Colorado), so please keep an eye on your children and pets.
The Cache la Poudre River is rich in history and is the lifeblood for water resources in the Northern Colorado Region. The Poudre River Trail allows access to the section of the river corridor between Greeley and Windsor in Weld County, Colorado. The Trail is a wide paved path with gentle grades that is away from road noise and busy intersections. It allows those that use the trail to enjoy the natural beauty of the meandering river and the stands of cottonwood trees and wetland meadows that line its banks.
Poudre River Trail - Poudre River Ranch Natural Area
638 N 71st AveThe Cache la Poudre River is rich in history and is the lifeblood for water resources in the Northern Colorado Region. The Poudre River Trail allows access to the section of the river corridor between Greeley and Windsor in Weld County, Colorado. The Trail is a wide paved path with gentle grades that is away from road noise and busy intersections. It allows those that use the trail to enjoy the natural beauty of the meandering river and the stands of cottonwood trees and wetland meadows that line its banks.
Discover 27 holes of golf for all skill levels at Pelican Lakes in Windsor, Colorado. Our golf course boasts the most shoreline of any golf course in the United States. In addition to all the services of a championship golf course, including professional golf lessons, natural water obstacles, a fully-stocked pro shop, and even GPS-enabled golf carts available for rent, enjoy exquisite dining, and beautiful grounds perfect for your next big event. The course is open for the public to enjoy, although signing up for a membership with Pelican Lakes Golf Club grants you wider access to tee times and allows you to join our various members-only tournaments and leagues. Don’t wait, book a tee time at one of our two beautiful golf courses set along the shores of the Cache la Poudre River.
Pelican Lakes Golf Club
1620 Pelican Lakes PointDiscover 27 holes of golf for all skill levels at Pelican Lakes in Windsor, Colorado. Our golf course boasts the most shoreline of any golf course in the United States. In addition to all the services of a championship golf course, including professional golf lessons, natural water obstacles, a fully-stocked pro shop, and even GPS-enabled golf carts available for rent, enjoy exquisite dining, and beautiful grounds perfect for your next big event. The course is open for the public to enjoy, although signing up for a membership with Pelican Lakes Golf Club grants you wider access to tee times and allows you to join our various members-only tournaments and leagues. Don’t wait, book a tee time at one of our two beautiful golf courses set along the shores of the Cache la Poudre River.
Restaurant Recommendations
There is as much good food in Northern Colorado as there is good beer and good adventures. How many restaurants can you try during your visit?
Located in the heart of downtown, the Greeley Chophouse offers fine dining in Northern Colorado. It is the perfect place to enjoy a great steak or fresh seafood, entertain business associates, or for a romantic date night. We also have a private room that is ideal for parties, meetings, and special events. No matter the occasion, an evening out at the Chophouse is a memorable experience you will want to return to again and again. We serve the finest locally sourced meats and freshest seafoods paired with a perfectly balanced assortment of wines. Our goal at Greeley Chophouse is to exceed your expectations and to welcome you back often.
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Greeley Chophouse
804 8th StLocated in the heart of downtown, the Greeley Chophouse offers fine dining in Northern Colorado. It is the perfect place to enjoy a great steak or fresh seafood, entertain business associates, or for a romantic date night. We also have a private room that is ideal for parties, meetings, and special events. No matter the occasion, an evening out at the Chophouse is a memorable experience you will want to return to again and again. We serve the finest locally sourced meats and freshest seafoods paired with a perfectly balanced assortment of wines. Our goal at Greeley Chophouse is to exceed your expectations and to welcome you back often.
Locally owned and operated, Lucky Fins Seafood Grill offers a menu of diverse flavors influenced by Asian, Mexican and Northwest cuisines: key lime calamari, fish tacos and Lucky Fins' take on surf and turf. Looking for some great Cajun food? Lucky Fins has it for you, often with our chalkboard specials. When we realized that many markets needed a great, hip seafood restaurant that is also affordable, we decided to fill that need for the community.
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Lucky Fins Seafood Grill
4530 Centerplace DrLocally owned and operated, Lucky Fins Seafood Grill offers a menu of diverse flavors influenced by Asian, Mexican and Northwest cuisines: key lime calamari, fish tacos and Lucky Fins' take on surf and turf. Looking for some great Cajun food? Lucky Fins has it for you, often with our chalkboard specials. When we realized that many markets needed a great, hip seafood restaurant that is also affordable, we decided to fill that need for the community.
Pellegrini offers Greeley’s best and only truly authentic Italian restaurant. Carlo Pellegrini, owner and operator, has developed a menu featuring family recipes and southern Italian culinary traditions passed down from generation to generation. Carlo's home of Puglia, Italy is a region located along the southern Adriatic coast. Local specialties incorporate fresh seafood, traditional pastas, cold-pressed olive oil and artisanal cheeses. Puglia's sun baked coast-line and agricultural heritage offer a gastronomic feast of freshness and flavor. Earthy mineral laden wines showcase the menu with an inviting dining space reminiscent of an old-world southern Italian farmhouse. Stop in to enjoy friendly service while sampling classic Italian dishes, fresh baked bread and hand crafted cocktails.
Pellegrini Ristorante Italiano - Bar
2400 W 17th StPellegrini offers Greeley’s best and only truly authentic Italian restaurant. Carlo Pellegrini, owner and operator, has developed a menu featuring family recipes and southern Italian culinary traditions passed down from generation to generation. Carlo's home of Puglia, Italy is a region located along the southern Adriatic coast. Local specialties incorporate fresh seafood, traditional pastas, cold-pressed olive oil and artisanal cheeses. Puglia's sun baked coast-line and agricultural heritage offer a gastronomic feast of freshness and flavor. Earthy mineral laden wines showcase the menu with an inviting dining space reminiscent of an old-world southern Italian farmhouse. Stop in to enjoy friendly service while sampling classic Italian dishes, fresh baked bread and hand crafted cocktails.
Hearth Restaurant and Pub, in Downtown Windsor, is a gastro-pub and pizzeria to share in food, drink and laughter. Our historic building, built in 1902 (now renovated) reveals its classic industrial feel, exposed brick and large windows. The Wood Stone oven is the focal point of our dining room atop the second floor that offers panoramic views of Windsor Lake and the Rocky Mountains. An 16-tap beer system featuring all styles of beers, wide-ranging wine list and craft cocktail list are offered at Hearth. Please come join us with friends or family and experience this distinctive Hearth away from home!
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Hearth Restaurant and Pub
205 1/2 4th StHearth Restaurant and Pub, in Downtown Windsor, is a gastro-pub and pizzeria to share in food, drink and laughter. Our historic building, built in 1902 (now renovated) reveals its classic industrial feel, exposed brick and large windows. The Wood Stone oven is the focal point of our dining room atop the second floor that offers panoramic views of Windsor Lake and the Rocky Mountains. An 16-tap beer system featuring all styles of beers, wide-ranging wine list and craft cocktail list are offered at Hearth. Please come join us with friends or family and experience this distinctive Hearth away from home!
Chimney Park Restaurant & Bar, established in 2007 by chef and owner Jason Shaeffer merges the refined elements of dining with a feeling of accessibility and simplicity. The restaurant has become a regional, state-wide and national dining destination in Northern Colorado. In recent years Chimney Park has won the DiRoNA Award of Excellence, OpenTable.com Best Restaurants in America, 2011 and 2015 and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2014 through 2018. Housed in historic downtown Windsor, Chimney Park’s original building from 1895 has undergone a recent renovation in 2017, the restaurant’s 10th anniversary. Chef de Cuisine, John Gutierrez sources local, seasonal and organic products from Colorado and the surrounding region. Whether it’s a special occasion, evening with friends or nightly happy hour in the bar, Chimney Park offers an approachable, sophisticated atmosphere!
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Chimney Park Restaurant & Bar - Fine Dining in Windsor, Colorado
406 Main StChimney Park Restaurant & Bar, established in 2007 by chef and owner Jason Shaeffer merges the refined elements of dining with a feeling of accessibility and simplicity. The restaurant has become a regional, state-wide and national dining destination in Northern Colorado. In recent years Chimney Park has won the DiRoNA Award of Excellence, OpenTable.com Best Restaurants in America, 2011 and 2015 and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2014 through 2018. Housed in historic downtown Windsor, Chimney Park’s original building from 1895 has undergone a recent renovation in 2017, the restaurant’s 10th anniversary. Chef de Cuisine, John Gutierrez sources local, seasonal and organic products from Colorado and the surrounding region. Whether it’s a special occasion, evening with friends or nightly happy hour in the bar, Chimney Park offers an approachable, sophisticated atmosphere!