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Table of Contents Welcome Letter.............................................................................................................6

Explore Weld County...............................................................................................7

Stats & Facts............................................................................................................8

Top 10 Destinations in Weld..................................................................................10 Taste of Weld County................................................................................. 14

Lucky Fins..............................................................................................................17

Santiago’s Mexican Restaurants...........................................................................18

Royal Nepal...........................................................................................................19

Wing Shack............................................................................................................20

Restaurants...........................................................................................................22

WeldWorks............................................................................................................26

Breweries..............................................................................................................28

Distilleries.............................................................................................................29 Play in Weld County.................................................................................. 30

Wild Animal Sanctuary.........................................................................................32

Golf Courses...........................................................................................................34

Pools......................................................................................................................35

Parks......................................................................................................................36

Hiking & Biking.....................................................................................................37

Top 10 Kid’s Destinations......................................................................................38

Unique to Weld......................................................................................................40

Museums & Galleries.............................................................................................42

Fort Lupton...........................................................................................................46

Entertainment & Events........................................................................................49 Shop in Weld County................................................................................. 58

Shopping Centers..................................................................................................60

Farmers Markets...................................................................................................62

Antique Shops.......................................................................................................63

Shuttles & Transportation.....................................................................................64 Stay in Weld County..................................................................................66

Bed & Breakfasts...................................................................................................68

Hotel Directory......................................................................................................70

Wedding Venues...................................................................................................73

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Letter from the Board Weld County is known for a lot of things. We’re known for our agricultural production and for our energy production. We have more cows than people and enough miles of county roads to take you from Denver to Atlanta‌and back. This publication is an opportunity for us to showcase what you might not know about Weld County. It is an invitation to discover new adventures, new places, new stories and new friends.

WE Five years ago, the Weld County Board of Commissioners participated in a series of discussions aimed at economic development goals for Weld County and the northern Colorado region. One of those goals led to the creation of the Discover Weld platform, which is dedicated to sharing the many fun events, great people and fantastic places throughout Weld County. You can Discover Weld through social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube.

Perhaps the most exciting aspect about Discover Weld is the showcasing of our 31 municipalities. From rural communities to charming towns to thriving cities, Weld County has just the place for you. We are proud of our county, and we are excited to continue to share our story.

So thank you. Thank you for picking up this publication, for browsing through the content and hopefully dog-earing some of pages that intrigue you. From museums preserving the rich history of the West to award-winning craft breweries and distilleries, Weld County is a mix of old and new, traditional and contemporary, expected and unexpected. We invite you to come visit, stay, shop and play and to Discover Weld in a whole new way.

The Board of Weld County Commissioners

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EXPLORE WELD COUNTY When most people think of Weld County, they think of agriculture and energy, rural towns and dirt roads. And while we are proudly all of those things, we are also so much more.

We are thriving communities, exciting activities and engaging personalities.

We are home to museums, trails, galleries and breweries. We host the Weld County Fair, town festivals and farmers’ markets. We

invite you to listen to live music with friends or enjoy a movie in the park with family. We are city and country, new and old, loud and quiet. We are Weld County, and we are just what you’re looking for. So, welcome! We’re glad you’re here, and we invite you to discover your new favorite place - Weld County.

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Stats & Facts Weld County was established in 1861 and is Colorado’s 3rd largest county covering 3,996 square miles. It is home to 31 incorporated municipalities, including growing cities, charming towns, thriving businesses and thousands of acres of prime agricultural land.

The land surface is fairly level in the east, with rolling prairies and low hills near the western border. Elevations in the county range from 4,400 to 5,000 feet. With available services, location, resources and livability Weld County offers unbounded opportunity for families to live, work and play.

• Weld County was one of Colorado’s original 17 counties established in 1861.

• The growing season in Weld County is approximately 138 days.

• Weld County was named in honor of Lewis Ledyard Weld, Colorado Territorial Secretary under Colorado’s first territorial governor. Weld later died during his military service during the Civil War.

• Weld County’s climate is dry with warm summers and mild winters.

• Weld County is the third largest county in Colorado (almost 4,000 square miles); larger than the size of Rhode Island, Delaware and the District of Columbia combined.

• Weld County has no long-term debt, no short-term debt and no county sales tax.

• Weld County is home to 31 municipalities.

• The population of Weld County is approximately 270,000.

• Weld County is number one in the state, number nine in the country, in the value of agricultural products sold ($1.9 billion)

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• Weld County is the largest energy producing county in the state.

• Weld County’s major employers include JBS USA, Leprino Foods, Aurora Organic Dairy, Anadarko Petroleum, Noble Energy, Halliburton Energy Services, Vestas Blades, Banner Health, Carestream Colorado and State Farm Insurance.

• Weld County is a home rule county meaning it is governed by a home rule charter which brings government closer to the people.

Weld County incorporated municipalities

Milliken www.millikenco.gov

Ault www.townofault.org

New Raymer None

Dacono www.ci.dacono.co.us

Nunn www.nunncolorado.com

Eaton www.eatonco.org

Pierce www.townofpierce.org

Erie www.erieco.gov

Platteville www.plattevillegov.org

Evans www.evanscolorado.gov

Severance www.townofseverance.org

Firestone www.ci.firestone.co.us

Windsor www.windsorgov.com

Fort Lupton www.fortlupton.org

The following municipalities extend into Weld County, however their business center is in an adjacent county.

Frederick www.frederickco.gov Garden City Gilcrest www.townofgilcrest.org Greeley www.greeleygov.com Grover None Hudson www.hudsoncolorado.org

Berthoud www.berthoud.org Brighton www.brightonco.gov Longmont www.ci.longmont.co.us Northglenn www.northglenn.org Thornton www.cityofthornton.net

Johnstown www.townofjohnstown.com Keenesburg www.townofkeenesburg.com Kersey www.townofkersey.com LaSalle www.lasalletown.com Lochbuie www.lochbuie.org Mead www.townofmead.org Explore Weld County | 9

TOP 10

From wide open spaces to indoor pools to everything in between, Weld County has a lot to offer visitors. Weld County is home to festivals and fireworks throughout the summers and fall. Peppered with a mix of wild animals, model railroads and history galore, visitors can truly experience what Weld County has to offer. Check off each on this Top 10 list for the full experience!

Pawnee National Grassland and Pawnee Buttes Located about 25 miles northeast of Greeley, the 193,060 acres on the Grassland are an internationally known birding area, supporting multiple species, especially during migration. Hiking, camping, picnicking, horseback riding, target shooting and stargazing are also popular activities. Pronghorn antelope, mule deer, coyote, swift fox, rattlesnakes and prairie dogs are just a few of the species that make the prairie their home.

Probably the most-photographed area of the Grassland are the Pawnee Buttes, two prominent buttes that rise about 300 feet above the plains. Included in the Grassland is the Crow Valley Recreation Area, at the intersection of Colo. 14 and Weld County Road 77 near Briggsdale, which offers camping sites, picnic tables, water, fire grates and grills, horseshoe pits and a baseball diamond, and from the campground visitors can hike into discoverweld.com

the prairie for wold-class birding. For more information, go to: http://1.usa. gov/1l1NBZd Wild Animal Sanctuary The Wild Animal Sanctuary near Keenesburg, in southeast Weld County, has become one of the region’s most popular destinations. Located on 720 acres of rolling prairie, the sanctuary is home to dozens of rescued animals, ranging from African lions, tigers and bears to wolves, mountain lions, leopards, lynx, bobcats, camel, ostriches and emus — to name only a few. The sanctuary was built with a centralized compound in the middle, and a “Mile Into The Wild Walkway,” which stretches over 5,100 feet in length and gives visitors unprecedented views from above of more than 400 large carnivores roaming freely in natural habitats. The walkway connects to an Education Center and a Bolivian Lion House. For more, go to: www.wildanimalsanctuary.org

DESTINATIONS IN WELD COUNTY Greeley Stampede No event is more closely associated with Greeley and Weld County than the Greeley Stampede. When it officially started in 1922, it was called the Greeley Spud Rodeo. Now the Greeley Stampede attracts 228,000 people annually for concerts featuring nationally known performers, professional rodeos, a carnival, food court, fireworks shows, and the largest July 4 parade in the state with more than 130 entries celebrating our nation’s independence and Colorado’s Western heritage. For more info, go to www.greeleystampede.org/

Colorado Model Railroad Museum This model train museum in downtown Greeley, 680 10th St., attracts visitors from all over America and the world.

With over 600 railroad-related artifacts, the operating model railroad has been called “the finest model railroad I’ve ever seen” by the 30-year senior editors of Model Railroader magazine, Jim Hediger of Milwaukee, Wis. Included in the design are more than 16,000 tiny fir trees, 8,000 deciduous trees, 4,000 aspen trees, and more than 2,500 railroad cars. It took five and a half years and over 30,000 hours of volunteer labor to build. For more info, go to: www.cmrm.org Fort Vasquez and Fort Lancaster or Fort Lupton These two historic trading posts are located within 10 miles of each other on the banks of the South Platte River. Fort Vasquez, just a mile south of Platteville on U.S. 85, was founded in 1835 and was abandoned in 1842. Restored in the 1930s, it includes display exhibits of the fur-trade era in Colorado. Fort Lancaster is just northwest of Fort Lupton, also constructed in 1835 and abandoned by 1844 as the fur trade dwindled. In 2003, the South Platte Valley Historical Society set out to reconstruct the fort, and with Explore Weld County | 11

the help of over 300 volunteers, the fort was reopened with blacksmith and carpenter shops, a kitchen, living quarters, trade rooms and a storage room filled with artifacts. The site includes a visitor center, a campground area, a nature area and four other historic structures. For more info, go to www.spvhs.org St. Vrain State Park For visitors seeking a peaceful and simple outdoor break, St. Vrain State Park is a perfect family friendly destination. With 87 campsites, 604 acres of land and 152 acres of water split among several ponds, St. Vrain State Park is a great place for anglers, campers, photographers, birders, hikers and anyone who loves nature.

Formerly known as Barbour Ponds, the area received an upgrade in facilities in 2006 with the addition of more modern camping facilities, trail extensions, and fishing piers. More improvements are scheduled as well. Half of the campsites have water, sewer and electrical hookups, while the other half all have electricity and water hydrants. For more information, go to cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/ parks/StVrain.

Arts Picnic Every year on the last weekend in July, discoverweld.com

the Greeley Arts Picnic draws thousands of residents and visitors to the city’s historic Lincoln Park. More than 150 artists’ booths sell everything from pottery to paintings, soap to sculptures, and gourmet food to garden art. Performers also provide entertainment on two stages throughout the weekend, The dates for this year’s Arts Picnic are July 30-31. For more information, go to greeleygov.com/ activities/festivals/arts-picnic Centennial Village Located in northeast Greeley, Centennial Village Museum is an 8-acre living history

experience featuring over 35 architecturally unique structures, costumed interpreters, heritage farm animals, beautifully landscaped grounds and interactive experiences. Step back in Weld County’s rich history and learn about the early pioneer settling of the Western high plains, a time when grand houses, growing businesses, extensive prairies and agriculture were all a part of daily life. For more info, go to greeleymuseums.com/ locations/centennial-village.

Colorado National Speedway Whether you’re an avid race fan ready to experience some of the most fierce short-track competition found anywhere, or you’re just looking for an exciting and affordable entertainment venue for the entire family, make plans now to head to the lightning-fast 3/8 paved oval at the Colorado National Speedway in southwest Weld County. Race fans will enjoy around 30 action-filled NASCAR events packed into this season’s schedule. The speedway and management of Colorado National Speedway are committed to a fan-oriented experience. Kids can register for the chance to become a trophy presenter. Download the CNS app and use it to win prizes on race nights. Excellent food and drink items can be found at the

numerous concession stands, and a variety of great merchandise is available at the Souvenir Shack. Autograph sessions, along with free access to the pit area after the races, are great ways to meet your favorite racing hero. Located just off of Interstate 25 at Exit 232, Colorado National Speedway is a short and easy drive from anywhere along the Front Range. For more information, go to coloradospeedway.com/ Poudre Trail The Poudre Trail is a 21-mile, paved and well-maintained trail that traverses central Weld County, from Island Grove Regional Park to Colo. 392 in Windsor, where it connects with another paved trail in Larimer County’s River Bluffs Open Space. The trail is open to the public for walking, cycling, running, roller-blading and more. Included along the trail are informational signs that highlight many of the historical sites and educational opportunities to visit along the trail.

For more information, go to www. poudretrail.org

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Weld County offers dozens of delectable offerings for the dining experience you desire. Are you seeking a high-end, farm to table experience? Try the Greeley Chophouse, in downtown Greeley. Or maybe a small-town, traditional café? Try the Wholly Stromboli Restaurant in Fort Lupton, or the well-known Kersey Pizza in, you guessed it, Kersey.

Perhaps you’re interested in international food? From Fort Lupton to Windsor to Greeley, you’ll find a long list of authentic Mexican food, Oriental restaurants, Italian grills, seafood, Indian and Nepali food, Greek food, … and let’s not forget good ol’ America cuisine and burgers.

How about breweries and distilleries. Weld County is home to a growing number of breweries that put down their roots in Weld County, including the award-winning Weld Werks in downtown Greeley and the trendsetter, Crabtree Brewing Company, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary.

From local Mom ’n’ Pops, to national franchise and chain restaurants, it’s not hard to find in Weld County the kind of food and drink to please your personal palate.

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Lucky Fins 4848 Centerplace Drive • Greeley, CO 80634 (970) 673-8805 •luckyfinsgrill.com

Edgy, affordable and locally owned, Lucky Fins’ food with attitude is a surefire way to satisfy your seafood cravings.

Dining with a landlubber? The innovative menu offers something for every palate.

From premium grade Sterling Salmon to sustainably managed calamari, the kitchen understands environmental awareness. The sushi is art on a plate, prepared by a team of skilled sushi chefs.

Favorites include lobster stuffed avocado, and creamy poblano soup you’ll want to go swimming in, it’s that good. Creative sauces, from savory to tangy, accessorize fresh shrimp and halibut. You’ll dream about the Baja seafood enchiladas, stuffed with shrimp and scallops. Beach Street Tacos — mango shrimp, mahi mahi or local Colorado bison, are loaded with fresh ingredients. Hankering for something grilled? Lucky Fins offers ribs, steaks and pork chops, and hamburgers from Aspen Ridge beef that are almost

too big to hold on to. Prefer something lighter? Inventive entrée salads will let you explore global cuisine, from Tokyo to Key West to Baja. Don’t miss the all you can eat crab nights!

Lucky Fins is perfect for large groups, families and date night. Tie up your boat and come on in!

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Santiago’s Mexican Restaurants 12 South Parish Ave. • Johnstown, CO 80534 (970) 587-4134 • http://eatatsantiagos.com

When it comes to green chile, there’s a lot of competition in Colorado to be the best. With multiple awards for food and service at Santiago’s Mexican Restaurants, a local chain of 27 eateries across the state celebrating 25 years, it’s easy to see they’ve accomplished it. Consistent cooking throughout the franchise and staying true to original family recipes created by president and CEO Carmen Morales’ mother, Rachel, has served Santiago’s well.

Stop by the Johnstown location to experience authentic, affordable Mexican dishes that are always fresh. Slowsimmered green chile, fresh pot of beans and hand-prepared salsa, all made fresh everyday, are only the beginning. Start the day with a popular breakfast burrito or other breakfast favorites, Mexican style. From tamales, tostadas to tacos, enchiladas, burritos and platters of all discoverweld.com

sorts, you won’t go wrong. Owned by friendly Wendy and Lee Montoya, their enthusiasm for the business is carried forward by welcoming waitstaff in the cozy main street restaurant.

Santiago’s is part of Colorado Proud high quality, fresh products locally produced.

You’ll taste their dedication to authentic goodness in every bite.

Royal Nepal 908 1/2 8th Avenue • Greeley, CO 80631 (970) 352-5344

Royal Nepal brings together the exotic tastes of Indian, Nepali and Tibetan cuisines in one location. The spacious restaurant includes a full bar with eight TV’s to enjoy your favorite sporting events while exploring a beautiful menu.

Traditional spices like cardamom, cloves, cumin, coriander, ginger, nutmeg, mustard seed, turmeric and the delicate and rare saffron — the hand-picked stigma of crocus flowers — form the heart of savory and fragrant dishes that influence global cuisine.

on Masala, Curry, Biryani with aromatic basmati rice, the delicately spiced Korma, Saag with spinach and ground spices, and the fiery hot Vindaloo, a specialty of Goa, India, with Portuguese influences.

Vegetarian offerings are diverse and flavorful.

Open every day from 11 to 10 pm, the large lunch buffet features items from the menu on a rotating basis. Treat your tastebuds to a spice trip in downtown Greeley.

Begin with vegetable or meat samosas, coconut shrimp or Pokora Masala — deep-fried vegetables coated with spices and chickpea batter. Salads burst with fresh ingredients, and enjoy Dal, a traditional lentil soup seasoned with herbs and spices. Clay oven Tandoor options include yogurt-marinated chicken, lamb and fish baked in the oven. Feast Explore Weld County | 19

Wing Shack Garden City 2704 8th Ave., Greeley, CO 80631 • (970) 356-7900 West Greeley 1815 65th Ave Greeley, CO 80634 • (970) 356-4651 Windsor 1261 Main St., Windsor, CO 80550 • (970) 686-5202 Total of Five locations across Northern Colorado • www.wingshackwings.com

With twelve homemade, mouthwatering sauces glazing their Buffalo-style hot wings, and five locations across Northern Colorado to get them, Wing Shack has its finger on the pulse of what customers want. Whether you prefer their fresh, never frozen wings Bear Hot or just Barely, from Shack favorite Garlic Hot to the uniquely sweet and tangy Thai sauce, there’s a wing flavor for you. Menu offerings include salads, sandwiches, wraps, Rocky Mountain oysters and decadent desserts, all cooked fresh to order. Love a favorite sauce? Purchase a bottle to take home! Eat in, take home a Party Pack or let Wing Shack throw a FLY party for your next catered event. Intense flavors and friendly service are heart-warmers.

Have an iron stomach? Take the Bear Hot Challenge and munch your way through their hottest hot sauce — with four spicy chilies of eye-watering heat — to earn your spot on the Wall of Fame and an discoverweld.com

invite to the annual Wing Eating contest in October.

Wing Shack’s secret to success goes deeper than what’s in their sauce. The company’s local, Northern Colorado team reflects core values of what great things happen when you mix innovation and dedication to quality service.

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RESTAURANTS Gray’s Café 200 1st St., Ault, CO 970-834-0741 Breakfast/Brunch El Taco Loco II 909 Carbondale Dr., Dacono, CO 303-833-6890 www.eltacoloco-restaurant.com Mexican Sugar House Restaurant 226 Oak Ave., Eaton, CO 970-454-2210 www.sugarhouse226.com American Dragon Inn 101 2nd St., Eaton, CO 970-454-2705 Chinese The New Plantation 3520 11th Ave., Evans, CO 970-330-7903 www.thenewplantation.com Cajun/Creole Palaminos Mexican Restaurant 3390 23rd Ave., Evans, CO 970-506-1610 www.bestcoloradomexicanfood.com Mexican discoverweld.com

Pinocchios 11078 Cimmarron St., Firestone, CO 303-776-6727 www.incredibleitalian.com Italian Wholly Stromboli 410 Denver Ave., Fort Lupton, CO 303-857-2252 www.whollystromboli.com Italian Georgia Boys BBQ Company 141 Fifth St., Frederick, CO 303-833-3140 www.georgiaboysbbqcompany.com/ frederick BBQ 8th Ave. Wing Shack 2704 8th Ave., Garden City, CO 970-356-7900 www.wingshackwings.com Chicken Wings Mama Ruth’s Pizza Shop 801 Railroad St., Gilcrest, CO 970-737-0400 Pizza/Italian The Pepper Pod 530 Fir St, Hudson, CO

303-536-4736 www.thepepperpod.com Cafe Santiagos 12 S. Parish Ave., Johnstown, CO 970-587-4134 www.eatatsantiagos.com/Johnstown Mexican Johnson’s Corner 2842 SE Frontage Rd., Johnstown, CO 970-667-2069 www.johnsonscorner.com Truck Stop/ Café Korner Kitchen Café 245 Market St., Keenesburg, CO 303-732-1034 www.kornerkitchencafe.com American/Café Kersey Pizza 104 Hill St., Kersey, CO 970-352-1668 www.kerseypizza.com Pizza/Italian Farmer’s Inn 109 3rd Ave., La Salle, CO 970-284-6100 www.farmersinnmexicanfood.com Mexican

Don Juan Mexican Restaurant 106 2nd Ave., La Salle, CO 970-284-6499 Mexican Brick House BBQ 237 4th, Mead, CO 970-535-9040 www.brickhousebbqmead.com BBQ Rollin’ Smoke BBQ 903 Broad St. , Milliken, CO 970-587-4674 BBQ Honey’s Highway Café 979 5th St., Nunn, CO 970-897-2222 American/Café Full Moon Saloon 206 E Main St., Pierce, CO 970-834-2280 American Double Tree 701 Vasquez Blvd., Platteville, CO 970-785-2238 www.thedoubletreerestaurant.com American Explore Weld County | 23

Bruce’s Bar 123 1st St., Severance, CO 970-686-2320 www.brucesbar123.com American

Fat Alberts 1717 23rd Ave., Greeley, CO 970-356-1999 www.fat-alberts.com American

Cranford Cove Tea Tavern 823 10th St., Greeley, CO 970-515-2664 www.cranfordcove.com Tea

Coyotes Southwestern Grill 5250 W 9th St. Dr., Greeley CO 970-336-1725 www.coyotesgreeley.com Mexican/Southwestern

Rumi’s House of Kabob 1116 9th St., Greeley, CO 970-353-7864 www.rumishouseofkabob.com Middle Eastern/Persian

Kenny’s 3502 W 10th St., Greeley, CO 970-395-0100 www.kennysteakhouse.com Steak House

Red Dogs 2608 11th Ave., Greeley, CO 970-353-2400 www.redsdogdanddonuts.com Donuts/Breakfast/Hot dogs

Pelligrini 2400 17th St., Greeley, CO 970-515-5332 www.pellegrinirestaurnt.com Italain

Fonta’s 2400 8th Ave., Greeley, CO 970356-9200 www.fontaspizza.com Pizza/Greek/Italian/American

Chimney Park Restaurant & Bar 406 Main St., Windsor, CO 970-686-1477 www.chimneypark.com Fine Dining

Grill at Westlake 2118 35th Ave., Greeley, CO 970-673-8774 www.thegrillatwestlake.com American/Bar/Grill

Hearth Restaurant & Pub 205 4th St., Windsor, CO 970-460-0193 www.hearthrestaurantandpub.com Gastropub

Ambrosia Asian Bistro 3636 W 10th St. #1, Greeley, CO 970-392-2925 www.ambrosiaasianbistro.com Asian/Hibachi

Okole Maluna Hawaiin Grill 431 Main St., Windsor, CO 970-686-8844 www.okole-maluna.com Hawaiian

Tavern at St. Michaels’s Square 2918 67th Ave., Greeley, CO 970-330-2337 www.greeleytavern.com American/Pub

Cozy Cow Dairy 28607 Co Rd 17, Windsor, CO 970-686-6960 www.cozycows.com Creamery/Cheese/Ice cream

Greeley Chophouse 804 8th St., Greeley, CO 970-673-8853 www.greeleychophouse.com Steak House

Nana Bea’s 430 Main St., Windsor, CO 970-460-7165 www.nanabeas.com Lunch/Ice Cream Parlor/Coffee

Cables Pub & Grill 1923 59th Ave., Greeley, CO 970-330-4847 www.cablespubandgrill.com Grill/Sports Bar/American/Italian

Stuft a Burger Bar 1294 Main St., Windsor, CO 970-674-5037 www.stuftburgerbar.com Burgers

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Dan Turnbeaugh fills up a few glasses with the beers on tap at WeldWerks Brewery in Greeley. The owners hope to bolster Greeley’s craft brewing community with their own creations.

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by Sharon Dunn Photography by Joshua Polson, Staff Photographer

It didn’t take long for Neil Fisher, a five-year home brewer in Greeley, to turn a hobby into a thriving business in downtown.

It was really a deal he made with himself.

If he could start winning some beer awards on his own, he’d consider taking his recipes from his garage to the commercial stage. In January 2014, he took home six medals in a pro-am competition. He opened WeldWerks in February 2015, just the fourth craft brewery to open since 2006.

Two months later, the rookie brewer walked away from the Denver International Beer Festival with some heavy hardware. WeldWerks IPA took home gold, its Double IPA took a silver and the WeldWerks Hefeweizen came home with bronze. discoverweld.com

“We were pretty blown away, three for all three in our very first competition. It has helped to give us some encouragement.

It spawned us to start putting beer in front of more people and to get to bigger territories. We know our beer can hold (its own.) We feel validated for that.”

Since then, WeldWerks has taken home several more medals, including a silver for its Hefeweizen at the Great American

A full glass of one of the many beers on tap sits on the bar at WeldWerks Brewery.

Beer Festival in September 2015 in Denver. The brewery has since become somewhat of a destination in downtown Greeley, transforming a former car dealership lot with plenty of room for patio seating and ready customer parking.

Fisher, who had previously worked for Reach Work Camps, a nonprofit organization that organizes housing repairs for low-income families, started WeldWerks with friends Colin Jones and Kristen Allen.

“It took us a little over a month or two to get it finalized, and we started to pitch it to investors,” Fisher said. “In a few short weeks, we had fundraising finished. … We raised about $450,000 for the project.”

manufacturing and industrial town with a big influx of artists, creativity and youthful identity,” Fisher said. “We’ve always thought that was a great way to encapsulate Greeley’s image.”

The next challenge was finding the perfect spot. It helped his wife, Bianca Fisher, worked at the Greeley Downtown Development Authority.

“Every time we talked about opening a brewery, we always wanted it to be downtown,” Fisher said of discussions with his wife. “We both feel the heart of Greeley and all exciting new businesses are downtown. So we wanted to be there.

Right off the bat, they weren’t thinking small.

“One of the things we noticed with the craft industry, especially smaller breweries, a lot are starting with smaller capacities, and outgrowing themselves in less than a year, and already reaching capacity,” Fisher said. “We said, ‘We’re going to expect it to be successful and build in the capacity and make sure we can grow with the market, so when our beers do well we can meet customer demand.’”

While just deciding to transform a hobby into a commercial endeavor was difficult enough, a bit more tedious part of the endeavor was coming up with the name, Fisher said.

“We wanted it to be connected to the area, and have a bigger meaning so it could be relevant outside of Greeley and Weld County,” Fisher said. “Weld County is our home and that’s where our biggest demographics will be. But we also like the idea that when you talk about Weld, it’s people bringing ideas together. On the brewing side, it’s like the fusion of ingredients and creativity.”

They also wanted to celebrate the area’s blue-collar work ethic, from agriculture to oil and gas.

Neil Fisher bottles some of Weldwork’s, Mexican Achromatic, a chocolate imperial stout beer.

We heard a lot of people said that was a terrible idea — maybe three years ago when there weren’t as many businesses downtown. There really wasn’t any other area we wanted to be.”

At 6,000 square feet, the brewery location, was big enough for Fisher’s and his partners’ plans.

They plan on a modern take on industrial design, called steampunk, a genre that blends the Victorian era with the American West.

“The best adjective I can call it is retrofuturistic,” Fisher said.

They took out a seven-year lease on the property.

“We plan on this being our location for the indefinite future,” Fisher said. “We want downtown Greeley to be home of WeldWerks Brewing Co. for a long time to come.”

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BREWERIES Weld County is home to an exciting and emerging craft brew scene, with breweries from north to south offering a variety of flavors to tempt the most discriminating of palates. Taste the flavors of the seasons or special one-offs that make these breweries stand out among the best, with several award-wining beers on tap.

Brix Taphouse and Brewery 813 8th Street, Greeley 970-397-6146 www.brixtaphouseandbrewery.com

High Hops Brewery 6461 HWY 392, Windsor 970-674-2841 www.highhopsbrewery.com

Broken Plow Brewery Location 4731 West 10th Street, Greeley 970-301-4575 www.brokenplowbrewery.com

The Industrial Revolution Brewing Company 285 Cheesman Street, Erie 303-828-1200 www.industrialrevolutionbrewingcompany.com/

Crabtree Brewing Company 2961 29th Street, Greeley 970-356-0516 www.crabtreebrewing.com Echo Brewing Company Location 5969 Iris Parkway, Frederick 970-445-5969 www.echobrewing.com/

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Weld Werks Brewing Company 508 8th Street, Greeley 970-460-6345 www.weldwerksbrewing.com/ Wiley Roots Brewing Company 625 3rd Street, Greeley 970-691-1641 www.wileyrootsbrewing.com/

DISTILLERIES The local distilleries are few but mighty in Weld County, with small business owners honing their crafts with Colorado grains and goods to create some of the best spirits in the state. With distinct flavorings and styles, and a little culture, sample the creativity coming from these local artisans.

Black Canyon Distillery One-of-a-kind whiskeys that have a rich golden color, along with hints of caramel and vanilla flavors extracted from new white oak.

Syntax Spirits This distillery makes all of their smallbatch vodka, whiskey, and rum from scratch, using local ingredients and pure Colorado whitewater.

13710 Deere Court, Longmont 720-204-1909 www.blackcanyondistillery.com

625 C 3rd Street, Greeley 970-325-5466 www.syntaxspirits.com

KJ Wood Distillery Utilizing the Rocky Mountain glacial waters of the high country, blended with the finest of local barley and blue corn for the whiskey and the rarest European juniper berries paired with spices from the Silk Road; a line up of the most refined, elegant and mature spirits.

403 5th Street, Berthoud 303-517-7697 www.kjwooddistillers.com/

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PLA PLAY IN WELD COUNTY

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There’s no shortage of places to play in Weld County. From music and concerts, to hiking and bicycling on trails, to small-town festivals, to golf courses, to swimming and water parks, to historic forts and museums, to community parks, to art galleries, to Mother Nature and her finest creations, Weld County offers a typical Colorado playground experience to all who visit or live here.

mile long trail from a parking area leads to the foot of the buttes for a close-up view. .

Speakng of the rolling prairie, visitors should certainly check out the Wild Animal Sanctuary in southeast Weld, where more than 400 large carnivores roam in a natural environment. Most of the animals are rescued from abusive or neglectful living situations and are rehabilitated and then released into the sanctuary’s hundreds of natural acres, where visitors can view them in an elevated walkway above the compound.

AY One of the most unique recreational experiences in Weld County is offered at the Pawnee Buttes and Pawnee National Grassland in northeast Weld. The grasslands are an internationally known birding area and are popular for hiking, shooting, camping , picnicking bicycling and bird-watching. The Pawnee Buttes are a majestic pair of buttes in the middle of the grasslands, rising more than 300 feet above the ground. A 2.5

There’s not a corner of Weld County that doesn’t offer an opportunity for recreation or play.

Be sure to take your time to visit all of our nearly 4,000 square miles and appreciate both the natural and man-made treasures that exist here.

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A tiger lounges above the a pool of water while at the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg.

Wild Animal Sanctuary

by Trevor Reid Photography by Joshua Polson, Staff Photographer

With 720 acres of open habitat for more than 400 animals, the Wild Animal Sanctuary offers visitors a truly elevated experience.

Despite a strict “no dogs” policy, visitors might first encounter a number of dogs when you arrive at the Sanctuary. These dogs are practically staff, making play companions for rescued cubs who must be separate from the adult animals.

Visits begin at the Welcome Center and Gift Shop, where staff and volunteers explain the Sanctuary’s work, rules and regulations. From there, visitors can check out the education center, which is surrounded by spaces where newlyrescued animals are held. The animals are transitioned from these spaces into species-specific open habitats where they can live in social groups. discoverweld.com

Focusing on animal care, the sanctuary uses an elevated ‘Mile into the Wild’ walkway to give you the opportunity to see animals without interfering with their natural behaviors. While most zoos provide animals with an enclosed habitat, the sanctuary provides animals with an open habitat in which to roam free.

A shadow gives visitors to the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg a hint of the size of the tiger that can be seen from the walkway.

Visitors are encouraged to dress for the weather, as the walkway is open-air and can take at least two hours to traverse.

Free stationary binocular units offer a closer view of the sanctuary’s lions, wolves and other large carnivores. The sanctuary is one of only about a dozen sanctuaries in the United States that cares for large carnivores.

From the walkway, you can see tigers and bears swimming in natural lakes and ponds. The sanctuary also provides animals with structures for both shade

to visitors for one purpose: to educate people about the captive wildlife crisis.

With that purpose in mind, the sanctuary asks visitors to donate beyond the required entrance fee so that they are not just visitors, but supporters.

TO VISIT: Located at 1946 County Road 53 in Keenesburg, the Wild Animal Sanctuary recommends you take I-76 all the way up to the town of Hudson to avoid unpaved roads.

A timber wolf examines the camera along with a pack member as the sun sets at the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg.

and play. Signs are posted at each habitat to educate visitors about the animals.

Visitors also can learn more with a free audio tour accessible by cell phone.

The walkway extends from the education center to the Bolivian Lion House, where visitors can rest in the shade above lion enclosures. The lion house contains tables for a quick rest or a bite to eat before walking back to the gift shop. For those who wish to eat out in the open, tables are also spread out at observation decks along the walkway.

In its 36-year history, the sanctuary has rescued more than 1,000 animals from illegal or abusive situations. Working with state, national and international law enforcement, the sanctuary continues to rescue animals from overcrowded zoos, exotic animal auctions and other unhealthy environments.

The Sanctuary is open daily at 9 a.m. year-round, closing only for New Years’ Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. The entrance gate closes two hours before sunset, when visitors in the Sanctuary must leave.

PRICES: Adults (13 and up): $30 Children (3-12): $15 Children (under 3): FREE These prices only cover the administrative costs of your visit, so the Sanctuary asks that you support the animals by donating an additional amount or something from the Sanctuary’s wish list.

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GOLF COURSES Fore! Need to get your swing on? Weld County is home to award-winning and challenging golf courses, that will tempt even the most experienced of swings. Amid the backdrops of the majestic Rocky Mountains, these courses will be something to write home about.

Colorado National Golf Club 2700 Vista Parkway, Erie 303-926-1723 www.coloradonationalgolfclub.com Saddleback Golf Course 8631 Frontier Street, Firestone 303-833-5000 www.saddlebackgolf.com Coyote Creek Golf Course 222 Clubhouse Drive, Fort Lupton 303-857-6152 www.coyotecreekgc.com Bella Rosa Golf Course 5830 Bella Rosa Parkway, Frederick 303-678-2940 www.bellarosagolf.com Boomerang Golf Links 7309 West 4th Street, Greeley 970-353-4653 www.greeleygov.com/activities/golf/ boomerang-links discoverweld.com

Highland Hills 2200 Clubhouse Drive, Greeley 970-330-7327 www.greeleygov.com/activities/golf/ highland-hills Mad Russian Golf Course 2100 Country Club Parkway, Milliken 970-587-5157 www.madrussiangolf.com Highland Meadows Golf Course 6300 Highland Meadows Pkwy, Windsor 970-204-4653 www.highlandmeadowsgolfcourse.com Pelican Lakes Golf & Country Club 1620 Pelican Lakes Point, Windsor 970-674-0930 www.homesfortcollins.net/Water-Valley-Homes-in-Fort-Collins-MembershipInfo.htm

POOLS For those who feel the call of the water, Weld County answers, with a large variety of recreational and swimming pools. Put on your suits to ride the lazy river, practice your high-diving skills or don the goggles to whip out some laps at these local water recreation centers.

Centennial Pool (outdoor) 2315 Reservoir Road, Greeley 970-330-2837 www.greeleygov.com/activities/recreation/aquatics#centennial Chimney Park Pool (outdoor) 421 Chimney Park Drive, Windsor 970-674-0826 www.windsorgov.com/index. aspx?NID=276 Discovery Bay (outdoor) 715 East 24th Street, Greeley 970-353-3538 www.greeleygov.com/activities/recreation/aquatics#discovery Evans Municipal Pool (outdoor) 34th Street & 15th Avenue, Evans 970-330-0966 www.evanscolorado.gov/recreation/pool

Fort Lupton Pool 203 South Harrison Ave., Fort Lupton 303-857-4200 www.fortlupton.org/171/Aquatics Island Grove Splash Park (outdoor) 1300 A Street, Greeley 970-353-4253 www.greeleygov.com/activities/recreation/aquatics#islandgrove Johnstown Pool (outdoor) 616 North 2nd Street, Johnstown 970-587-3767 www.trpr.org/aquatics Milliken Pool (outdoor) Milliken 970-587-3767 www.trpr.org/aquatics Windsor Lake Swimming Beach 100 North 5th Street, Windsor www.windsorgov.com/index. aspx?NID=406

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PARKS

Get out, play, fly a kite, watch a game, visit some historic structures or walk the dog.

There’s enough outdoors in Weld County parks to give visitors plenty of Vitamin D time while relaxing in the fresh air with some good bird-watching to boot. Weld’s parks are well-maintained and havens for communities.

Hawkstone Park, Eaton This 11-acre park has large open play areas, a playground, nine benches arranged along a 1 mile trail and a 2 acre lake www.eatonco.org/parks.htm Erie Community Park, Erie This 41-acre park with walking trails, playground, skate park and playing fields 450 Powers Street www.erieco.gov/847/Erie-Community-Park Pearson Park, Fort Lupton This park has a bike trail, walking path, fields and playground www.fortlupton.org/Facilities/Facility/ Details/Pearson-Park-9 Gilcrest Municipal Park, Gilcrest Contains a playground, paths, a pavilion, picnic benches, pond & basketball court 1211 County Road 31 http://townofgilcrest.org/departments/ public-works/parks/ discoverweld.com

Island Grove Regional Park, Greeley Paved multi-use recreational trail with ball fields and historic Centennial Village 100 North 5th Street www.greeleygov.com/activities/islandgrove Ehrich Lake Park, Milliken This park offers a playground, lake with a fishing dock, picnic tables and a .9 of a mile walking path www.millikenco.gov/parks--lakes.htm Lake Park, Johnstown The park has two playgrounds, five picnic pavilions, a walking path around the lake that is 1 mile long and fishing www.townofjohnstown.com/140/ Lake-Park

HIKING & BIKING Feel a need for a little pedal action, or walking the wild trails? There’s lots to keep you trekking in Weld County. Weld trails are shared by bikers, hikers, birdwatchers, and nature loves alike, all feeling the call of the outdoors to keep their bodies working out in the fresh air.

Great Western Trail, Windsor Soft surface trail for walkers and fat tire type bikes www.gwtrail.com Poudre River Trail, Greeley A 21-mile paved recreation trail that wanders along the Cache la Poudre River from Greeley to Windsor www.poudretrail.org/index.php Sheep Draw Junction, Greeley Paved multi-use recreational trail along the river www.poudretrail.org/trail-tour/ story-posts-trail-sections/sheep-drawjunction

Firestone Trail An 8-mile long trail that connects, or runs close to, many small parks, ponds and two shopping areas www.walkridecolorado.com/north-central-colorado/firestone-frederick-dacono Windsor Lake Trail, Windsor This multi-use paved recreational trail is approximately 2.25 miles long.

100 North 5th Street www.windsorgov.com/index. aspx?NID=293

Centennial Lake, Milliken The lake features a .63 of a mile walking path, picnic tables and is periodically stocked with fish www.millikenco.gov/parks--lakes.htm Explore Weld County | 37

TOP 10 KID’S DESTINATIONS Cozy Cow Dairy Located about a half mile north of U.S. 34 on Weld County Road 17, the Cozy Cow Dairy and Longview Creamery is locally owned and offers many school groups, families and youth organizations the opportunity to watch on-site while dairy products are made. They provide bottled milk, ice cream, many types of cheeses and are the only source for fresh cheese curds in the Front Range.

The store is open from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday and noon-7 p.m. Sundays. For more information, go to www.cozycows.com

Miller Farms Miller Farms at Colo. 66 and Colo. 119, about four miles west of Platteville, is a busy place from early spring through late fall. Not only a working farm, Miller Farms is also an educational rural amusement park with a huge playground area, a farmers market when crops are in season, and the opportunity to pick your own produce. Spring and fall festivals are scheduled every year; school tours are frequent; and a petting zoo and Antique Alley provide other opportunities for both education and fun. For more information, go to www.millerfarms.net

Windsor Lake Swim Beach One of Weld County’s most popular destinations on a hot summer day is the Swim Beach at Windsor Lake. Located on the southwest corner of the lake, the area is marked by ropes and buoys, and attracts hundreds of swimmers on a warm day.

Also available at the lake is boating, kayaking and canoeing, fishing, a dog park (on the north side of the lake), a concession stand, restrooms, a playground and bike/ paddle board rentals. A 2.5 mile trail surrounds the lake, and Windsor Lake is known for its ability to attract white pelicans during summer months.

Ice Haus Greeley’s only ice-skating arena is the center of multiple family activities throughout the year. From public skate sessions, to clinics and classes, to youth hockey leagues and adult hockey tournaments, to cosmic skating with multicolored light effects and music, there is no shortage of activities for young and old alike at the Ice Haus, 900 8th Ave. For more information, go to greeleygov.com/ activities/recreation/facilities/greeleyice-haus

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Centennial Village One of Weld County’s most popular

destinations for families, school groups and kids in general is Centennial Village Museum. Located on the fringes of Island Grove Regional Park in northeast Greeley, Centennial Village is an 8-acre living history experience. Parents will enjoy the more than 35 architecturally unique structures and beautifully landscaped grounds, while kids enjoy the costumed interpreters, heritage farm animals, and multiple interactive experiences. Step back in Weld County’s rich history and learn about the early pioneer settling of the Western high plains, a time when grand houses, growing businesses, extensive prairies and agriculture were all a part of daily life. For more info, go to greeleymuseums.com/locations/ centennial-village.

Poudre Learning Center Located just west of 83rd Avenue at F Street, the Poudre Learning Center attracts about 22,000 visitors a year, many of them children and/or their families. It is the only outdoor education center in Weld County, and offers students a field experience based on the specific grade level of the class. Information about wildlife, soil, plants, raptors, irrigating, groundwater and the nearby Poudre River are all part of the educational opportunities for kids and their families.

For more information, go to www. poudrelearningcenter.org.

Wild Animal Sanctuary Is it one of your favorite family outings?

Well, the Wild Animal Sanctuary near Keenesburg is even better than the zoo, many say, because it shows more than 400 large carnivores roaming freely in a natural habitats. Located on 720 acrs of rolling prairie in southeast Weld County, the sanctuary is home to dozens of rescued animals, including African lions, tigers and bears to wolves, mountain lions, leopards, lynx, bobcats, camels, ostriches and emus — to name only a few. The sanctuary was built with a centralized compound in the middle, and a “Mile Into The Wild Walkway,” which stretches over 5,100 feet in length and gives visitors unprecedented views from above of the animals. The walkway connects to an Education Center and a Bolivian Lion House. For more information, go to: www.wildanimalsanctuary.org

Stampede Parade, 4th of July The Greeley Stampede’s 4th of July parade celebrates our nation’s independence and Colorado Western heritage with more than 130 entries and tens of thousands of spectators from all over the state as well as the nation. Included in the parade are floats, bands and equestrian entries from all over Colorado. The parade starts at 9 a.m. Sharp every July 4 and runs along 10th Avenue amid the University of Northern Colorado campus, from 19th to 5th streets. To learn more about the Stampede Parade as well as the full 2016 Stampede schedule, go to www. greeleystampede.org.

FunPlex Some say there isn’t a better place for family fun in Weld County than the Family FunPlex, 1501 65th Ave., Greeley.

Placed within Two Rivers Community Park, which includes a softball complex,

picnic shelters, kids’ sensory playground, amphitheater, and trails, the FunPlex itself includes an indoor water park with several slides, miniature golf, fitness center and gymnasium. For more information, go to greeleygov.com/activities/ recreation/facilities/family-funplex Colorado Model Railroad Museum Hundreds of school children and youth groups, along with their families, annually make a trip to the model train museum in downtown Greeley, 680 10th St. With thousands of miniature trees along with 2,500 railroad cars, realistic looking vehicles and communities and even a forest fire, children and their adult chaperones are awestruck at the detail in this nationally recognized operating model railroad. For more info, go to: www.cmrm.org Explore Weld County | 39

UNIQUE Nowhere else in the country can visitors see Weld County’s most unique assets. The Pawnee National Grasslands in northern Weld County covers thousands of miles of open space, picturesque buttes among serene grasslands and plentiful bird-watching. In the southern portion of the county, meet a little of the county’s wild side at the Wild Animal Sanctuary, home to bears, tigers and lions rescued from through the world to roam Weld’s semi-arid prairies.

Pawnee National Grassland The Pawnee National Grassland is 193,060 acres contained within a 30-by60 mile area. The rich history of the The Pawnee Buttesarea is represented by old homesteads, cemeteries and nearby museums. The network of numbered forest service and county roads will take you within easy walking distance of almost all parts of the grassland. Pawnee National Grassland is not only an internationally known birding area but also a wonderful spot for hiking, camping, picnicking, horseback riding and stargazing. While at the grassland keep an eye out for a few of the species that make the grassland their home.

There are many activities to do while visiting the Pawnee National Grasslands including: biking, bird watching, camping, climbing, fishing, hiking, horse riding, off highway vehicle riding, outdoor learning, picnicking, rocks and minerals, discoverweld.com

scenic drives, target shooting and water activities.

Most areas of national forests and grasslands are open, free of charge, for your use and enjoyment. Fees or permits may be required for use of some areas, specific facilities or services. Click here for more information about passes and permits.

Pawnee National Grassland ranger district office is located at 660 “O” Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631 970-346-5000.

Wild Animal Sanctuary The Wild Animal Sanctuary is all about saving animals who are victims of America’s “Captive Wildlife Crisis!” They travel across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central & South America and the rest of the world rescuing captive exotic and endangered large carnivores who have been abused, abandoned, exploited or illegally kept. Their goal for the ani-

TO WELD mals they rescue is to give them a life of dignity and respect, and make their life like it would be if they could choose.

Established by Executive Director Pat Craig in 1980, The Wild Animal Sanctuary is a state and federally licensed zoological facility and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Wild Animal Sanctuary is located on rural, rolling grasslands, comprising 720 acres and sheltering more than 350+ large carnivores include tigers, African lions, black bears, grizzly bears, mountain lions, leopards, wolves, servals, bobcats, foxes, lynx, coyote, coati mundi, raccoon, porcupine, ostrich, emu, camel, alpaca, horses and rescued dogs.

Throughout the summer the Wild Animal Sanctuary has many events and fundraisers, click here for information.

The Wild Animal Sanctuary is located at 1946 County Road 53, Keenesburg, Colorado 80643 303-536-0118.

Historic Fort Lupton The historic fort offers visitors a chance to step back in time and experience life as it was during the early 1800s.

2001 Historical Parkway, Fort Lupton 303-857-1710

www.spvhs.org/ Fort St. Vrain Fort St. Vrain Fort was built in the early 1800s near the present-day location of the town of Platteville. While visitors can tour two of Weld County’s original fur trading forts, Fort St. Vrain is now marked by a stone monument.

To visit the monument, take Weld County Road 40 west from Highway 85. The road, which passes through private property so please be mindful and respectful, deadends at the monument.

Fort Vasquez Museum The museum located at Fort Vasquez has numerous displays depicting life on prairie in the late 1800s.

Visit the 1835 fur-trading fort and follow the paths of founders Louis Vasquez and Andrew Sublette.

13412 US Highway 85, Platteville 970-785-2832 www.historycolorado.org/museums/ fort-vasquez-museum

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MUSEUMS “Go West, young man!� New York editor Horace Greeley sent Nathan Meeker and the Union Colony west with the phrase in 1865, ushering in a history today that is now beyond compare. Visitors can immerse themselves in Western expansion through the likes of Rattlesnake Kate and Nathan Meeker, and the many historic places throughout the county that stand as living testaments to a wild and colorful history.

Eaton House Museum Many artifacts from the founding days of Eaton and a collection of exhibits featuring the Spanish American War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan War. 207 Elm Ave, Eaton 970-454-3338 www.eatonco.org/eaton-housemuseum.htm Spirit of Flight Center Hundreds of rare items and artifacts are on display of vintage and corporate aviation while promoting the love of flight.

2650 South Main St. Bldg. A, Erie 303-460-1156 www.spiritofflight.com Donelson House Built after the South Platte River flood of 1864, the house has been restored to an 1893 photograph. All furnishing for the Donelson House were donations which discoverweld.com

were subsequently restored by members of the South Platte Valley Historical Society. The Donelson House also periodically hosts afternoon teas.

2001 Historical Parkway, Fort Lupton 720-514-1833 www.spvhs.org Fort Lupton Museum Extensive archives of family histories, cemetery records, business documents, and photos from Fort Lupton as far back as the 1800s 453 First St., Fort Lupton 303-857-1634 www.fortlupton.org/157/Museums Historic Fort Lupton The historic fort offers visitors a chance to step back in time and experience life as it was in during the early 1800s.

2001 Historical Parkway, Fort Lupton 303-857-1710 www.spvhs.org

Miners Memorial Museum The Miners Memorial Museum highlights southern Weld County’s rich mining history. Displays that illustrate what mining was like at the turn of the century.

143 5th St., Frederick 720-382-5500 www.frederickco.gov/717/MinersMemorial-Museum Centennial Village Step back in time with an 8 acre living history museum allowing visitors to experience Northern Colorado as it was over 100 years ago.

1475 A St., Greeley 970-350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com/locations/ centennial-village/ Colorado Model Railroad Museum This museum features over 600 railroadrelated artifacts ranging from a Virginia and Truckee Railroad switch key to a full-sized Colorado and Southern wooden Caboose available for examining.

680 10th Street, Greeley 970-392-2934 www.gfsm.org/pcindex.html Greeley History Museum Exhibits telling the story of Greeley and

Weld County.

714 8th St., Greeley 970-350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com/locations/ greeley-history-museum/ Meeker Home Experience the home of the founding family of Greeley as it would have appeared in the late 1800s.

1324 9th Ave., Greeley 970-336-4189 www.greeleymuseums.com/meeker-home/ Plumb Farm A Colorado Centennial Farm that’s been in the same family for over a hundred years.

955 39th Ave., Greeley 970-350-9275 www.greeleymuseums.com/locations/ white-plumb-farm-learning-center/ Grover Depot Museum Tales of boom and bust and the railroads.

Grover http://groverlibrary.8m.com/grover.html Parish House Museum Home of the founders of Johnstown, Harvey J. and Mary Parish. The main level of this furnished house provides a glimpse of life in the early 1900s and on the lower Explore Weld County | 43

level there are displays featuring facets of life in Johnstown.

701 Charlotte St., Johnstown 970-350-9275 www.johnstownhistoricalsociety.org/ Kersey Historical Museum Dedicated to the history of Kersey 413 1st St., Kersey (In back of the Library) 970-347-7357 www.townofkersey.com/ Northern Drylanders Museum The Northern Drylanders Museum showcases life on the grasslands in northern Weld County. A museum organized to study, record, preserve and make available the history of Northern Weld County.

755 Third St., Nunn 970-897-3125 www.highplainshistory.homestead.com/ Fort Vasquez Museum In addition to a replica fort, Fort Vasquez is also home to a museum and gift shop.

Visit the 1835 fur-trading fort and follow the paths of founders Louis Vasquez and Andrew Sublette.

13412 US Highway 85, Platteville 970-785-2832 www.historycolorado.org/museums/ fort-vasquez-museum Platteville Pioneer Museum Artifacts, family histories, pictures and other memorabilia of the people of the Platteville area 502 Marion, Platteville 970-381-1105 www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/ platteville Town of Windsor Museum Masterfully refurbished and restored, the buildings are original to Windsor and represent chapters in town history 100 North 5th St., Windsor 970-674-2443 www.windsorgov.com/index. aspx?NID=464 Windsor Art & Heritage Center A hub for arts, culture, and history in 116 5th St., Windsor 970-674-2443 www.windsorgov.com/

FOR T VA S Q U E Z M U S EU M

One Free Admission FORT VASQUEZ MUSEUM

13412 US Hwy 85 Platteville, CO 80651

(970) 785-2832

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Fort Lupton

by Trevor Reid For The Tribune

A city proud of its history, Fort Lupton offers visitors the opportunity to take a step back in time with a reconstruction of the city’s namesake.

West Point graduate Lt. Lancaster Lupton arrived in what is now the city of Fort Lupton on a military expedition in 1835, more than 40 years before Colorado became a state. The next year, he began construction on a trade fort, originally called Fort Lancaster, using labor from the Mexican village of Taos.

Just east of the South Platte River, Lupton seized the opportunity to engage in the fur and buffalo hide trade on the river banks. Trading with native plains tribes and immigrants, Fort Lupton was a crossroads of frontier life. Lupton traded not only fur and buffalo hides, but other frontier essentials, such as gunpowder, clothing and pots and pans. After eight discoverweld.com

years of fierce competition with three other trade forts in the area, and a general decline in the fur and robe trade, Lupton was finally forced to cease operations at the fort in the mid 1804s.

After abandoning the fort, Lupton moved south and lived with his Cheyenne wife Thomass in the small village of Hardscrabble on the Arkansas River. Excluding some use during the gold rush in 1859 and use as a stage station later on, the fort was practically abandoned. By the 1920s, all that was left standing of the fort was an adobe wall. While one of the competing forts is remembered only with

a memorial marker, Fort Lupton was set for something more.

In 2004, the South Platte Valley Historical Society set to reconstruct the city’s namesake. With so little of the fort left, about 300 volunteers were left to use eyewitness accounts to reconstruct the fort.

After seven years, the Society was able to open the fort to the public with a dedication ceremony. The reconstructed fort allows you to walk through the inner plaza, where you can see blacksmith and carpenter shops. The fort also features a kitchen, living quarters, trade rooms and a storage room filled with historic artifacts.

The reconstructed trade fort is located in the South Platte Valley Historic Park, 100 acres of history situated along the river.

With a visitor center, a camping area, a nature area and four historic structures, the park invites you to a firsthand experience of the early settlement of the American west.

Running from north to south, the park contains the reconstructed trade fort, an 1850s trapper cabin, a late-1860s farm

house and one of the first schoolhouses in Weld County, built in 1875. Whether you only have the time for a short trip or an extended one, the sight of Lancaster Lupton’s trade fort will immediately transport you back in time.

WHAT: South Platte Valley Historical Society Fort Lancaster WHERE: Just northwest of the town of Fort Lupton along the South Platte River EVENTS: Several events are scheduled during the year at the location. The biggest is the Trapper Days Rendezvous, which will be Sept. 8-11 this year, with early set-up scheduled Sept. 3-4. Other events include: The Lancaster Restoration Rendezvous, every year on Memorial Day Weekend; the Hunter Widows’ Rendezvous, Sept. 16-18 this year; the annual Colonial Encampment, Sept. 30-Oct. 2; the Turkey Basters Camp Out, Nov. 4-6; and the Winter Night’s Camp Out, Dec. 30-Jan. 2, 2017.

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ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS JUNE 6/3/16 • Greeley Greeley Unexpected Kick-Off: Kick-off the 4th year of Greeley Unexpected with a super-charged Friday Fest!

5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Downtown Greeley: 9th Street Plaza www.greeleyunexpected.com/events/ greeley-unexpected-kick-friday-fest 6/4/16 • Johnstown BBQ Day: Fireman’s breakfast, parade, fun games and activites, BBQ in the park, live music, fireworks and more!

5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Various locations in town www.johnstownbbqday.org 6/11/16 • Erie Erie Brewfest: Local Colorado Breweries, Food Vendors and Live Music 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Downtown Erie: On Briggs St. between Moffatt and Wells www.eriechamber.org/events/ details/4th-annual-erie-brewfest-502 6/11/16 • Greeley Blues Jam: Family oriented atmosphere where everyone can expect a wonderful Blues experience

11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Island Grove Arena: 501 North 14th Ave www.greeleybluesjam.com/ 6/18/16 • Hudson Hudson Festival: Celebrate the Town of Hudson!

All Day Hudson Memorial Park www.hudsoncolorado.org/ 6/18/16 • Grover Earl Anderson Memorial Rodeo: Have a great time at the “Biggest Little Rodeo in the West”!

10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Main Street & Rodeo Grounds www.groverrodeo.com/calenderofevents.html 6/19/16 • Grover Earl Anderson Memorial Rodeo 7:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Main Street & Rodeo Grounds www.groverrodeo.com 6/23/16 • Greeley Greeley Stampede - City of Greeley Day: Kick-off the Stampede’s 95th Year!

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

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6/24/16 • Frederick Frederick in Flight: Hot air balloon lift, Flight Fest, and tons of fun for the whole family! The balloons lift at daybreak, weather permitting.

Centennial Park: 630 8th Street www.frederickco.gov 6/24/16 • Greeley Greeley Stampede - Jack Daniel’s Day: Concert by Lady Antebellum with special guest Jackson Michelson 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Island Grove Arena: 501 North 14th Ave 6/25/16 • Frederick Frederick in Flight: Hot air balloon lift, Flight Fest, Balloon Glow and tons of fun for the family! Balloons lift at daybreak.

Balloon Glow is 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Centennial Park: 630 8th Street 6/25/16 • Greeley 23rd Annual Garden Tour: See some of the best gardens in the area with this self-guided tour 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Various locations in town http://greeleycalendar.com 6/25/16 • Greeley Greeley Stampede - Pepsi Day: Concert by Christ Young and special guest Cody Johnson 11:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Island Grove Arena: 501 North 14th Ave 6/26/16 • Frederick Frederick in Flight Centennial Park: 630 8th Street 6/26/16 • Greeley Greeley Stampede - Bud Light Day: Fiesta de Musica featuring Luis Coronel and Baby Bash 8:00 a.m. - 10:45 p.m.

Island Grove Arena: 501 North 14th Ave

6/29/16 • Greeley Greeley Stampede - Weld County Garage Day 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Island Grove Arena: 501 North 14th Ave 6/30/16 • Greeley Greeley Stampede - Noble Energy Day 10:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Island Grove Arena: 501 North 14th Ave JULY 7/1/16 • Greeley Greeley Stampede - North Colorado Medical Center Day: Concert by Thomas Rhett with special guest Kory Brunson Band 12:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Island Grove Arena: 501 North 14th Ave 7/2/16 • Greeley Greeley Stampede - Energy Day: Concert by Vince Neil of Motley Crue with special guest Vixen and Quiet Riot 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Island Grove Arena: 501 North 14th Ave 7/3/16 •Erie July 3rd Extravaganza: Music, activites, food and, of course, fireworks!

5:00 p.m.

Colorado National Golf Club 2700 Vista Parkway www.erieco.gov/DocumentCenter/ View/6860 7/3/16 • Greeley Greeley Stampede - Power Services Company Day: Concert by Chris Janson with Granger Smith ft. Earl Dibbles Jr. 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Island Grove Arena: 501 North 14th Ave

6/27/16 • Greeley Greeley Stampede - Banner Health Day 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Island Grove Arena: 501 North 14th Ave

7/3/16 • Keenesburg Business Expo and Fireworks: Start your 4th of July Celebration early with vendors, food, entertainment, games and fireworks!

6:00 p.m.

S.E. Weld County Fairgrounds: 7758 WCR 59 www.keenesburgco.org/chamberevents.html

6/28/16 • Greeley Greeley Stampede - JBS Day 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Island Grove Arena: 501 North 14th Ave

7/4/16 • Erie Colorado Firecracker 4K/4 mile race/ Kids Run: Family fun event to celebrate the 4th of July!

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Start line on Powers Street www.coloradofirecrackerrun.com 7/4/16 • Firestone 4th at Firestone: Celebrate the 4th with a pancake breakfast, parade, live music, fireworks and much, much more!

7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Miners Park: 226 Grant Avenue www.firestoneco.gov 7/4/16 • Fort Lupton Old Fashioned 4th of July Festival: Celebrate the 4th with a fun day filled with games and activities, food, live music and dancing, and fireworks!

7:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Recreation Center Grounds: 203 South Harrison Avenue www.fortlupton.org/471/4th-of-JulyCelebration 7/4/16 • Greeley Greeley Stampede - GMC Day: Start the day with a parade and end the day with a concert featuring Craig Morgan and a fireworks show 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Island Grove Arena: 501 North 14th Ave 7/8/16 • Eaton Eaton Days: Celebrate Eaton’s Diamond Anniversary!

8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Various Locations In Eaton www.eatondays.org 7/9/16 • Eaton Eaton Days 8:00 a.m. -9:00 p.m.

Various Locations In Eaton 7/10/16 • Eaton Eaton Days 7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Various Locations In Eaton 7/16/16 • LaSalle LaSalle Days: Celebrate the Town of LaSalle with two days of fun!

All Day Various Locations in LaSalle www.lasalletown.com 7/17/16 • LaSalle LaSalle Days All Day Various Locations in LaSalle

7/20/16 • Frederick Chainsaws & Chuckwagons: Live music, food trucks (chuckwagons) and the chainsaw carving competition!

All Day Main Street - downtown: 105 5th Street www.frederickco.gov/692/ChainsawsChuckwagons 7/21/16 • Frederick Chainsaws & Chuckwagons All Day Main Street - downtown: 105 5th Street 7/22/16 • Frederick Chainsaws and Chuckwagons All Day Main Street - downtown: 105 5th Street 7/23/16 • Frederick Chainsaws and Chuckwagons: See the completed wood carving and vote for your favorite All Day Crist Park: 105 5th Street 7/27/16 • Greeley Weld County Fair: Kick-off the Weld County Fair!

7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Island Grove Park: 501 North 14th Avenue www.weldcountyfair.com 7/28/16 • Greeley Weld County Fair - Noble Energy Senior Day 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Island Grove Park: 501 North 14th Avenue 7/29/16 • Greeley Weld County Fair - Western Heritage Days: Experience the Weld County western frontier with Buffalo Soldier demonstrations, chuck wagon cooking and historic games 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Centennial Village Museum: 1475 A Street www.greeleycalendar.com 7/29/16 • Greeley Arts Picnic Kick-Off: Kick-off the 2016 Arts Picnic with live music by Funkiphino.

Don’t forget your dancing shoes!

7:00 p.m.

Downtown Greeley: 9th Street Plaza www.greeleygov.com

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7/30/16 • Greeley Weld County Fair - Colorado Medical Health Community Day 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Island Grove Park: 501 North 14th Avenue

8/5/16 • Ault Ault Fall Festival: Celebrate A Unique Little Town!

5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Ault Liberty Park: First Street www.townofault.org

7/30/16 • Greeley Arts Picnic: Shop from over 150 artists selling everything from pottery and paintings to soap and gourmet food!

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Lincoln Park: 802 10th Avenue

8/5/16 • Greeley High Plain Chautauqua 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Various Locations in Greeley

7/30/16 • Greeley Weld County Fair - Western Heritage Days 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Centennial Village Museum: 1475 A Street

8/5/16 • Kersey Kersey Days: Celebrate the Town of Kersey with two days full of fun!

6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Kohler Farms South of the High School www.townofkersey.com

7/30/16 • Greeley Weld County Fair - Anadarko Family Fun Day 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Island Grove Park: 501 North 14th Avenue 7/31/16 • Greeley Arts Picnic: Shop from over 150 artists selling everything from pottery and paintings to soap and gourmet food!

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Lincoln Park: 802 10th Avenue 7/31/16 • Greeley Weld County Fair - Western Heritage Days 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Centennial Village Museum: 1475 A Street AUGUST 8/2/16 • Greeley High Plain Chautauqua: Learn about history and enjoy the excitement of live theater!

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Various Locations in Greeley www.highplainschautauqua.org 8/3/16 • Greeley High Plain Chautauqua 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Various Locations in Greeley 8/4/16 • Greeley High Plain Chautauqua 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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8/6/16 • Ault Ault Fall Festival 9:00 a.m - Midnight Ault Liberty Park: First Street 8/6/16 • Dacono Carbon Valley Music & Spirits Festival: Live music, kids events, beer garden, fireworks and more!

2:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Centennial Field: Under the blue water tower www.cityofdacono.com 8/6/16 • Erie Rocky Mountain Kids Triathlon: Two course options, a long, and a short, each of them are open to any kids age 5 - 11 8:00 a.m.

Erie Community Park: 450 Powers Street www.recessfactory.com 8/6/16 • Greeley High Plain Chautauqua 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Various Locations in Greeley 8/6/16 • Kersey Kersey Days: Celebrate the Town of Kersey with a parade, circus entertainment, live music, food, fireworks and much more!

9:30 a.m. - Midnight Centennial Park: Civic Circle Drive

8/7/16 • Ault Ault Fall Festival 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Ault Liberty Park: First Street 8/11/16 • Keenesburg SE Weld County Fair: Come on out and kick-off the SE Weld County Fair!

8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

SE Weld Cnty Fairgrounds: 7758 WCR 59 www.sewcfair.com 8/12/16 • Keenesburg SE Weld County Fair: Family-fun day of events 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

SE Weld Cnty Fairgrounds: 7758 WCR 59 8/12/16 • Severance Severance Days: Celebrate Severance with a steak and hotdog dinner, beer garden and street dance 5:00 p.m.

Lakeview Park: First Street (WCR 23) & Broadview Drive www.townofseverance.org 8/13/16 • Erie Erie Air Fair: Aircraft and car displays, live music, kid’s zone, vendors and much more!

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Erie Municipal Airport: 395 Airport Drive www.erieairfair.com 8/13/16 • Keenesburg SE Weld County Fair: Family-fun day of events including a parade and live stock auction 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

SE Weld Cnty Fairgrounds: 7758 WCR 59 8/13/16 • Milliken Beef ‘N Bean Day: Enjoy a pancake breakfast, parade, vendors, live music, fireworks and more!

6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Lola Park: South Josephine Avenue www.millikenco.gov 8/13/16 • Severance Severance Days: Celebrate Severance with a pancake breakfast, parade, car show, activities, and more!

7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Lakeview Park: First Street (WCR 23) & Broadview Drive

8/14/16 • Keenesburg SE Weld County Fair: Enjoy the last day of the SE Weld County Fair 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

SE Weld Cnty Fairgrounds: 7758 WCR 59 8/19/16 • Platteville Harvest Daze: Originally started as Pickle Day in 1910, Harvest Daze means fun for the entire family!

4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Riverview Park www.plattevillegov.org 8/19/16 • Garden City Bootleggin’ Days: Live music by The Burroughs, beer tasting and fun!

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Garden City Town Hall: 621 27th St Road www.townofgardencity.com 8/19/16 • Platteville Harvest Daze 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Community Center Complex 8/20/16 • Platteville Harvest Daze 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Community Center Complex 8/20/16 • Garden City Bootleggin’ Days: Live music, super awesome kids area with fun activities, beer tasting and more!

12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Garden City Town Hall: 621 27th St Road 8/26/16 • Nunn Harvest Festival: Kick-off Nunn Harvest Festival with a pulled pork sandwich dinner in the park followed by Fools Night 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Town Park and Community Center www.nunncolorado.com/calendar_34.html 8/26/16 • Nunn Harvest Festival: Celebrate Nunn with breakfast, a parade, activities and vendors and a street dance!

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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SEPTEMBER 9/3/16 • Windsor Harvest Festival: Celebrate 95 years of Windsor!

6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Boardwalk Park: 100 North 5th Street www.windsorharvestfest.com 9/4/16 • Windsor Harvest Festival 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Various Locations in Windsor 9/5/16 • Windsor Harvest Festival 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Various Locations in Windsor 9/9/16 • Fort Lupton Trapper Days: Celebrate the town of Fort Lupton with many games and activities, parade, food, cars show and even a street dance!

All Day Various Locations in Fort Lupton www.fortlupton.org/472/Trapper-Days 9/10/16 • Fort Lupton Trapper Days All Day Various Locations in Fort Lupton 9/10/16 • Greeley 29th Annual Potato Day: Sink your teeth into a baked potato with your choice of delicious toppings!

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Centennial Village: 1475 A Street http://greeleycalendar.com

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9/17/16 • Erie Biscuit Day: Biscuits and Gravy, live music, raffles, craft booths and more!

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Downtown Erie: Briggs Street www.eriehistoricalsociety. org/erie-biscuit-day/ 9/11/16 • Fort Lupton Trapper Days www.fortlupton.org/472/Trapper-Days 9/17/16 • Frederick Miners Day: A family fun day of activities, contests, vendors, live entertainment, a parade and fireworks display!

10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Crist Park: 105 5th Street www.frederickco.gov/240/Miners-Day 9/24/16 • Greeley OktBREWfest: Great beer, brats, games and live music Lincoln Par: 802 10th Avenue www.greeleydowntown.com/signatureevents/oktobrewfest 9/25/16 • Greeley OktBREWfest Lincoln Park: 802 10th Avenue www.greeleydowntown.com/signatureevents/oktobrewfest

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During your stay in Weld County, you’ll surely want to experience the local shopping outlets. Is an indoor mall your “thing?” The Greeley Mall offers a wide variety of smaller stores plus major brand anchors, in addition to a food court and a major cinema, to keep you occupied for more than a day and night. Or maybe an outdoor shopping mall is your preference. There are a variety of smaller neighborhood malls in Greeley and surrounding towns. The largest such outdoor mall in Weld is the Centerplace shopping center in west Greeley, with several major department and sporting good anchors, as well as restaurants and smaller boutiques and specialty stores.

and its available storefronts are now almost fully occupied.

And, smaller Weld towns such as Windsor, Fort Lupton, Johnstown, Eaton and Ault, to name just a few, offer a variety of specialties and unique merchandise.

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SHOPPING Whether you seek a weathered bedroom piece with historical value, or a one-of-akind knickknack to put on a shelf, or everyday deals at a big-box retailer, Weld County provides. Antique shops line the U.S. 85 corridor; downtown Greeley’s locally owned art and gift shops provide unique items; the Greeley Mall and Greeley Centerplace provide a mix of major retailers and mom-and-pop stores. When you add it all up, there are dozens of shopping experiences scattered throughout Weld County.

Downtown Windsor www.windsordda.com Notable shops: Four & Twenty Blackbirds, coast to Coast Styles, Memory Lane Antiques, Closet 503, My Favortie Things, Old Town Smoke Shop, Simply Home, Summit Spa,s, The Blushing Bride, Nana beas’s and much more!

Downtown Greeley www.greeleydowntown.com Noteable shops: Accessories with a Flair!...and Hair, Ancient Healing Wisdom Arts, The Dragon’s Cache, Doug’s Hang Up, King’s Clocks & Unique Gifts, Lincoln Park Emporium, Madison & Main Gallery, Showcase Art Center, Mariposa Plants, Flowers and Gifts, The Nerd Store and so much more!

Centerplace of Greeley Notable shops: Kohl’s, Famous Footwear, Gamestop, Ross Dress For Less, Target, Best Buy, Dressbarn and so much more! discoverweld.com

Westlake Village Shopping Center Greeley www.thewestlakevillage.com Notable Shops: Lolly’s Hallmark Shop, Colorado Rockies Dugout Store, Game Factor, Smokes & Stogies, Westlake Wine & Spirits and much more!

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FARMERS MARKETS Evans Farmers’ Market Thursdays: June 2 – Sept. 15 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

3700 Golden Street Erie Farmers’ Market Thursdays: May 19 – Sept. 22 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Briggs Street in Downtown Erie Frederick Farmers’ Market Thursdays: June ­– Aug. 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. ; Thursdays: Sept. 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Crist Park: 105 5th Street

Greeley Farmers’ Market Saturdays: May 21 – Oct. 29, 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Wednesdays: July 6 – Sept.

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Union Pacific Depot: 902 7th Avenue Downtown Mead Farmers’ Market Sundays: June 26 – Sept. 25 1:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Mead Town Park: 441 Third Street Miller Farms Farm Stand June 15 – Oct. 13912 County Road 19, Platteville

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ANTIQUE SHOPS Faded Rose Antiques 202 1st Street, Ault 970-834-1070 Jen’s Antique Mall 220 1st Street, Ault 970-834-2877 JR’s Antiques & Etc. 213 1st Street, Ault 970-834-2291 www.aultimateantiques.com Junk-N-Joe Flea Market & Coffee Bar 224 1st Street, Ault 970-834-2065 Vintage Soul 216 1st Street, Ault 720-933-1845 Alley Arts & Collectibles, LLC 122 Oak Avenue, Eaton 970-454-3347 www.alleyartsco.com Lone Tree Antiques and Fine Art 115-117 1st St., Eaton 970-301-0248 www.lonetreeantiques.com

The French Corner 208 First Street & 108 Oak Ave., Eaton 970-454-2088 or 970-454-1088 www.thefrenchcornershop.com Tree of Life 208 Oak Avenue, Eaton 970-689-6779 Ervin’s Antiques & Gifts 3810 West 10th Street, Greeley 970-515-6775 Lincoln Park Emporium 822 8th Street, Greeley 970-351-6222 www.lincolnparkemporium.com A Step Back in Time 30 South Main, Keenesburg 303-732-9257 www.a-step-back.com A1 Furniture of La Salle 125 North 2nd Street, La Salle 970-284-5260 www.a1furnitureoflasalle.com Memory Lane Antiques 426 Main Street, Windsor 970-686-7913 www.memlaneantiques.com Explore Weld County | 63

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Greeley/Weld County Airport 970.336.3000 www.gxy.net Business aviation facility with full-service jet center. All major aircraft services provided.

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After you’ve been busy playing, shopping, eating and drinking in Weld County, you need a nice place to relax and rest.

With more than a dozen hotels in Greeley and two dozen in Weld County, visitors will have a wide choice of places to hang their hats. Or perhaps a bed and breakfast is your preference. Two places in Greeley are popular — the Greeley Guest House and the Currier Inn. The Porter House B & B Inn in Windsor is another popular destination.

And if you prefer wild open spaces and more of a traditional country atmosphere, the West Pawnee Ranch B & B near Grover, a remote north Weld County community, not only offers a place to stay but also

hiking, horseback riding, country meals and access to the Pawnee National Grassland.

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BED & BREAKFAST Waking up in a charming inn to the smell of fresh-baked muffins and strong-brewed coffee and a hardy “Good morning!” is something visitors can’t get at the local corporate hotels. Weld’s innkeepers pride themselves on their home-town pampering of visitors, to make their stays cozy and relaxing.

Greeley Guest House 5401 W. 9th Street, Greeley, CO 80634 970-353-9373 www.greeleyguesthouse.com Only a few miles from downtown Greeley, its spacious guest rooms and complimentary breakfast are enjoyed by business travelers and vacationers alike. The jacuzzi rooms and suites are favorites for honeymooners and company executives.

Porter House B & B Inn 530 Main St Windsor, CO 80550-5132 970-686-5793 Charming victorian styled B & B conveniently located in romantic downtown Windsor. Enjoy a quite comfortable stay in the care if its gracious and attentive hosts.

Currier Inn Bed & Breakfast 1221 9th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631-4017 970-392-1221 discoverweld.com

www.greeleybedandbreakfast.com The humble, individually decorated rooms feature en suite bathrooms with soaking tubs, flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served in a stylish dining area adjacent to a lobby with a grand spiral staircase.

West Pawnee Ranch B & B 29451 County Road 130 Grover, CO 80729 970-895-2482 www.westpawneeranch.com Wide open spaces and wild life! Great for hiking, horseback or mountain bike riding. West Pawnee Ranch offers a variety of room options conveniently located on the border of the Pawnee National Grasslands. Not to mention the country sized meals made from scratch!

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HOTELS A couple of years ago, hotel rooms were at a premium in Weld County, but today that picture is changing. The entire county has experienced a visitor boom, prompting new, nationally branded hotels to pop up from north to south to offer pristine accommodations.

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