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Greeley, Colorado

Greeley is the home rule city that is the county seat of, and the most populous municipality in, Weld County, Colorado United States. 12% since the 2010 United States census.

Type CityPopulation 108,795

Why go

  • Home rule city and seat of Weld County, Colorado, United States.
  • Served by Greeley–Weld County Airport (GXY).

History

Greeley is the home rule city that is the county seat of, and the most populous municipality in, Weld County, Colorado United States. The city population was 108,795 at the 2020 United States census, an increase of 17.12% since the 2010 United States census. Greeley is the tenth most populous city in Colorado. Greeley is the principal city of the Greeley, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and is a major city of the Front Range Urban Corridor. Greeley is located in northern Colorado and is situated 49 miles (79 km) north-northeast of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. The city is a college town, home to the University of Northern Colorado and Aims Community College.

Airports

Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) 17 mi to the centre
Loveland, CO, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Greeley–Weld County Airport (GXY) 4.3 mi to the centre
Greeley, CO, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Fort Morgan Municipal Airport 47 mi to the centre
Fort Morgan, CO, US
Outdoor
AJC Airport 4.2 mi to the centre
Greeley, CO, US
Outdoor
Easton/Valley View Airport 6.9 mi to the centre
Greeley, CO, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Greeley–Weld County Airport (GXY); 27 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Greeley, Colorado. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Colorado · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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