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Get Creative in Northern Colorado!

 

The NoCo Creative Road Trip is an arts excursion along the Front Porch of the Rockies!

Whether you’re touring from out of state, or discovering new hidden gems in your home state of Colorado, you’ll find that Northern Colorado has plenty to offer to visitors looking to be inspired and entertained. We’ve highlighted some of our favorite spots in five Front Range communities that celebrate arts, music, culinary creations, cultural heritage, and more. Pack your bags and start planning your own road trip!

 

Step by Step

Our road trip route includes five distinct communities and creative districts along the I-25 corridor in Northern Colorado: Longmont, Loveland, Greeley, Sterling, and Fort Collins. In each city, we’ve highlighted some of our favorite sights, sounds, tastes, and adventures.

Staying in the area for a while? Dive deep and explore everything each community has to offer. Short on time? Make a creative pit stop in each city as you’re passing through.

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 Explore Longmont Creative District to see…

 
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 Explore Greeley Creative District to see…

 
 

 Explore Loveland Creative District to see…

 
 

 Explore Fort Collins Creative District to see…

 

 Explore Sterling Creative District to see…

 
 

Local Jamz & July Jamz

Summer concerts on the courthouse lawn allow local musicians to showcase their talents and celebrate genres ranging from country to jazz. Both Jamz are great family entertainment and celebrations of live music!

 
 

Sculpture in Public Places

Sculpture comes in all forms! Explore Brad Rhea’s iconic carved tree sculptures, Dream Redeemer and Skygrazers, and bronze sculptures along West Main Street telling the rich history of this western town. 

 
 

Northeastern's Galleries

Explore the diverse artworks at the galleries located at Northeastern Jr. College including the William Sanderson Collection, Peter L. Youngers Fine Arts Gallery and Tennant Art Gallery. 

 
 

Overland Trail Museum

Built in 1936, this museum offers a look at the past with a 14-building historical village, exhibits about the history of the oil/gas industry and The Overland Trail, and heritage events to experience early settlers’ life. 

 
 

Serving Up Great Food

Open since 1935, the Jones and Lane Diner serves up grand champion beef and delicious meals! In town during Veterans’ Day, Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day? Stop at the iconic J & L Café for a free honoree meal! 

 
 

Sterling Creatives

An artist cooperative located on Third Street, this gallery hosts First Friday Gallery events showcasing local artists’ hand crafted stained glass, paintings, jewelry, photography, and ceramics.