Pierce, CO
Pierce, Colorado is a small agricultural town in north Weld County along the U.S. 85 corridor, about sixteen miles north of Greeley, with deep sugar-beet and cattle-ranching roots and a historic grain elevator that still anchors the skyline. Visitors come for the quiet small-town pace, the early-1900s storefronts along Main Avenue, and quick access to Eastern Plains recreation like Antelope Reservoir and the Pawnee National Grassland.
Places to Stay
Pierce is a small rural town without its own hotels, so visitors typically stay minutes south in Eaton or Greeley along the U.S. 85 corridor.
- Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Eaton – 485 South Elm Rd, Eaton, CO 80615. A comfortable, modern hotel in neighboring Eaton with easy access to U.S. 85, about ten minutes south of Pierce.
- Rainbow Motel – 105 N 8th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631. A newly renovated boutique motel with 70-year-old roots, set on Greeley's northern entrance along Highway 85 for a straight shot up to Pierce.
- Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Greeley – 5630 West 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80634. A value-friendly hotel near the University of Northern Colorado, a short drive from Pierce and the U.S. 85 corridor towns.
Parks
- Phillips Park – Priddy Ave., between E. Shafer & E. Park Ave., Pierce, CO 80650. One of five parks maintained by the Town of Pierce, a central green space for neighborhood gatherings and everyday play.
- Priddy Park – East side of First St., between Shafer and Park Ave., Pierce, CO 80650. A town-maintained neighborhood park in the heart of Pierce's residential grid.
- Jones Park – North of Jones Ave., between 2nd & 3rd St., Pierce, CO 80650. A quiet town park on Pierce's north side with open space for picnics and recreation.
- Bickling Field – West Main Ave., between 4th & 5th St., Pierce, CO 80650. The town's ball field on the west side of Main Avenue, home to local games and community events.
- Pierce Skate Park – East Main Ave., directly east of Carr St., Pierce, CO 80650. The town's wheel-sports park on the east side of Main Avenue, maintained as part of Pierce's five-park system.
Things to Do
- Historic Downtown Pierce – Main Avenue, Pierce, CO 80650. A walk through Pierce's railroad-era past: the landmark grain elevator visible from the highway, plus early-1900s buildings including the old post office, general store, mercantile, and lumber yard.
- Antelope Reservoir – 3 miles east of Pierce, CO 80650. A quiet Eastern Plains reservoir that serves as the area's closest fishing spot, popular with local anglers.
- Pawnee National Grassland – Weld County, CO, east of Pierce. A protected shortgrass prairie managed by the U.S. Forest Service, offering wide-open landscapes, wildlife habitat, hiking, and bird watching.
Universities and Stadiums
- University of Northern Colorado – 501 20th St, Greeley, CO 80639. A major public university just south of Pierce in Greeley, offering academic programs, cultural events, and Division I athletics.
- Aims Community College – 5401 W 20th St, Greeley, CO 80634. A regional community college providing education, workforce training, and community resources for the surrounding area.
- Colorado State University – 1062 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523. A large public research university and one of the most recognized higher education institutions in Colorado.
- Canvas Stadium – 751 W Pitkin St, Fort Collins, CO 80521. The home of Colorado State Rams football and a major sports venue on the CSU campus.
- Budweiser Events Center – 5290 Arena Cir, Loveland, CO 80538. A multi-purpose indoor arena that hosts sporting events, concerts, expos, and live entertainment.
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