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Nestled among the trees and the impossibly green Colorado landscape, the University of Northern Colorado is beautiful -- but the location isn't the only reason to love UNC. Dating back to 1889, this historic university was founded as the State Normal School and is still considered the leader in innovation in the field of teacher education.
The UNC Bears, part of NCAA Division I as members of the Big Sky Conference, play football at Nottingham Field -- which is not named for the famous home of Robin Hood, but for philanthropist Vic Nottingham, who helped raise money for the stadium. If you prefer basketball, cheer on the Bears at Bank of Colorado Arena at Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion.
To find apartments near UNC, look along 17th Avenue on the west side of campus or along 11th Avenue on the east side. To live near Nottingham Field, look along 17th Avenue near Ailes Drive. Choose the south end (between 25th Street and 27th Street) to be near shopping at University Square and West Greeley Mall. Founded in 1869, Greeley is a terrific city with a population around 100,000.
Living in Greeley, you'll be about 50 miles northeast of Downtown Denver and about 30 miles east of Rocky Mountain National Park -- a great location for mountain climbing, rock climbing, hiking, camping, horseback riding, sledding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and more.