Windsor: Discover Trails, Lake and History

Windsor offers many ways to spend your days away: more than 40 miles of trails, Windsor Lake, museums, golf and historic tours give the town a varied character. When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday home, you can therefore first ask yourself whether your trip should focus more on activity, water, culture or a mixture of these experiences.

Trails for walks, hikes and bike rides

Windsor has an extensive network of trails for walks and excursions. One specific route goes around Windsor Lake: the Windsor Lake Trail is approximately 2.25 miles long. The Windsor Lake Dog Park is located on its north side and can be reached from the trail.

The Poudre River Trail covers the section of the river corridor between Greeley and Windsor in Weld County, Colorado. The paved trail is 21 miles long and intended for hiking and cycling. This provides a longer option alongside the loop around Windsor Lake. When planning your day, you can choose between a compact lake loop and a more extensive tour without combining the two trails into a single route.

Windsor Lake and Boardwalk Community Park

Boardwalk Community Park surrounds Windsor Lake. The park includes a playground, a stage and access to the beach at the lake. During a typical season, boat rentals are available at Windsor Lake. This allows families to plan very different kinds of days: spending time by the water, visiting the playground or taking part in an activity on the lake. The shelters in Boardwalk Park are ADA-accessible and have electrical outlets. This specific amenity can be helpful when planning a longer stay in the park.

Local history and culture

The Windsor History Museum brings together historic buildings from the area around Windsor. They were built between 1882 and the 1920s and convey the town's beginnings in connection with the completion of the Greeley, Salt Lake, and Pacific Railroad and the sugar beet boom of the early 20th century. The museum's Train Depot features exhibitions and hands-on activities for all age groups.

In addition, the Windsor Art & Heritage Center hosts numerous exhibitions throughout the year; admission is free. The Windsor-Severance Fire Museum displays three antique fire engines and memorabilia relating to the history of firefighting in the Poudre Valley. Another way to get to know Windsor is the 2.2-mile church tour. It traces the town's historical architectural and cultural development through its religious institutions.

The Windsor Harvest Festival is also part of the town's annual calendar. The 104th edition was announced for September 5 to 7, 2026. If you visit Windsor at such a time, you can complement your trip with the festival program; regardless, the museums and historical topics remain experiences in their own right.

Active days away based on your personal interests

The permanent Oxbow Disc Golf Course has 12 holes and is located in Eastman Park. This scenic natural area combines open fairways with more technically challenging throws. For a different sporting option, Highland Meadows Golf Course is available. The facility is open to the public and can be used for a daily fee. This allows you to choose between a round of disc golf, a game of golf, a bike ride or a walk when planning your day.

Your choice of accommodation can be guided by how you would like to spend your days. A holiday apartment in Windsor provides a starting point for your own combination of excursions and relaxation. This keeps your travel plans open to active days, time by the water and cultural discoveries without limiting them to a single focus.

More local pages for your planning

For further searching, you can also view the local pages for Greeley, Keenesburg, Raymer, Firestone and Kersey.

For the higher-level travel overview: Weld.