Sterling: Come and See the City of Living Trees and Walking Paths
Beautiful Sterling, CO is a home rule municipality and it is the county seat of Logan County. It is the largest city in Northeast Colorado and it is the most populated city in the county. It is nicknamed ‘A Colorado Treasure’ and is also known as the ‘City of Living Trees’ because of the sculptures by Brad Rhea which as scattered all around the city. Easily access Sterling, Colorado from the Akron-Washington County Airport or the Sterling-Crosson Field Airport.
Best Time to Visit
To make the most of warm weather activities, be sure to visit Sterling from June to September. Most tourists arrive around these months, peaking in July and August. Off season runs from November to May. To avail of the best Sterling, CO hotel deals, book in the off season. There will be fewer other tourists and the lodging rates will be at their most affordable. There are a number of hotels and motels in the city that cater to tourists and locals.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Take a walking tour of downtown Sterling and check out the many Living Tree Sculptures scattered all over the city. You can also check out the Overland Trail Park, which is an ideal venue for picnics, hiking and fishing. As a bonus, it is dog-friendly! Other great parks in the city include Columbine Park and Propst Park, visit these sites and take loads of photos. You can also go for a few rounds of golf at the Riverview Golf Club with your friends and work buddies. After a day of enjoying all that the city has to offer, rest and relax at the Best Western Sundowner or at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sterling.