What’s it Like in Greenland Colorado?

The often overlooked and, frankly, unremarkable Danish territory of Greenland has been making headlines recently. While most Coloradans are aware of the icy land mass in the Atlantic Ocean, those same Coloradans have likely driven past a sign on I-25 indicating the off-ramp for a very different place with the same name.

So, what's Greenland, Colorado really like?

What's it Like in Greenland Colorado?

Located just south of the Renaissance Faire's home of Larkspur sits a sign for I-25 exit 167 for Greenland.

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While the territory of the same name in the Atlantic Ocean doesn't quite live up to its name, Greenland, Colorado was actually named for the area's vegetation and the vibrant green colors that go hand in hand with it.

Technically considered an unincorporated community, Greenland once had its own post office established in 1873 that remained open until 1959.

Today, Greenland largely serves as farmland complete with herds of cattle, barns, tractors, and cool old trucks.

While not technically considered an actual town, Greenland is also home to numerous residences, some of which appear within fairly close proximity of each other in what can easily be considered neighborhoods.

Despite being a fairly quiet farming community for the most part, a series of foot races along nearby hiking trails takes place in the otherwise unremarkable community.

Keep scrolling to take a virtual tour of the unincorporated community at I-25's exit 167 known as Greenland, Colorado: