5 Things That Instantly Tell You Someone’s New to Northern Colorado

Northern Colorado is a phenomenal place to call home. Whether you live in Greeley, Loveland, Fort Collins, Longmont, or surrounding towns, it is important to know that each Northern Colorado city has a unique feel and each Northern Colorado city is great for different reasons.

We are entering tourist season here in Northern Colorado. The weather is getting warmer and it is fun watching people discover all the great things that Northern Colorado has to offer. There are quite a few ways to tell if somebody either just moved here or is here for a visit, though.

They're Winded Walking from the Parking Lot

Northern Coloradans are used to the high elevation around here. Newcomers are shocked and confused as to why they are out of breath from simple tasks like mowing the lawn, walking up a simple hill, or going for a jog.

There is a reason why you can buy oxygen canisters at gas stations.

They Think I-25 in Northern Colorado Is Not That Bad

New residents who come from states like California and New York love to say that traffic is not that bad in Colorado. In comparison, Colorado's I-25 does likely have less traffic.

Try rushing from Greeley to Fort Collins during rush hour traffic while road construction is happening. It is not fun.

They've Never Heard of Rocky Mountain Oysters

"I didn't know Colorado had oysters!".

Yeah, we don't have real oysters. Rocky Mountain Oysters come from bull testicles. Rocky Mountain Oysters is Colorado's 'weirdest dish'.

READ MORE: Colorado's Weirdest Dish Is Rocky Mountain Oysters 

The best place to find them is at Bruce's Bar in Severance.

They Try to Turn Left on College in Fort Collins During Rush Hour

Many intersections in Fort Collins are a headache if you are trying to turn left during busy commute times.

READ MORE: Greeley Installing New Speed Cameras 

Unless you love waiting around, try to use side streets to get to your favorite Fort Collins store or restaurant.

They Have Never Had Green Chile on Anything

A lot of people are shocked when they see green chile on restaurant menus. Yes, green chile is mostly a thing in New Mexico, but it can be found on burgers, fries, burritos, and even ice cream here in Northern Colorado.