Loveland Guidebook
Parks & Nature
Parque Estatal Boyd Lake
3720 N Co Rd 11COpen dawn to dusk, this free and close local hiking spot gives you the feel of being away from town. Great for biking, running or hiking, the trail has a few loops so you can adjust your trip according to how you feel. If you hike all the way to the base of the backbone there is a keyhole you can see to the other side of the valley. There are 12 miles of trail and connects to Rimrock and Horsetooth Open Space trails. Dog friendly!
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Devil's Backbone Open Space
1725 Hidden Valley DrOpen dawn to dusk, this free and close local hiking spot gives you the feel of being away from town. Great for biking, running or hiking, the trail has a few loops so you can adjust your trip according to how you feel. If you hike all the way to the base of the backbone there is a keyhole you can see to the other side of the valley. There are 12 miles of trail and connects to Rimrock and Horsetooth Open Space trails. Dog friendly!
Drinks & Nightlife
Loveland Aleworks
118 W 4th StUnwind with some wine and a great view!
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Sweet Heart Winery & Event Center
5500 W US-34Unwind with some wine and a great view!
Entertainment & Activities
The Rialto Theater originated in 1919 and began as a silent film theater. After changing hands several times, the building is now owned by the city and has maintained its historic charm. The theater is at the heart of downtown Loveland where there are other shops and restaurants. There are a number of free and/or cheap events in addition to their scheduled music, theater and dance shows. They also put on free concerts at the Foote Lagoon in the summer.
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Rialto Theater Center
228 E 4th StThe Rialto Theater originated in 1919 and began as a silent film theater. After changing hands several times, the building is now owned by the city and has maintained its historic charm. The theater is at the heart of downtown Loveland where there are other shops and restaurants. There are a number of free and/or cheap events in addition to their scheduled music, theater and dance shows. They also put on free concerts at the Foote Lagoon in the summer.
Take a walk and enjoy 164 pieces of bronze sculptures in a 10-acre park. Bronze sculpture has been part of Loveland history since the early 1970s with several casting foundries popping up after 1985. There are some really interesting pieces here that strike up some good conversation or for simply soaking up beauty.
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Jardín de Esculturas Benson
1125 W 29th StTake a walk and enjoy 164 pieces of bronze sculptures in a 10-acre park. Bronze sculpture has been part of Loveland history since the early 1970s with several casting foundries popping up after 1985. There are some really interesting pieces here that strike up some good conversation or for simply soaking up beauty.
This place is family friendly and also has harder puzzles for advanced climbers. Friendly staff, clean environment and an overall great place to hang out with the local community or bring your friends for a game night! This is a bouldering gym so you don't need a harness and you can rent shoes. You can book guided climbing tours to some secret outdoor backcountry spots.
Wooden Mountain Climbing Gym
1503 Taurus CtThis place is family friendly and also has harder puzzles for advanced climbers. Friendly staff, clean environment and an overall great place to hang out with the local community or bring your friends for a game night! This is a bouldering gym so you don't need a harness and you can rent shoes. You can book guided climbing tours to some secret outdoor backcountry spots.
Ride an authentic steam train replica at the North Lake Park at a minimal cost. It's a super fun summer activity for kids (and their parents)! Open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day - check the City of Loveland website for days/times.
Buckhorn Northern Railroad
2750 N Taft AveRide an authentic steam train replica at the North Lake Park at a minimal cost. It's a super fun summer activity for kids (and their parents)! Open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day - check the City of Loveland website for days/times.
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
1440 N Lincoln AveSightseeing
Loveland revealed this love lock sculpture in early 2019 with the ability to place a lock on it with your loved ones. It is a super cool way to create memories and have a photo op. Bring your own lock or buy a special heart-shaped one inside the visitor center.
Loveland Visitor Center
5400 Stone Creek CirLoveland revealed this love lock sculpture in early 2019 with the ability to place a lock on it with your loved ones. It is a super cool way to create memories and have a photo op. Bring your own lock or buy a special heart-shaped one inside the visitor center.
Beverage & Tasty Treats
This place is for you if you love the thrill of an expertly pulled espresso. You'll find pour overs, nitro brew, amazing macaroons and drinking chocolate on the menu here. On a hot day, the affogato is highly recommended!
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Dark Heart Coffee Bar
419 N Jefferson AveThis place is for you if you love the thrill of an expertly pulled espresso. You'll find pour overs, nitro brew, amazing macaroons and drinking chocolate on the menu here. On a hot day, the affogato is highly recommended!
Locally made treats, gifts and more! You'll find gluten free cinnamon rolls, Happy Lucky's loose leaf tea, locally brewed chai tea, and chocolate to name a few treats. It's a one-stop shop to find some great local products supporting small businesses!
Artisans Kitchen
Locally made treats, gifts and more! You'll find gluten free cinnamon rolls, Happy Lucky's loose leaf tea, locally brewed chai tea, and chocolate to name a few treats. It's a one-stop shop to find some great local products supporting small businesses!
Food scene
Go here for a hearty American breakfast or lunch. If you're thinking homemade from scratch, real butter and a lot of food, this place is it!
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Doug's in Loveland
532 N Lincoln AveGo here for a hearty American breakfast or lunch. If you're thinking homemade from scratch, real butter and a lot of food, this place is it!
A popular downtown pub with great food and right next to the Rialto Theater if you happen to be attending a show. Among the many choices, we recommend the Mahogany steak medallions and Masala Sweet Fries!
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Henry's Pub
234 E 4th StA popular downtown pub with great food and right next to the Rialto Theater if you happen to be attending a show. Among the many choices, we recommend the Mahogany steak medallions and Masala Sweet Fries!
Nice large patio in summer. Yummy brunch and dinner options here, and if you order the Chai White Russian, it will simply make your day. They have a fantastic gluten free bun with their burgers, but if you're not gluten free try their chicken pot pie.
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A.K.A. Kitchen
414 E 6th StNice large patio in summer. Yummy brunch and dinner options here, and if you order the Chai White Russian, it will simply make your day. They have a fantastic gluten free bun with their burgers, but if you're not gluten free try their chicken pot pie.