Guidebook for Loveland Visit
City/town information
Loveland
Loveland is renowned for its parks system and active arts scene
Sightseeing
Beautiful, well-groomed gravel paths through a dozens of sculptures by African artists. Within walking distance of a large shopping center with big-box stores, boutiques, restaurants, and treats.
17 lokale anbefaler
Chapungu Skulpturpark i Centerra
5995 Sky Pond DrBeautiful, well-groomed gravel paths through a dozens of sculptures by African artists. Within walking distance of a large shopping center with big-box stores, boutiques, restaurants, and treats.
Quaint city park showcasing 178 eclectic, charming sculptures over 10 verdant acres. Includes handicap accessible sidewalks, a public restroom and several picnic areas.
This "public treasure" annually draws tens of thousands of visitors from around the globe. It has been recognized as "one of the 200 most important modern and contemporary art sites around the world” and as “one of the 20 must-see contemporary art sites across the USA". Additionally, it is the #1 attraction for Loveland on TripAdvisor.
85 lokale anbefaler
Benson Sculpture Garden
1125 W 29th StQuaint city park showcasing 178 eclectic, charming sculptures over 10 verdant acres. Includes handicap accessible sidewalks, a public restroom and several picnic areas.
This "public treasure" annually draws tens of thousands of visitors from around the globe. It has been recognized as "one of the 200 most important modern and contemporary art sites around the world” and as “one of the 20 must-see contemporary art sites across the USA". Additionally, it is the #1 attraction for Loveland on TripAdvisor.
Outdoor Activities
Plan to arrive before 9am or after 3pm as the open space will likely reach capacity, especially on weekends in the summer. Check Colorado Trail Explorer for the most up-to-date trail conditions, closures, and alerts.
Red-tailed hawks soaring above, grasslands carpeted with wildflowers, towering rock formations - these are just some of the natural features to be enjoyed at the 3,007-acre Devil's Backbone Open Space. It has 17.25 miles of trail that connect to Rimrock Open Space and Horsetooth Mountain Open Space for hiking, running, horseback riding, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, observing nature, as well as enjoying close-up inspection of the rock outcrop and long vistas.
The Devil's Backbone itself is one of the most impressive and visible geologic landmarks in Larimer County, as well as an important cultural feature with a rich and colorful history.
43 lokale anbefaler
Devils Backbone Trail
Devils Backbone TrailPlan to arrive before 9am or after 3pm as the open space will likely reach capacity, especially on weekends in the summer. Check Colorado Trail Explorer for the most up-to-date trail conditions, closures, and alerts.
Red-tailed hawks soaring above, grasslands carpeted with wildflowers, towering rock formations - these are just some of the natural features to be enjoyed at the 3,007-acre Devil's Backbone Open Space. It has 17.25 miles of trail that connect to Rimrock Open Space and Horsetooth Mountain Open Space for hiking, running, horseback riding, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, observing nature, as well as enjoying close-up inspection of the rock outcrop and long vistas.
The Devil's Backbone itself is one of the most impressive and visible geologic landmarks in Larimer County, as well as an important cultural feature with a rich and colorful history.
Location for tons of outdoor seasonal festivals, live music, food and drinks. Check the City of Loveland visitor's website for a schedule of events.
The Foundry
Location for tons of outdoor seasonal festivals, live music, food and drinks. Check the City of Loveland visitor's website for a schedule of events.
The park features a swim beach and a large playground with a giant plastic octopus and a play structure with the mast of a galleon. Families will find the play areas of North Lake Park to be very welcoming for children, with ample space and numerous jungle-gym structures to swing from. In addition, picnickers and park visitors will find a large grassy area to lay a blanket and a covered picnic area to escape the summer sunshine. The park also boasts Owen’s Field, a baseball diamond, soccer fields, and tennis, basketball, and horseshoe courts. During the summer, the park operates a concessions stand that sells hot dogs.
Operating seasonally, the Buckhorn Northern Railroad is a miniature train that carries visitors throughout the summer season. The train is a replica of the steam train that once hauled clay across Loveland.
Additionally, Loveland Lake supports a population of fish and hosts the Annual Loveland Fishing Derby. Fishers may drop a line from the banks of the lake or at the fishing dock at the Duck Pond.
North Lake Park
2750 N Taft AveThe park features a swim beach and a large playground with a giant plastic octopus and a play structure with the mast of a galleon. Families will find the play areas of North Lake Park to be very welcoming for children, with ample space and numerous jungle-gym structures to swing from. In addition, picnickers and park visitors will find a large grassy area to lay a blanket and a covered picnic area to escape the summer sunshine. The park also boasts Owen’s Field, a baseball diamond, soccer fields, and tennis, basketball, and horseshoe courts. During the summer, the park operates a concessions stand that sells hot dogs.
Operating seasonally, the Buckhorn Northern Railroad is a miniature train that carries visitors throughout the summer season. The train is a replica of the steam train that once hauled clay across Loveland.
Additionally, Loveland Lake supports a population of fish and hosts the Annual Loveland Fishing Derby. Fishers may drop a line from the banks of the lake or at the fishing dock at the Duck Pond.
Food Scene
Opened in 1978, Dairy Delite is a throwback to the ice cream and burger shops of the past. The restaurant has been slightly remodeled over the years but still features its original heart-shaped swivel chairs, a faded Pepsi menu board, 1980s-era video games and classic framed photographs of ice cream sundaes. The store appears the most vintage when hosting car shows on the third Friday of every month.
Closed during winter.
Dairy Delite
3080 W Eisenhower BlvdOpened in 1978, Dairy Delite is a throwback to the ice cream and burger shops of the past. The restaurant has been slightly remodeled over the years but still features its original heart-shaped swivel chairs, a faded Pepsi menu board, 1980s-era video games and classic framed photographs of ice cream sundaes. The store appears the most vintage when hosting car shows on the third Friday of every month.
Closed during winter.
Casual, family-run spot offering a range of traditional Mexican entrees, including steaks & seafood.
El Pueblito
1499 West Eisenhower BoulevardCasual, family-run spot offering a range of traditional Mexican entrees, including steaks & seafood.
Slice n' Roll serves up NY style pizza by the slice in downtown Loveland, Colorado. Full bar, beer and wine. Daily specials. Free delivery.
Slice n' Roll Pizza Pub
141 East 4th StreetSlice n' Roll serves up NY style pizza by the slice in downtown Loveland, Colorado. Full bar, beer and wine. Daily specials. Free delivery.
Cajun & Creole specialties served in a funky space with colorful decor & sidewalk seating.
32 lokale anbefaler
Mo' Betta Gumbo
277 N Lincoln AveCajun & Creole specialties served in a funky space with colorful decor & sidewalk seating.
Råd om byen
Sådan kommer du omkring
Paved bike trails
The Loveland Recreation Trail encircles the "Gateway to the Rockies," offering views of the mountains and access to many of Loveland's natural treasures. While the trail is complete, there are some short on-road connecting segments.
Much of the trail follows the Big Thompson River, passing through Centennial Park, Fairgrounds Park, and Seven Lakes Park, each offering drinking fountains, restrooms, places to picnic, and other recreational amenities.