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The Best People, Places & Events
Best Day Trip
Estes Park
The drive from Loveland to Estes Park is a sight to behold, winding through some of the prettiest parts of the Rocky Mountains. Once in Estes Park, fill your day with shopping, dining, hiking and much more.
Other favorites:
Rocky Mountain National Park Trail Ridge Road
Best Fishing Spot
Big Thompson River
Trout is the name of the game in this Front Range river. Starting in Rocky Mountain National Park and flowing through Lake Estes, Big Thompson is a scenic stretch held dear to fly fishermen. Find calm pools under rushing rapids and some wide open stretches of calm water to test your casting and snagging abilities.
Other favorites:
Lake Loveland
Boyd Lake
BEST KIDS EVENT
Corn Roast Festival
Happens every August at Old Fairground Park in Loveland
Starting the day with a colorful parade, it is not hard for the kids to enjoy free candy and a community spectacle of clowns, cars and local smiling businesses. Then let them eat their fill of corn and participate in all kinds of family activities in an event fit for the whole city to come out and enjoy.
Other favorites:
Larimer County Fair Fishing Derby
Best Playground
Fairgrounds Park
700 S. Railroad Ave., Loveland
Featuring two playground areas, covered picnic spots, flush restrooms, drinking fountains, a dog park, a skate park, river access and a spray park, the Fairgrounds Park is the perfect outlet to exercise the little kiddos, not to mention the entire family. Or venture out for a quick trip into the wild from one of their recreational trail passes.
Other favorites:
North Lake park
Dwayne Webster Park
BEST MEXICAN FOOD/MARGARITA
Adelitas Fine Mexican Food
414 E. 6th St., Loveland
970-669-9577
After recovering from a fire, Adelitas came back stronger than ever in 2009. The restaurant specializes in delicious Mexican cuisine and mouth watering margaritas.
Other best Mexican food favorites:
3 Margaritas
El Pueblito
Other best margarita favorites:
3 Margaritas
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
