LOVELAND VISITORS GUIDE The Of�cial Guide to Loveland, Colorado
VisitLoveland.com
We lc ome to Love l a n d
EXPLORE ART The Visitors Center is adjacent to the McWhinney-Hahn Sculpture Park. Make this your first stop in Loveland.
MAPS, INFORMATION AND SOUVENIRS If you’re looking for local information or souvenirs such as apparel, glass hearts, jewelry or Loveland branded items, you’ll find it here.
VISITORS CENTER
OFFICIAL LOVE LOCKS ARE SOLD HERE & ONLINE Buy an official love lock at the Visitors Center and use the engraving tool for free, or order online at LovelandVisitorsCenter.com.
CONTENTS 4-5 / LOCAL’S TOP 10 LIST Check off these local must-do’s
6-7 / ART & CULTURE Public art, galleries, tours and more
8 / DOWNTOWN LOVELAND A place for arts, shopping, entertainment
9 / SHOPPING Name brands, boutiques and more
10-11 / DINE & DRINK Colorado dining, craft beer and wine
12-13 / ADVENTURE BASECAMP Why choose Loveland as your basecamp
14-17 / THE GREAT OUTDOORS Hiking, cycling, fishing, golf, horseback riding
18-19 / EVENTS & VENUES Festivals, sports and live entertainment
20-21 / WHERE TO STAY & MEET Lodging, weddings and meetings
22-23 / INSPIRATIONAL MAP Play our scavenger hunt and win a prize
2
HOME TO THE LOVE LOCK SCULPTURES Two love lock sculptures are in Loveland - the LOVE sign at the Visitors Center and the heart arch at Lake Loveland.
CELEBRATING LOVE
RE-MAILING PROGRAM
Loveland has been celebrating love since the 1940’s, and in the 1960’s the Miss Love‐ land Valentine program was created.
Volunteers hand-stamp thousands of Valentine’s cards at the Chamber that get sent all over the world each February.
LOVELAND, CO… WHERE LOVE LIVES It all started in 1946 when the local postmaster proposed the concept of a special Loveland Valentine’s Day stamp. His idea quickly took off, and thus begin the Loveland Valentine Re-Mailing program, which has sent love through millions of valentines around the world. The program, which is run by the Loveland Chamber of Commerce, still exists today and has received international acclaim. In 1962, Miss Loveland Valentine was established as the city’s spokesperson for the season, and a yearround heart-shaped mascot named Valentina was introduced in 2016. Since the 1940’s Loveland has embraced its name and designation as the Sweetheart City. Each year, the Loveland Sweetheart Festival in downtown celebrates Valentine’s Day with a multi-day festival of light shows, music, arts, vendors, a 4-mile race, and more. A group wedding on Valentine’s Day features a romantic candlelit ceremony where couples can get married or renew their vows. All marriage licenses issued from Loveland have a special “Sweetheart City” designation on them. If you’ve ever driven through Loveland during February you’ve seen the 300+ wooden hearts with messages of love hung up on lampposts. Messages have ranged from funny love notes to marriage proposals. Valentine’s season would not be complete in Loveland without magical love potions. Grimm Brothers Brewhouse produces the Bleeding Heart Beer, the official beer of the season. Sweet Heart Winery makes the official sweetheart wine, and Top of the Lake produces a specialty coffee blend. Two of the largest love lock sculptures live in Loveland. One spelling out LOVE is at the Visitors Center and a heart-shaped one lives at Lake Loveland. What better place is there to lock your love for eternity than in the land of love?
VALENTINA THE MASCOT
LOVE POTIONS
This heart-shaped mascot can often be found at various places around the city.
Only in Loveland can you find official Loveland beer, coffee and wine.
GROUP WEDDING
HEARTS ON LAMPPOSTS
Couples renew their vows and get married in a beautiful ceremony on Valentine’s Day.
These love notes are scattered through‐ out the city during February.
SWEETHEART FESTIVAL Music, light shows, entertainment, games, contests, a race, and much more take place in downtown each Valentine’s weekend.
VisitLoveland.com 3
Lo c al’s Top 10 L i s t
@Exelgimos_photography
Local YOUR LOCAL BUCKET LIST 2.
FIND THE KEYHOLE
Enjoy a hike adjacent to the two-mile strip of Dakota sandstone known as the Devil’s Backbone. The trails provide perfect opportunities for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Find the keyhole formation for amazing views of the Rocky Mountains.
1.
LOCK YOUR LOVE
@theflipside140
With a name like Loveland, a visit would be incomplete without locking your love on one of the two love lock sculptures. The LOVE sign, located at the Visitors Center, is a 30’ wide sculpture spelling out LOVE and is the largest of its kind in the U.S. Buy a lock inside the Visitors Center and use the free engraving tool before stepping out‐ side. The second sculpture, shaped like a heart, lives at Lake Loveland with the majestic Rocky Mountains as a backdrop. Be sure to grab your lock at the Visitors Center before heading out to the lake. Posting your photos on social media? Be sure to tag us for a chance to be featured! #Visitloveland #lovelandlovelocks
4
4.
LET’S PLAY
The entire family will enjoy playing Pacman at The Flipside in downtown, trying to solve a themed escape room, or climb‐ ing ropes, playing laser tag, or enjoying the arcade at Loveland Laser Tag. Game on!
5.
3.
LIVE IT UP
Dance or laugh your heart out in downtown on warm summer evenings during the One Sweet Summer series from May to September.
PARK IT
Loveland has many parks kids will love. With water features, open fields, skate parks, a train ride, playgrounds, interactive sculptures and more, each of Loveland’s parks is unique and a great way to spend a day outside.
@Joshua Hardin
7.
EXPLORE WORLD-CLASS ART
Loveland is an art lovers paradise with over 540 pieces of public art. From beautiful bronze at Benson Sculpture Garden and chiseled stone sculptures at Chapungu Sculpture Park to mesmerising murals all around downtown, art is everywhere here.
6.
WATCH A SHOW
Whether it’s Winter Wonderlights in the winter, a concert at the Rialto Theater, Disney on Ice at the Budweiser Events Center or any one of the many live events that place in Loveland yearround, there is always something hap‐ pening to keep you entertained. Be sure to check our website for upcoming things to do and events taking place in Loveland all year long.
8.
PLAY IN THE WATER
Boyd Lake State Park, Carter Lake, and the Big Thompson River are just some of the lower elevation lakes and rivers offer excit‐ ing experiences such as boating, kayaking, fishing, tubing, stand-up paddle-boarding, jet skiing, and swimming. Grab a rental in‐ stead of hauling your gear with you!
10.
9.
SADDLE UP
Find your inner cowboy at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, the lowest elevation dude ranch in Colorado. Whether you choose to spend a few days at their cabins or make it a one-day horseback riding excursion, this true western experience will leave you feel‐ ing renewed.
SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP
Year-round shopping in Loveland is the retail therapy you’ve been looking for! From unique boutiques to name-brand and specialty stores, we’ve got it all in Loveland. Don’t forget to stop by our sporting goods stores to prepare for all of your outdoor adventures. Children’s shops will keep the little ones entertained and happy. Shop ‘til you drop in Loveland!
VisitLoveland.com 5
Art & C ultu r a l E x p e r i e n c e s
ART & CULTURE Loveland is known as one of the best small art towns in America. From sculpture and foundry tours to our accredited Loveland Museum which features world-class art exhibitions, our galleries and art spaces are an integral part of Loveland’s unique culture.
D
@iamallisonkay
id you know that in 1985 Loveland became the first city in Colorado to enact an ordinance which earmarks 1% of all capital improvement projects over $50,000 for public art? Today, the city's collection encompasses more than 540 diverse works of art valued at approximately $11.4 million. Over 69% of that was donated by private contributions. From sculpture parks to painted transformer boxes through‐ out the city, there’s no doubt that Loveland is truly an arts destination.
6
Benson Sculpture Garden
Buildings along 4th and 5th Streets from Jefferson to Railroad Avenues in downtown Loveland are canvases for uniquely artistic and creative street murals. Currently there are 17 - can you find them all? Take a self-guided scavenger hunt journey to find 36 individually painted hearts as part of the City with HeArt Program. These are scattered throughout the city and a fun way to explore Loveland. Maps are available at the Visitors Center.
Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra
Public art is everywhere in Love‐ land! Loveland is home to four free outdoor sculpture parks: Benson Sculpture Garden, Chapungu Sculpture Park, Foote Lagoon, and McWhinneyHahn Sculpture Park. Benson Sculpture Garden is a 10acre outdoor park featuring mostly bronze sculpture but you can also find stone, wood and metal pieces. The park has over 172 pieces of art on permanent display, allowing guests to interact with the pieces. Each year during the second weekend of August the park hosts Sculpture in the Park (the largest out‐ door juried sculpture show in the U.S.). Nearby North Lake Park is home to Art in the Park and the Loveland Fine Art & Sculpture Invitational during that same sculpture show weekend. On the east side of Loveland is the 26-acre Chapungu Sculpture Park. Featuring 82 Zimbabwean stone sculp‐ tures telling stories of family, children, elders and village life, Chapungu is the only permanent exhibit of its kind in the country. The park comes to life for the annual free Winter Wonderlights event in the winter. The McWhinney-Hahn Sculpture Park features several bronze sculp‐ tures along the grounds near the Love‐ land Visitors Center while the Foote Lagoon is located just steps away from downtown.
Bronze pour at Art Castings Foundry
Benson Sculpture Garden is home to the largest outdoor juried sculpture show in the country each August.
Be sure to add a bronze foundry tour to your itinerary to learn how sculptures are made. The ancient lost wax process will give you a new appreciation for how sculptures are brought to life from beginning to end. For a truly memorable experience, see a bronze pour at Art Castings of Colorado or Bronze Services! Reservations may be required so be sure to call in advance. Another must-do is a visit to the Loveland Museum, home to seasonal world-class exhibits that have featured artists including Dali, Goya and O'Keeffe. Travel back in time to learn about Loveland’s rich history in the free history museum. The Loveland Museum received accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums. Less than 5% of the museums in the United States are accredited, and the Loveland Museum is one of only three accredited institutions in Northern Colorado.
Visiting an art town provides the opportunity to meet and interact with local artists at one of many local galleries and studios. Don’t miss the annual Governor’s Art Show & Sale to see works from Colorado’s top artists each May and June, or the Loveland Art Studio Tour in October to explore galleries throughout the city. For a listing of galleries, visit our website.
VisitLoveland.com 7
Down tow n & Sh o p p i n g
The Foundry Plaza is home to events, restaurants, shops, theaters, a free parking garage and much more.
THE HEART AND SOUL OF THE CITY
All parking in downtown is free including the parking garage
The Loveland Downtown District has become a hub for events, the arts, live entertainment, dining and shopping.
D
owntown Loveland is truly the heart of the city. With the devel‐ opment of The Foundry Plaza in 2019, downtown has been transformed into a hub of year-round arts, events and entertainment. The One Sweet Summer series features free live concerts, patio dining, fitness classes, kids days, artists, vendors and craft breweries on select days from May to September. Night on the Town offers dining and drink specials as well as art openings and more the second Friday of each month. Every year, the Loveland Sweetheart Festival transforms downtown Loveland
8
into a multi-day Valentine’s celebration with music, light shows, contests, a 4mile race, food vendors, activities, and much more. This internationally recog‐ nized event is a must-do! Eclectic shops, art galleries, and boutiques line the streets of downtown. Each shop is locally-owned… no chain or box stores here! Foodies will not be disappointed either! Sit on a patio at Vatos Tacos & Tequila or Door 222 on a hot summer day, or warm up with a cup of southern gumbo at Betta Gumbo on a chilly even‐ ing. Five of Loveland’s ten craft breweries
reside in downtown. No matter what you crave, downtown offers many food, coffee, beer and dessert options. A variety of entertainment options including live music at restaurants and bars, pinball and arcade games at The Flipside, axe throwing at Axe to Grind, a movie at the MetroLux Dine-In Theatres, corn-hole at Backyard Tap or decorating clay pots at Artisan You will keep you en‐ tertained. With a TownePlace Suites by Mar‐ riott in the heart of downtown, you can truly eat, shop, stay and play without ever getting in a car.
Retail THERAPY Loveland is the destination for great shopping in northern Color‐ ado. From its downtown shops and boutiques, antiques and unique stores on the west side, and name-brand and boutique stores near I-25, you’re sure to find whatever you’re looking for. The Promenade Shops at Centerra is home to one of the largest outdoor shopping centers in Northern Colorado with over 70 stores. Here you will find Seph‐ ora, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Barnes & Noble, Macy’s, Amer‐ ican Eagle, Oakley, Build-A-Bear Workshop, boutiques, a MetroLux
14 Theatre, restaurants such as P.F. Chang’s and Rock Bottom Brewery, an ice skating rink in the winter, water fountains in the plaza during the summer, and much more. While at the Prom‐ enade Shops, be sure to take in Chapungu Sculpture Park located adjacent to the shopping center. Find 35 restaurants and stores such as Target, PetSmart, Old Navy, Chick-fil-A, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Marshalls, Shoe Car‐ nival, Massage Envy, Chili’s, JoAnn, Starbucks, Lane Bryant and more at the Marketplace at Centerra.
Marketplace at Centerra
Promenade Shops at Centerra
Local Tip:
Downtown Shops Every store in downtown Loveland is locally owned and operated. Be sure to stop in and chat with some of the locals for a true Loveland experience!
Loveland Visitors Center Make the Loveland Visit‐ ors Center your first stop. Pick up free maps and in‐ formation and find everything from the official love locks, Loveland and Col‐ orado branded apparel, to locally-made glass hearts, pottery, jewelry and more.
The Visitors Center also sells the official Loveland Valentine’s season coffee year-round. On the west side of town, Colorado Cherry Company, Sunny Jim’s Candies, The Dam Store, Sweet Heart Winery, Elkhorn Flyshop and
Take plenty of water and hydrate before heading up to higher elevations. There are plenty of places to stock up in Loveland. several antique stores offer unique shopping experiences where you can stock up on some fun gifts and tasty treats on your way to or from the National Park.
VisitLoveland.com 9
Foo d & D r ink
YOUR HEART OUT From tapas to tortillerias and craft breweries to coffee shops, our food scene is exploding with unique flavors you can only find in Loveland.
A.K.A. Kitchen
L
oveland is becoming a food lover’s paradise. With nearly 200 restaur‐ ants and bars, 10 breweries and a winery, you’ll find what you’re craving. Both national chains and locallyowed restaurants are available through‐ out the city. But here you’ll find gems you won’t find anywhere else. Families will find dining options that are not only quick and easy but also affordable to take the hassle out of meal planning with the little ones. City slickers can become western cowboys at Sylvan Dale where you can enjoy a steak from cattle that are home-
Recognized for Excellence
Several restaurants in Loveland have been recognized for their exceptional flavors. Door 222, known for its tapas in a lively downtown atmosphere, was featured in Sunset Magazine. Betta Gumbo received recogni‐ tion in Paula Dean Magazine for the entire dining experience. Local Tip: try the homemade moonshine at Betta Gumbo, which is 120 proof, but be sure to drink responsibly!
10
Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch
grown on their property and cooked atop a mountain ridge over an open-flame. Reservations must be made in advance. If sipping a glass of wine and watch‐ ing elk roam along the river is more your style, Sweet Heart Winery’s expansive patio will not disappoint. Loveland’s first brewery, Grimm Brothers Brewhouse, started in 2010. Since then nine other breweries have made Loveland home. Cheers to beers! Whatever you crave no matter what time of day or night it is, be sure to check out our website for a listing of places to eat and drink. Bon appétit!
Interested in finding a place to eat or drink? Check out VisitLoveland.com for a listing of restaurants, breweries, candy shops and more. Taste Local Cafe
Origins Wine Bar & Pizza
Door 222
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
DINNER
Start your day out right with a selection of delicious breakfast favorites like chocolate strawberry pancakes, biscuits and gravy or huevos rancheros.
Looking for a perfect spot for lunch? Try wood-fired pizza at Origins, a burger at The Boot Grill, or a quick bite to-go at one of Loveland’s many fast casual eateries.
Home to nearly 200 restaurants, there’s something here for everyone no matter your budget or cuisine preference, from tapas to BBQ and steakhouses to sushi.
Wicked Tequila
CRAFT BREWERIES
BARS & TAVERNS
WINERY
Loveland ranks sixth in the U.S. for most breweries per capita with ten craft brew‐ eries, each specializing in their own unique flavors and styles of beer.
Whether it’s a tequila bar, boozy milk‐ shakes at Scripted Bar & Kitchen, or a night cap at a tavern, there are plenty of bars ready to serve you.
Sweet Heart Winery is not only known for their amazing wines but also for the atmosphere. Enjoy a wine flight and charcuterie on their outdoor patio.
DESSERT
COFFEE SHOPS
ICE CREAM
No meal is complete without dessert. Sat‐ isfy that sweet tooth with cupcakes, donuts, cookies, or locally-made chocol‐ ates or candies around the city.
Need a morning jolt or a mid-day pickme-up? Loveland has 30+ coffee shops including kid-friendly hangouts to get you through the day.
Nothing sounds better on a hot summer day than an ice cream cone with your favorite flavors, gelato at Paciugo, or a banana split at the nostalgic Dairy Delite.
VisitLoveland.com 11
YOUR BASECAMP
A ◦
Fo rt
Col
lins
P
Known for the annual Gree‐ ley Stampede, Greeley is 15 minutes from Loveland. Take the kids to their Col‐ orado Model Railroad Museum for a fun family outing. Longmont is a short 15minute drive from Loveland. Cheese lovers can experience a he ye cheese-making class, or explore nn e, W their charming downtown. Y Cheyenne, Wyoming and the Cheyenne Frontier Days is a quick 45 minute drive north. Trains and western history will make you feel like you’ve escaped into the wild west. In addition to being the heart of northern Colorado, Love‐ land is a day trip or less away from other national parks and monuments… Mount Rushmore, Badlands, Tetons, Yellow‐ stone, Arches, Sand Dunes, Zion, Arches, Black Canyon and many others. Stay here and play everywhere for the most mem‐ orable experience… the heart of northern Colorado is your base‐ camp for adventure!
◦
C
12 VisitLoveland.com
◦
erfectly situated in the heart of Northern Colorado, Loveland is surrounded by a balance of big-city life as well as world-class outdoor recreation. Lodging for every budget makes this the ideal family destination, or get away as a Ber thoud couple for a romantic escape. Nightlife in Denver and the Denver International Air‐ port are only 45 minutes from Loveland. Catch a concert at Red Rocks and head to Loveland for affordable lodging with free parking before going on your next adventure. One of the most visited national parks in the U.S. is only 35 minutes away in Estes Park (home to the famous Stanley Hotel), and Loveland has the closest Marriott and Hilton hotels to Rocky Mountain National Park. No minimum stays at trust-worthy brands make Loveland the perfect overnight destination. White water rafting in Fort Collins is only a 15 minute drive away. Named on the top beer destinations, Fort Collins is home to 20+ breweries. Their charming downtown architecture in‐ spired Disney’s Main Street and is only minutes from Colorado State University. Hiking enthusiasts can head south to Boulder, just 45 minutes away from Loveland, to the Flatirons rock formations. Boulder is also home to the University of Colorado Boulder. A tour of Celestial Seasonings is a must-do for tea lovers while there! Only five minutes from Loveland in Berthoud is the TPC Colorado Golf at Heron Lakes, the only TPC golf course in the state. This course features a gorgeous clubhouse and restaurants with sweeping majestic views of the Rocky Mountains and is home to the longest par-5 in the U.S. at 773 yards.
P FOR
Adventure ◦ ark Rocky Mountain National P
◦
Situated in the heart of northern Colorado, you can stay in Loveland and play everywhere. Just 35 minutes to Rocky Mountain National Park and 45 minutes to Denver, make Loveland your basecamp for adventure. Joshua Hardin
ver Den
Carter Lake
Outdoo r Ad ve n t ur e
IT’S TIME TO GET
L yd Bo
Outdoors
ake
With so much water, great trails and endless rocks to climb, there is adventure to be found for everyone.
one
@linds_shedd
Devil’s Backb
za rziz @se
RENT YOUR
GEAR!
@ihavethisthingwith.travel
2
@bearcam
on Canyon Big Thomps
Carter Lake
@chelsear94
@gearist
Take advantage of 300 days of sunshine, clear Colorado skies and Loveland’s ample outdoor activities with all-season recreation rental options including skis, snowshoes, paddleboats, boats, jet skis, ATVs, bicycles, kayaks and much more. For more details, visit Rentals.VisitLoveland.com
Round Mo
From lakes to rivers – Loveland is a water wonderland with activities for the entire family. Carter Lake This beautiful 1100-acre reservoir is surrounded by 1000 acres of public lands. Great for fishing, sailing, water skiing, camping, picnicking, swimming, scuba diving and rock climbing. Rentals can be found on site. Big Thompson River This river flows from Rocky Mountain National Park to Loveland. Try fishing in the canyon or in town, or a guided trip with Elkhorn Flyshop. Lake Loveland Find free swimming at Lake Loveland Swim Beach from Memorial Day through Labor Day, accessible through North Lake Park. Boyd Lake State Park A water sports haven, the family-oriented 1700acre lake and park has fishing, boating, jet skiing and wakeboarding, kayaking, paddleboarding and a swim beach. Rentals can be found on site.
one Devil’s Backb
River’s Edge Natural Area The 163-acre natural area located near downtown is a great fishing spot with five ponds and expansive Rocky Mountain views.
Hiking & Cycling Opt outdoors for 46+ miles of both paved and soft-surface trails in and around Loveland. Round Mountain Trails Starting from Viestenz-Smith Mountain Park in the Big Thompson Canyon, find dog-friendly hiking trails ranging from 1 to 9+ miles, featuring wildflowers and expansive views.
Carter Lake
@rmundy75
il ountain Tra
Fishing & Water Sports
Devil’s Backbone Open Space Hike on these dog-friendly trails that range from 1 to 8+ miles spanning the length of this impressive geological feature or take your mountain bike on the 13 .1 mile Devil’s Backbone Loop. Don’t miss the keyhole rock formation! Carter Lake Hike the 5.9 mile, dog-friendly Sundance Trail along the western edge of the lake, good for all skill levels or bike the 25 mile Carter Lake Loop. Loveland Recreational Trail This 22-mile paved loop trail weaves around Loveland, from the gorgeous rocky foothills, along the Big Thompson River, over and under city streets, and near the shores of Boyd Lake.
15
@kaitlinoelle
We ste r n Exp e r i e n c e s & G ol f
FIND YOUR PATH TO THE WILD WEST
Trails, fishing, horseback riding, hayrides, an authentic cattle drive and an immersive Western experience can be found at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch in west Loveland. As the closest working dude guest ranch to Denver International Airport and the lowest elevation guest ranch in Colorado, Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch is an easily accessible and adaptable environment to create your Western adventure. Book a week-long dude ranch experience in the summer, Bunk and Breakfast weekend package in the fall or winter, or enjoy horseback riding year round.
16
HIT THE
Greens
Mariana Butte Golf Course
Golfing in Loveland
Mariana Butte Golf Course 701 Clubhouse Drive | 970.667.8308
Dinner, dessert and cowboy songs are more fun around the campfire. Book a dinner ride to the top of Eagle Ridge for amazing views, steak, cowboy beans and of course, s'mores. Book now at SylvanDale.com
lf Go
In addition to regular dude ranch vacations, expand your horizons with the Native American Living History, Cowgirl Roundups, or the Great Grownup Getaway weeks.
k ree il C
Want to escape to the wild west for a couple of hours? Why not book a horseback ride experience and immerse yourself in the Colorado wilderness atop your trusty steed.
Catta
Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch
This 18-hole course offers a golf challenge with elevated tees along with spectacular views of the Big Thompson River and Rocky Mountains. Facilities include a pro shop, driving range and full service restaurant.
Co urs e
The Olde Course at Loveland 2115 W 29th Street | 970.667.5256 At this beautiful 18-hole course, work your way around six ponds, and conquer an island green on #14. Facilities include a pro shop, snack bar and driving range.
Cattail Creek Golf Course 2116 W 29th Street | 970.663.5310 This 9-hole, par-3 course offers a unique challenge to beginner and experienced golfers. Water comes into play on five of the nine holes. Facilities include a pro shop, snack area and driving range. Check out the mini-course for Starting New at Golf– fun for all ages. Book your tee time online at Golf Loveland.com.
Golfers at all levels feel at home as they tee off on any of Loveland’s three diverse and picturesque courses. Kids can learn how to play with the Starting New at Golf program.
VisitLoveland.com 17
En tertai nmen t Ve n u e s & E ve nt s
Events
SIGNATURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Colorado Eagles play at the Budweiser Events Center
Foote Lagoon Amphitheater
Loveland is a thriving entertainment hub for concerts, theater, comedy, sporting events, films and more.
T
he Rialto Theater, which celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2020, presents a wide variety of shows each year including intimate concerts with legendary singers and songwriters, theater performances, and comedians. The Foundry Plaza is an epicenter of entertainment that pays homage to Loveland's thriving arts scene. Home to the Sweetheart Festival each February and One Sweet Summer events in the summer, every season is fun at The Foundry. With a floating stage, tiered seating and an atmosphere of nature and art, the Foote Lagoon Amphitheater is a great place for Thursday night summer concerts in June and July. Chapungu Sculpture Park’s Great Lawn is an intimate music and event
18 VisitLoveland.com
Rialto Theater venue located in the heart of the sculpture park and is home to Sounds at Centerra Friday nights in the summer and Winter Wonderlights during the holiday season. Home to the Colorado Eagles hockey team, the 7,200-seat Budweiser Events Center has become a focal point for sports, concerts and national touring entertainment including Cirque du Soleil, Disney on Ice, the Harlem Globetrotters, Monster Truck Tour, and so much more. The 240-acre Ranch Events Complex is home to the Larimer County Fair and Rodeo and hosts many festivals, concerts, equine and livestock events, conferences, tradeshows and car shows.
Outdoor Concert at The Ranch Events Complex Adjoining Colorado’s largest HarleyDavidson dealership, Thunder Mountain Amphitheatre is an outdoor venue ready to rock by hosting big-name acts each year including Bret Michaels, Flo Rida, the Doobie Brothers, Gary Allen and others.
No matter the season, there are always events to enjoy in Loveland.
For the most up-to-date information and to find all events in Loveland, go to VisitLoveland.com
Sculpture in the Park at Benson Sculpture Garden
Winter Wonderlights
Zombie Crawl in Downtown Loveland
Larimer County Fair at The Ranch Events Complex
Spring
Sweetheart Festival in Downtown Loveland
Spring
NCAA DI Ice Hockey Tournament
Thunder in the Rockies
Thunder Mountain Amphitheatre, September
Loveland Museum, May - June
Plein Air Festival
Downtown Loveland, June
Summer
SUMMER
One Sweet Summer Concerts/Events Downtown Loveland, May-September
4th of July Festival & Fireworks Location Varies Annually, July
Cherry Pie Celebration Downtown Loveland, July
Sounds of Centerra Concerts
Chapungu Sculpture Park Great Lawn, July
Foote Lagoon Concert Series
Foote Lagoon Amphitheater, July-August
Larimer County Fair & Rodeo The Ranch Events Complex, August
Sculpture Show Weekend
Chapungu Sculpture Park Winter is a magical time in Loveland. Each year, from midNovember through January 1st, Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra transforms into Winter Wonderlights, a free nightly light show spectacular themed to music. Don’t miss special Live evenings that feature reindeer, festive entertainment, giveaways, vendors, and much more. WinterWonderlightsLoveland.com
Benson Sculpture Garden & North Lake Park, August
The Ranch Events Complex, September
Loveland Oktoberfest Location Varies, September
Pastels on 5th
Downtown Loveland, September
Loveland Art Studio Tours Downtown Loveland, October
Creepy Walk in the Woods Savage Woods, October
Loveland Zombie Crawl Downtown Loveland, October
Winter
WINTER
Winter Wonderlights
Chapungu Sculpture Park, November - January
Festival of Lights
Downtown Loveland, November Savage Woods, December
Fairgrounds Park, August
Loveland Sports Park, August
Good Guys Car Show
Christmas Walk in the Woods
Corn Roast Festival
Loveland Kite Festival
FALL
Fall
Budweiser Events Center, March
Governor’s Art Show & Sale
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, all of the listed events are subject to change and/or cancellation. See VisitLoveland.com for most up-to-date information.
Sweetheart Festival
Downtown Loveland, February
19
@mybigdayevents
We dding s | Me e t i n g s | L od g in g
Wilder-Nest Retreat Center
L
The Ranch Events Complex
Sweet Heart Winery
Embassy Suites Loveland Hotel & Conference Center
20
oveland has emerged as a unique and romantic wedding destination where you can have the Sweetheart City, Loveland, Colorado listed on your marriage license. Imagine, a western wedding in front of all of your loved ones at an authentic ranch; an elegant lavish ballroom wedding, or an intimate ceremony celebrating art and love among one-of-a-kind sculptures. Versatility and unmatched service greet you in northern Colorado’s meeting and event hub. With more than 400,000 square feet of meeting, conference and tradeshow space, planners can produce successful events of all sizes. Anchored by one of the top Embassy Suites in the world and the sprawling Ranch Events Complex, Loveland offers easy access and FREE parking at all hotels and venues. Go to MeetLoveland.com for detailed listings of all Loveland venues and services. Visit Loveland staff can help you through all stages of planning, including finding venues, lodging and unique experiences, on-site registration assistance and much more. For more information, contact Chris Bierdeman, Tourism Group Sales Coordinator at 970-962-2602 or chris.bierdeman@cityofloveland.org.
Hotels, Motels & Lodges CANdlewood Suites
my Place Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott
Quality Inn & Suites
Embassy Suites by Hilton
Residence Inn by Marriott
Fairfield Inn BY Marriott
Rodeway Inn
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton
Rosebud Motel
HiWay Motel
Sunrise Ranch
Holiday Inn Express
Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch
King’s Court Motel
928 N Lincoln Avenue | 970.667.4035
Towneplace Suites by Marriott nd
La Quinta Inn & Suites
Travelodge
microtel Inn & Suites
woodspring Suites
6046 E Crossroads Boulevard | 970.667.5444
3975 Peralta Drive | 970.685.4357
6106 Sky Pond Drive | 970.599.7171
1500 N Cheyenne Avenue | 970.427.5249
4705 Clydesdale Parkway | 970.593.6200
5450 McWhinney Boulevard | 970.622.7000
1710 Foxtail drive | 970.461.1000
1639 E Eisenhower Boulevard | 970.635.9500
5500 stone Creek Circle | 970.593.1400
660 E Eisenhower Boulevard | 970.669.9430
1027 E Eisenhower Boulevard | 970.667.5224
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
100 Sunrise Ranch road | 970.679.4200
6092 E Crossroads Boulevard | 970.663.0057
2329 N Co Road 31D | 970.667.3915 256 E 2 Street | 970.203.1166
1450 Cascade Avenue | 970.622.8600
1655 E Eisenhower Boulevard | 970.541.9997 3915 Peralta Drive | 970.461.0011
@vigil8131
3996 Peralta Drive | 970.663.6004
DID YOU
KNOW?
If you want to earn or use hotel points for your trip to Colorado, Loveland features the closest Marriott and Hilton branded hotels to Rocky Mountain National Park!
@mahsa_yousefi20
North Shore RV Park
Riverview RV Park & Campground
Campgrounds
Carter Lake County Park
boyd Lake State Park
Loveland RV Resort
Carter Lake County Park
North Shore RV Park
148 sites | 3720 N Co Road 11-c | 970.669.1739 Cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/boydlake 117 sites | 1800 S Co Road 31 | 970.679.4570 Larimer.org/naturalresources/parks/carter-lake
Fireside cabins & Rv PArk
Holiday Inn Express Loveland
35 sites | 6850 W US Highway 34 | 970.667.2903 Firesidervparkandcabins.com
156 Sites | 4421 E US Highway 34 | 970.667.1204 LovelandRVResort.com
Courtyard by Marriott Loveland
STAY HERE &
PLAY EVERYWHERE We invite you to stay in Loveland and make it your northern Colorado basecamp for exploring the entire region. No matter your budget or lodging preferences, Loveland has an option to suit your needs – from one of the top Embassy Suites in the world, to a romantic ranch getaway, a shortterm rental property, and everything in-between. Find information on all of our hotels, campsites and vacation rentals along with special deals at Stay.VisitLoveland.com.
17 sites | 3505 S Co Road 31 | 970.663.6200
Riverview RV Park & Campground 170 sites | 2444 River Rim Road | 970.667.9910 RiverviewRV.com
VisitLoveland.com 21
In s piratio nal M a p
LOOKING FOR
Inspiration? Play the Valentina Scavenger Hunt game! SCAN the QR code SHARE your photos WIN Loveland prizes While you’re in Loveland, play our self-guided scavenger hunt to see if you can locate these items that can only be found in Loveland: �Leap Frog sculpture at Chapungu Sculpture Park �Circle of Peace sculpture at Benson Sculpture Garden �Dan Cupid’s lock on the LOVE lock sculpture �Any of the murals in Downtown Loveland �The sundial at Mehaffey Park �The keyhole or welcome sign at Devil’s Backbone �Heart Arch sculpture at Lake Loveland �The Whale’s Tail sculpture at the Foote Lagoon �The Loveland Valentine History section of the free Loveland Museum (or take a picture outside if the museum is closed) �The Filmmaker sculpture at the Rialto Theater Take photos with all 10 of these items and share on Instagram or Facebook, tagging us @visitlovelandco to be entered to win one of four Loveland gift bags valued at $100, which will be mailed to winners quarterly. For more details and official rules, go to hunt.visitloveland.com.
22
Valentin a
VisitLoveland.com 23
Check out VisitLoveland.com for Loveland trip inspiration. Share the love using #VisitLoveland on social.
@Epic_unleashed
Connect With Us ◦ @thisismywalk
@taeralynn
@mattbelliston
@justint lermedia y
Thinking of moving your business to Loveland? We can help!
@alchokski
LovelandEconomicDevelopment.org
5400 Stone Creek Circle | 970.667.3882 VisitLoveland.com