Loveland Travel Guide

Located along the beautiful Colorado Front Range, Loveland is known as the “Sweetheart City” and is home to friendly citizens, natural beauty, and plenty of entertainment. Here, you can find a variety of fun things to do and a handful of cozy places to stay. Loveland is your home away from home.

Things to Do in Loveland

You won’t be bored when visiting Loveland. The city is home to four shopping outlets and spattering of great local stores that sell everything from popular clothing brands to locally-made artwork. It’s also a great place if you’re an art enthusiast, as it has a total of seven art galleries -- some, like the Luminous Flux Gallery and Studios, even offer regular art classes. If you’re not much of a city person, you can still fill your days with fun activities like biking, fishing and horseback riding. Alternatively, you could spend the day taking scenic photographs of the Rocky Mountain National Park and exploring what is considered the park’s base, a small town called Estes Park.

Best Places to Stay in Loveland

The best places to stay in Loveland are located within the downtown and outskirt areas of the city. Downtown offers entertainment and fun, while the outskirts of the city offer peace and convenience for those who prefer more privacy, as the hustle and bustle of the city isn’t far away but isn’t too close, either. There are dozens of great vacation rentals in Loveland -- the hardest part of finding accommodation will be deciding where to stay.

Best Time to Visit Loveland

The best time to visit is from May to October because during this time, the generally moderate temperatures are stable. The weather is warm but not too hot and there is enough rain to keep things cool and refreshed, but not enough to ruin your outdoor activities.

Food in Loveland

Colorado as a whole is known for it’s tasty burgers and great wine, but in addition to these, the state -- Loveland in particular -- has plenty of great fine-dining options for you to choose from. Enjoy a juicy steak at 4th Street Chop House or a personalized salad from Fireside Café.

Best Events in Loveland

The Loveland Sweetheart Festival: Love, Locks, and Lights is one of Loveland’s most popular events. The love-themed event showcases one of the country’s largest Love Lock sculptures and a ton of other fun activities. The highlighted activities include: viewing at the Sweetheart LOVE Art Gallery, For the Love of Chocolate and Beer wine and confections tasting, the Sweetheart City Race, art installations and interactive shows, and live music among many others. The Winter Wonderlights event is held annually and is another incredibly popular festival. Included in the itinerary are face-painting, live music, food vendors, an inflatable igloo, kid’s activities, and Ice Princesses. There are also free prizes and a donation box that collects toys and canned food for the food bank.