How Locals Spend Free Time in Loveland
Curious about what you'll do when you live in Loveland? If you like the idea of hiking near red rock ridgelines, gallery hopping between brewery stops, and convincing yourself you’re training for something athletic, Loveland is calling you home! This list of fun things to do will take you from gallery hops to mountain peaks and give you a full taste of Loveland's creative mountain town energy.
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What Will You Do in Loveland?
From weekend adventures to iconic road trips, here's how locals spend their time off.
On a Saturday with perfect weather
Bike the Loveland Recreation Trail pretending you're training for something
When the gals come to town for the weekend
Sculpture tour with wine at downtown tasting rooms afterward
Dude hangout
Craft beer crawl through Loveland's surprisingly dense brewery scene
Artsy
Wander Benson Sculpture Garden's 10-ish acres of 150+ bronze masterpieces
Outdoorsy
Hit Devil's Backbone for views that justify the quad burn
Fitness oriented
Mountain biking at Devil's Backbone because flat is boring
With your dog
Loveland Dog Park or Boyd Lake State Park where your pup swims better than you
Family-oriented
Chapungu Sculpture Park in Centerra for culture that won't bore the kids
In need of a selfie
Valentine-themed installations downtown because romantic gestures need documentation
You have to see this
The Sculpture in the Park show with 200 artists selling pieces
On a budget
Free sculpture spotting downtown because art doesn't require admission fees
For a nearby weekend getaway
Rocky Mountain National Park is basically your extended backyard
My Favorite Local Spot in Loveland
Santiago's Burritos is the classic breakfast burrito spot. You can get it smothered with a healthy dose of green chile or have it on the side. For a late-night snack, get the chile-cheese fries. It's agreat place to start and end your day.
— Heidi Lim
Colorado Local Expert
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