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Loveland

· Loveland, CO

Why you should go…

Loveland is a city in Larimer County, Colorado, about 45 miles north of Denver, often called the gateway to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. The city has more than 500 public works of art, nearly 200 restaurants and 35 parks. The Loveland Visitors Center is home to the world's largest LOVE lock sculpture, where visitors can add their own lock.

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Loveland, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Stay
    Iconic

    The Stanley Hotel

    $50+

    Tour or stay at the 1909 mountain hotel where Stephen King dreamed up The Shining, with ghost and history tours.

    27 mi awaySwitch it up: Stay

  • Tours
    Quirky Fun

    Celestial Seasonings Tea Tour

    Under $25

    Tour the Sleepytime tea factory floor, step into the pungent Mint Room, and sample teas at the tasting bar.

    29 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Zinn Cycles

    Free

    Custom-fit road and gravel bikes built and sold at Lennard Zinn's boutique bicycle shop.

    33 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Union Station Denver

    Free

    A restored 1914 railway depot turned grand hall of restaurants, bars, and a boutique hotel.

    48 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Larimer Square

    Free

    Stroll Denver's oldest commercial block, a row of 1870s to 1890s brick buildings filled with shops and restaurants.

    48 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    16th Street

    Free

    Denver's mile-long downtown promenade, freshly rebuilt with wider walks and a free shuttle.

    49 mi awayMore like this