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1. Stroll through the Benson Park Sculpture Garden ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Stroll through the Benson Park Sculpture Garden
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2. Get outside and explore the Devil's Backbone Open Space ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Get outside and explore the Devil's Backbone Open Space
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3. See exhibits at Loveland Museum/Gallery

Category: Museums & Culture
See exhibits at Loveland Museum/Gallery
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4. Go canoeing in Boyd Lake State Park

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Go canoeing in Boyd Lake State Park
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5. See stone sculptures on display at the Chapungu Sculpture Park

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See stone sculptures on display at the Chapungu Sculpture Park
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6. Watch a movie at the Rialto Theater Center

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Watch a movie at the Rialto Theater Center
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7. See wild turkeys in Bobcat Ridge Natural Area

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See wild turkeys in Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
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8. Taste local brews at the Grimm Brothers Brewhouse

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Taste local brews at the Grimm Brothers Brewhouse
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9. Go camping at the Pinewood Reservoir

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Go camping at the Pinewood Reservoir
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10. Enjoy wine tasting at the Sweet Heart Winery

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Enjoy wine tasting at the Sweet Heart Winery
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11. Go beer tasting at Big Beaver Brewing Co

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Go beer tasting at Big Beaver Brewing Co
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12. Book a tour at the Lucky Three Ranch

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Book a tour at the Lucky Three Ranch
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13. Stroll along the wetlands boardwalk in the River's Edge Natural Area

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Stroll along the wetlands boardwalk in the River's Edge Natural Area
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14. Purchase local art at the Lincoln Gallery

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Purchase local art at the Lincoln Gallery
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15. Spend an afternoon fishing at the Flatiron Reservoir

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Spend an afternoon fishing at the Flatiron Reservoir
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16. Take a walk along the Mariana Butte Trail

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Take a walk along the Mariana Butte Trail
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17. Take the kids to Loveland Laser Tag

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Take the kids to Loveland Laser Tag
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18. Stop for lunch at Henry's Pub

Category: Food & Drink
Stop for lunch at Henry's Pub
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19. Have a delicious meal at Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano

Category: Food & Drink
Have a delicious meal at Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Loveland is nestled in between Fort Collins and Denver, offering a slightly slower pace of life than the two cities that surround it.
  • With a scenic downtown filled with older style buildings and weekly art events during the warm seasons, a mountain backdrop, and easy access to nature, Loveland has something in store for every visitor.

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