Loveland (Colorado)

History

Loveland was founded in 1877 along the Colorado Central Railroad. Named after the company's president, William A.H. Loveland, the city's economy was agriculturally-based, with primary crops being sour cherries and sugar beets. The historic Great Western Sugar Company silo, constructed in 1901, is visible from many parts of the town.

Climate

By plane

• Denver International Airport (DEN). Closest major commercial airport, located in Denver, Colorado, offering flights from international and national locations. A shuttle service, Shamrock Airport Express , is available. Approximately 60 miles south of city center.
• Fort Collins/Loveland Airport (FNL). Offers flights from Las Vegas, Nevada from Allegiant Air and private flights. Approximately 10 miles from city center.
• Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS). Located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Approximately 60 miles north of city center.

By car

Coming from either the north (Fort Collins or Wyoming) or the south (Denver or New Mexico), I-25 is the highway of choice. U.S. Route 34 is the largest road from the east (Greeley) or the west (Estes Park).

Art

• Benson Sculpture GardenOver 100 permanent sculptures are on display in this park off of 29th street.

• Loveland Museum and GalleryOffers art classes and contains art and history exhibits. Don't miss the exhibit containing all of stamps from each year of the Loveland Valentine Re-Mailing Program.

• Rialto Theater

  phone: +1 970 962-2120
  address: 228 E. Fourth St
  450 seat theater. Presents movies, plays by local theater groups, concerts, etc.

• Posh Salon & Spa

  phone: +1 970 667-2646
  address: 4116 N. Garfield Ave.
  Day spa packages, including massage therapy, facials, manicure/pedicure, paraffin dips, waxes, hair cuts and color.

Festivals and Holidays

• Sculpture in the Park showAnnually, in August, the Loveland High Plains Arts Council hosts the Sculpture in the Park show in Benson Park. The show features artist in a variety of mediums from all over the world.

• 4th of July Celebrationstarting at 11AM, North Lake Park becomes the site of city-wide Independence Day celebrations. Local dance and music groups perform and children can ride the Miniature Train which circuits the park during summer months. The night is capped off with a professional firework display over Lake Loveland.

• Momma Style

  phone: +1 970 461-4780
  address: 238 E 4th St

• LUX

  phone: +1 970 663-4311
  address: 129 E 4th St

• Little Tokyo

  address: Lincoln
  A nice fast-food Japanese restaurant.

• Monaco Trattoria

  phone: +1 970 461-1889
  address: 218 E 4th St

• Teraza's Not Just Gyros GREEK DINER

  phone: +1 970 663-9594
  address: 141 E 4th St

• Henry's Pub

  phone: +1 970 611-1896
  address: 234 E 4th St

• Cippoletti's

  phone: +1 970 669-1699
  address: 124 E 4th St

• Trinity's

  address: 337 E 4th St

• The 4th Street Chophouse

  address: 4th St
  Not the best steak you'll ever have, but the best in northern Colorado, by far. All beef is aged at least three weeks- order it rare if you like beef.

• Lorenzo'sCome here for the world's best slice of New York style pizza. Introduce yourself to Larry Lorenzo, the big guy who owns the place. Truly everything is good, but you may have a hard time not getting the pizza. Try a Hippie Roll if you need lunch on the cheap!

• The Inglenook Restaurant

  phone: +1 970 461-1283
  address: 530 North Cleveland Ave
  Continental style dining. Good food and atmosphere at a reasonable price. Typically quiet.

• Ristorante Damosso

  phone: +1 970 667-3678
  address: 1120 N Lincoln Ave
  Excellent food, nice atmosphere, reasonable prices. Quite possibly the best Italian restaurant in Loveland.

• Adelita's Mexican Restaurant

  phone: +1 970-669-9577
  address: 414 E. 6th St
  Great margaritas. Basic, tasty Mexican fare: Burritos, Enchiladas, Fajitas as well as weekend specials. Cozy atmosphere.

• Saxby's Cafe

  address: 29th St

• Coffee Tree: Where Good Things Grow

  phone: +1 970 663-1885
  address: 422 E 4th St

• Top Hat Lounge

  phone: +1 970 667-0407
  address: 123 E 5th St
  Live music and a local scene.

• Budget Host Inn

  phone: +1 970 667-5202
  address: 2716 SE Frontage Rd

• Comfort Inn

  phone: +1 970 593-0100
  address: 1500 N. Cheyenne Ave

• Fairfield Inn

  phone: +1 970 461-1000
  address: 1710 Foxtrail Dr

• Gateway Motel

  phone: +1 970 667-6486
  address: 417 E Eisenhower Blvd

• Hampton Inn

  phone: +1 970 593-1400
  address: 5500 Stone Creek Circle

• Holiday Inn Express

  phone: +1 970 635-9500
  address: 1639 E. Eisenhower Blvd

• Residence Inn

  phone: +1 970 622-7000
  address: 5450 McWhinney Blvd

• Super 8

  phone: +1 970 663-0267
  address: 1655 E. Eisenhower Blvd

• Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch

  phone: +1 970 667-3915
  address: 2939 N County Rd

• Wild Lane Bed & Breakfast Inn

  phone: +1 970 669-0303
  address: 5445 Wild Ln
  This inn has six rooms.

• Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, Greeley Colorado

  phone: +1 970-353-8444
  address: 701 8th Street, Greeley, CO 80504

• The Downtown Loveland Association, 209 E 4th Street, Loveland, Colorado 80537

• The Loveland Chamber of Commerce

  phone: +1 970-667-6311
  address: 5400 Stone Creek Circle

• The City of Loveland

  phone: +1 970 962-2000
  address: 500 E 3rd St

The following locations provide free WiFi Internet Access:

• Coffee Tree: Where Good Things Grow

  phone: +1 970 663-1885
  address: 422 E 4th St
• Circle Moon Coffee House - 843 North Cleveland Avenue - +1 970 663-2774
• Loveland Coffee Company - 620 E 29th St - +1 970-278-1221
• Daz Bog Coffee - 1427 N. Denver - +1 970-622-0031
• Daddy O's Green Onion - 2279 W. Eisenhower - +1 970-635-0001
• City News and Coffee House - 601 Cleveland Ave
• Paciugo Italian Gelato - The Promenade Shops at Centerra, 5971 Sky Pond Drive Ste C124 - +1 970-663-2323
• Perkins Family Restaurant - 2222 West Eisenhower Blvd. - +1 970-663-1944
• Johnson's Corner – 2842 SE Frontage Rd., I-25 exit 254 – +1970 667-2069