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OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE COME FOR THE CULTURE STAY FOR THE Adventure VisitLovelandCO.com/Guide • 970.667.3882 4 One more reason to love local health care. McKee Medical Center has been recognized for medical excellence in five categories by Healthgrades. The study shows that patients get better care and experience more positive outcomes at 5-star-rated hospitals. We’re especially proud of these recognitions because they’re determined by lives we’ve saved and complications we’ve avoided for our patients. And that’s exactly why we’re here. To make a difference in people’s lives through excellent patient care. 2000 Boise Ave, Loveland • (970) 669-4640 www.BannerHealth.com/McKee 2 3 CONTENTSPHOTO BY: LOVELAND SCULPTURE INVITATIONAL WELCOME FROM THE MAYOR . 6 LOVELAND’S TOP TEN . 10-13 EAT . 14 Restaurant Listings 15-23 Breweries 24-25 Distilleries 26 SHOP . 28 Local Transit 35 STAY . 40 Accommodations 41-43 Meetings & Events 44-47 Weddings 49 PLAY . 50 Parks & Recreation 51-58 Kids Activities 59 Art & Culture 60-64 Regional Activities 67 CALENDAR OF EVENTS. 68-71 EXPERIENCE & TOURS. .72 COVER PHOTOS BY (Clockwise): COLORADO LIFE, MARCUS EDWARDS PHOTOGRAPHY, VisitLovelandCO DJR IMAGING, DJR IMAGING, SYLVAN DALE, COLORADO LIFE » twitter.com » facebook.com DESIGNED BY PERFECT SQUARE » instagram.com » gooogle+ 4 EXPAND YOUR FUN! Indoor Ropes Course Climbing Wall Laser Maze Arcade 3-Level Laser Tag 970-663-9999 | www.laserfuncenter.com 401 Denver Ave Loveland, CO 80537 5 LOVELAND • CO Everything You Love™ I am pleased to welcome you to one of the best communities in the world – Loveland, Colorado! We have Everything You Love to enjoy an exceptional vacation and our friendly, compassionate citizens will help you feel at home with whatever experience you are looking for Loveland is an incredible place to visit There are so many things to experience - everything from the arts, shopping, brewery tours, outdoor activities and much more It is very easy to talk about the fabulous Rocky Mountains, fly fishing the Big Thompson River, boating and water skiing on the many lakes in and around the City, the beautiful park and trail system, and world class golfing at the Olde Course and Mariana Butte It is easy to boast about our amenities, including one of the top event centers in the state of Colorado, the Budweiser Event Center, bringing national acts such as Cirque du Soleil and other top-tier entertainment We invite you to explore one of the most unique collections of sculpture in the world at Benson Sculpture Garden and Chapungu Sculpture Park But among the world-class amenities, entertainment, recreation, art, shopping and dining you will find here, what keeps Loveland so appealing are the people and the spirit of community that bridges it all together 2013 brought tremendous successes, such as hosting a leg of the U S Pro Challenge, becoming the first city to incorporate a hydraulic hybrid bus into our fleet, and the addition of wonderful new restaurants and breweries However, it also brought one of the biggest challenges of all – the record-breaking Big Thompson flood in September Despite the challenges of 2013, we, much like our Colorado counterparts, are mountain strong You won’t believe the progress we have made in getting things back on track In November US 34 reopened allowing an access road to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch is on track to kick off its 2014 Dude Ranch season in June 2014 We have never been a stronger, more resilient community than we are today, and you will experience that throughout your stay Loveland is the “Masterpiece” of Northern Colorado, possessing all the amenities of an urban population center, yet it still has its small town charm, friendliness and welcoming atmosphere I am so glad you chose to spend your time with us and believe you will have a truly unforgettable experience Enjoy your stay! Cecil A Gutierrez, Mayor 6 PHOTO BY: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY Welcome to Loveland, Colorado, a community with Everything You Love Nestled in the foothills of Colorado’s dynamic Rocky Mountains, just 45 minutes north of Denver, Loveland is the perfect base camp for all of your Northern Colorado adventures Hailed as the Gateway to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, Loveland is an ideal community that appeals to all types of visitors Whether you are looking for an authentic arts community, brewery and distillery tours, unique shopping districts or world-class recreation, Loveland, Colorado has Everything You Love! Come for the culture, stay for the adventure, with more than 300 days of sunshine per year, a picturesque backdrop and a friendly community to greet Loveland visitors throughout the year, your adventure awaits you in Loveland, Colorado! PHOTOS BY: COLORADO LIFE 7 BRAGGING RIGHTS » Largest Outdoor Sculpture Show in America – LovelandSculptureGroup.org » Featured Arts District and Downtown – Sunset Magazine – 2014 » 3rd Healthiest Small City on the Well-Being Index, Loveland/Fort Collins – Gallup and Healthways – Feb 2014 » Nations’ Top Performing Cities #20, Loveland/Fort Collins – The Milken Institute – 2013 » Third Skinniest Metro Area on the Well-Being Index, Loveland/Fort Collins – Gallup and Healthways – Mar 2012 » Top Colorado City for Job Growth, Loveland/Fort Collins – 2011 Best Cities for Job Growth, www.NewGeography.com – May 2011 » 3rd Happiest Metro Region on the Well-Being Index, Loveland/Fort Collins – Gallup-Healthways – Mar 2011 » Best Performing Cities, Loveland/Fort Collins – Forbes – 2010 » Best Places to Live #7 – US News World Report – 2009 » Best Place to Retire on the Water – US News – 2009 » Best Places to Live #33 – Money Magazine – 2010, 2008 » Best Places for a Long Life – Money Magazine – 2008 » Best Places to Retire List – Money Magazine – 2006 » #2 of the 100 Best Small Art Towns in America – John Villani – 2005 STATS & FACTS » Founded in 1877 » Named for William A H Loveland » Nicknames: “Sweetheart City” and “Gateway to the Rockies” » Location: Loveland is conveniently located 45 minutes north of Denver and DIA at the intersection of I-25 and US 34 Loveland is 45 minutes south of Cheyenne, Wyoming and 30 minutes east of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park » County: Larimer » Time Zone- Mountain Standard Time (MST) » Surrounding Communities - Fort Collins, Berthoud, Greeley, Estes Park, Windsor, Johnstown and Cheyenne, WY » Coordinates: +40 394052; -105 070375 +40° 23’ 38 59” -105° 4’ 13 35” » Population: 70,223 - 2012 » Elevation ~ 4,982 feet » Average Temperatures: Spring 25°/61° F, Summer 54°/83°, Fall 34°/63° F, Winter 16°/43° F 8 PHOTO BY: DJR IMAGING PHOTO BY: MARCUS EDWARDS PHOTOGRAPHY VISITORS CENTER Make the newly remodeled Visitors Center your first stop in Loveland! Conveniently located at the East entranceway to Loveland directly off the I-25 interchange and US 34, the Loveland Visitors Center is your destination for local information, merchandise and more In addition to a plethora of free maps, coupons, brochures, guides and visitor information from around the state, the center features merchandise from more than 25 Loveland artisans and manufacturers Exceptional artwork such as glass hearts and bronze mini-sculptures adorn the Visitors Center shelves along with locally-made clothing and books You’ll find an assortment of local food items such as Gumbies Salsa and Papa Joe’s honey Set on the picturesque grounds of the McWhinney-Hahn Sculpture Park, The Loveland Visitors Center is a must see stop on your Colorado adventure For more information contact us at 970-667-3882 or visit us online at www.VisitLovelandCO.com/Guide 5400 Stone Creek Circle Summer Hours Winter Hours Loveland, CO 80538 (May 1 - Oct 31): (Nov 1 - Apr 30): 970-667-3882 Mon - Sat Mon - Sat 800-258-1278 8:00am to 6:00pm 9:00am to 5:00pm REDEEM THIS COUPON FOR A FREE GIFT AT THE LOVELAND VISITORS CENTER (One gift per family, while supplies last) 9 LOVELAND’S TOP 10 If you are in the mood for an action-packed tour of Loveland and everything you love, look no further Art, culture, shopping, a western experience, outdoor recreation and entertainment are at your fingertips with Loveland’s Top 10 IMMERSE YOURSELF IN HISTORY AND ART Loveland Museum/Gallery, In the Meantime Gallery at the Loveland Feed & Grain www LovelandMuseumGallery org www LovelandFeedandGrain com 1 Whether you are looking for a more traditional art and history experience, or a contemporary take on art galleries, we have options for you Catch an art exhibit at the 1892 Loveland Feed & Grain, which was featured in the February 2014 issue of Sunset Magazine for its “avant-garde PHOTO BY: ALANA BRAKE art installations, concerts, and theater performances in a raw, postindustrial space ” The Loveland Museum/Gallery is another must see while in Loveland The museum was recently accredited by the AAM, the highest national recognition achievable by an American museum Learn about Mariano Medina and the impact that sugar beets had on Loveland Explore the vastness of the Big Thompson Valley and all of Loveland’s unique lakes and streams Get into the valentine spirit through the Sweetheart City exhibit Then, head over to take in the impact of art through the current exhibit in the Main Gallery RING AROUND THE ROSIE Benson Sculpture Garden 2 www SculptureInThePark org Where can you find mystical creatures, exotic animals, historic icons and children at play? Benson Sculpture Garden of course - as one of the largest collections of sculpture on display in the U S , Benson Sculpture Garden