Introduction
13 miles S. of Fort Collins, 52 miles N. of Denver
Named for Colorado Central Railroad president W. A. H. Loveland in the 1870s, this town now calls itself the "Sweetheart City," because every February, hundreds of thousands of Valentine's Day cards are remailed from here with a Loveland postmark. Established as a trading post in the late 1850s, the community at the foot of the Rockies grew around a flour mill in the late 1860s, before being platted on a wheat field near the railroad tracks in 1877. Today it's a shipping and agriculture center with a population of just over 60,000. It also has a growing arts community and several foundries. Like Fort Collins, its proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park and other outdoor recreation opportunities make this small city a good home base for those exploring the region. Elevation is just under 5,000 feet.
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Benson Sculpture Garden
More than 100 sculptures -- gorillas, giraffes, big pigs, and sledding kids among them -- are permanently displayed among the trees, plants, and...
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- Picnics, Parks & Gardens
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Loveland Museum/Gallery
Changing exhibits of local historical subjects and the work of regional, national, and international artists fill this fine small museum. The permanent...
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- Museums
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Budweiser Events Center
- The Budweiser Events Center hosts a plethora of events, ranging from rock concerts to rodeos and monster truck races to ice hockey. It is part...
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