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Children playing on a sculpture in Benson Sculpture Garden
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Top 10 Loveland Experiences

Here are ten favorites that make the Sweetheart City an ideal destination for any budget. #1: Lock Your Love With a name like LOVEland, a visit would be incomplete without locking your love on one of the two love lock sculptures in town. The LOVE sign, located at the Visitors Center, is the largest of its kind in the U.S.

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Cash the Golden Retriever checking out dog statues in Loveland, Colorado
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7 Pet-Friendly Outings in Loveland

@cashewthegolden Loveland, Colorado, is not only a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and art lovers but also a paradise for pet owners who want to enjoy a day out with their furry friends. Whether you’re strolling through a sculpture park, sipping a craft beer at a dog-friendly brewery, or enjoying a relaxing hike with your pup, Loveland offers plenty of pet-friendly

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Wicked West Comic Expo 2025

Welcome to the Wicked West Comic Expo! Join us at The Ranch Events Complex for a day filled with all things comics, cosplay, and pop culture. The Wicked West Comic Expo is a celebration of comic books and art with an emphasis on local talent. Our guests will include working professionals from the world of comics – including artists, authors, and publishers. Joining

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Sweetheart Wine, Glass Hearts, Coffee and Cupcakes
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A Loveland Valentine’s Gift Guide

The 2025 Valentine season is underway in Loveland and the official wine, coffee, beer and cupcakes were announced in early January. Here’s where to score this year’s sips and sweets as well as some other non-edible gifts to consider gifting your beloved this year.   Available at the Loveland Visitors Center 2025 Official Loveland Collectible Valentine Card Loveland’s 2025 Valentine card

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A couple stands in the Tunnel of Love at the 2024 Loveland Sweetheart Festival.
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It’s Valentine’s Season in Loveland!

If you love love, February is THE time to visit Loveland. The Sweetheart City’s beloved Sweetheart Festival returns, along with the annual Valentine’s Re-mailing Program, Little Miss Valentine & Mr. Cupid contest, the Loveland Valentine’s Day Group Wedding and so much more.  2025 SWEETHEART FESTIVAL Celebrate Valentines Season at the 7th Annual Loveland Sweetheart Festival in downtown Loveland!Bring the family or

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Hart Gallery Interior Loveland
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Loveland Art Studio Tours Return

Art Studio Tour Returns with 18 Art Studios, Galleries The free event features 35 talented artists and is open to the public  The free Loveland Art Studio Tour celebrates its 16th anniversary this month when it returns on Oct. 12-13 and 19-20, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each weekend.   During the two weekends in October, visit artists in their studios,

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Big Thompson Canyon - Loveland, Colorado
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“Must See” Monuments in the Greater Loveland Area

It seems like just yesterday, a monolith mysteriously appeared on a Northern Colorado hillside earlier this summer and was promptly removed. While its origins are unknown, it was quite a spectacle. Fortunately, there are still many more natural and human-made wonders worthy of a visit to Loveland and it’s surrounding NoCo communities. These must-see sites are accommodating to visitors and

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Sculptures sit outside of a tent at Sculpture in the Park at Benson Sculpture Garden.
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Six “Must See” Artists at ‘Sculpture in the Park’

Sculpture in the Park celebrates its 40th anniversary this month. The annual show and sale will bring more than 2,000 sculptures to Benson Sculpture Garden. We talked to business manager Amy Huggins who highlighted six must-see sculptors and the pieces they’re bringing to this year’s event. Amanda Markel — Montana-based abstract artist Amanda Markel tells stories with her bronze animal

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George Walbye sits with one of his sculptures.
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A Cornerstone of Loveland’s Art Scene

For 40 years, sculptor George Walbye has participated in every Sculpture in the Park show, an event he helped create. “George is age 93 going on 50.” George Walbye signs an autograph during a tour of Benson Sculpture Garden on a snowy day in March of 2023. At 93 years old, Loveland sculptor George Walbye is still creating art, leading

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Loveland Visitor Center Shoppers
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Small Business. Big Summer!

Every town has its unique local finds and Loveland is no exception. Colorado’s Sweetheart City is known for its extensive sculpture collection and an abundance of very creative residents. Some make wearable art or design collectibles. Others know just where to find the most tempting baubles for their local boutique. Be sure to seek out these artists, makers and locally

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People dance on the great lawn at Chapungu Sculpture Garden for Sounds of Centerra concerts
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Free & Frugal Summer Fun in Loveland

EVENTS, GALORE! Larimer County Fair & PRCA Rodeo The Larimer County Fair at the Ranch Events Complex is where the community of Northern Colorado comes to enjoy 4-H events, carnival midway rides, entertainment, free concerts, PRCA Rodeo events and much more. Admission to the fair is free. Carnival rides and concessions are available at additional cost. Enjoy the event from August 2-6. Art in the

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A sculpture of Buzz Light Year at Art Castings Loveland
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From A Vision to A Reality

Art Castings Foundry has recently started offering public tours after a four-year hiatus. I recently had the opportunity to take a tour around the foundry that has been the stomping grounds of many artists. As an intern working for Visit Loveland this summer (and not being from here), I’ll admit I was not all that aware of what Loveland had

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