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16 Last-Minute Gifts for $25 or Less

With Christmas approaching faster than Santa’s sleigh on a downhill straight-away, many find themselves looking for the perfect last-minute gifts. But who wants the hassle of a long search and a drained bank account to get them? Not us.  Fortunately, the Loveland Visitors Center has that covered! With the help of our staff, we present sixteen great locally-made, last-minute gift

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Heaven's Popcorn booth at the Winter Wonderlights Holiday Market
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Winter Wonderlights Live Holiday Market

Winter Wonderlights – one of the top free choreographed holiday light shows in the state – is underway at Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra, running nightly through Jan. 1, 2025. Mark your calendar for the final signature LIVE Nights on Dec. 13 and 14 that include live entertainment, themed activities, live reindeer, ice carving, visits with Santa Claus, the new

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2024 Loveland Holiday Gift Guide

The perfect present awaits in Loveland. Colorado’s Sweetheart City boasts a slew of unique, locally made options sure to make your loved one feel extra special. Find the perfect gift for your plant-loving mom, your artsy sister and your adventure-seeking bestie, and read on for more fun ideas.  Infinity Slopes For the Experience Seeker Grab a gift card to Infinity Slopes and

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Holiday lights reflect off of a pond at Loveland winter wonderlights.
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Lighting up Loveland: Winter Wonderlights & More

Festival of Lights on Fourth Street in Downtown Loveland From the Festival of Lights downtown, to Winter Wonderlights at Chapungu Sculpture Park, Loveland sure knows how to put people into the holiday spirit! Make your way downtown to check out Loveland’s Festival of Lights, including the city’s annual tree lighting ceremony, on 4th Street in Downtown Loveland, on November 22.

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A drink sits on a table on an outdoor patio.
Bars & Beverage

A “20-Somethings” Guide to Downtown Loveland

I have to admit: I didn’t know much about this city until I began an internship here this past summer. Despite attending CSU just up the road in Fort Collins, I hadn’t ventured south very often, and when I did, it was usually on I-25 headed to Denver. Loveland—also known as America’s “Sweetheart City”—is a place with stunning natural beauty,

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Throw Down Cornhole Tournament benefiting Loveland Thompson Valley Rotary

Teams Info: 2 players per team 2 Brackets – Single Elimination,  Round Robin, 4 Games Guaranteed! Each team will receive 2 drink tickets. Beer, Wine and Hard Seltzer available outside at the tournament.  Full bar menu available inside the HUB. Prizes: $500 First Prize, $300 Second Prize and $100 Third Prize (each bracket) Registration: $100 per team. Teams receive 2

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A woman sips a beer on the patio at Verboten Brewing.
Bars & Beverage

18 Best Patio Restaurants & Bars

Verboten Brewing & Barrel Project Summer may be winding down, but In Loveland, beautiful patios perfect for fair weather dining and drinking abound. Here are some of the best spots to enjoy a meal outdoors or sip a beer in town, including a look at a new restaurant and some dog-friendly options.  NEW This Summer HUB Café by Fresh Plate HUB

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Loveland Farmers Market

The City of Loveland Farmers Market seeks to support local vendors and the community at large by providing a marketplace for fresh, locally grown or raised produce, meats, poultry, dairy, and artisan goods to be sold.

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A woman in a kayak rows across carter lake on a summer day.
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Memorial Day Weekend Staycation

Sticking closer to home this Memorial Day weekend? You aren’t alone. After all, staycations — with less stress and a lower price tag — are the new vacation. Consider spending a night (or better yet, two or three) in Loveland. Here are our top choices for what to do, see and eat, along with where to lay your head this

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Mid section of friends dining in restaurant
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DIY Food Tour of Loveland: Downtown

Along with an incredible art scene, did you know Loveland is a foodie town, too?  With nearly 200 options, there are some truly love-ly restaurants in town, especially in the charming historic downtown district.   Rather than pick just one restaurant for dinner, consider taking a more leisurely approach and hitting up two, three, or even four eateries, all within a

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Blue FCU Arena with a sold out crowd for a comedian.
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Upcoming “Can’t-Miss” Fun at Blue Arena

Last fall, Loveland’s Blue Arena celebrated its 20th anniversary with a new name and a list of notable improvements, including new seats, renovated suites, fresh paint, and new food and beverage outlets. If you haven’t yet experienced the new and improved Blue, set your sights on one of these upcoming events and follow our tips below to maximize the fun.

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An artists rendering of the heart loop on Love Land's "Cupid Coaster." Credit: Cardiac Arrest Amusements, LLC
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A Love-themed Adventure Park Coming to Loveland?!

An artists rendering of the heart loop on Love Land’s “Cupid Coaster.” Credit: Cardiac Arrest Amusements, LLC It’s no secret that Loveland has long owned up to its title as the “Land of Love.” With the number of hearts and love-themed sculptures that adorn the entire town, it makes perfect sense (and that’s beyond the word “love” in our city’s

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