About this city
Also known as: Sweetheart City
Loveland is a thriving cultural and artistic hub nestled at the eastern base of the Rocky Mountain foothills, just south of Fort Collins along the Big Thompson River. Universally celebrated for its world-class fine art foundry network and stunning open-air sculpture parks, the city also famously operates a global 'Valentine Re-mailing Program' and serves as the strategic low-elevation canyon gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park.
Location & Administrative
County
Larimer
Time Zone
MST
State Code
CO
Transportation & Accessibility
Nearest Airports
DEN
Getting Around
Car RequiredBike-FriendlyRideshare-Friendly
Weather & Timing
Best Months
AprMayJunJulAugSepOct
Average Temperature
Peak Season
Hiking Season
Off Season
Deep Freeze Season
Economics & Local Vibe
Population
City proper 77.0K · Metro area 360.0K
Sales Tax
7.7%
Key Industries
Fine Art Foundries & Visual ArtsAdvanced Technology & ITManufacturing & Logistics
Practical Tourism Metadata
Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Admire breathtaking outdoor fine art pieces at the Benson Sculpture Garden, walk among monumental iron works at Chapungu Sculpture Park, paddleboard on the clean waters of Lake Loveland, and explore the historic shops along Fourth Street.
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