{"id":3327,"date":"2016-07-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-07-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/thelakes\/news\/hidden-gems-loveland-co\/"},"modified":"2019-03-05T22:40:52","modified_gmt":"2019-03-05T22:40:52","slug":"hidden-gems-loveland-co","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/the-lakes\/news\/hidden-gems-loveland-co\/","title":{"rendered":"Hidden Gems in Loveland, CO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/02\/AA_StatueTentsAcrossPond-630x418.jpg\" alt=\"Loveland CO Best Local Places\" \/><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re new to the area, be sure to refer to a local business directory in Loveland to start discovering some of the best local businesses in 80538. Websites like Centerra, HeidiTown USA and Visit Loveland are also great resources for finding local business listings and reviews in Loveland, as well as tips on local favorites.<\/p>\n<p>A few of these &#8220;hidden gems&#8221; include:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Loveland Museum\/Gallery:<\/strong><br \/>\nImmerse yourself in Loveland&#8217;s rich history and art-inspired culture through various authentic exhibits at the <a href=\"http:\/\/cityofloveland.org\/index.aspx?page=117\">Loveland Museum\/Gallery<\/a>. Learn about Mariano Medina and the sugar beets, the Big Thompson Valley and each of Loveland&#8217;s unique lakes and streams, or use the signature Loveland Valentine stamp while enjoying the Sweetheart Exhibit.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chapungu Sculpture Park:<\/strong><br \/>\nLocated in Centerra on the east side of Interstate 25 and Highway 34 adjacent to the Promenade Shops at Centerra, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.centerracolorado.com\/contentPages\/display\/56\">Chapungu Sculpture Park<\/a>, a one-of-a-kind permanent outdoor exhibit, features more than 80 hand-carved stone sculptures from Zimbabwe artists. The 26-acre park is free and open the public year round and includes a 1.5 mile walking trail, places to sit, unwind and enjoy preserved natural areas.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chapungu Sculpture Park<\/strong><br \/>\nAnother unique outdoor art experience in Centerra can be had at the Chapunga Sculpture Park. This park features Zimbabwe Stone Sculpture and is the most significant collection of its kind.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Liquid Therapy:<\/strong><br \/>\nWith plenty of local microbreweries and distilleries, Loveland is an emerging hot spot for craft brewing. Five new breweries have opened since 2010 including Big Beaver Brewing, Buckhorn Brewers, Crow Hop Brewing Company, Verboten Brewing and Grim Brothers Brew House. Loveland is also home to Dancing Pines Distillery, Overland Distillery, Spring 44 and Sweetheart City Wines.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Historic Downtown:<\/strong><br \/>\nDiscover this historical city and all it has to offer by visiting Downtown Loveland and all of its locally-owned eateries, boutiques and galleries. While you&#8217;re visiting, be sure to check out a favorite local restaurant in Loveland CO, Next Door Food and Drink, a unique family owned restaurant with an inviting atmosphere and to-die-for tapas located next to the Rialto theatre.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Promenade Shops at Centerra:<\/strong><br \/>\nThis outdoor lifestyle center features some of the best shopping, dining and local businesses in 80538. With a conveniently close location to The Lakes at Centerra, bring the family to the Promenade Shops for a day of walkable shopping options and family fun near the main plaza.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re visiting or looking for a <a href=\"\/\">new home in Loveland<\/a>, stop by these great local businesses and see all Loveland, Colo. has to offer. If you love front range living,<a href=\"\/lifestyle\/\">The Lakes at Centerra residential community<\/a> is a perfect fit.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/the-lakes\/contact-us\/\">Sign up to receive email updates on The Lakes at Centerra.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re new to the area, be sure to refer to a local business directory in Loveland to start discovering some of the best local businesses in 80538. 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