Loveland Vacation Rentals

With a thriving sculpture and public art scene, world-class hiking at Devil's Backbone, easy access to Rocky Mountain National Park, and a vibrant downtown filled with breweries and galleries, Loveland is one of northern Colorado's most rewarding, underrated destinations.

What you'll love about Loveland

Loveland has a specific and rewarding identity as Colorado's sculpture capital, with over 300 public works. Devil's Backbone Open Space's dramatic ridgeline trails and keyhole arch deliver genuine Front Range scenery. 

Rocky Mountain National Park is 35 miles west, Boyd Lake State Park is excellent for summer water recreation, and the free Foote Lagoon Concert Series gives downtown Loveland a warm community energy every Friday evening in summer.

Fun things to do

• Hike the trails of Devil's Backbone Open Space, including the iconic Keyhole hike.
• Explore the outdoor sculptures at Benson Sculpture Garden and Chapungu Sculpture Park.
• Day trip to Rocky Mountain National Park via the scenic Big Thompson Canyon.
• Kayak, paddleboard, and fish at Boyd Lake State Park, just minutes from downtown.
• Browse the Love Lock sculpture and send a postmark-stamped Valentine from Loveland.
• Explore the extensive hiking and biking trails of Horseshoe and Rimrock Parks.
• Watch a Colorado Eagles AHL hockey game at the Budweiser Events Center.
• Take the scenic Big Thompson Canyon drive toward Estes Park and the mountains.
• Sip craft beer at Loveland's growing collection of local breweries and taprooms.
• Shop and browse along Loveland's charming pedestrian-friendly downtown streets.

Local tips

• The Chapungu Sculpture Park inside the Promenade Shops is free and often overlooked.
• Rocky Mountain National Park vehicle permits sell out fast in summer. Reserve months ahead.
• Foote Lagoon Concert Series runs Friday evenings in summer and is always free.
• Sculpture in the Park is held annually in August, one of the top outdoor art events in Colorado.
• Loveland is a much more affordable base than Estes Park for RMNP visits; book here and drive up.
• The Big Thompson Canyon drive is stunning in fall foliage season.
• Fort Collins (15 miles north) adds excellent dining, New Belgium Brewery tours, and CSU campus energy to any Loveland trip.
• The Valentine program runs January through February; bring cards to the post office for the special Sweetheart City postmark.

Colorado's sweetheart city: sculpture, trails, and mountain views

Loveland is what Fort Collins visitors discover when they drive 15 minutes south and realize they should have been coming here all along. Devil's Backbone at golden hour, Sculpture in the Park in August, and RMNP access without the Estes Park markup—it's genuinely hard to beat. Book your vacation rental and start exploring.