Explore Northern Colorado

Nestled in the Foothills of the mountains, Loveland is hailed as the “Gateway to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park”. Located 45 minutes north of Denver, Loveland is the ideal base camp for all of your northern Colorado adventures. The day trip itineraries below will help you plan your trip.

Fort Collins

In the early summer months, tourists can experience class II through IV rapids while white water rafting on the Cache la Poudre River. Celebrate northern Colorado’s beer and brewery culture with complimentary Budweiser brewery tour or a tour of craft brewery New Belgium.

Estes Park

Estes Park is home to Rocky Mountain National Park. According to the park’s website, Rocky Mountain National Park’s 415 square miles encompass and protect spectacular mountain environments. Enjoy Trail Ridge Road – which crests over 12,000 feet including many overlooks – to experience the sub-alpine and alpine worlds along with over 300 miles of hiking trails, wildflowers, wildlife, starry nights, and fun times.

Boulder

Acres of vast open space roll into Boulder’s quaint cityscape tucked into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and it is 30 miles south of Loveland. Boulder has been named one of America’s Foodiest Towns and has great skiing nearby at Eldora Mountain Resort.

Greeley

Greeley is a great destination for agritourism, short for agriculture tourism. Whether you are visiting farms to buy local products, picking your own produce, staying overnight on a ranch or having fun in a corn maze, Greeley is home to many agritourism adventures. Or, if you are a festival and rodeo fan, Greeley is the place to be in July for the Greeley Stampede.

Cheyenne, WY

For summer visitors, another day-trip option from Loveland is the Cheyenne Frontier Days, the largest outdoor rodeo and western festival. The annual event always takes place in late July. In addition to the rodeo, attendees of all ages can enjoy great national entertainment, family-friendly activities, shopping and more.