Melissa's Guidebook
Food scene
Voted “best place to get a steak” for 20+ years (opened in 1966) It’s a little dated, but that’s part of its charm :) It’s the closest restaurant walking distance…10 minutes tops. If you head West towards the mountains, you’ll see it as soon as you get near downtown, on your left… you can enter through the back/bar entrance to get the whole experience… big sign that’s says “Rear of the Steer”, you can’t miss it lol.
The Black Steer
436 N Lincoln AveVoted “best place to get a steak” for 20+ years (opened in 1966) It’s a little dated, but that’s part of its charm :) It’s the closest restaurant walking distance…10 minutes tops. If you head West towards the mountains, you’ll see it as soon as you get near downtown, on your left… you can enter through the back/bar entrance to get the whole experience… big sign that’s says “Rear of the Steer”, you can’t miss it lol.
Very hip, small restaurant - modern American w/ trendy cocktails and only a 10 minute walk from the house. They close early sometimes so check Google on that.
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A.K.A. Kitchen
414 E 6th StVery hip, small restaurant - modern American w/ trendy cocktails and only a 10 minute walk from the house. They close early sometimes so check Google on that.
Henry’s is Loveland’s most popular restaurant (locally owned)… mostly American and a little Irish. It’s about a 15-20 minute walk from the house.
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Henry's Pub
234 E 4th StHenry’s is Loveland’s most popular restaurant (locally owned)… mostly American and a little Irish. It’s about a 15-20 minute walk from the house.
Great Mexican food and marg’s! Right downtown, 15 minute walk from the house.
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Cactus Grille
119 E 4th StGreat Mexican food and marg’s! Right downtown, 15 minute walk from the house.
Voted #1 breakfast place in Loveland. They also serve lunch. It’s a heavy dose of southern comfort food… be ready for a nap after! There’s usually 15-20 minute “wait” on weekends. 10 minute walk..
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Doug's in Loveland
532 N Lincoln AveVoted #1 breakfast place in Loveland. They also serve lunch. It’s a heavy dose of southern comfort food… be ready for a nap after! There’s usually 15-20 minute “wait” on weekends. 10 minute walk..
Tapas Bar - Modern, unique, quality food and great dining experience. Right in the middle of downtown.
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Door 222 food & drink
222 E 4th StTapas Bar - Modern, unique, quality food and great dining experience. Right in the middle of downtown.
Basic American food - pretty good, but nothing special. Best opportunity to find live music! And more of a “bar scene”. Right in the middle of downtown.
Pourhouse Bar & Grill
Basic American food - pretty good, but nothing special. Best opportunity to find live music! And more of a “bar scene”. Right in the middle of downtown.
Bai Tong
1120 N Lincoln AveAmazing Thai food and really great Asian decor! 5 minute drive.
Great breakfast joint! Basic breakfast with some modern touches. 10 minute drive.
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First Watch
2525 N Lincoln AveGreat breakfast joint! Basic breakfast with some modern touches. 10 minute drive.
This is Loveland’s “fanciest” restaurant. Their steaks/meals are amazing, but it’s pricey! Located in the middle of downtown. 15 minute walk from the house.
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Loveland Tap & Tavern
237 E 4th StThis is Loveland’s “fanciest” restaurant. Their steaks/meals are amazing, but it’s pricey! Located in the middle of downtown. 15 minute walk from the house.
A fancier restaurant located at the new TPC golf course in Berthoud (one town south). $30-50 per person. Incredible views of the mountains and the golf course. It’s a little bit out of town, a 15 to 20 minute drive.
Center Stage at TPC Colorado
A fancier restaurant located at the new TPC golf course in Berthoud (one town south). $30-50 per person. Incredible views of the mountains and the golf course. It’s a little bit out of town, a 15 to 20 minute drive.
Arte Pizzeria
1467 W Eisenhower BlvdBest NY style pizza in Loveland! 5-10 minute drive.
Blocky's Eatery
Best Chicago style pizza! 5-10 minute drive.
Sightseeing
Best park in Loveland! In addition to great park equipment, there’s a water feature for the kids to play in. And a gorgeous, walking trail along the river. There’s often festivals here during the summer.
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I-Fairgrounds Park
700 S Railroad AveBest park in Loveland! In addition to great park equipment, there’s a water feature for the kids to play in. And a gorgeous, walking trail along the river. There’s often festivals here during the summer.
Beautiful walking trail with an unbelievable amount of beautiful sculptures. 10 to 15 minute drive from the house.
BENSON SCULPTURE GARDEN PARKING
Beautiful walking trail with an unbelievable amount of beautiful sculptures. 10 to 15 minute drive from the house.
Big, beautiful lake, and only a five minute drive from the house. They rent out paddle boards, peddle boats, kayaks, jet skis, etc… or just hang out on the beach for the day! You do have to pay to get in.
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Iphakethe yase-Boyd Lake
3720 N Co Rd 11CBig, beautiful lake, and only a five minute drive from the house. They rent out paddle boards, peddle boats, kayaks, jet skis, etc… or just hang out on the beach for the day! You do have to pay to get in.
Beautiful lake in the middle of town, great walking trail around it. There’s a swim beach for the kids. And a really cool park (Canon Ball park) right across the street.
Lake Loveland, Loveland, CO, i-United States
Beautiful lake in the middle of town, great walking trail around it. There’s a swim beach for the kids. And a really cool park (Canon Ball park) right across the street.
So much fun in the winter!! a bunch of small runs where kids can learn to ski or snowboard. Plus an epic sledding hill. It would be a 20 minute drive from the house.
Hoedown Hill
So much fun in the winter!! a bunch of small runs where kids can learn to ski or snowboard. Plus an epic sledding hill. It would be a 20 minute drive from the house.
It’s a pretty basic rec center, but only a five minute walk from the house. There’s an indoor and outdoor hot tub and all the other standard rec center features. The library is right nearby as well.
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Chilson Recreation Center
700 E 4th StIt’s a pretty basic rec center, but only a five minute walk from the house. There’s an indoor and outdoor hot tub and all the other standard rec center features. The library is right nearby as well.
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Pizza Places
Origins downtown is a nice sit down pizza place. But the best rated pizza places in town is Arte’s (more Ny style) or Blocky’s (more Chicago style)… But neither one of those deliver and it’s a 10-15 minute drive. Or there’s always Dominos for easy delivery.