10 Reasons To Move To Loveland CO

I get the same response about every time I'm asked where I'm from.  Loveland, Colorado. "Oh, I'd love to live in Colorado".  So why is there such a draw to this area?  Why should you move to Loveland CO?

1. The Rocky Mountains

With views as beautiful as the Rocky Mountains, who wouldn't want to live here.  Every season is as gorgeous as the last one.  From snow-capped mountains to springtime wildflowers, the Colorado Rockies are a breathtaking sight.  The majestic pink skies and cotton candy clouds are a magnificent image. Amazing as it seems, there is a view for anyone who opens their eyes.

2. The Sweetheart City

Since we are known for Love, why not send your sweetheart a Valentine from our city?  Every February you can have your Valentine sent to the Chamber of Commerce, stamped with the official Valentine stamp for the year, and remailed to your sweetheart.  What better way to share your love than with a special Valentine!

3. Big Thompson River & Area Lakes

The Big Thompson River provides excellent fishing opportunities.  If you are a novice fisherman or a beginner, you can catch trout, walleye, bass, or other fish from this river.  Loveland also is the backdrop for a lot of lakes.  In fact, Lake Loveland, Boyd Lake, and Carter Lake are just a few lakes that have public access.  If fishing isn't your forte, paddleboarding, boating, jet skiing, and swimming are other options.  Carter Lake is also home to sailboating enthusiasts. There are a lot more lakes but many are private lakes.  

4. The Public Arts Program

Loveland, CO has 475 pieces of art in its public arts collection.  The arts collection consists primarily of sculptures; however, the collection also includes murals and other flatwork.  Over 150 pieces of the city's sculptures can be found in Loveland's Benson Sculpture Garden.  This "public treasure" draws tens of thousands of visits each year.

5. Hiking/Biking

Loveland is host to 26 miles of bike and hiking trails.   The Recreation Trail System consists of paved trail nearly encircling Loveland and connecting to other regional trails, including Long View Trail and Colorado Front Range Trail.  Take a ride and enjoy the view!!

6. Microbrews

Loveland on tap consists of various brews from Sours to IPA's to Porters and Stouts.  Strawberry beer, chocolate beer, lemon etc.  Different tastes for different folks with 388 breweries in the state of Colorado and 50 new pending licenses as of January 2019.  Entertainment, greenhouses, warehouses, and eclectic decor enhance the experience of the local brews.   A new delicious brew to try each day of the week.  

Living in Loveland is home to all of the above but it's also home to (7.) wonderful schools, (8.)robust higher education opportunities, (9.)a variety of restaurants, and (10.)community events on a regular basis.  

If you are interested in moving to Loveland or Northern Colorado, contact me, Margaret Herdt, Turn Key Realty for all of your real estate needs.

Two Distillery's in Loveland Co You Must Try

Whiskey and Spirit Tasting rooms have become as popular as beer tasting in Northern Colorado and other states, as more and more distilleries pop up.   Here are two distilleries in Loveland CO, for your tasting enjoyment.  The Springs44  and Big Fat Pastor Spirit.  Each has a unique twist to their brand.

Spring44

The Springs44 was established in 2017.  Their claim to fame is their water.  Since 60% of whiskey is water, they think that it plays a huge part in the quality of their product.  The water they use comes from a Rocky Mountain Mineral Spring, located high in the Colorado Rockies.  They don't adulterate their water other than filter out particles. 

Spring44 produces Vodka, Honey Vodka, Gin, and fortified Bitter Liqueur 
You can find these types beverages at:  Spring44 Distilling at 505 W 66th, Loveland CO

Big Fat Pastor Spirit

The Big Fat Pastor Spirit Distillery is all about community spirit.  This is a family business owned by a Pastor and his family.  The Pastor has been brewing spirits and wine for 20 years.  Since community is part of his persona, he brought his love of community and hobby together in one.  They are a small distillery "with a Big Fat Flavor"

They produce two types of Genisis Gin's, Vodka, Bourbon Whiskey, and Malt Whiskey.

You can sample these spirits only on Saturdays from 12-4 pm and the first Friday of each month from 5pm-9pm.

Located at BFP - 6754 N Franklin Ave, Loveland, CO

According to some recent stats from the American Distillers Institute, there now are approximately 1,200 distilleries in the U.S., and hundreds more are on the way.  With distilleries now in almost every state, and over 600 of them producing whiskey, there's never a better time to get out and visit some tasting rooms.