Top Places to Visit for a Fun Day-Trip by the Lakes at Centerra

The opportunity to buy new homes in Loveland and Ft. Collins is on the rise this summer and families are on the lookout for vibrant and active communities to settle down in before the new school year begins. Offering amenities for everyone, The Lakes at Centerra is a natural sanctuary nestled alongside state-of-the-art sculpture park, shopping, healthcare, dining, businesses and more. Check out some of these top day trips and activities that are either offered on The Lakes grounds or just a short trip away.

Hitting The Open Trails

The Lakes at Centerra offers miles of recreational trails right in your back yard, and if you’re looking to extend your day trip, the larger northern Colorado area is also abundant with hiking, biking and running trails for all levels. With Devil’s Backbone, the trails in Big Thompson and Poudre Canyon and Rocky Mountain National Park, there are enough hiking paths to occupy each weekend of the summer. Most of these areas are also dog friendly (with a leash), so bring the whole family along.

Lakeside Fun

With the Loveland summer heat in full swing, almost every day is the perfect day for family fun at one of the area’s many lakes. The Lakes at Centerra borders 200 acres of pristine water (Equalizer Lake and Houts Reservoir) with resident dock access for kayaking and canoeing, fishing and observing a wealth of wildlife. Additionally, Boyd Lake State Park and Horsetooth Reservoir are nearby offering a wide variety of camping, water sports, boating, fishing, swimming and more.

Take a Trip Through History

Rooted in deep history, Loveland offers a self-guided historic walking tour as a way for residents and visitors alike to explore the people, places and key events that contributed to what has made Loveland the community it is today. Make it an engaging experience for the kids by creating a scavenger hunt list of things to keep your eye out for along the way. A copy of the Loveland Walking Tour brochure can be downloadedhere.

Shopping Extravaganza

Nestled nearby The Lakes at Centerra is a premiere destination for shopping, dining and entertainment at The Promenade Shops. Treat yourself or bring the kids along for a fun day of strolling around and browsing the diverse selection of vendors or winding down with a movie at Metrolux. Check out the events calendar for a complete lineup of happenings.

If you’re looking at Loveland and Ft. Collins real estate in hopes to find your dream home, visit The Lakes at Centerra to tour of any one of our 13 model homes, built by our talented homebuilders Boulder Creek Neighborhoods, TRI Pointe Homes, Village Homes and Wonderland Homes. Additionally, the brand new High Plains School, a Pre-K-8 offering a unique S.T.E.A.M. curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) will be opening its doors for families this August.