Colorado: If you already live here, you are one of the luckiest people on Earth… and if you don’t live here? Well, you are trying to move here. No matter where you are in the state, you are basically guaranteed access to beautiful sights, ample job opportunities and some of the best recreational activities in the country. However, if you live in this one Colorado city in particular, you are lucky enough to be residing in the crème de la crème of communities. Here is why:

1. In the past, the City of Loveland was somewhat of an overlooked Northern Colorado town, known mostly for its close proximity to the popular Fort Collins. In the last few years, however, the area has completely blossomed, making it a must-live destination for people in all walks of life.
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2. Last year, Westword named Loveland as one of the Ten Best Colorado Cities for Young Families, citing the area's low crime rate, and healthy housing and education scores.
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3. The local Westword isn't the only publication taking note... In fact, real estate website Movoto named Loveland as one of the 10 Best Places in Colorado for its low unemployment rate and nearly perfect air quality...
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4. ...while Apartment List acknowledged not only the lower home costs, but thriving school district as well.
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5. Have you been searching high and low for a job? Financial website NerdWallet recommends visiting the Sweetheart City, also noting their low unemployment rate, and a 4.8 percent growth in the working-age population between 2009 and 2011.
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6. Loveland isn't only getting acknowledged as one of the best places to live in the state; it's garnering attention as one of the best places to live in the entire country. In fact,
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7. ...while Money Magazine named the area as one of their Top 10 Places to Live in the Nation...
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8. ...and let us not forget the West's Best Places to Live mention by Sunset Magazine.
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9. What is it that we love most about Loveland? Well, for starters, it's the shopping...
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Not only is Loveland home to the beautiful Promenade Shops At Centerra, it also offers vendor fairs, locally owned boutiques, galleries and so much more.
10. ...outdoor activities...
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11. ...and, of course, jaw-dropping views like this.
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