Nostalgia is showing up in everything, from cuisine and event themes to hotel and restaurant branding. In fact, “glamorizing the good old days” is one of seven ways travel is being creatively reimagined, according to recent research by Booking.com. Here are several ways groups can pay homage to favorite decades and get retro in Loveland.
» Black Steer Restaurant has been serving juicy steaks in Loveland since 1966 and is the community’s longest-operating restaurant. Make sure slices of homemade pie are on your group’s menu. blacksteerrestaurant.com
» Since the 1960s, Coloradoans have been stopping at the rustic white building decorated with cherry bottles and a distinct sign when adventuring up the Big Thompson Canyon. The fresh-baked pies at Colorado Cherry Co. are a must.Also consider purchasing welcome amenities and client gifts such as fruit preserves, pie fillings, hot sauces, and relishes. coloradocherrycompany.com
» Pull in for old-fashioned carhop service at Dairy Delite, an iconic dessert restaurant and attraction that has been slinging tasty eats and ice cream treats for 45 years.
» At The Flipside, get nostalgic with old-school pinball or Pac-Man, challenge colleagues to air hockey or Skee-Ball, and test your dexterity with the toy crane. Two-hour buyouts for up to 50 people are available and come with a bartender. theflipside140.com
» Soak up the memorabilia, music, and props that are part of the ’80s Remix escape room at Time Escape Loveland. Go on a mission to the year 1980: Something has gone awry, and your team is trapped in someone’s living room, while a time machine is idling outside. Get back to the present using memorabilia clues. timeescapeloveland.com
» While it might be the newest music venue in town, Tom Davis Saloon is providing a healthy dose of country nostalgia with live concerts, line dancing, karaoke, mechanical bull riding, and more. tomdavissaloon.com
