If you are going to visit Berthoud Colorado, there are a few interesting attractions you may want to consider. Berthoud has a rich history and the museums are a way to step back to the past.  Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum, Timberland Farm Museum and the McCarty-Fickel Home are all fun places to visit. If you enjoy outdoor parks, nearby Loveland has a beautiful sculpture park to check out, and past Loveland, you can travel to Estes Park and the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Experience the Big Thompson Canyon and The Narrows! Colorado’s Front Range is a beautiful place to spend time.

Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum

The Pioneer Museum is located in the shadow of northern Colorado’s 14,000-foot Longs Peak, and is dedicated to documenting the history of the Little Thompson Valley. Once home to the Native American, trapper, cattleman, and homesteader, Little Thompson came alive with the railroad coming though. This Museum is designed to educate and entertain members and visitors about the area’s original and ongoing development.  Located at 226 Mountain Ave. Berthoud, Colorado 80513 or call 970-532-2147 for more details.

For more information, visit: http://www.berthoudhistoricalsociety.org/

McCarty-Fickel Home

Near the Main Street of Berthoud is an elegant residence erected in 1916 by Berthoud’s Dr. and Mrs. D.W. McCarty. The McCarty-Fickel Home is the setting of a historic house museum that explores the domestic, professional and civic lives of members of the McCarty and Fickel families from the 1890s to present, including the onsite medical office from the 1930s. You may visit Weds – Friday from 10:00 – 4:00 pm and Sat. & Sun from 1:00 – 4:00 pm.  Located at 645 7th St. Berthoud, Colorado – Call 970-532-1916 for details.

For more information, visit: http://www.berthoudhistoricalsociety.org/mccartymuseum.htm

Timberlane Farm Museum

The Timberlane Farm is a working farm museum that demonstrates the lifestyle and farming techniques in 1860 to 1940 in the Big Thompson Valley. Bring the kids, see all the animals and even purchase farm fresh eggs! The living museum welcomes guests 7 days a week from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Located at 2306 E 1st Street Loveland, Colorado – call 970-663-7348 for details.

For more information, visit: http://www.timberlanefarmmuseum.org

Benson Sculpture in the Park

Located at 125 East 7th Street in Loveland Colorado, Benson Sculpture Garden has provided a beautiful and unique outdoor setting for showcasing sculpture since 1985. It is here that the Loveland High Plains Arts Council hosts its renowned Sculpture in the Park event each summer. Currently, there are 132 pieces of sculpture on permanent display.  This attraction is only 6.5 miles from Berthoud. Call (970) 663-2940 for more details.

Related Berthoud Articles