8 Best Shopping in Denver, Colorado

More than 600 dealers are crammed into a treasure-hunter's paradise, where prices and quality vary. Plan to spend the day if you're serious about searching.

This popular Highland spa is well known for its down-to-earth setting (the space is nice but not overly fancy), and the staff is focused on guest comfort levels rather than upselling products. The essential oil wrap—particularly welcome in Colorado's dry climate—and the warm-stone massage that begins with an all-over body brushing are two of the more popular offerings, as is time in the complimentary steam room. Indulgences also has become a go-to spa for couples looking for a laid-back massage together.

Few photographers capture the state's magnificent landscape the way John Fielder does, and his work is displayed along with a rotating roster of noted world photographers.

The 20 rooms are crammed with Mexican masks, pottery, and rustic Mexican furniture—and there's even a chip dip and salsa room.

Between Denver and Colorado Springs, Outlets at Castle Rock attract shoppers with 30%–70% savings on everything from appliances to apparel at its more than 100 outlet stores.

Cherry Creek has its share of chic galleries, including Pismo Fine Art Glass, which showcases exquisite handblown-glass art.

At this huge, multistory shrine to Colorado's love of the outdoors, entire floors are given over to a single sport. There are other branches throughout Denver.

Situated in an 1886 house, Woodhouse Spa has more than a dozen rooms devoted to pampering, which happens from the moment guests receive a glass of wine or cocktail at the front door to the post-treatment relaxation in a cozy parlor-style area. The setting has the genteel feel of a favorite great aunt's home, with antiques and period reproductions. The four-handed massage is a worthy indulgence, with two therapists simultaneously performing a hypnotically soothing full-body rub-down, and the unique Minkyti facial combines resurfacing with anti-aging products.