99 Best Places to Shop in Colorado, USA

Owned by the same family for four generations, F. M. Light and Sons caters to the cowpoke in all of us. If you're lucky you'll find a bargain on Western wear here.

This small shop off the Far View Lodge lobby has a good selection of jewelry and souvenirs reflecting the Native American culture of the area.

In the same building as the Far View Terrace Café, this is the largest gift shop in the park, with gifts, souvenirs, Native American art, toys, and T-shirts galore.

Featuring original watercolor paintings and limited-edition prints by Colorado artist John T. Myers, Fawn Creek Gallery also sells Fremont and Ute rock-art replicas and duck carvings made from 100-year-old cedar fence posts.

You can find 19th- and 20th-century, as well as contemporary, prints, sculpture, and paintings here—including original Picassos and Chagalls.

Rotating exhibits by local artists keep visitors coming back to this popular co-op gallery on Tejon Street. Members display works in a variety of mediums, but vibrant paintings often dominate the gallery walls and space. You will also find locally created jewelry, pottery, and sculptures throughout.

The Main Street boutique Girlfriends sells a line of comfy clothes, pottery, benches, candles, and one-of-a-kind gifts.

A Boulder institution since 1977, Grandrabbit's is every kid's dream come true, with shelves stocked from floor to ceiling. The independently owned specialty toy store has grown to three Colorado locations and is known as the place to go to find toys that contribute to learning and development. It's not uncommon to find adults wandering the aisles, sans children, enjoying the offerings.

This gallery has wonderfully scenic large-scale photographs of the Rockies and wildlife, as well as handcrafted furniture and home decor items.

The cute but upscale boutique Heirlooms for Hospice has great secondhand designer clothing and shabby-chic furniture.

About 10 miles north of Durango, Honeyville sells honey, jams, jellies (try the wild chokecherry), syrups, sauces, and other goodies. You can watch the bees go about their work in a glass hive and, on weekdays, view honey being processed and bottled. Then taste honey-made spirits at the in-house Honey House Distillery.

This shop showcases photographer Erik Stensland's stunning images of the park—a must-see collection of local photography.

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.

In addition to carrying traditional and out-of-the-ordinary kites, this shop carries an imaginative selection of unique toys and quirky gifts.

A former member of the U.S. Ski Team and a veteran of the rodeo circuit, Jace Romick has shifted from crafting splendid textured lodgepole furniture at his now-closed Into the West shop and focuses instead solely on his photography here, which features contemporary Western images for sale. Two other galleries also share the space: RWR Roland Reed Gallery, which features Native American photographs from the turn of the 20th century, and R-Diamond Collection, devoted to Western contemporary art.

Shop here for fashionably casual and unique women's clothing and accessories, as well as clever, appealing gifts.

The generic-sounding name doesn't do justice to the intriguing and appealing collection of Native American turquoise, locally crafted jewelry, and museum-quality fossils and rocks (including dinosaur eggs and megalodon teeth as well as chair-sized pieces of quartz) housed here. It's fascinating to browse even if you're not in the mood to buy.

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.

Rows of premium leather boots, sterling silver belt buckles, and $1,000 cowboy hats can make anyone into a cowboy or cowgirl, but the true appeal of this western shop is the customization. Create your take on Western wear with the help of the friendly and knowledgeable staff.

A Boulder institution, McGuckin Hardware stocks home appliances and gadgets, hardware, and a mind-boggling array of outdoor merchandise. The seemingly omniscient salespeople know where everything is.

Gear up with kayaks and SUPs in summer or snowshoes in winter at this year-round shop.

This store specializing in Navajo rugs has the largest collection in the area. There are also handmade baskets, beadwork, pottery, and jewelry. If you stop in the free museum you can see relics of the Old West.

Off the Beaten Path is a throwback to the Beat Generation, with poetry readings, lectures, and concerts. It has an excellent selection of New Age works, in addition to the usual best sellers and travel guides. The on-site coffee shop is the best in town, with fresh baked goods and sandwiches. Hours vary by season so call ahead to confirm.

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

Downtown Steamboat's Old Town Square is a collection of upscale boutiques and retailers. There are also plenty of places to sit and people-watch or get a good cup of coffee.

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.

The upscale Park Meadows is a mall designed to resemble a ski resort, with a 120-foot-high log-beam ceiling anchored by two massive stone fireplaces. The center includes nearly 100 specialty shops. On snowy days, "ambassadors" scrape your windshield while free hot chocolate is served inside.