Must-see shopping in Denver

  • Tattered Cover Bookstore

    Denver

    There are plenty of places to curl up with a book in Denver’s beloved independent bookstore. Bursting with new and used books, it has a good stock of…

  • REI

    Denver

    The flagship store of this outdoor-equipment super-supplier is an essential stop if you are heading to the mountains or just cruising through Confluence…

  • Fancy Tiger Crafts

    Denver

    So you dig crochet and quilting? You knit a mean sweater and have a few too many tattoos? Welcome to Fancy Tiger Crafts, a sophisticated remodel of granny…

  • I Heart Denver

    Denver

    This welcoming shop on the 16th Street Mall sells everything Colorado. Well-made, totally appealing, I-must-have tees, hats, postcards, baby clothes,…

  • Decade

    Denver

    It's easy to lose yourself, poking around this eclectic shop. Selling everything from mid-mod furniture and handbags to baby clothes and jewelry, it's a…

  • Cherry Creek Shopping Center

    Denver

    A large collection of exclusive international brands (Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Tiffany) decorate the corridors of Denver’s high-end shopping…

  • Botanico

    Denver

    In the heart of RiNo, this small dispensary has a big following, thanks to great service, selection and prices, especially the early-bird specials. An…

  • Buffalo Exchange

    Denver

    Part of a growing nationwide chain, Buffalo Exchange on South Broadway is a huge space with new and used clothing: retro, futuristic, trad and garish. You…

  • Hope Tank

    Denver

    Hope Tank sells quirky and fun gifts – cheeky magnets, cool kids' clothes, handcrafted jewelry, tees – many with a hooray Colorado bent. All items are…

  • Colorado Mills

    Denver

    This is a shoppers’ paradise: a huge shopping mall west of the downtown area with more than 200 specialty stores and 1.1 million sq ft of retail fun. All…

  • Divino Wine & Spirits

    Denver

    Bottles are stacked from floor to ceiling in this southwest shop – a little out of the way, but worth it for serious wine drinkers. It hosts events and…

  • MudHead Gallery

    Denver

    MudHead is a well-regarded boutique specializing in Native American art, mostly Hopi and Navajo. Walking through the doors is kind of like walking into a…

  • Sewn

    Denver

    A clothing-and-hat boutique, Sewn specializes in one-of-a-kind handmade items. Most of the designers are local or Colorado-based, though it's the work of…

  • LoDo Wellness Center

    Denver

    While many downtown pot shops cater shamelessly to weed-giddy tourists, LoDo Wellness Center offers a more down-to-earth atmosphere just off the 16th…

  • Twist & Shout

    Denver

    The selection of used CDs at this brightly lit store is extensive, but head to the little den of used vinyl in the back for rare goodies, original…

  • Outdoors Geek

    Denver

    This mom-and-pop gear outfitter puts together packages of top gear for hiking and camping and either ships it to you or arranges a time for you to pick it…

  • Jewelius

    Denver

    This narrow shop is packed with the latest in Colorado fashion, including accessories and jewelry. The best thing about the boutique is that it won't…

  • Wilderness Exchange Unlimited

    Denver

    In addition to carefully selected outdoor equipment, this shop has an impressive collection of quality used gear (including good deals on hiking boots,…

  • 5 Green Boxes

    Denver

    This boutique sells one-of-a-kind gifts, quality souvenirs and home goods plus cards and accessories. Regardless of the item, the aesthetic throughout is…

  • Wax Trax Records

    Denver

    For more than 38 years, Wax Trax Records has been trading at this Denver location, stocking a huge quantity of CDs, DVDs, vinyl and music paraphernalia…

  • Cry Baby Ranch

    Denver

    Peeking at the price tags of boots hand-tooled with skull and crossbones, it’s quickly evident that this store is not for your workaday cowpoke, but the…

  • Goorin Brothers

    Denver

    A stylish fedora will put a little bounce in your step while strutting through the ritzy Latimer Sq district. This San Francisco–based source of hip,…

  • EVOO Marketplace

    Denver

    This specialty shop sells to-die-for extra-virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars from across the US and around the world.

  • Wild West Denver Store

    Denver

    There’s a mess of Western trinket stores along the 16th Street Mall with nearly identical stock, but this has the largest inventory of kitsch. It’s full…

  • Capitol Hill Books

    Denver

    It doesn’t have the selection or élan of the Tattered Cover Bookstore, but over its 30-year life Capitol Hill has retained the rare magic of a real…

  • Champa Fine Wine & Liquor

    Denver

    This well-stocked bottle shop opens up a heavenly find for discerning self-caterers, offering a top selection of wine (though most is imported from…