United States Colorado Colorado Guide Things To Do Essentials Getaways All Colorado 8 Great Colorado Shops Colorado is so Quirky By Aimee Heckel Aimee Heckel Aimee is a Colorado native with nearly 20 years of experience as a professional journalist. She is the head writer and editor for TravelBoulder.com. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 05/18/19 Share Pin Email The holidays are coming, and it's time to call out the elves to round up the best gifts to go under the tree. Whether you're visiting loved ones in Colorado around the holidays and looking to squeeze in some local shopping, or you're just looking for an excuse to check out some incredible Colorado stores, we've got your back. Here are eight of our favorite places to go shopping when you're in Colorado. 01 of 08 5 Green Boxes in Union Station 5 Green Boxes View Map Address 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA Get directions Phone +1 303-777-1285 Web Visit website Granted, we love everything about Union Station in Denver, a historic (and still functioning) train station that has been redeveloped with shops, bars, restaurants and a hotel. Everything inside the station is meticulously curated straight out of a magazine. Including 5 Green Boxes, a tiny but packed gift shop near the entrance. This is one of those unique, odd stores you could spend hours in and check off everyone from your shopping list. And if you want more, take a short walk outside to the other store, known as The Big Store.Prices at 5 Green Boxes vary form $5 to $5,000, and the diversity of items is just as vast. You have to stop in to see for yourself. 02 of 08 Decade in Denver Decade View Map Address 56 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80209, USA Get directions Phone +1 303-733-2288 Web Visit website For a funky boutique, Decade in Denver is a no-miss. Since opening in '98, this shop has earned a reputation for great goodies — at a reasonable price. Find clothes, vintage furniture, home decor, jewelry and more. Pick up candles, antiques, trendy clothes, jackets, earrings. You never know what gem you will find. There's always something new here. 03 of 08 The Clothes Pony in Fort Collins View Map Address 111 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA Get directions Phone +1 970-224-2866 Web Visit website If you're visiting up north, downtown Fort Collins is a fantastic destination for window-shopping. While there, families with kids will love in The Clothes Pony. This super cute kids store is known for its fantastic selection of kids clothes, from organic and bamboo materials to funky onesies.One cool bonus service The Clothes Pony offers is a shopping concierge service. So if you don't have time to browse, ask the concierge to pick out the perfect pieces for you. 04 of 08 Clothes Mentor in Park Meadows Clothes Mentor Park Meadows View Map Address 8872 Maximus Dr, Lone Tree, CO 80124, USA Get directions Phone +1 303-649-1369 Web Visit website The Park Meadows Mall is one of the most popular, big malls in Colorado. While it can feel overwhelming to sort through the zillion shopping options there, make sure you pay a visit to Clothes Mentor.Granted, this is technically a chain, but the Park Meadows branch feels personal and friendly. This is a resale store with super upscale clothes, brand names and designer items marked about 70 percent off the retail price. This is a great place to track down a new pair of jeans or sweater, if your packing was insufficient or you just want something new and fashionable, without blowing your vaca budget. Continue to 5 of 8 below. 05 of 08 Cry Baby Ranch in Denver View Map Address 1421 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202-1704, USA Get directions Phone +1 303-623-3979 Web Visit website If you're looking for Western wear — you are in Colorado, after all — head over to Cry Baby Ranch in Larimer Square in Denver. This local boutique started as a seasonal shop in the '90s but keeps growing. Today, it's a top place to score quirky and colorful Western-themed clothes, gifts, accessories, gifts and more. Boots are a highlight here. Yes, authentic, gorgeous cowboy boots. Cry Baby Ranch calls itself "the Mac Daddy of Liberty Boot Co." It's a full-service Liberty Boot shop; it also carries other boot lines. Cry Baby Ranch is also known for its hand-crafted jewelry, many lines locally made. You can even find Western-style furniture and home decor here. As a bonus, Larimer Square is a fantastic pocket in Denver to spend the whole day. 06 of 08 Details in Littleton Details Boutique View Map Details, a women's boutique in downtown Littleton, is a cheerful, trendy, eclectic family-owned shop. This is where to go for a unique gift for the hard-to-shop-for person on your list. From clothes to body products to accessories to jewelry, you can find a ton here. We especially love its selection of humorous gifts, like sassy soaps and silly socks. 07 of 08 Fine and Funky in Timnath Fine and Funky Store View Map Address 4120 Main St, Timnath, CO 80547, USA Get directions Phone +1 970-482-3198 Web Visit website Fort Collins gets a lot of the Northern Colorado spotlight, but head a bit east to the Windsor area and you'll be surprised by some cute local shops. Fine and Funky is a local fave. In this locally-owned boutique, you can find fashion trends for reasonable prices. Just plan your visit accordingly: It's only open the first full week of every month. And yes, it's worth the wait. This shop started as a tiny jewelry kiosk, but its knack for style has kept it growing strong for going on a decade now. 08 of 08 Old Firehouse Books in Fort Collins Old Firehouse Books View Map Address 232 Walnut St, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA Get directions Phone +1 970-484-7898 Web Visit website Old Firehouse Books in Fort Collins is one of those rare remaining local, independent bookstores that you could spend all day in. Here, you can find new and used books, housed inside a repurposed old firehouse. Looking for a reading recommendation? The staff here knows its stuff. And chances are they have what you're looking for, because Old Firehouse boasts Northern Colorado's largest selection of independently sold books. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit