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DOWNTOWN. This expansive outdoor mall, accented with lush planters and graceful trees, features a wealth of retail and dining facilities and has helped to revitalize downtown Denver. The pedestrian-friendly thoroughfare is also convenient if you want to browse, since stores, hotels, restaurants, cafes, and entertainment venues lie in a concentrated stretch. Even so, the scope of the mall is quite large, spanning multiple city blocks. A complimentary shuttle service transports visitors from one end to the other. Interesting trivia nuggets: the mall was designed by architectural firm I.M. Pei and Associates, and if you look down you may notice that the granite blocks of the sidewalks are patterned to resemble Westen Diamondback rattlesnake skin.
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CHERRY CREEK. The directory of stores at Cherry Creek Shopping Center reads like a "who's who" of sophisticated and popular retailers. At the large facility, you'll find upscale department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus alongside favored venues like Restoration Hardware, Tiffany & Co., Abercrombie & Fitch, Williams-Sonoma, and Diesel. Plenty of dining options are available – both quick-service and sit-down. Valet parking available.
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CHERRY CREEK. Collectors and bibliophiles will definitely want to visit this appealing shop, one of the city's best for antiquarian and rare books. A pleasant atmosphere with comfortable seating and good lighting makes it easy to while away a few hours browsing here, and you may just find that first edition you've been trying to find. Over 35,000 books line the shelves, and the knowledgeable and personable staff is more than happy to answer questions (even off-the-wall questions!).
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GOLDEN TRIANGLE. Lost? Try to make your way to 800 Lincoln Street, where you'll be pleased to find a shop that specializes in (drum roll, please) maps! Large scale and pocket size Denver street maps, topographical maps of the Rocky Mountain region, Colorado highway maps – you name it, they have it. But the inventory isn't limited to just Colorado, or to maps. You'll also find atlases (road and political), globes, books, and assorted other travel-related items like compasses and money belts. After just one visit here, you may never feel lost again!
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CHERRY CREEK. This respected gallery features contemporary art glass from a number of notable artists. Among the offerings: festive sculptural chandeliers by Dale Chihuly, whimsically elegant blown-glass vases from Dante Marioni, colorful layered pieces from Czech artist Andrea Dasha Reich, floral painted chandeliers by Ulla Darni, incredible sculpture from Italian master Lino Tagliapietra, and woven glass sculpture from William Zweifel.
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LODO. Modern and contemporary art find a spacious, comfortable home in this gallery. Emerging artists are often showcased, but established names like Richard Serra, Robert Motherwell, Manuel Neri, and Judy Pfaff can also occasionally be seen. Figural and non-objective art in a broad spectrum of media, including sculpture, painting, and photography, are featured. Adding to the gallery's appeal is a small, off-street free parking lot (open until 6pm) and proximity to LoDo's many restaurants and shops.
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EVERGREEN. Fascinating store where you can easily lose a couple of hours just browsing! Over 15,000 pieces to choose from, all with a winter sports or Western US theme or provenance. Along with specially crafted one-of-a-kind pieces made from antique skis, canoes and toboggans, you can find antiques from all over the world – Black Forest clocks from Germany, sleds from Canada, snowshoes from Alaska, covered wagon seats from Colorado, or skis from Norway. Also, lots of vintage photos, maps and original paintings.
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CITY PARK. The much-loved Tattered Cover started out in the 1970s as a tiny independent book shop, but owner Joyce Meskis had a knack for bookselling, and expanded the store several times. Eventually, the "little independent bookstore that could" expanded to become one of the largest independents in the US. Now, with the Colfax location, the store has over 150,000 titles, 1800 periodicals, 150 newspapers (foreign and domestic), a coffee shop, and a large space for special events (of which there are many). The staff is genuinely friendly, intelligent, and helpful, no small feat for a retail enterprise with several hundred employees and three locations.
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GOLDEN TRIANGLE. An eclectic variety of work from established and emerging artists, primarily hailing from Colorado, is the specialty here. The main body of work consists of art on paper – watercolor and oil paintings, photographs, pen and ink drawings, lithographs – but there is a range of sculpture and ceramics as well. A great introduction to regional contemporary art.
Our shopping categories guide you to the best places to find souvenirs and mementoes of a perfect trip. Where do you find a book on local history? How about a recording of that terrific zydeco band you heard? Maybe a trinket for the kids or spouse? Use our lists to narrow your search.
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