So, moms in town from Northwest of Chicago, we planned this great day and of course I made my mom…read moreand my wife pack an overnight bag just in case we stayed somewhere not to far from where we live in Littleton. We let mom know to pack for all weather especially cool-to-cold. We made it to Nederland around 11:30ish and when I opened my door, I looked for my jacket as a resident of CO now for almost 11 years, I knew I forgot to pack anything long sleeve let alone warm. Anyway, went to some shops looking for a hoodie of some type and was completely turned off by the 89$ price tags of items that are worth maybe 60$, after markup and I only say this as I once had an apparel company. I refused and and we walked the strip, my wife said; "Omg, we were just talking about how awesome Alpaca is, they have a store," so I held my breath as she and my mom entered. I enjoyed a bevy at a brewery across the way as I was a bit cold and not a shopper. Called when finished and they were still in the store. Fear over took me, and I was dry mouthed scrambling thinking of what we were to eat for the next year. Alpaca fur, is one of the most amazing textiles for comfort, more valuable then some of the finest silk, and warmer than any wool or synthetics I have ever known. My wife was checking out and asked me to try on the hoodie she bought me. As I gazed to the price rack, as I'd fought the battle of not taking my hat off first, my mouth dropped In awe. Lolololol.. Long story short, her hoodie and mine, plus some socks and a hat, just over another overpriced sweatshirt with a logo that was pressed in bulk. The couple who owns the store is just about the classiest and sweetest people you can hope for in a touristy town. Quality: when I put the sweatshirt on, I was confused as to why I was super comfortable and instantly warm! we have, as I mentioned in chap one, looked into and have some knowledge of Alpaca's and their coats. Service: Literally the best in any town in CO I have ever been to. Not pushy, retail stalkers, or anything other than just awesome people working hard to run a small business in town dependent of out of staters, tourists, etc... I have never felt more secure about purchasing something and now backing and bragging about a new product and the people that sold it!!! Without a doubt, you will get the best gear, with be best service and such reasonable pricing anywhere in or near Eldora. Side not: I hated the sock. They were horribly warm and comfortable, LOL... my wife's feet get cold all the time and since she has bought these socks, she is in heaven. my feet are warm all Of the time, so hating them is a joke! I have never been more happy to write and 10000000% recommend this store! Thank you both so much for introducing us to so many options and making our stop worth more than the instant need, and providing us with quality that will last for a long time. David and Trac-Sue Littleto,CO

Beautiful selection of alpaca clothing and stuffies! So so soft! Excellent quality items here.read more

A charming gift shop 5 minutes off of 285, yet tucked in the hills of Conifer, Magpie Mercantile is…read morethe perfect place to pick up thoughtful, locally crafted gems for yourself and the loved ones in your life! Stopping into this quaint yellow barn has brought joy to mine and my mom's life over the last couple of years. It is dazzling with fun finds, from candles, soaps, jewelry, and perfumes, to cards, and sweet treats. With welcoming little rooms of kitchen goodies, baby essentials, and men's goods, it's nearly impossible to walk out of here without something special. Magpie is a one-stop shop for any gift-giving occasion. I've put together adorable baby shower gifts, picked up unique finds for other guys, and put together a fun kitchen-themed gift basket for a chef in my life! I highly recommend making the drive for holiday shopping -- they have great stocking stuffers -- or stopping by after a hike at Flying J park, which is minutes away from the shop.

Such a great place to find gift items. Such a great selection and you can wander there for an hour…read morejust looking at all the items

Love this 'rock shop'! It has a huge range of price points, from 25 cents all the way up to…read morethousands of dollars for large fossil pieces. Great place for kids to pick out some souvenirs for their rock collections! And staff provide slips of paper with rock names and information on them- nice touch!

Really really cool rock store on Main Street with two locations I believe. They have jewelry made…read moreof cool stones and they also have jewelry by reputable names as well. The stuff in there is crazy expensive but really cool to see. They also have smaller rock gifts as well. So cool to see all the big rocks and fossils.

Such a cute flea market type store. They have such a wide selection of items, from vintage goods…read moreand antiques to quirky collectibles and everyday household stuff, making it fun to explore and browse for hidden gems. Each booth has different pricing dependent on the vendors; some overpriced, and some reasonable but they all have unique items for sale, which makes it so fun to explore

From the owner: At Kings Emporium, we're more than just another gift shop. Featuring over 40 local vendors and…read moreartisans, one of the largest selections of turquoise jewelry, cabs, and slabs this side of Denver, and a friendly, welcoming staff, we truly are an amazing experience for the whole family.

A perfect place to check out antiques and curios. This pleasant aside is one of the only asides as…read moreyou pass through Pine. Very personable staff. Would return.

Such a fun place to browse. You never know what you might find to add to your collection. It's in…read morethe middle of nowhere and makes a perfect stopping place to get out and browse. I never drive past when they are open because I know I can find a treasure within the walls!

I had a great time choosing items to make a "retirement survival kit" including activity books,…read morepuzzles, playing cards and gardening supplies. My friend called me laughing when he opened it! We also selected made in Colorado food and clothing items to send as Valentine gifts for out of town friends. There were so many options, I'll have to go back for other occasions.

A truly wonderful shopping experience! Taylor was super genuine and super kind in helping me to…read morefind gifts. I highly recommend this store and dare I say is a MUST stop while in the area.

I was just visiting in Buena Vista and found this lovely store! Cute and unusual gift items and…read morecandies. Some items were marked down. Loved looking around the store and meeting the owner who was very friendly and helpful.

This charming little gift shop has stood the test of time in a town where gift shops come and go…read more The personal service you would expect in such a quaint shop does not disappoint. I found that stopping in helped round out a good day of visiting Buena Vista's mountains, river, and downtown. It helps in getting a flavor of the small mountain town feel. Best of all, they had my souvenir of choice: scenic playing cards of the general area (14ers).

Fabulous gift shop. There are so many awesome finds, honestly I could've spent all day in there…read more Our mission was to find a snow globe and we found the cutest one for our collection and a few more items that I wasn't looking for but had to have. The woman checking us out was super sweet and packaged all of my delicates for safe travels.

I picked out a book about stories to tell around a campfire from national parks. The sticker on the…read morefront said $14. I picked it up and continued shopping and then when I got to the counter she tried to charge me $28. Which is what the book is marked on the back. So good for her but bad for me. Miss marked prices on merchandise gives me a very bad feeling when I walk into a store.

the owner was so sweet and kind, and was extremely helpful and respectful. I recommend coming here…read morefor personalized engraved items. I was fairly cheap to make an engraved item, I got a dog tag that was 19.99.

Two locations in Bailey. Great place to shop! The owners are…read moreawesome and each store has a unique selection of art and gifts from local artists.