If you are staying anywhere in or around Empire - make the Colorado Country General Store your…read moreplace to shop! The General Store, once the backbone and livelihood for western towns, might be ignored in today's modern society- especially if it is nestled within a small mountain town. ...and all too often, the costs of running such a small store appear in the pricing to customers. It wouldn't be unexpected, would it? Not so, the Colorado Country General Store! Their prices on food are shockingly inexpensive! Bread, Milk, Eggs... depending on where you are from these are at the prices or below what you are used to paying! True also for the surprisingly complete shelves of groceries. At first glance it didn't look like much, but we were surprised to find everything on our list! This store has more than groceries and household items - like the true general stores you will find various sundry items from batteries to decor pillows to snow sleds - all at reasonable or surprisingly inexpensive prices! Need a helmet for skiing or snowboarding? I was wishing I hadn't bought my helmet (which I purchased on sale) before arriving in Colorado - here at the Colorado Country General Store, a K2 brand helmet was normally priced at $20 LESS than the sale price I paid!! Other ski and boarding gear is also available at great prices. No mountain store would be complete without Colorado souvenirs, and yes you will find these here as well. Friendly proprietors and an awesome store - you wouldn't be wrong if you stopped here in Empire instead of Idaho Springs or Georgetown!

So, I blew my transmission on my truck whilst I was stuck on the off-road trail on the street next…read moreto the store. I was able to get a ride down, and I (luckily) went into this shop. The hospitality they showed me was unbelievable. They helped me find the local 4x4 rescue, and were generally great people. Not to mention, the taffy was pretty good as well :) So, all in all, highly recommend this place. The owners are great people, and the food is amazing here as well.

This is a great souvenir shop. Excellent selection of t-shirts, ornaments, snow globes, water…read morebottles and more. Found something for everyone on our list and everything at prices that weren't outrageous. Would definitely recommend for anyone visiting and looking to bring items home.

This is the best store. I was there and purchased several items. When I got home, I realized that…read moretwo items didn't make it in my bag. I contacted the store and within a week I received my missing items. The owner mailed them to me. Best customer service!!! If you are in the area make it a point to stop in and take a look around.

Amazing shop! The owner is so friendly and helpful. I bought beautiful quality sweatshirts for…read moregifts along with a higher end sweater for myself. We'll definitely be looking for her on our next visit to IS.

Rude I walk in and…read moreasked about the black shirt in the window and the lady that works there (1/29/2018 @ 3:45pm) did not have the time a day to show it to me so She just points me in the direction to go check it out and then I still couldn't find it. I then tell her that I still can't find it so, she asks 'which one is it again', mind y'all, there is no one else in the damn store. I'm the only customer, and I had only been in there for a whole 60 seconds. Now, she walks up right in front of me and pulls the shirts to the side and mentions it's not in the color in the front window, black, and they must have sold out. Then she storms off. She didn't even mention if I wanted the one in black she would take it off the manikin in the window. So, I walked out. I can't be in that room and space. Beautiful store but can't be around A negative Nelly WTF ? Is she having a bad day ? Well, I just drove an hour, took the long way to catch the beautiful views and I'm going to have a great day !!

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.

Unfortunately, we missed the last tour on the day we visited museum, but we were entertained with a…read morebrief mini tour/ history of the museum by a friendly lady minding the small museum shop of antique goods including lots of cool glassware, cups and saucers. The exterior of the building is beautiful and there are a few historical plaques placed around the outside to further educate you on the cool history of this place. Great photo opportunity! The whole town is beautiful too, wander around and enjoy the local flavor.

We stopped by here after I saw a show on haunted places in Colorado. It's a great tour and it will…read moreonly cost you 10 bucks per person. You will spend an hour learning about the times and the people who once owned this hotel. The tour guides are just great and remember to buy a small antique at the store. You will just love it and you might just see a ghost.

This store has a nice selection of hats, shirts, sweatshirts, stickers, ornaments and decor…read more Some things are on the spendy side (the hat we picked was $45). There's a sale section where I found a high quality hoodie for $20. Staff are helpful and friendly. Street parking outside. Check out my favorite FREE things to do in Breckenridge here: https://kathrynegly.com/2018/07/04/free-things-to-do-in-breckenridge-colorado/

Best gift shop in Breckenridge!!! Has everything you need from hats to clothing to mugs to…read moreornament. All things Breck are located here!!!

I was surfing Park Meadows Mall and simply came upon this great little store. If you're looking for…read moreColorado state branded merchandise, this is the place to find it. Everything from t shirts to teddy bears. They had hats, mugs and even jams and jellies. A store very much resembling the kind of thing you'd find in the airport. The staff were pleasant and efficient and the building was bright and clean. Prices ran a tad high but it is Park Meadows Mall. It's a ritzy area of town.

It had good selection and people were helpful. Used to be souvenir stores all over denver area. Now…read morefew

Must see unique store, has been the go to place for 40 years, really lots of fun and great shopping.read more

I encouraged my out-of-town guest to shop here... and totally regretted it. She found a shawl that…read morehad no price tag on it. The person working the cash register looked it up and said it would be $51. 3 minutes later, I found the EXACT same shawl in a small which had a price tag of 41.50 (the first one was a medium). We asked him to honor the price, and he said "nope, mediums probably cost more because, you know extra fabric." Okay, first of all, that's not how clothes work. But to humor him my friend tried on the small and it fit, and we asked to get that one. "Nope (again) all sales are final (he and not told us that). You can't exchange it, for the exact same item for the correct price. You CAN go buy something else for the price difference (not easy to do), so she bought a bracelet and paid more. Such a contrast to the experience I'm accustomed to shopping on Frisco Main Street. NOT a good reflection on our town at all. I will never bring a guest there again. Plenty of other local shops who treat locals and visitors well.

First is you would be shopping local, made in Colorado. Second is the prices are very reasonable…read more Some of the beautiful pottery really caught my eye. Local honey, and seasonings, soaps and candles, clothing, hats and purses. I bought a cool rock with copper wiring making a holder for a healthy air plant, as well as a few small bedside pottery dishes for your rings. What I'm saying here is if you want a unique gift you should check out A Touch of Colorado.

Love these handmade soaps by UpamperU. They are super easy to use and great on my dry Colorado…read moreskin. Highly recommend, get yours at A Touch of Colorado. This store has so much to offer. I just love looking around. I could spend an hour in there just discovering new fun items.

Such an awesome store. I want everything in this store. If someone just wanted to buy all my…read morebirthday presents here I would be happy! Located on the second floor of the 16th street mall. The items sold here are less souvenir shop and more custom items that well represent Colorado made locally. Great for someone who is just visiting or for someone who lives in Colorado. Come check it out for yourself! I bet you will not be able to leave empty handed.

Such a cute store of local items. They carry items by local artists and souvenir items. Colorado…read moremountains are featured and other local scenic points. I really liked the pottery and artwork. Also the stickers and magnets featuring Blucifer and the Blue Bear. I wanted to buy all of the items. And some of the tshirts were so soft. Pricing was on the high side so we didn't buy anything. Associate was nice.