Looking for local and amazing places to find gifts for family and friends this holiday season? Look no further than Denver! Necklaces, books, music, clothing, there is something for everyone in these stores.
14 PLACES TO BUY HOLIDAY GIFTS FROM LOCAL DENVER ARTISTS & SHOPS
#1 THE ARTISAN CENTER
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2757 E 3rd Ave, Denver, CO 80206
The Artisan Center is a top place to find gifts made by local artisans. They often have new artists and products so make sure to check back with them frequently!
Psst… Complimentary packaging in a brown box with a bow!
#2 ZIP 37 GALLERY
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3644 Navajo St, Denver, CO 80211
Zip 37 Gallery offers a place to see local artists work, enjoy receptions and shows so you can chat with the artists. Find the next art piece to put in your home at Zip 37!
#3 SALUS
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9325 Dorchester St #123, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Salus is a local natural bath and body care company with something for everybody! From bath bombs, shower bombs, lotions, creams, soaps, bubble bath, facial care, body care essential oils you will find something for everyone in the family! They partner with local farms for some of their ingredients so you know they are grown with Colorado love.
Psst… You can customize bath and body care products to make a one-of-a-kind gift!
#4 PANDORA ON THE HILL
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1227 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
Pandora on the Hill is a local gift shop and jewelry boutique that proudly carries local artists. There is more here than jewelry, you can find bath and body products as well as greeting cards and stationery.
#5 I HEART DENVER STORE
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500 16th St #264, Denver, CO 80202 & 8501 W Bowles Ave #2035, Littleton, CO 80123
With over one hundred and fifty local artists and designers, I Heart Denver is a great location for holiday gifts or souvenirs for your out-of-town guests.
#6 SOUL HAUS
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1225 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
Soul Haus carries unique gifts and men’s clothing from independent designers to many local and regional artists. They are a Certified Green Business and donate at least 6% of their sales back to the immediate community.
#7 WILLOW – AN ARTISAN’S MARKET
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2400 W Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Willow – An Artisan’s Market has represented over 200 artists and has something for everyone. From visual art to everyday items there is good reason that Willow has won Westword’s “Best of Denver” two years in a row!
#8 THREAD
Photograph courtesy of ©Thread, A Denver Handmade Consignment Boutique
1227 21st St, Denver, CO 80205
Thread, A Denver Handmade Consignment Boutique carries clothes, jewelry, house wear and support unique local artists like Shaun Parrott, of VeloMetal who crafts bike parts to create amazing jewelry for the bike lover. This is a fun place to find something for someone who is hard to shop for!
#9 OOH! AAH! JEWELRY
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4216 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212
Ooh! Aah! Jewelry specializes in stylish jewelry and handbags. They do custom designs for the special occasions in life and offer a “frequent shopper” punch card for those who love to buy something for themselves as well as their friends and family.
Psst… Ooh! Aah! Jewelry was also featured in our ‘20 Gifts to Make or Buy Local in Denver‘ article!
#10 TWIST & SHOUT RECORDS
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2508 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
Twist and Shout Records is the place to shop for yourself or the music lover in your life. They have LPs, CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays as well as shirts and merch from your favorite band. They regularly host events with local and national musicians and have been a part of the community for almost three decades.
#11 BIRDS & BELLES BOUTIQUE
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1113 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210
Birds & Belles Boutique is a buy-sell-trade boutique who also carries local artisans like Bleach Street Bags and JunkyFunk Designs. Find something new to wear for the season!
#12 TATTERED COVER BOOK STORE
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Multiple locations, find the one nearest you online.
Tattered Cover Book Store is well known landmark in the Denver scene. Discover local authors and old favorites and keep an eye out for author and other book events! You are sure to find something here for the bibliophile in your life.
Psst… Tattered Cover was also featured in our ‘10 Best Denver Local Book Stores‘ article!
#13 LOWBROW
Photograph courtesy of ©Lowbrow & Mr. Mars Studios
Lowbrow is the art gallery gone wild. Showcasing local artists work they also sell every art supply that a budding or expert artist might be looking for.
#14 FANCY TIGER CRAFTS
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Fancy Tiger Crafts specializes in classes and supplies for the modern crafter. They have classes about needle felting gnomes, knitting 101, sewing a clutch purse and so much more. Perfect place to get supplies or experiences for the budding crafter in your family.
Psst… Avoid the crowds and order from their online store!