My friend suggested we go to this market the weekend it was open and so happy we did! The…read moreatmosphere was fun and everyone was so friendly. There was an array of vendors to explore. We started off getting coffee and a truck popup, I forgot the coffee brand's name but it was so good! Then we spent the afternoon walking alongside the street. Prices varied pending the vendor and the product offering. Lots of art, Jewerly, ceramics and food to explore!

This was a great find. I actually love consign to bolder, but it's double fun when there is a craft…read more market. There was some good booths. Some local sangria, and spirits. They also had a kids craft area. It was small but nice. I went there looking for a booth that had reusable bags. They are amazing. Locally made. The company is called "green living" I try to do small things to help earth. I think you can google then and see when they have another show.

Wooden puzzles-- cut perfectly in amusing b shapes. I will never buy any other puzzles. My…read morespouse gave me a small round wooden puzzle last valentines Day and I am hooked. We have made several trips to their Boulder Store. Each time we emerge with another puzzle. They are the best-- and will replace a missing or defective piece without charge if it came that way. Otherwise a nominal charge of $3. The best!

I loved putting together the Twelve Days of Christmas. Such vibrant colors. I always think the…read morepuzzles will be easier than they actually are. Really enjoy the challenge.

There are a ton of booths to explore here. I'm glad I ran across my favorite yesterday! Adventurist…read moreSoap Company located closer to the Tea house. I was down to my last bar so I did a stock up. Once you try this soap (amongst other products) you will be hooked. The owner Daina is super knowledgeable about your skin needs. You can't find soap like this in any grocery store. She also has a website where you explore and order online. Super friendly, awesome prices. Hands down the best booth here. She has many events over the summer! I will never go back to the grocery store for my soap! Hopefully this link will work for the website. Adventurist Soap Co.

What a great time this past summer at the Boulder Creek Festival! Even though I've been here I few…read moreyears, it was my first time going. It's set along the creek with ample space for fun. There's usually an art show happening too so there's lots to do. You buy a reservation online for a drinking window. Get there on time cause once your times up, you're out! So go as early as you can for maximum sampling. And you'll want time too, cause there's like 25-30 breweries out! Local favorites like Avery and Stem, and some National big buys like Woodchuck cider. You get a pretty cool glass too ( sometimes half the reason for going!). Overall, can't wait to go next year!

I have a friend who bout some very expensive statues at Boulder Nepal…read more She returned them and was given a check. when she deposit the check it bounced. The owner had removed the money from the account to prevent her from receiving her refund, then refused to take her calls or make good on the refund.

This store is stuffed with meditation videos, incense, hippyish clothing, jewelry, scarves and…read moretrinkets. I loved some of the carved jewelry and tend to wear it as a dramatic statement with a cute top and jeans. I get lots of compliments. I wish their earring collection were bigger, but all in all there are some really nice gifts to be found here. I recommend if you want to find something a tad more unique.

Your average build a bear in a mall. Not good not bad. Did find a couple of cute dresses and…read moreT-shirts for the grandfrogs.

We had my daughters 6th bday there. Not only was the set up sooo easy but it was interactive and…read morefun! Plus they got to take away their awesome amazing stuffy that they just picked out! The staff was amazing and I absolutely loved the lil heart beats you could add on for the stuffies! Plus my daughter got a lil bday cake for her bear! Great job build-a-bear staff! You guys were amazing!

This was a trip. Lots of cool trains to look at, that's about it. The train set up in the basement…read moredidn't work, there is a coin slot to make it run and yet, it didn't. The employees were aware but that didn't stop them from preventing you from putting money in it. We had a very unfriendly encounter when purchasing tickets and I'm not really sure why. We purchased our tickets and then the employee walked away. The two people in front of us were given a full explanation of the museum, what was open and a map. We were seemly left in the dark. I'm sure this place is cool for someone. At least we were able to pass some time before our actual scheduled event. Any more than $10 a person though, I wouldn't visit.

Railroad museum about 20 minutes west of Denver featuring numerous steam engines, locomotives,…read morerolling stock and cabooses. Most are local road names and feature both standard and narrow gauges. While some pieces have been restored, most are probably similar to when they arrived. Need to knows: This museum is outdoors so subject to weather. Most walking is done on gravel. It is fairly level but maybe a 20 foot elevation difference from end to end. Elevation is at approximately 5600 feet so allow time for relaxing (benches available). There are signs warning of rattlesnakes so walk with caution. Check website for daily activities.

cute clean trading post, okay host at the front desk; she was helpful with locating the restrooms,…read morewhich are also accessible within the store, as well as outside on the side of the building. Prices seem a bit steep as well for regular T-shirts. It was well organized. Parking was limited, other parking had a short time frame of 15 mins parking. I admire that the building is also architecture from the natural red rock. We parked here at he trading post to hike up the Red Rock Amphitheatre. Which it would be much better if we would have parked near the Half-moon Lot. The road was closed to drive up to the parking lot for the Amphitheatre. Kevin Gates will be performing here in May! This would be a great place to attend an event. It's outside and covered; located on a red rock mountain with breath taking views

The Red Rocks Trading Post is a cute little area located right near the Red Rocks Amphitheater with…read morea very little parking lot. This place offers free restrooms and also serves as a gift shop and Shop to buy little snacks and drinks. I enjoyed being able to walk around and look at the many different gifts it had to offer however I have to say everything was very overpriced. T-shirts were a 35 to $40 for something that only had lettering that said red rocks on it and keychains went upwards of $15. I decided to get a cool little magnet that had some fake gold in it that moved around for about $8. It was one of the cheaper quick little trinkets they had to offer here. The staff was very friendly and I didn't feel like I was being watched while I was walking around so that made me happy as well. The place was very clean and nicely lit and up to date as well. Overall it's a nice little place to get out of the heat or cold depending on when you go, for me it was to escape the cold for a little bit. There is also some beautiful scenery behind the Trading Post that would make for some beautiful photos.

Luminary Emporium opened in Louisville in April, 2009. Located in a very sweet little house on…read moreMain Street, it add some local and sustainable charm to Louisville's small downtown. Unlike many gift shops, Luminary offers not only unique and locally made offerings but a great diversity of extremely well crafted items. From fine jewelry to scarves, beautifully pottery and paintings, there is a lot to like in this small space at very reasonable prices. The presentation is terrific as well. I especially appreciated bulk lavender offered in a pedestal sink with an antique serving spoon as a scoop. Touches like these aren't to be found at some of the bigger "crafts" shops or the more upscale "boutiques." I have to admit, I'm not a fan of the "hand crafted" gift. They are, in the worst moments, insipid, poorly made or intended to be humorous in ways that fall flat. I saw little to none of this in Luminary and felt that I was surrounded by pieces that had meaning -- whether because they were locally made, sustainably made or offered a smart political message. The owner was friendly, open and community minded. In the new "locavore" trend, I can't see why we shouldn't extend it to other types of buying as well.