Where to Shop

Downtown is a mile of storefronts between the river and the mountains: galleries, outfitters, taffy pulled in the window, and more Estes Park sweatshirts than anyone needs. Where to Shop also covers the hardware store, the grocery, and the places locals actually use.

Art Galleries & Studios23 galleries and studiosEstes Park galleries show the place back to itself: elk, aspen and the Park's peaks in paint, glass, photography and wood.Gifts & Souvenirs48 gift shopsMost gift shopping in Estes Park happens on or near Elkhorn Avenue, in shops that have sold to Park visitors for decades.Candy, Fudge & Taffy11 candy shopsTaffy made where visitors can watch, fudge cooked in small batches, caramel corn stirred in copper kettles: candy is something people watch being made in Estes Park as much as something they buy.Clothing & Boutiques35 boutiquesEstes Park is where many visitors find out that the jacket they packed is wrong.Outdoor Gear & Outfitters14 gear shopsThe Park next door is why outdoor shops matter here.Jewelry & Crafts20 jewelry and craft shopsMost Estes Park shopping happens on foot along Elkhorn Avenue, and the jewelry and craft shops are where the walking slows down.Home, Antiques & Décor10 home and antique shopsCabins, condos and short-term rentals keep up a steady appetite for decor in this town, and the home and antique shops here lean rustic, wooden and wildlife-themed.Books, Toys & Hobbies12 book and toy shopsWhen the weather turns, families staying in a cabin or condo want a game on the table or a book in hand, and Estes Park's book, toy and hobby shops are set up for exactly that.Florists4 floristsWeddings shape the flower business in Estes Park more than a visitor might guess.Hardware & Home Supply3 hardware storesMountain homes break in mountain ways, and three hardware stores carry most of the load in the valley.Convenience & General Stores11 convenience storesThe 11 convenience and general stores listed here do different jobs: fuel stops with 24-hour pumps, dollar stores, a large gift shop and a few small markets.

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