Going shopping is as much about browsing as it is about buying. Whether you're in serious need of retail therapy or window shopping is just enough to satisfy, Colorado's awesome malls and shopping outlets are the perfect place. From designer stores to cool local shops, here are the best shopping malls and outlets in the state!
A stop here is the definitive shopping experience—wandering, meandering, strolling—throughout three different villages full of great stores and endless savings. The center, set against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, is surrounded by natural beauty and home to dozens of name brand stores. Be sure to pick-up a VIP Savings Card for discounts at participating stores.
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This, the largest open-air outlet center in the state also holds the title of Colorado’s Best Outlet Shopping. With more than 100 stores, a visit here is a full day of shopping. This open-air center is pedestrian and pet friendly with plenty of spots to sit, relax and regroup. Plenty of parking makes access easy. Stop by customer service for a free Elite Savings Card that provides discounts throughout the center.
Enjoy window shopping at its finest and get in a little exercise as you saunter through this outdoor center. With more than 70 shops and restaurants, a Main Plaza that’s used for outdoor movies and events, a seasonal ice skating rink and access to the nearby Chapungu Sculpture Park, there’s a little something for everybody happening here. There’s always a deal of the day at one of the stores. Pet friendly grounds.
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Take a cue from this open-air shopping area’s name and spend some leisurely time walking the lovely grounds here. There’s a host of shops, some of the best national retailers in the country mixed in with smaller, local merchants. Restaurants are diverse from burgers to pizza and to Italian and Chinese. Seasonally, there’s a farmers' market and family events like movie nights. Plenty of parking and pet friendly areas.
This open-air plaza is more than just a shopping experience, it’s a lifestyle destination with specialty shops, restaurants, a comedy club, movie theater, play area for kids and even a carousel. With more than 80 stores and 20 plus restaurants, the shopping and dining options are a charming mix of something for everyone. A great place to take kids or to have an adult evening out. Close to downtown and the airport.
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You can shop year-round at this traditional indoor retail mall, but you can also enjoy some outdoor time around the dancing fountains, the greenbelt areas and the open-air eateries. More than 100 stores keep stocking up on clothes, shoes and accessories interesting and enjoyable. There’s an indoor play area for kids, a movie theater and gym for those looking to stay fit. The Pond, an outdoor ice skating rink, opens in winter.
As one of the few malls in the southern part of the state, this shopping center is a destination for local families, as well as out-of-state shoppers. Mall walkers use it, getting their steps in during inclement weather. Kids have a great time in the play areas, carousel and slides. Grab an old-fashioned Orange Julius or a frozen yogurt delight, all the while browsing past the dozens of popular shops. Plenty of parking, too.
A local merchant community, close to 90 percent of the businesses, is the backbone of this center. This thriving mall is home to more than 40 shops, restaurant and services, many of which have been part of the shopping neighborhood for 50 years. Shops include fashion, active living, home furnishings, kids' merchandise, eyewear and services that include a salon, yoga, barber and a cleaners. Don’t miss the hardware store on-site, billed as the city’s everything store.
Travel toward Utah through western Colorado and you’ll come across this mall, the largest regional indoor shopping center in the area. Shopping choices include a mix of things to do and thing to buy, plus an interesting combination of dining, entertainment, services, activities and events that keep customers coming back. With about 100 national and local retail business, the mall has a store for every style. Grab a bit to eat at any one of the varied dining options.
The four corners area of the state is chockfull of things to do outside, but when you need a little down time inside, a trip to this mall fits the bill. Stretch your legs past apparel boutiques, furniture stores, outdoor gear retailers, specialty foods stores and a few local restaurants. Also, a great place to beat the winter chill by taking in a movie at the theater. Lots of parking and multiple points of entry.