Does anyone else genuinely enjoy the act of Christmas shopping? There’s a certain pride that comes from picking out the perfect gift for the people you love, even as you brave busy parking lots and crowded store aisles.
It’s no surprise that the Denver metro area is an incredible place to shop, with local stores catering to everything from the outdoorsy to the stylish and urban to the downright quirky. We put together a roundup of the best places to shop in Denver and beyond for the men and women in your life, with a focus on unique local businesses and fun experiences.
Check out the complete list below.
Metro Denver Holiday Shopping Guide to Find the Perfect Gift for the Man in Your Life
Best Places in Denver to Buy Stylish Clothing for Men
Berkeley Supply Co.
Berkeley (Denver)
Looking for clothes with a little more hipster cred than say … Target? Berkeley Supply Co. might have just what you need to find the Christmas gift to help the man in your life turn some heads at the brewery in 2025. This cool boutique store off Tennyson Street has everything from handcrafted jeans to super cool jackets and beanies. The only thing not included is a sweet handlebar mustache, but that can be a nice goal for the year ahead.
Homer Reed
Greenwood Village
Every man likes to feel like James Bond once in a while. Since 1951, Homer Reed has been making those suave dreams come true by outfitting Denver men with stylish, tailored clothes that are perfect for everything from the office to date night. Stop by to find the highest quality men’s clothing in Denver, bringing a little class to your holiday shopping endeavors.
Timber Trade Company
Boulder
The Timber Trade Company in Boulder is the perfect place to Christmas shop for the stylish man in your life — and feel pretty darn good doing it. All of the clothing and accessories inside this menswear store are curated to ensure that everyone who had a hand in production is paid a fair wage. This means that what you get is high-quality and also very, very cool, with an aesthetic meant to fit in at both the trendiest Denver cocktail bar and a mountain brewery.
Best Places to Christmas Shop for Outdoorsy Men in Denver
Feral
Denver or Idaho Springs
If you live in Colorado, it’s safe to say you probably love to spend time outdoors — and that experience is a heck of a lot better if you have the proper gear. Feral is an independent outdoor gear shop that has an extensive selection of everything you need for backpacking, camping, climbing, trail running, and more. And, for the budget conscious, there’s even a huge selection of name-brand used gear. Regardless of what outdoor activity the man in your life loves, you’ll likely find the perfect Christmas gift for him at Feral.
Wilderness Exchange
Lower Highlands (Denver)
If you’re reading this article, you probably already know what REI is, but did you know that across the street from this outdoor retail’s flagship location in downtown Denver is a local shop that has a massive selection of both new and consignment gear? Stop by the Wilderness Exchange for crazy deals on sleeping bags, tents, climbing shoes, skis, and more — it’s the perfect opportunity to give your Colorado man the gift of adventure this holiday season.
Army Surplus
Englewood or Adams County
If the man in your life is into hunting or camping, you can’t beat the deals at Army Surplus. Are these stores no frills? Sure, but so are most Colorado men. It’s also super fun to wander the aisles of Army Surplus and see what random things you can find, from high-quality but low-priced headlamps to cozy wool camping blankets to full fishing kits. A bonus? The Army Surplus location off 1501 Del Norte St. in Adams County is solely focused on camping, making it an ideal spot for Christmas shopping for outdoorsy Colorado men.
Best Places for Indoor Holiday Magic to Explore with the Man in Your Life
Cabela’s
Stapleton, Highlands Ranch, or Thornton
Cabela’s is basically the equivalent of a cute holiday market for men. Sure, there are Christmas decorations, but there’s also a huge selection of grilling, camping, and hunting supplies — and usually very decent holiday sales. There’s also plenty to look at, from the fish tank with huge bass to deer heads and antlers. You rarely have to beg a man to visit Cabela’s, which easily makes it one of the best places for indoor holiday magic for men in Denver.
Stanley Marketplace
Aurora
To start, the Stanley Marketplace — which is in an old aircraft hangar — is home to numerous unique boutique stores where you can pick up Christmas gifts ranging from ironic Denver-themed t-shirts to houseplants (the present that keeps on giving). But the reason why we’re including this on the list of best places for indoor holiday magic with men in Denver: the multiple spots where you can drink beer in between shopping stops.
Best Places to Find Unique Stocking Stuffers for Men in Denver
Proud Souls Barbecue and Provisions
Highlands (Denver) or Littleton
It is a truth universally acknowledged that most men really, really like smoked meat. And honestly, the entire household benefits from a good grill or smoker setup. Proud Souls Barbecue and Provisions has everything your man needs to be the ultimate grill master, from a vast assortment of spices and rubs to all the spatulas you could ever want to custom beer glasses (because it’s not grilling without a cold snack). All of this makes this local store easily one of the places for Christmas shopping for men in Denver and beyond.
Colorado Shaver Center
Englewood
The beard game in Colorado is solid, and that’s thanks in part to cool stores like this one off South Broadway in downtown Littleton, which has been helping men take their shaving games to the next level since 1963. Whether you want to give your guy a straight razor kit, quality beard oil, or fancy cologne, the Colorado Shaver Center has everything you need to shop local and pick up some stocking stuffers that the man in your life will use all year long.
Rally House
Lakewood
Whether the man in your life is a Broncos, Nuggets, Rockies, or bandwagon CU fan because of Coach Prime, Rally House in Belmar has everything you need to find the perfect stocking stuffer for the sports aficionado in your life. This includes official jerseys, swag chains, t-shirts with the old-school Broncos logo, and more. And, since Rally House is right in the heart of Belmar, you can crank out some other Christmas shopping at the same time and even snag a cocktail.
Metro Denver Holiday Shopping Guide to Find the Perfect Gift for the Woman in Your Life
Best Places to Christmas Shop for Stylish Women in Denver
The Common Era
Lower Highlands
This boutique in the Lower Highlands has a curated collection of clothing that definitely fits into the whole Denver outdoorsy, boho aesthetic. Find the perfect combination of everything from cool hats to unique bracelets to dresses that work for everything from the Eras Tour to their office in River North. A bonus? This shop is right on South Platte Street in the Lower Highlands, putting it in close proximity to other unique local stores, as well as Denver Beer Company and My Brother’s Bar for a quick drink if you get thirsty while holiday shopping.
Inspyre Boutique
Cherry Creek, Littleton, Lone Tree, and Berkeley
You can support local businesses this holiday season without breaking the bank. Inspyre Boutique was founded by a Denver native who wanted to help women find stylish clothes that were better made than the offerings at big box stores — but at a cheaper price point than luxury locations. Each item in Inspyre is hand-selected and tailored to young professionals, making it a great place to help the woman in your life find something to wear in the office and beyond.
High Country Western Wear
Arvada
When Christmas is over in Denver, the Mile High City celebrates another, arguably bigger holiday: the National Western Stock Show. That timing means Christmas is the perfect time to pick up some Western wear for the women in your life, and High Country Western Wear is the perfect spot for stylish gifts ranging from patterned shirts to very cool jeans to cowboy boots and even bolo ties. You’ll want to rock your Western style long after the stock show.
Best Places to Find Unique Home Items for Women in Denver
The Plant Room
Highlands
OK, so we’re not exactly sure how one would wrap a house plant, but that doesn’t negate its value as an excellent Christmas gift for the woman in your life — especially since it’s a present that keeps giving joy and better indoor air quality as long as she can keep it alive. This Lantix-owned boutique shop has everything from indoor house plants to cacti and succulents, as well as personalized education and plenty of accessories to ensure that these new family members have a long and happy life.
At Home
Lone Tree
This Lone Tree home store has literally everything you could ever want to spruce up your living space. That includes life-size Santa decorations to make Christmas a little brighter to very demure, very mindful decor for all seasons — and everything in between. Honestly, the space is so big that it might be a little overwhelming, but that also means there’s no excuse you won’t be able to find the perfect Christmas gift for the Colorado woman in your life.
Best Places to Christmas Shop for Outdoorsy Women in Denver
Runners Roost
Various Locations
To loosely quote Beyonce, who runs the world? Girls. So this holiday season, buy the woman in your life all the running gear she could ever need to prepare for a spring holiday season at Runners Roost, a local specialty shop with locations across the Denver metro area. Here, you can snag everything from cold-weather running gear and headlamps (because training definitely doesn’t stop in the winter) to both trail and road running shoes. A bonus? There’s always a pretty good selection of clearance running shoes around the holidays, meaning you can really make the runner in your life’s Christmas without breaking the bank.
Bentgate Mountaineering
Golden
This mountaineering store in Golden has everything you need to Christmas shop for the hardcore outdoorswoman in your life. Snag climbing gear from name brands — or resort and backcountry ski gear to prep for the winter ahead. Either way, you’ll find plenty of personalized help at this outdoor gear shop and be well-equipped for your Colorado outdoor adventures.
The Best Places to Find Holiday Magic While Christmas Shopping with the Woman in Your Life in Denver
Downtown Littleton
Littleton
You’ll want to set aside a whole day to explore downtown Littleton this holiday season. This idyllic city block is home to numerous boutique shops selling everything from bath and body products to cute boutiques and consignment stores to healing crystals (because why not?). In between shopping excursions, grab a beverage and snacks at the bars and restaurants dotted throughout the area. Be sure to stick around when it gets dark: Downtown Littleton has one of the best displays of holiday lights in the metro.
Edgewater Public Market
Edgewater
The Edgewater Public Market is one of the best places in Denver to shop for quirky gifts throughout the year, but it really ups its game during the holidays with live music and plenty of decorations. Here, you can check out a unique combination of niche Denver gifts (like t-shirts featuring Blucifer, the demonic blue horse outside of Denver International Airport), cool boutiques with fun stocking stuffers, and more. A bonus? Enjoy a deceptively strong cocktail from the bar and carry it around as you shop.
Last Chance Gift Fest
Longmont
This fun event is proof that waiting until the last minute to Christmas shop isn’t necessarily a bad thing. The Last Chance Gift Fest takes place at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont on Dec. 21 and 22 and features a whopping 150 vendors offering a wide variety of handcrafted gifts so great that everyone will think you bought them months in advance. This event also has ample holiday magic, with live music starting at noon on both days, as well as hot chocolate and snacks.
Best Places to Find Unique Stocking Stuffers for Women in Denver
Twist and Shout
Denver
In a world of streaming, there’s still something gratifying about actually having a physical CD or vinyl album from your favorite artist. And this holiday season, Twist and Shout is the perfect place to shop local for all things music, be it the five millionth vinyl variant of “The Tortured Poets Department” or a CD from an indie act who’s a little less mainstream than Taylor Swift.
Colorado Antique Gallery
Littleton
Sometimes, the best Christmas gifts are the completely random ones. And you’ll be sure to find something that fits that description at the Colorado Antique Gallery, which is full of unique antiques from 285 dealers throughout the region in a more than 50,000-square-foot showroom. This selection includes stocking stuffers like unique jewelry, very quirky art, old-school cookware, and more. Honestly, the shopping experience might just be as fun as receiving a gift.
