SHOPPING
Come to Play, Stay to Shop
“A
real town.” “A bustling Main Street.”
“Not just a village at the base of a
ski hill.” These phrases have all been
used to describe Breckenridge, but none of
them comes close to adequately conveying
what the town’s shopping experience is really
about. It takes an avid shopper to appreciate
not only the rich diversity available, but also
the incredible uniqueness that a shopping
excursion along Main Street can bring.
Most noticeable about the shopping expe-
rience is the variety and the local owners
Carmen Martínez
you’ll meet. In a ski town, one would naturally history tomes detailing the rich past that Two Wild Sisters offer collections as fun
assume that the best in ski and snowboard defines the Breckenridge community. Mitch and unique as their whimsical names. A tiny
gear would be readily found. Absolutely. and Karla Hankins, your hosts at Hamlet’s, shop sitting right on Main Street across from
From one end of Main Street to the other, will either help you find what you are looking the Welcome Center is Creatures Great and
shops feature outer wear and layers in the for or leave you to blissfully search on your Small. The owners, Scott and Jan Magnuson,
most current, “trendy” styles and the more own, whichever is your personal preference. have been around town since 1986. Their
conservative yet contemporary preferences. Tucked away behind a local statue of a delightful merchandise mix includes fine
Locals’ favorites include Main Street Outlet mining burro, you’ll find a relative newcomer gifts, unique collectibles, Christmas orna-
and Breckenridge Billabong. to the retail community. Vintage Snow is a ments, chainsaw carvings, picture frames
collection of old and new. Dave and Heidi and unusual jewelry.
Hip and Trendy Murphy have spent years collecting authentic No shopping district would be complete
Shopping in Breckenridge satisfies much antique ski memorabilia and showcase it in a without the place to get in the holiday spirit
more than a skier’s expectations for clothing way that is both fun and enticing. regardless of the season. The folks whose job
and gear. Imagine being able to find ward- In a recent article, “36 Hours in Breck- it is to help keep the holiday “top of mind” in
robe items that rival what is seen on Madison enridge,” featured in the New York Times, Breckenridge are Swan Mountain Christmas.
Avenue. Distinctive fur and leather wear can the reporter advises, “…search out Vintage
be found at Twisted Pine. The latest in fashion Snow, a new store where you can find classic Just for Kids
trends for women – both casual and fashion- skiing sweaters from the 1950s through ’70s Because Breckenridge is a great place
ably dressy – are available at Big City Blues. and a mint-condition 1982 Burton snowboard for a family vacation, it is no surprise that
How fun to find a pair of socks to match literally made of wood.” there are some unusual children’s shops
everything in your closet at the Joy of Sox. in town. Treat the kids to an exciting shop-
Unique Gifts ping experience. Peak-a-boo Toys carries
Crafty Shopping for that perfect gift for someone a large selection of the latest and most
In addition to the latest fashion trends, who else (or yourself!) is one of the real treats of cutting-edge toys on the market as well as
would dream that a Colorado mining town the Breckenridge shopping experience. Small traditional wooden toys. They keep up with
would be home to a quilt store ranked in Bet- unique gift stores are abundant and their kids’ rapidly changing tastes so you don’t
ter Homes and Gardens’ Quilt Sampler’s top offerings are as different as their owners. In have to. Let the kids enjoy the play area.
ten quilting stores in the country? Tea Time addition to a variety of T-shirt shops such as It’s sure to be a memorable time regardless
Quilting is a Breckenridge shop that literally Shirt Off My Back, Shirt Mine, Mountain Tees of what the outside weather conditions are.
oozes the friendliness that embodies the and Mountain Style, you may find that perfect Infant, toddler and youth mountain wear
Breckenridge experience. piece of jewelry or a rare collectible is just can be found at Marty’s for Kids. Marty is
what you needed…or wanted. always happy to have you stop in, even just
Hidden Treasures J & M Jewelry and Kristina’s are great to say “Hi.”
No shopping experience is complete with- places to seek out unique mountain pieces There’s a saying in Breckenridge… “Come
out finding at least one wonderful bookstore. not available anywhere else. They have rings, for the winters and stay for the summers.”
Hamlet’s is definitely a “must” on an in-town necklaces and bracelets made specifically for Perhaps it would be worth a minor modifica-
shopping tour. This wonderfully remodeled Breckenridge and available only in town. tion when thinking about shopping in this
Main Street house is now home to an eclec- quaint Victorian town. “Come for the skiing
tic collection of books that includes national Whimsy or mountain biking and stay for the unique
bestsellers, local authors and a wealth of Wandering Daisy, Magical Scraps and shopping experience.”
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