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SHOPPING
Retail therapy
Seize the day to score delightful deals on Colorado gifts and goods. Unlike big box stores, Ouray retailers offer customers a little more fashion and flair. Of course, our stores stay stocked with seasonal apparel and outdoor gear. However, shoppers can also find unique items and handmade goods, including great gifts, souvenirs, home decor, housewares and local artwork. Browse each space for more quality products, such as accessories, flowers, kitchenwares, personal care products and much more. Stop by these independent businesses and boutiques to see what’s in store!
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OURAY BOOKSHOP
505 Main Street, Suite 110 (970) 325-4044 www.ouraybookshop.com
Stop by to browse the special selection of books, puzzles and artwork, while enjoying a complimentary coffee and snack. From popular novels and new indie reads to Colorado and Ouray history and books by local authors, Ouray Bookshop keeps readers entertained and informed. The store is also a great resource for comprehensive maps and trail guides.
LITTLE BUCKET OF FLOWERS
731 Main Street • (970) 318-0310 www.littlebucketofflowers.com
Walking down Main Street, you may happen across a patio filled to the brim with flowers, plants and other garden accessories. If so, you’ve found yourself at Little Bucket of Flowers, where all your floral needs and wants can be fulfilled. From stunning floral arrangements, potted and hanging plants, garden decor and even bird houses, they can help send you on your way with a living reminder of your visit.
O’TOYS
229 Sixth Ave. • (970) 729-2388 www.otoysouray.com
You don’t have to be a kid to stop by this toy store -- just a kid at heart. From nostalgic toys to modern games and puzzles, you can find something to suit your taste. The staff will even play a game with you before purchasing to make sure it’s the right one for you! Even if you don’t plan to buy anything, you can stop in to help put one of their puzzles together at the puzzle table.
644 Main St. • (970) 325-4408
With one of the largest selections of T-shirts and hoodies, Mountain Fever Shirts & Gifts carries popular clothing brands, such as Champion and Gear Sportswear. Inspired by mountain living, the graphic designs on these shirts are unique to the small shop. Shop for more goods, like aspen vases, holiday ornaments, painted ponies and interesting minisculptures made with old nails.
BLOOM MODERN MERCANTILE
645 Main Street • (970) 325-0645
Bloom Modern Mercantile is a boutique full of apparel, including pajama sets, loungewear and luxurious robes, as well as accessories such as jewelry, handbags and wallets. The store also stocks specialty snack items made in Colorado and other housewares and homegoods like dishes, glassware, candles and decor.
THE BLUE PEAR
645 Main St. • (970) 325-0645 www.bluepear.net
Customers can discover all sorts of curiosities at The Blue Pear. It is a popular place to purchase quality gifts and goods. Since 2007, this retail shop has been a staple for finding items for the home as well as bath, beauty and grooming products.
TWIG & FEATHER
812 Main St. • (970) 708-7605
To make a house feel more like home, the key is variety in the colors and textures of different goods. Twig & Feather is a home decor shop filled with cozy blankets and bedding, luxurious rugs, modern lighting solutions, mirrors and a limited selection of furniture. Coasters, candles, tea towels and glassware.
KHRISTOPHER’S CULINAIRE
545 Main St. • (970) 325-7311
Though the kitchen is the center of the home, Kristopher’s Culinaire is a high-quality homegoods store that has it all. From bakeware and kitchen utensils to personal care products and locally-made greeting cards, shoppers are sure to find fun, quality products to take home. The speciality store also carries a variety of food products made in Colorado, such as coffee, tea, honey, olive oil, candies, jams, jerky and salsa.
ROCKIN’ P RANCH
512 Main St. • (970) 325-0434
Owned and operated by an energetic mother-daughter duo, Rockin’ P Ranch is an upscale retailer that carries a large inventory of Western accessories and apparel. The store offers women’s clothing, jewelry, scarves, purses, boots, furniture, rugs, lamps, decor and fine art.
OURAY DOG COMPANY
1900 Main St. • (970) 325-2188
Shoppers can find things for their furry friends too. Ouray Dog Company offers personable and professional boarding and grooming services. But this small business is more than a doggie daycare for precious pets. It also carries an array of fun and functional pet accessories, toys and treats.