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SHOPPING
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS
GOLD: NAPA AUTO PARTS
300 S. Laurel St., Woodland Park, 719-686-0938, napaonline.com
Napa Auto Parts provides a slew of items and services including brakes, batteries, filters, headlights, windshield wiper blades and more. This store also has the tools and equipment necessary to help the savvy customer fix or tune up their vehicle.
SILVER: AUTOZONE
BRONZE: O’REILLY’S
FIREWOOD COMPANY
GOLD: CASEY’S LUMBER
32859 Highway 67, Woodland Park, 719-687-0587, caseyslumber.com
Since 1985, Casey’s Lumber has served mountain towns and the Front Range. They offer Douglas firs, Ponderosa pines, spruce lodge pole pines and various other lumber to their customers.
SILVER: TIP TOP TREE CULTIVATION, LLC
BRONZE: URBAN FIREWOOD COMPANY
FISHING AND TACKLE
GOLD: SOUTH PLATTE FLY SHOP
405 E. Highway 24, Woodland Park, 719-686-8990, southplatteflyshop.com
This fly shop remains atop the fishing and tackle services in the area. South Platte offers guided trips, intro to fly fishing classes. They also offer “the largest selection of flies on the Front Range.”
SILVER: WALMART SUPERCENTER
BRONZE: FLORISSANT MERCANTILE
FLORIST
GOLD: SAFEWAY
1101 E. Highway 24, Woodland Park, 719-686-0144, safeway.com
Customers can find “fresh flowers for any occasion” while shopping for groceries. Some flowers provided include mixed spring bouquet, an Azalea tree, rose globes, six-inch assorted garden bulbs and more.
SILVER: WOODLAND PARK CITY MARKET
BRONZE: YES DEAR FLORAL S
FURNITURE
GOLD: TWEEDS FINE FURNISHINGS
240 E. Highway 24, Woodland Park, 719-687-7373, tweedsfinefurniture. com
There’s no shortage of unique designs at this repeat gold winner’s location. From living room decor — including sofas, bars and chairs — to office desks, chairs, credenzas and filing cabinets, this store, as stated on their website, “Represents the simple yet refined tastes of the people who live in our mountain community.”
SILVER: WILLIAMS LOG CABIN FURNITURE CO.
BRONZE: BRAZENHEAD
GARDENING CENTER
GOLD: MOUNTAIN NATURALS COMMUNITY MARKET 790 Red Feather Lane, Woodland Park, 719-687-9851, Mountainnaturalscommunitymarket.com
This wonderland of natural products provides a selection of “locally grown, organic produce including opportunities for subscriptions to Community Supported Agriculture.” While there are gluten-free products and supplements for people, Mountain Naturals also offers healthy pet food for the animal lovers.
SILVER: WALMART SUPERCENTER
BRONZE: TRACTOR SUPPLY
GIFT SHOP
GOLD: NATURE MAMA BODY CARE, LLC . 52 County Road 201A, Divide, 321-745-0394, naturemamabodycare.com
This gift shop can help you “Stay strong all season” with its assortment of “Mother Nature’s finest creations.” A review from Mariah Madden said, “She has transformed my skin and helped me for years. I love being able to trust my skin products and see my skin repair.”
SILVER: MOUNTAIN NATURALS
BRONZE: THE PICKET FENCE
GROCER/SUPERMARKET
GOLD: CITY MARKET
777 Gold Hill Pl. S., Woodland Park, 719-687-3592, citymarket.com
Visitors to this store can find groceries, baked goods, gifts for family and friends, beauty products and many other needs, all in one fell swoop. The store also provides delivery services for those unable to shop, whether due to a lack of time or other detriments.
SILVER: SAFEWAY
BRONZE: MOUNTAIN NATURALS
HARDWARE STORE
GOLD: WOODLAND HARDWARE AND HOME
100 Saddle Club Ave. Woodland Park, 719-687-3031, shopwoodlandhdwr.com
Woodland Hardware and Home has been family owned for more than 30 years and continues to offer numerous supplies. From lawn and garden, paint, electrical and plumbing, Woodland Hardware will meet your needs. They’ll also repair Stihl equipment, cut keys and refill propane tanks.
SILVER: FOXWORTH-GAILBRAITH IMPROVEMENT CENTER
BRONZE: ACE HARDWARE
LIQUOR/WINE/BEER
GOLD: BANANA BELT LIQUORS
300 E. Highway 24, Woodland Park, 719-687-9757, bananabeltliquors.com
Banana Belt Liquors provides great libations for any occasion. Whether you want a chill night with wine or to celebrate an occasion responsibly with beer and liquor. One review from Tracey B. said, “If you buy a lot before a holiday gathering, they always have boxes to help you consolidate your purchases and even offer to help you carry things out.”
SILVER: GOLD HILL WINE AND LIQUOR
BRONZE: GOLD MINE LIQUOR STATION
OUTDOOR GEAR AND APPAREL
GOLD: COLORADO GEARLAB
108 W. Midland Ave., Woodland Park, 719-239-7860, coloradogearlab.com
“Whatever the trail, we have the gear.” That includes for kids, men, women, camping, hiking, fishing or climbing. A review reads, “…They have an awesome selection of discs we could find other places. And even found a hiking map, and something for our dog. We love this place!”
SILVER: WALMART SUPERCENTER
BRONZE: THE MERCANTILE
PHARMACY
GOLD: WALGREENS
140 Paradise Circle, Woodland Park, 719-687-8104, walgreens.com
Walgreens is a repeat gold winner in this category and, with great pharmacy services, it’s easy to understand why. On their website, it says Walgreens boasts, “116 years of experience and still innovating how you fill prescriptions.” Walgreens locations has various vaccine offerings such as COVID-19, flu, meningitis, singles and more.
SILVER: WALMART
BRONZE: CITY MARKET
PLACE TO BUY FIREARMS
GOLD: FREEDOM 30
603 West Midland Ave., Woodland Park, 720-224-8886, freedom30arms. com
Not only does Freedom 30 provide a plethora of firearms, weapons and accessories for customers to purchase, store clerks also have extensive expertise about the inventory. One review from Jordan Johnson said, “Everyone at Freedom 30 is very helpful and knowledgeable. … I would recommend them to anyone looking to make a firearm purchase.”
SILVER: ARMAMENT EVOLVED
BRONZE: 315 SURVIVAL
THRIFT STORE
GOLD: DISCOVER GOODWILL-WOODLAND PARK RETAIL CENTER
101 Paradise Lodge Lane, Woodland Park, 719-687-9534, goodwillcolorado. org
This location has helped support more than 124,000 Coloradans in need and accepts financial, material and vehicles, per their website.
Products at their location include clothes, shoes, purses, books, furniture and more. Also, with senior and military discounts alongside affordable products, Goodwill has well-priced products for its customers.
SILVER: COLORADO GEARLAB
BRONZE: ASPEN MINE CENTER
TIRE STORE
GOLD: BIG O TIRES
555 E. Chester Ave., Woodland Park, 719-362-5093, bigotires.com
Whether you need one tire or a quartet, Big O Tires will satiate your vehicle’s needs and go the extra mile to ensure your transportation does the same. Just ask Vic Sauget, who wrote in a review, “Jeff the manager is knowledgeable and professional. He is attentive to customers and his employees responded well to his directives.”
SILVER: TELLER TIRES
BRONZE: SCHUMACHER’S TIRE AND ALIGNMENT
VAPE SHOP
GOLD: MOUNTAIN VAPOR LOUNGE
104 E. Midland Ave., Woodland Park, 719-888-9523
Mountain Vapor Lounge is a repeat gold winner and continues to satisfy its customers needs. “From the great selection of juices and accessories, friendly services, and amazing advice that has never been a disappointment, I haven’t felt the need to shop anywhere else for my vaping needs,” said one Google reviewer.
SILVER: VAPOR BAY