In Platt Park, there is one shop that caters exclusively to the 1980's, a place where you can buy a Gremlins T-shirt or some G.I. Joe figures or maybe some Nintendo cartridges for the old game system. For those who grew up during this era, the nostalgia comes from every nook and cranny. It's definitely one of the best shops when shopping along South Broadway, so stop by and see some gnarly toys, collectibles and much, much more.
Printed Page Bookshop is one of a couple superb bookstores located along South Broadway in the Platt Park neighborhood. On the shelves, visitors will find all types of tomes, from reference and biography to cookbooks and antiquarian items, bibliophiles can truly spend hours here. There is a section for everyone, so whether you are looking for a first edition novel or just some Pulp Fiction, this shop is sure to have something interesting. Moreover, the bookstore's location inside a quaint Victorian bungalow only adds to the charm.
This is the premier children's bookstore in Denver, stocking over 85,000 titles. Most books are generally discounted 10 to 30 percent. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, making this a common destination for parents and teachers. The store, located in a strip mall, is brimming with unusual oddities as well as all the traditional favorites such as Curious George and Good-Bye Moon. In addition, there are pretzels to snack on and the stuffed characters from popular books patiently wait for story hour with the kids.
The Ruffly Rose, located in the trendy South Pearl shopping district, is a combination flower and wedding/birthday/etc. shop with a distinctly feminine flair. While most of the clients will be the bridal crowd, the Ruffly Rose is also a great place to shop for anniversary gifts, birthday supplies, and baby showers. The flower selection is fantastic, with everything grown in the indoor atrium or the outdoor garden which is visible from the street, and the gift selection, ranging from cards to decorations and flatware, are feminine and romantic in an old-fashioned way. The Ruffly Rose also hosts bridal showers, decorates weddings and receptions, and more upon request. For the more girly people in your life, this is the place to shop! - Sabrina Zirakzadeh
The faint scent of old paper comforts readers coming to The Hermitage Bookshop from far and wide. Lining the shelves are titles from a forgotten time lovingly preserved by the keepers of this book house. Nestled into the leather chairs or propped on a stool, readers are yet again taken on journeys through time and tradition at one of the oldest bookstores in the city. The store also seeks to keep alive the art of reading with read aloud sessions for students and children.
Since 1954, this trout-catching shop has been the dean of fly fishing expertise for Colorado. Its staff has over 300 years of combined fly fishing experience with insiders' knowledge on what flys to use on what river and at what time. The proverbial Larry the Lunker hates these guys. It also offers one-day classes teaching the basics of both fly fishing and fly tying. The shop carries a huge selection of rods and reels, fly boxes and glasses.