Shop Small for the Holidays in Colorado Springs?
In 2024, Colorado Springs continues to champion the value of supporting local shops, pivotal in fostering a vibrant business ecosystem in our region. As the economic landscape faces uncertainties, it’s crucial to recognize the significance of patronizing small businesses. To this end, we proudly introduce the updated Colorado Springs Holiday Small Shopping Guide, designed to bolster our community’s holiday shopping endeavors and pave the way for more diverse shopping options.
Recent research by Michigan Local First sheds light on the compelling impact of choosing local. For every $100 spent at locally-owned establishments, a remarkable $68 cycles back into the local economy. This contrastingly surpasses the mere $43 that trickles back when consumers opt for big-box or non-local retailers. The implications are profound; supporting local businesses catalyzes economic growth, benefiting those dependent on the generated income.
Turning to our Colorado Springs Holiday Small Shopping Guide for your last-minute shopping needs simplifies your holiday preparations and contributes significantly to the well-being of our Colorado Springs community. Your choices ripple through our local economy like a stone cast into a pond, creating opportunities for more businesses to flourish and enriching the shopping landscape for residents. So, this holiday season, let’s continue to uphold our tradition of supporting local shops, knowing that each purchase brings us one step closer to a thriving and diverse business environment in Colorado Springs.
Amazing Gifts
Another compelling reason to shop local is the variety of gifts you can find. Enough with holiday candles and cutesy coffee mugs, shopping locally will make you the most thoughtful gift giver in your family. The local creative folks in our town have some exciting and thought-provoking crafts and ideas. And what better way to spread the cheer than to cheer them on with your dollars? Giving a gift made by a craftsperson, artisan or artist shows the recipient that you care and you know what they really appreciate.
Are You a Procrastinator?
Let’s face it, it is so easy to procrastinate this time of year. Buying locally affords you one of the most important things you may need right now…time. When you shop locally, you have your gift ready to wrap. No waiting for UPS, no delayed shipments, no concern of someone swiping it off your doorstep. Your present goes from being purchased to right under your tree. Use your new-found time saved to work on something more productive, like your holiday menu planning, plan some time with the family and go out and look at some of Colorado Springs’s best holiday lights.
Some of our Favorite Colorado Springs Local Shops
Circa Vintage
Circa Vintage is like entering a design wonderland where old becomes incredible. This Colorado Springs shop takes forgotten furniture and gives it a second life that’s cooler than cool.
Mackenzie & West
Mackenzie and West turns Old Colorado City into a runway, offering women’s apparel that transforms the everyday into extraordinary. This boutique isn’t just selling clothes – it’s crafting confidence, one carefully curated piece at a time.
Urbane Collective
Urbane Collective transforms Colorado Springs’ retail landscape into a canvas of local creativity, where every shelf and display is a curated celebration of homegrown talent. More than a store, it’s a living, breathing showcase of the city’s most ingenious makers and designers, turning shopping into an inspired adventure.
The Living Room
The Living Room is Colorado Springs’ go-to spot for plants, where green lovers find an amazing collection of leafy friends. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, and the selection is mind-boggling!
Finders Keepers
Finders Keepers is that cool spot where you can dig through awesome vintage stuff and find something totally unexpected. Whether you’re searching for a vintage dress, a unique piece of jewelry, or a jar of fresh, local honey, this shop is a goldmine of handpicked, one-of-a-kind finds.
Orly’s Art Gallery and Framing
Orlys, a family owned business, has been operating for over 29 years and making waves in the Art gallery and Framing industry. After beginning in Old Colorado City on the westside, Orly’s now resides in South Downtown Colorado Springs. With an impressive selection of original paintings and vintage furnishings, Orly’s is renowned as Colorado Springs’ top Art Gallery.
Eclectic Co.
Eclectic CO is a boutique-style marketplace showcasing a diverse selection of handmade goods from Southern Colorado artisans.
- Heartshake Studios – Old Colorado City – Lots of great art, plants, all around perfect gifts from baby to grandma.
- Bella Casa – Monument – Household decors, Christmas decors and cute baby items too.
- Love Shop – Monument – Clothing, home decors, unique gifts, and jewelry.
Supporting Colorado Springs Restaurants, Breweries & Distilleries
In addition to the shops specializing in gifts, clothing and home decor, another way to contribute to our Colorado Springs economy is to support our local restaurants, breweries, and distilleries.
Some of the best local gifts and swag in town come from our local eateries and watering holes. That cute Colorado t-shirt….from a brewery, that cool beanie…yup, a distillery. So pop on into your local watering hole and pick up some local gifts and gear.
Restaurant, Brewery & Distillery Gifts & Gear
Amazing Graze Charcuterie Co.
Amazing Graze Charcuterie Co. creates stunning, delectable grazing boards in Colorado Springs, transforming events with artfully arranged meats, cheeses, and gourmet treats.
Stellina Pizza Cafe
Stellina Pizza Cafe –A new eatery near the Shooks Run neighborhood with some amazing pizza, pasta, and Italian Old Fashions.
Colonel Mustard’s Sandwich Emporium
OMG…Colonel Mustard’s Sandwich Emporium has the best sandwiches E V E R! Pop in and pick some up when you don’t want to cook.
Here’s a must-visit list of breweries and distilleries you won’t want to miss!
Shame & Regret
Located in Downtown Colorado Springs, this back alley treasure, Shame & Regret is a renowned scotch and whiskey bar that has become a favorite among locals.
District Elleven
District Elleven, a Colorado Springs gem, combines sophisticated style, artful mixology, and a buzzing nightlife for an unforgettable experience.
Mash Mechanix Brewing Co.
Mash Mechanix Brewing Co. is a brewing company offers a dizzying selection of draft beers and seltzers. They also have an impressive line-up of food trucks if you’re hungry.
Cork & Cask
Nestled in the heart of Colorado Springs, Cork & Cask is a cozy bar offering an exceptional selection of craft cocktails, fine wines, and an inviting ambiance.
- Goat Patch Brewing – Who doesn’t like that cute little goat? And their beer? To die for…
- Pikes Peak Brewery – Beer drinkers make better lovers…..at least that’s what one of their t-shirts claim.
- Lost Friend Brewing – Off of Academy Blvd, they have some cool gear.
- Trails End Tap Room – For the hiker, biker, outdoor enthusiast on your list
- 3 Hundred Days of Shine – Monument Moonshine at it’s best. Check out their new retail corner!
- Metric Brewing – The Knob Hill Neighborhood is now home to a small batch craft beers and limited-release styles brewery. With a rotating selection, patrons can expect everything from clean lagers and funky sours to warm barrel-aged beers, with new offerings released each week.
Other Great Places to Find Local Gifts in Colorado Springs
For that hard-to-buy person on your list, you might need to venture outside traditional gift shops and restaurants and get a little more creative. Here are some local businesses that may be the perfect fit for Aunt Betty.
Poor Richard’s Downtown
Poor Richard’s Downtown is a beloved Colorado Springs restaurant and bookstore offering eclectic cuisine, coffee, and a vibrant community gathering space with a quirky, welcoming atmosphere.
- Front Porch Gift Co – adorable gift boxes for every person’s taste
- Elite Picnics – Luxurious, curated picnic experiences in Colorado Springs.
- Wine Seller – Don’t know what to buy? Ask Dirk in Monument, he can come up with something special.
At Springs Homes, we support local because we are local. We have been around as your Colorado Springs Realtors since 1997, and we plan to be here for many years to come. Check out some of the other Local Lineup Guides we publish to help support our local neighbors.
Are you a local business owner we missed in our Colorado Springs Holiday Small Shopping Guide? Have no fear, we appreciate you, too, and would love to include you in our next shout-out. Drop us a line and remind us to include you when we promote local businesses.
