This mountainous shop stocks clothing for Colorado's rugged terrain and Boulder's casual lifestyle. Popular for its prices and varied selection, the shop features brands such as Levi's, Columbia Sportswear, Woolrich, Dockers and Timberland. Peruse fleece wear, flannels, jackets, jeans, wool socks and other outdoor gear. The selection of shoes covers everything from terrain sandals to expedition mountaineering boots. The shop's clothing meshes both form and function. On-site parking is available.

Among all the used bookstores peppering Boulder, this intimate shop on the Pearl Street Mall, remains a favorite with locals. Stuffed to the rafters with classics, history, travel guides, biographies, sci-fi, romance, and the best in current and obscure fiction, the store buys and sells second-hand books. It is an economical place to update your bookshelf. Bring in the books you have already read and replace them with "new" ones.

This family owned and operated store offers mountain bike rentals, repairs and sales, as well as a full range of clothing and accessories in a friendly, non-intimidating atmosphere. Stop by and check out the latest offerings from Trek and Specialized. The shop also houses one of the best selections of BMX and children's bikes in town. Snowboards and snowshoes take over the inventory during winter months. The staff is knowledgeable and ready to assist you. There are six other Bicycle Village locations in and around Denver.

From organic produce and bulk grains to fine teas and spices, this co-op attracts locals and visitors looking for a healthy alternative to fast food joints. Fresh sandwiches include turkey and Swiss and hummus and avocado. Try the rich cheesecake for dessert. The store's extensive and inexpensive cheese selection is the best in town. Other snacks for sale include chips, crackers and canned goods. Do not forget to browse the candles, handmade goods, homeopathic remedies and vitamins.

From ancient fossils to fine jewelry, this small Colorado chain has something for everyone. Items include elegant stoneware bowls and vases (starting at under $10),rare tanzanite rings, fossil refrigerator magnets and petrified wood bookends. For rock collectors, an extensive mineral case contains hard-to-find samples from around the world. Scientific toys, books, animal puppets and many dinosaur related items are popular with children. The original location in Nederland houses the widest selection, and every store offers slightly different stock.

La Orquidea is a locally owned Latin-American boutique located in the Lafayette shopping district of Boulder County. The store specializes in high fashion for women, teenaged girls and men's formal wear. La Orquidea also carries an additional selection of bridal wear and quinceanera gowns. Need the hottest pair of boots from the runway, the bridal set of your dreams or trendy club wear and jewelry to match? If La Orquidea doesn't have your request, they can order it and have it delivered within the week. Most importantly, La Orquidea is affordable. While several of the dresses might seem expensive at first, the store takes pride in selling clothing for half the price of most retailers carrying the same merchandise. Be it a USD1000 bridal set or a USD20 pair of designer jeans, La Orquidea is the most thrifty and fashionable clothing store by far. -Sabrina Zirakzadeh

This establishment is housed in three connected historic train cars. Sort of a hip store-cum-café, it offers tasty coffee drinks and the latest road and mountain bike designs from top manufacturers, including Specialized. It also stocks the accessories and fashion wear needed to look the part on the trails. Bike rentals feature both front and full suspension mountain bikes. Helmets come with all rentals. In winter you can choose from cross-country ski, snowshoe or snowboard rentals and browse a variety of clothing and accessories.

Step into the Wild West in this tack and clothing store featuring quality products for all tastes. The second-story outlet is a quaintly decorated rustic space with a wide selection of men's and women's clothing, jewelry, hats, boots, saddle blankets and cowboy Christmas items. The store offers custom leatherwork and beadwork by High Country Leather. This shop is so Western you will exit it with a sudden urge eat a plate of beans while uttering "yippie-ki-yay," for no good reason at all.

You will feel like you are rummaging through grandma's attic in this store: it is brimming with relics from the past-from old Matchbox cars to antique furniture. Collectibles of all kinds, rugs, lamps, decorations, toys and general knickknacks are stacked, piled and packed into this cluttered shop. There is also a great selection of old chairs. This is a favorite stop for tourists and locals seeking items of nostalgia.

Rags is a combination secondhand and consignment boutique located near the outskirts of Boulder, but what a store it is! With a talented staff working in the consignment sector, a huge selection of clothes at highly affordable prices, fashionable accessories, and stylishly remade donations, Rags is a fantastic hidden gem for those who want to buy something a little different than what's available at the local malls. Even for Boulder, Rags is quirky and unique. The store even runs its own fashion event at the end of every spring; check their website for details in case you can make it!