Find something with a story.
A handmade gift. A new layer for the trail. Something you weren’t looking for but can already picture at home. Take your time exploring Clear Creek’s shops and makers. Ask questions, follow your curiosity, and leave room for a conversation along the way.
SMALL SHOPS. GOOD FINDS.
Find a gift with a story, something handmade for home, or your next favorite layer. Explore Clear Creek’s shops and makers below, then stop in, say hello, and see what catches your eye. Leave a little time to browse.
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Old finds. Fresh curiosity.
Take your time looking through mining memorabilia, jewelry, and collectibles at Annie’s Gold. Something small might catch your eye. Something unexpected might get you asking about the past. Leave room for both.
Explore Annie’s Gold Antiques and Collectibles
1514 Miner Street, Idaho Springs
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Get ready for whatever comes next.
Stop in for outdoor clothing, fly-fishing supplies, and gear for your next day outside. Ask the team a question, find a comfortable layer, and keep the adventure going.
1516 Miner Street, Idaho Springs
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Take a little Colorado home.
Browse clothing, jewelry, and gifts on Miner Street. Find a sweatshirt for cool evenings, a keepsake for the shelf, or something for the person looking after things back home.
Explore Canyon Trading
1527 Miner Street, Idaho Springs
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Small trees. Plenty of personality.
Step into Bob and Susie’s shop and explore the art of bonsai. Whether you’re choosing your first tree or adding to a growing collection, make time to ask about its care and the story behind it.
Explore Bonsai Creations Colorado
1615 County Road 308, Dumont
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Look closer. The details are handmade.
Discover Daryl Boone’s Santa carvings, shaped from natural cottonwood bark. Each piece takes its character from the wood itself, making a thoughtful gift or a new part of a family tradition. Contact the maker about availability and visiting arrangements.
125 W Park Ave, Empire
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Made with care. Chosen by you.
Pottery for your kitchen. A painting for that empty wall. A piece of jewelry that feels like you. Explore work from local and regional artists at Kind Mountain Collective, and ask about the people behind the pieces.
Explore Kind Mountain Collective
1546 Miner Street, Idaho Springs
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Find your next favorite sound.
Browse guitars, ukuleles, banjos, and other folk instruments at Kind Mountain Music. Whether you’re picking up your first instrument or looking for something with a little history, stop in and see what catches your ear.
1538 Miner Street, Idaho Springs
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Something to keep close.
Take a closer look at gemstone jewelry and handcrafted designs at this family-owned shop. Find a piece that reminds you of the mountains, or start a conversation about a custom design with a story of your own.
Explore Idaho Springs Mountain Gems
1447 B Miner Street, Idaho Springs
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Good clothes. More days outside.
Give a well-made layer another turn. Browse secondhand clothing for an active life at Loop, and see what fits your next day outside. Your next favorite piece might already have a few adventures behind it.
1447 Miner Street, Idaho Springs
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Make an ordinary day a little brighter.
Pick up flowers for someone you’re visiting, browse something thoughtful for home, or choose a bouquet just because. Marigold brings floral design and home goods together in a shop that gives you plenty of reasons to pause.
1620 Miner Street, Idaho Springs
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Browse European antiques, home furnishings, and vintage winter sports equipment. A pair of old skis or a well-worn wooden table might be the beginning of a whole new story in your home.
Explore Ski Country Antiques & Home
114 Homestead Road, Evergreen
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A little something for your everyday.
Browse handcrafted soaps, bath products, and essential oil blends. Choose a gift for someone who could use a little care, or bring home a small reminder of your mountain day.
1542 Miner Street, Idaho Springs
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Bring a little flavor home.
Find a new seasoning for a favorite meal or a loose-leaf tea for slow mornings. Browse spices, salts, sugars, and blends mixed in the shop. Ask for a recommendation, then bring something home to share around your own table.
Explore The Spice & Tea Exchange
1634 Miner Street, Idaho Springs
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A little browsing. A happy discovery.
Looking for someone else? You might find something for yourself, too. Browse gifts, jewelry, and home décor at The Wild Grape, and take your time choosing a little reminder of your day in town.
1431–1435 Miner Street, Idaho Springs
A LITTLE PLANNING. MORE TIME TO BROWSE.
Check each business’s website for hours and contact details before heading out. For a particular item, custom piece, or accessibility question, get in touch directly so you can plan a visit that works for you.
Good discoveries deserve good company.
Find a local table, set down your shopping bags, and compare favorites over something good to eat. There’s still time for another stop before heading home.
STAY FOR ANOTHER ADVENTURE
Leave a little room for tomorrow.
Book a stay in Clear Creek and make time for dinner, a slow morning, and whatever your adventure has planned next.