46. Independent Records And Video
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (719) 473-0882
Address: 3030 E. Platte Ave.
Description: This big music store has been a Colorado landmark since 1978, when records were still the thing to buy. Locations around town include downtown on Bjiou and on West Colorado Avenue in Old Colorado City. They also have Pueblo, Fountain, and Denver locations. If they don’t stock the music or movie you want, they will order it for you. Open 7 days a week.
47. Meeker Music
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (719) 471-8940
Address: 113 E. Bijou St.
Description: Meeker is a family-owned, longtime Colorado Springs music store that, like Graner, is a big supplier in the instrument rental market for bands. The downtown store (there are two others, one north and one in Fountain) has an impressive selection of sheet music. They also sell new instruments and offer a full-service repair shop. Closed Sun.
48. Criterium
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (719) 599-0149
Address: 6150 Corporate Dr.
Description: Criterium’s store sits right on the bike path on the north end of town. The newer, airy building sports an extensive retail shop, which is especially deep in clothes. The staff is friendly and helpful, and they are happy to help new riders or visitors find the best bike trails. Criterium also offers bike rentals if you haven’t brought your own bike (BYOB). Mechanics are quick to service repairs, and an assortment of new bikes, from the purple-streamered kid’s variety to the pro road bike, are on-site. Open 7 days a week.
49. Old Towne Bike Shop
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (719) 475-8589
Address: 426 S. Tejon St.
Description: In business since 1976, Old Towne Bike Shop is a well-known and respected mainstay downtown. It’s known for excellent customer service and skilled bike mechanics, and they can knowledgeably serve anyone from a first-time rider to the high-end racer. Old Towne’s owner is vocal about the green lifestyle; there are solar panels on the roof and frequent dialogue about bike commuting rather than relying on fossil fuels. A full service and retail area supply both the serious and amateur cyclist. Closed Sun.
50. Procycling
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (719) 266-4047
Address: 600 S. 21st St.
Description: Located in a historic—and very cool—renovated railroad station roundhouse, Procycling is geared exactly where you’d expect: to the pro cyclist. The mountain bike mechanics are especially well known, but the store also serves the road bike crowd, from beginner to expert. They carry a good retail selection and a number of select bike brands. Open 7 days a week.
51. Ted’S Bicycles
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (719) 473-6915
Address: 3016 N. Hancock Ave.
Description: Tucked into an old neighborhood north of the downtown area, Ted’s has been here just about as long as people have been riding bikes. The family shop—both run by and for—is known for personal service. There is a retail shop, and although they service and rent all kinds of bikes, they are considered one of the best BMX bike shops in southern Colorado. Closed Sun.
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Shopping
Address: 2901 N. El Paso
53. Lorig’S
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (719) 633-4695
Address: 15 N. Union Blvd.
Description: Lorig’s has serious history in Colorado Springs, going back all the way to mining camps in the Gold Rush and American Indian trading posts. They carry all things Western, including apparel for men, ladies, and children; belts; buckles; bolo ties; and, of course, hats and boots. They also stock a significant uniform collection, from safety-toe boots to Carhartt garments to sentry caps. New styles in hats appear every March. Closed Sun.
54. Drama Boutique
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (719) 329-0500
Address: 107 N. Tejon St.
Description: Drama is one of the newer women’s clothing stores on the scene, and they’ve positioned themselves well on one of three golden blocks of retail shopping downtown. Drama has a hip, chic, and mature-but-edgy sensibility to the clothing. This is a good place to go if you want something that’ll make you feel stylish and now, even (or especially) if it’s only a pair of jeans. Closed Sun.
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Shopping
Address: 1312 W. Colorado Ave.
56. Kirk & Hill
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (719) 635-7038
Address: 129 N. Tejon St.
Description: This locally owned women’s clothing store is downtown, with a second location at The Promenade Shops at Briargate. It’s been around for decades, and is one of the first stops when a nice dress is in order. It also carries more casual items as well as jewelry and accessories. Closed Sun.
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Shopping
Address: 802 N. Nevada Ave.
58. Regina’S
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (719) 634-6833
Address: 119 N. Tejon St.
Description: Regina’s is another longtime, downtown retail icon. The store is large and open, making it easy to see all the items on hand. The clothes run from sedate sportswear to bling, with a small but excellent choice of shoes as well. A sale rack toward the front usually features quality clothing in popular sizes. Closed Sun.
59. Swish
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (719) 635-8375
Address: 1816 W. Colorado Ave.
Description: We’re talking vintage, baby. Like a fine wine, some people just prefer it the older the better. For those folks, Swish is the hands-down favorite among locals. They carry the usual suspects in women’s clothing as well as coats, hats, gloves, robes, lingerie, and scarves. They also carry a few new items, all made with the flair of the past. Closed Sun.
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Shopping
Address: 208 N. Tejon St.