Travel Reference
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Capitol Hill Books
BOOKS
(
303-837-0700;
www.capitolhillbooks.com
;
300 E Colfax Ave;
10am-6pm Mon-Sat, 11am-5pm Sun;
15
RTD)
It doesn't have the selection or elan of the Tattered Cover, but over its 30-year life
Capitol Hill has retained the rare magic of a
real
bookshop. The rugs are threadbare. The
floor creaks. Best of all, the staff of book lovers is quick with helpful suggestions.
Twist & Shout
MUSIC
( 303-722-1943;
www.twistandshout.com
;
2508 E Colfax Ave; 10am-10pm Mon-Sat, 10am-8pm Sun; ;
15, 15L RTD)
The selection of used CDs at this brightly lit store is extensive, but head to
the little den of used vinyl in the back for rare goodies, original pressings and surprising
foreign imports. It also brings a discerning roster of in-store performances that run the
gamut of musical tastes.
Peppermint Boutique
(
www.peppermintdenver.com
;
1227 E 17th Ave; 10am-7pm Mon-Sat, 11am-5pm Sun; ; 20 RTD)
This
boutique has an effortless charm, and stocks accessories, interesting jewelry and dresses
that are hip and casually sophisticated. Considering the careful selection and high quality,
it's also surprisingly inexpensive.
CLOTHING
Plastic Chapel
TOYS
( 303-722-0715;
www.plasticchapel.com
;
3109 E Colfax Ave; noon-6pm Tue-Sat, 11am-4pm Sun; 15
RTD)
Rows of clear plastic cubes house all kinds of designer toys, collectible Japanese-
made figurines and other limited-edition off-the-wall stuff to make this Denver's most
wicked toy store. The toys are mostly suited for adult collectors - you're getting high-dol-
lar stuff such as Kid Robot and StrangeCo, not Fisher Price. Also hosts design competi-
tions and graphic-arts shows.
Tattered Cover Bookstore
BOOKS
( 303-322-7727;
www.tatteredcover.com
; 2526 E Colfax Ave; 9am-9pm Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm Sun; 15
RTD)
Massive and bursting with new and used books, Denver's beloved independent book-
