Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Peppercorn Gourmet
Goods
( 303-449-5847;
www.peppercorn.com
; 1235 Pearl St; 10am-6pm Mon-Thu & Sat, to 8pm Fri, 11am-5pm Sun;
208, SKIP)
One of the coolest stores on Pearl, this kitchen, bed and bath supplier stocks
upscale goods, locally produced foods, scores of specialized cookbooks and enough giz-
mos to delight all cooking geeks. It's a fun place to spend too much time and money. See
the website for classes and events.
FOOD, HOMEWARES
Boulder Ski Deals
OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT
( 303-938-8799;
www.boulderskideals.com
; 2525 Arapahoe Ave; 10am-7pm Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm Sat,
11am-5pm Sun; ; JUMP)
Arguably the best deals on skis, snowboards, glasses, goggles
and snow gear can be found at this laidback but professional temple to all things extreme
and powdery. It sells, it rents and the staff bro out - even with the ladies. Exceptional
deals on season passes to Vail, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek and Arapahoe Basin.
Into the Wind
( 303-449-5906;
www.intothewind.com
;
1408 Pearl St; 10am-9pm Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm Sun; 206)
Your
inner child will want to spend hours in this store. Not only does it sell the most beautiful
kites, but there are games, puppets and toys to intrigue all ages and budgets.
TOYS
Piece, Love & Chocolate
(805 Pearl St; 10am-6pm Mon-Thu, 10am-9pm Fri & Sat, noon-6pm Sun; 206, JUMP)
This tiny shop is
a chocolate emporium, with a glass case of handmade chocolates and dipped snacks
whipped up on site and shelves of imports from milk to dark and every gradation in
between, many fair trade and organic. A highlight is the velvety melted cup - a hot
chocolate to remember.
FOOD
Absolute Vinyl
( 303-955-1519;
http://avboulder.blogspot.com
;
4474 N Broadway St; 11am-6:30pm Tue-Sun; SKIP)
Every town needs a temple to vinyl, a place where chilled-out clerks wipe down wax on
Sunday afternoons while listening to classic Memphis blues. Bookworms comb the walls
BOOKS, MUSIC
