5280 Magazine – August 2019

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will love, striped cutting boards, and
fiber figurines. 118 Trimble Court
ON THE HUNT FOR A date-night jacket
X MARKS THE SPOT AT Storm Fine
Apparel, home to everything
today’s dapper gentleman (and,
since 2017, lady) needs: Think sharp
jackets and polos, Italian calfskin
sneakers, and luxurious shaving
soap. Every cent of profit goes to
the Cystinosis Research Foundation
to battle the rare disease, which
owner Traci Gendron’s son has.
132 W. Mountain Ave.
HIDDEN TREASURE
Legend has it the Cache la Poudre River got its name
after fur trappers buried their gunpowder along its
banks to lighten their load. For some historical whimsy,
think of your FoCo shopping spree like a treasure hunt.
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SOLARIUM
INTERNATIONAL HOSTEL
If you’re looking for
something social but not
especially spendy, this villa
delivers. Whether you’re
bunking in the shared
dorms or a private room,
you can relax in the leafy
courtyard, lazy hammock
lounging area, and
communal tepee. PLUS:
The on-site FoCo Yoga
Co-op makes it easy to
get your chaturanga on.
solariumhostel.com
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THE ELIZABETH HOTEL
The music theme runs
deep at this not-quite-two-
year-old spot on the edge
of Old Town: Rooms come
with a record player and
access to the hotel’s vinyl
library, and you can even
check out a Martin or a
Fender to have your own
jam session. PLUS: The on-
site bar, Magic Rat, hosts
folk, soul, blues, country,
and indie touring acts.
theelizabethcolorado.com
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THE ARMSTRONG HOTEL
Relaunched in April after
a makeover, this 54-room
hotel retains lots of old-
school charm (see: the
lobby’s original windows
and tiled floor). Rooms are
decorated with historical
photos and antique knick-
knacks. PLUS: The hotel
will lend you a cruiser bike
to take advantage of the
city’s pedal-friendly streets.
thearmstronghotel.com
STAY AWHILE
Three lodging
options that offer
more than free HBO
and a lackluster
breakfast buffet.
diaper balm, and feminist-friendly
kids’ books. 111 N. College Ave.
ON THE HUNT FOR A flirty frock
X MARKS THE SPOT AT Kansas City Kitty,
a casual-chic women’s boutique
that channels lighthearted Colorado
vibes with its simple jewelry, cute
dresses, cozy hoodies, and line of
vintage-inspired tees from Coloradi-
cal. Hip babies will also find plenty
of cheeky onesies and animal-print
pants. 136 N. College Ave.
ON THE HUNT FOR A one-of-a-kind
work of art
X MARKS THE SPOT AT Trimble Court Ar-
tisans Co-op, a gallery/shop run by a
coalition of more than 50 area artists.
Look for landscape paintings, color-
ful pottery, animal sketches your kids
ON THE HUNT FOR So much more
than a Hershey bar
X MARKS THE SPOT AT Nuance
Chocolate, which serves melt-in-
your-mouth, locally processed bars
and truffles made from meticulously
sourced raw cacao beans. Sit down
for a tasting flight to savor the
differences between single-origin
chocolates from, say, Bolivia, Fiji,
and Ghana. 214 Pine St.
ON THE HUNT FOR A beautiful bauble
X MARKS THE SPOT AT John Atencio.
Most Denverites probably think the
namesake founder got his Colorado
jewelry empire off the ground in the
Mile High City. Au contraire: The CSU
grad opened his first shop in FoCo
more than four decades ago. Pick
up a lovely but reasonably priced
silver stack ring ($185) or go all out
with Bellagio diamond pave earrings
($3,850). 164 N. College Ave.
ON THE HUNT FOR A baby gift for your
most progressive friends
X MARKS THE SPOT AT Clothes Pony &
Dandelion Toys, where the shelves
are stocked with dump trucks made
from recycled plastic, locally made
SHOPPING
Storm Fine
Apparel
Kansas
City Kitty