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SHOPPING BLOCK BRIDGE STREET: Many of Vail’s most unique shops are mere steps from one another
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mainstay for 48 years. Filled with all kinds of gifts and keepsakes, the store represents many Colorado artists. Known for the Burnese mountain dogs who used to hold court every day, Moose’s Caboose has a large stock of trail signs, pottery, candles, knickknacks and paddywhacks. 6 » RED LION Arguably the busiest après ski spot in town, Red Lion is open from lunch straight on through until late night. Located where Vail’s original hospital (well, health clinic) used to be, the restaurant has been a popular watering hole for decades. Original Red Lion pewter mugs were equipped with bells on the bottom, which were rung every time someone needed more beer.
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shot from the Vail Parking Structure to the mountain, Bridge Street is the most happening place in Vail. Named for the picturesque covered bridge that crosses Gore Creek, Bridge Street is filled with boutiques, clothing stores, restaurants and a handful of offices. Here a few of our favorites:
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1 » THE SHELTON SMITH COLLECTION Focusing on the art of the American West, The Shelton Smith Collection is filled with paintings, sculptures, Native American artifacts and photography. Owned by longtime collector Shelton Smith, he began amassing his inventory in Austin, Texas. Many of the artists whose work fills the space are represented in museums around the world. 2 » KEMO SA BE For anyone in the market for cowboy boots, cowboy hats, blingy belt buckles or any other Wild West haute couture, there’s only one place to go: Kemo Sabe. Stocked floor-to-ceiling with handmade, artisan creations,
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3 » GORSUCH The flagship Gorsuch store in Vail Village is a multi-storied treasure trove. Packed with haute fashion items such as cashmere, leather and fur goods, the Vail landmark sells everything a well heeled visitor to the mountains might need. Skis? Check. Après attire? Check. Pewter dishes? Check. Handcarved toys? Check. One could spend hours going through the stock.
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7 » CASHMERE & COCO New to the block, Cashmere & Coco isn’t simply a boutique — it’s a fashion blog, too. Keeping a close eye on the moving targets of fashion and trends, the store delivers current looks to stylish women. It is surprisingly affordably priced for such a prime location, and has a diverse and ever-changing stock.
4 » T H E G R E A T P U T- O N Located in the iconic Golden Bear storefront (the Golden Bear moved last year), the Great Put-On now serves as a winter counterpart to the summertime shop of the same name that’s been a Martha’s Vineyard mainstay for 43 years. Carrying domestic and European fashion lines, it caters to both women and men.
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6 5 » MOOSE’S CA BOOSE This season is the last hurrah for the Moose’s Caboose, a Bridge Street
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