Earth in the Works 717 12th Street, Golden, CO 8040, 303-216-2145, A paint-your-own ceramic studio where people of all ages create their own designs. No reservations are required. 

Spirits in the Wind Gallery 1211 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO 80401, 303-279-1192, 877-844-1609, Fine art gallery presenting fine Western, Southwestern, American Indian, and Lodge style art including limited edition prints, original paintings, posters, home decor, sculptures, pottery, and jewelry. more... 

Chelsea of London 1201 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO 80401, 303-279-3818, 866-269-2369, Charming lingerie and bath luxury boutique offering distinctive designer lingerie and luxurious bath and body products by such names as Crabtree and Evelyn, Thymes, Karma Sutra, and Lady Primrose. Complimentary gift wrapping included. more... 

Disguises Costumes 9106 West Sixth Avenue, Golden, CO 80215, Meadowlark Center, 303-462-0401, Costume shop renting and selling a large selection of costumes for adult and children plus carrying many wigs, makeup supplies, and accessories. more... 

Beauty Bar Salon and Day Spa 1115 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO 80401, 303-279-6237, Full service day spa offering a large variety of the latest services including spa treatments, aroma therapy, steam sauna, body wraps, manicures, pedicures, waxing, and body treatments. 

Astor House Museum & Gift Shop (circa 1867) 822 Twelfth Street, Golden, CO 80401, 303-278-3557, Built as a late Victorian western hotel/boarding house to accommodate legislators when Golden was the Territorial Capital, this house museum lets visitors experience Colorado frontier boarding life as it was in the 1800s. Group tours are available and there is a gift shop is on site that offers Victorian teas, gifts and books. more... 

Clear Creek Company 1215 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO 80401, 303-279-5110, Eclectic gift shop offering a huge selection of gift items including home decor, gourmet gifts, handpainted pottery, baskets, kitchen accessories, candles and candleholders, Colorado souvenirs, and unique, specialty clothing. 

Country Mouse of Golden 1205 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO 80401, 303-278-0446, Specialty gift store featuring country decor and furniture, Ty stuffed animals, Boyd's Bears, Colorado gourmet foods, Village Candles, and much more. Custom framing is available. 

Mrs. B's Baskets 1108 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO 80401, 303-278-6433, Custom gift baskets are available at this store filled with such specialty items as Colorado souvenirs, gourmet foods, bath supplies, candles, baby gifts, and home and garden collectibles. 

Colorado Gift Company P.O. Box 629, 720-331-0517, From the eastern Great Plains to the snow-capped Rocky Mountains, Colorful Colorado inspires artists of all types to create works that are unique to the West. Colorado Gift Company is dedicated to providing the best in what Colorado has to offer in distinctive gifts and home accessories perfect for just about any occasion including birthdays, holidays, weddings, host, hostess and bridesmaids gifts, or simply a great way to say "Thank You" with something uniquely Colorado.

Plummer's Jewelry 1206 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO 80401, 303-279-4246, Full service jewelry store featuring a large selection of loose stones and mountings plus a collectibles by Hummel, DeGrazia, and Legends of Santa. Watch and jewelry repairs are available on site. 

Heritage Square Between I-70 & West 6th Avenue on US 40, 303-279-2789, Reminiscent of a late 19th century Victorian village, this square offers over 50 one-of-a-kind shops, a music hall, and a wedding chapel. This square is also the home of Colorado's Alpine Slide that offers a huge water slide and amusement rides.