The Colorado Holiday Gift Edit

With the holidays quickly approaching, we’ve curated a luxury gift guide with thoughtful ideas for everyone on your list. Whether you’re looking for a rejuvenating wellness experience or an inspired gift to treasure, we have put together some wonderful options.

Jewelry to Treasure for Generations

Beloved by Vail locals and guests since 1975, jewelry from The Golden Bear is an iconic symbol of the Vail Valley. Their necklaces, earrings, and bracelets range from pave diamond to gold and silver options, and men’s items include cuff links and watches. Strolling over Vail Village’s covered bridge and browsing in the Golden Bear store has become a tradition, as families stop in to browse and pick from their collections to commemorate birthdays, anniversaries, and other celebrations.


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Christopher Elbow Chocolates

Located in Town Square Mall in Breckenridge, Christopher Elbow Chocolates are beautiful artisan chocolates ranging from champagne truffles to signature chocolates to the Breckenridge Distillery Whiskey Chocolate Collection. Special holiday items include handcrafted peppermint bark, egg nog malt balls, and the Jingle Bites party box.

 

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Icelantic Skis

For the powderhound on your list who dreams of fresh tracks, Colorado-made Icelantic Skis are the perfect gift to place under the tree. As a certified B corporation that meets high standards of social and environmental performance by helping our community and the environment, Icelantic is proud to create skis in Denver. They’ve partnered with the National Park Service, Protect Our Winters, Conservation Colorado, and other organizations, and committed a percentage of sales to partners and non-profits that align with their values.

A Day at the Hot Springs

A day at the hot springs is sure to refresh and rejuvenate, with a soak in mineral-rich waters surrounded by a snowy landscape. Any wellness seeker would appreciate a day at Glenwood Hot Springs, which has been open since 1888 and boasts water with 15 minerals.

SunWater Spa in Manitou Springs near Colorado Springs is another refreshing option, with the mineral water in the twelve outdoor cedar mineral tubs sourced locally from Manitou’s 7 Minute Spring. There is also a saline pool, sauna, and two cold plunges for ultimate relaxation as well as a full spa for massage, facials, hydrotherapy, and body treatments.

Finding Bliss in Boulder

Boulder’s Bliss Studio is in a sunny space at the east end of the Pearl Street Mall, providing a wide range of locally made products with an emphasis on Colorado artists and artisans. Whether you’re searching for a handbag, housewares, art supplies, journals, or beauty products, it’s a joy to wander through this beautiful shop and explore their offerings. From backpacks that give back to unique handmade jewelry to nature-based watercolors, this shop truly has something for everyone.

The Gift of Live Music

Beaver Creek’s Vilar Performing Arts Center brings world-class entertainment to an exquisite 530-seat venue in the heart of the village. This intimate space will host upcoming shows from Leslie Odom, Jr, the Sam Grisman Project, the Revivalists, and Foreigner, so secure tickets for the music fan on your list.

A Getaway to Colorado Springs

A weekend at the Broadmoor is a perfect gift for anyone who loves golf, wellness, or simply relaxing in gorgeous surroundings of stunning red rock formations. Included in the 2025 Forbes Travel Guide on the Hotel Icons list, this destination boasts beautiful rooms and suites perched in an idyllic setting near Colorado Springs. Spa treatments and delicious meals at the Penrose Room round out a fabulous stay. Before and after spa treatments, relax in the steam room, oxygen room, fireplace lounge or saunas infused with Pink Himalayan Salt walls.


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Gift Baskets With Local Love

Created by hand in Colorado, Manofatto offers gift boxes with a range of items, including botanicals, artisanal snacks, fine paperie, candles, and other small-batch American-made goods. Select from pre-made boxes for a Spa Night at home, Holiday Sweets, Oh Christmas Tree, or create a custom basket.

Whether your friends and family are hoping for sweet treats, a spa day, or a weekend of relaxation, Colorado offers plenty of wonderful options for gift giving this season.

 


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