Summer shopping guide

Where to spend your dough in the outdoors

Molly Strasburger

Special to Metromix
April 26, 2010

Summer shopping guide
(Credit: Stock Exchange)

This summer, step out of those indoor malls and get a tan while you're spending some cash. We've got this season's list of the hottest ourdoor malls in and around Denver. Enjoy the weather, the shops, the entertainment, and the restaurants at these awesome outdoor shopping centers. Here are a few of our favorites!

The Orchard Town Center

The Orchard Town Center

14697 Delaware Street - Westminster
303-450-8600

With new shops opening constantly, The Orchard is a great place to catch a flick, grab a bite, or shop 'til you drop. Bloom, Red Robin, Rock Bottom Brewery, are just some of the hot eats at this outdoor shopping center. All your favorite stores are there, like, Victoria's Secret, Forever 21, and Macy's. Free parking and metered parking are availble.

29th Street Mall

29th Street Mall

28th St. and Canyon Blvd. - Boulder
303-444-0722

Anthropologie, M.A.C, B.C. Surf & Sport, and many other favorites fill the sidewalks at 29th Street Mall. There are some fabulous restaurants as well. Make the 29th Street Mall your summer hang out!

Denver Pavilions 16th Street Mall

Denver Pavilions 16th Street Mall

500 16th St - Denver

On your night on the town, don't forget to shop the Denver Pavilions. Big brand name stores, a movie theater, hot bars and clubs, and great restaurants are all there for you.

Outlets at Castle Rock

Outlets at Castle Rock

5050 Factory Shops Blvd. - Castle Rock

Castle Rock is no doubt one of the most beautiful towns in Colorado. But add an awesome outdoor mall to it, and it's beauty gets even better. Stores include Levi's, Bath & Body Works, Calvin Klein, Coach, and Off 5th Shoes. What more could you ask for.

The Shops at Northfield Stapleton

The Shops at Northfield Stapleton

8340 Northfield Boulevard - Denver
303-375-5464

The Stapleton Airport has now gone away. But in it's place are The Shops at Northfield Stapleton. Movies, entertainment, awesome restaurants, and of course killer shops are all at your feet. Literally. Walk around and shop the town, fresh air is always free at this outdoor mall.

Outlets at Silverthorne

Outlets at Silverthorne

246-V Rainbow Drive - Silverthorne
970-468-5780

Nothing is better than buying a new Coach purse in the beauty of the mountains. Seriously, name one thing that even comes close to that feeling. Fine, buying a new Coach purse AND a new pair of pumps is probably the best thing. Outlets at Silverthorne will give you just that—loads of shopping in a gorgeous mountain town. Make a day trip out of it. Or heck, get a hotel and do a two-day shopping trip, you've earned it!

Outlets at Loveland

Outlets at Loveland

5661 McWhinney Blvd. - Loveland
970-663-1916

Outlets at Loveland sit right along I-25 North as you head to Fort Collins. If you're like us, you often to pull a fast one to get off at Exit 169B to hit up all the stores. What's even better is Outlets at Loveland offer name brand products at 30-70 percent off their normal cost. Score!!

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