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Garden of the Gods Trading Post

324 Beckers Lane · Manitou Springs, CO

Why you should go…

Garden of the Gods Trading Post is a historic gift shop and art gallery in Manitou Springs, Colorado, built in the 1920s beside Garden of the Gods park. It sells Native American jewelry, pottery, rugs and souvenirs, and its cafe serves bison burgers and homemade fudge alongside locally brewed beer. The trading post draws about 400,000 visitors a year and offers a local entrance into the park.

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General shopping guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Vendor hours are their own thing

    Market stalls and independent sellers keep shorter hours than the building around them, and quiet days end early.

  • Bring a tote and a little cash

    Smaller sellers do not all take cards, and bags are rarely free.

  • Weekdays browse, weekends buzz

    Pick the weekday for a proper look at the shelves and the weekend for the atmosphere.

  • Ask about shipping

    If something will not survive the suitcase, plenty of sellers will send it home for you.

What's around here?

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