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Top Places To Shop In Downtown Loveland

Many of Loveland's shopping gems are located in historic downtown. In addition to a vast array of art galleries sprinkled around the area, downtown Loveland offers unique shops sure to please any avid shopper. Without further adieu here are some of the best.
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Almosta Mercantile

343 E. 4th Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 663-2626
Facebook Page: Almosta Mercantile

This store is beautifully decorated year round, but it is most breathtaking during the holidays. With the best selection of ornaments in town, this is a must-stop on any Christmas shopping excursion. The store also offers a selection of exclusive baby shower gifts, exquisite displays for your dining table, scented candles, hand knit sweaters, items for pets and pet lovers, and so much more. This store is a cornucopia of gift ideas no matter what the season.

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Anthology Book Co.

422 E. 4th Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 667-0118
anthologybookcompany.com

Many locals consider this independently owned bookstore, and the coffee shop inside, as the heart beat of downtown Loveland. Offering a combination of new and used books of all genres and for all ages, Anthology repeatedly wins the award for #1 bookstore in Loveland. The store has changed names and owners over the years, but it has been a continuously run bookstore since 1987. The Coffee Tree, located inside the bookstore is also a favorite local haunt. Anthology is an inviting space where you are welcome to tuck into one of the many cozy chairs and read the day away.

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Cloz to Home

133 E. 4th Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 203-9992
Facebook Page: Cloz to Home

With a warm and cozy ambiance, Cloz to Home sells home décor, furnishings, and unique gifts. They also have the best jewelry collection in Northern Colorado. Featuring glittery, round, flat, colorful, smooth, and chunky pieces, much of this "conversation starter" jewelry is handmade and reasonably priced. They also carry high-end clothing, footwear, and they have the largest assortment of hats in Loveland. Cloz to Home is for the discriminating shopper who enjoys making a distinctive find.

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Kitchen Alley

121 E. 4th Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 593-0130
Facebook Profile: Kitchen Alley

This charming kitchen store is a cook's delight. The hardwood floors, brightly lit interior and tidy displays making shopping a breeze at this locally owned and operated store. From simple items like egg cozies and miniature whisks to top of the line mixers, pots and pans, there's a little something for everyone at Kitchen Alley. Whether you are an avid cook or just like whipping up the occasional batch of cookies, this store is a lot of fun. They also offer cooking classes, and you can find a schedule on their Facebook page.

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Merchant Voyage

246 E. 4th Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-0026

The name says it all. Merchant Voyage makes its customers feel as though they've been transported to another time and place. With their collection of mounted butterflies and other insects, to stunning wall art, this is the perfect store to spend extra time poking around because you never know what you'll discover, and prices won't give you sticker shock. Merchant Voyage isn't one of those gender specific stores because the owner makes sure she keeps the store uncluttered and buys with a collector's eye. From jewelry to microscopes, from handmade Amish blanket racks to an antique bathtub, Merchant Voyage makes shopping an adventure.

- Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer is the Mayor of HeidiTown.com and a freelance writer from Northern Colorado. Follow her on Twitter @HeidiTown.

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