What  better way to get out and explore parts of Colorado that you may have not seen than by hitting up some great antique shops? You can check out some off-the-beaten path gems, while enjoying beautiful scenery, along the way.

It's always a "score" when you find that "just right" item that you've been looking for. Whether it be for the house, the man-cave, or as a gift, you feel a great sense of accomplishment in the find. We've compiled a list of the top 11 in Colorado, for you to hunt at.

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Technically, an "antique" is an object that is more than 100 years old, but we all know that something doesn't have to be that old to be knows as an antique and look great. It really comes down to the object standing out in a way that sets it apart; it's time to set out on the road and see these top picks for your "picker" adventures.

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A lot of antique shops look the same, like a flea market, only full of much older items than a flea market. This list of the best antique shops in Colorado run a wide gambit of locations. Some are large, some are small; there is a least one that's in a barn. Perhaps on your excursion, you'll come a across something is much more valuable than listed. That would make for a great story.

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