City: Denver, CO

Category: Shopping

Telephone: (303) 260-6000

Description: The Pavilions doesn’t fit into traditional mall or shopping area categories because it offers more than retail. With 40 shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues, Pavilions bills itself as the new wave of shopping. You can browse Banana Republic, indulge in something decadent at the Corner Bakery, and then take in a flick at the United Artists theater (all high-­backed stadium seating). Denver Pavilions boasts several large attractions, including Maggiano’s Little Italy, Coyote Ugly Saloon, Lucky Strike Lanes, Jazz@Jack’s, and Hard Rock Cafe, along with more familiar shops such as Barnes & Noble, Bath & Body Works, Gap, and Victoria’s Secret. Try Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory for fine chocolates. I Heart Denver supports the city’s creative economy by showcasing the work of more than 135 local artists and designers at this retail space. Mall crawlers used to the confines of suburban malls may be surprised at the Pavilions’ open-­air setting. But with a yearly average of 300 days of sunshine, outdoor shopping is rarely a problem in Denver.