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Southeastern Colorado Shopping
Antique stores, quaint gift shops in historic
buildings and seasonal produce stands featuring the best local produce
anywhere will entice you to spend part of your visit to this area
shopping. The produce stands typically open in mid July and remain open
until early October. Before you head home, be sure to stock up on world
famous Rocky Ford melons, sweet corn, peppers, tomatoes, squash and all
of the other produce that made this area famous.
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Antique Stores |
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Almost every town in the valley has antique stores
to browse on a summer afternoon. Most of the stores feature a blend of
glassware, farm implements, furniture and everything in between. Some of
the stores are a mile or two from the main highway, but well worth the
trip. The special treasure you have been searching for may be lurking in
one of these great stores. |
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Gift Stores |
| Gift stores and specialty shops are tucked into the
downtown business districts. Drive up main street in any of the valley
towns and you’re sure to find a shop that has something unique to add to
your vacation memories. |
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Produce Stands |
| The lower Arkansas Valley is famous for its home
grown melons and vegetables. Starting in late July road-side stands are
filled with corn, beans, peppers, onions, cantaloupe and watermelons.
You won’t find produce this fresh at your local store, it’s picked early
in the morning and ready to buy when the stands open. If you visit late
summer or early fall, stock up on fresh-fire roasted chili's,
squash and pumpkins. Fill your cooler
while you’re here, or you may be back sooner than you think. |
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