Old town Littleton (I think it is called Main street) has some cute funky shops. Another good area for out-of-the-ordinary is Cherry Creek North. Not in the center but all the funky little shops from University to about Cook St all along 2nd and 3rd Ave.
http://www. Cherrycreeknorth. More.
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