Shop One-of-a-Kind Gifts in Manitou Springs, Colorado
12/5/2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information,
Contact: Kitty Clemens
719-321-8561 or Kitty@Clemens.com
December 4, 2008
One of a Kind Gifts to be Found in Manitou Springs
Already tired of battling the crowds in the big box stores? Find some relief as well as unique, one-of-a-kind gifts in downtown Manitou Springs. You’ll also get more bang for your buck, save gas and bask in that good feeling that comes from shopping close by and supporting locally-owned businesses.
In Manitou Springs, a location that is both historic and known for its art, finding the right gift becomes fun, creative, out of the ordinary and more appealing than traditional, mundane mall shopping.
“Come for the shopping, stay for the lights,” said Kitty Clemens, Director of the Economic Council. “Trees all along Manitou Avenue are brightly and festively lit, including the huge Christmas tree at the town clock. And, Manitou offers a variety of dining options after a long day of shopping.”
Eclectic art galleries and unique retail stores that feature handmade, one-of-a-kind and unusual items are par for the course in Manitou. Also, during the holiday season, Monarch Mountain Ski and Snowboard is offering a free companion lift ticket for every shopper who gathers a total of $75 in receipts through January 4, 2009. Receipts from shopping, dining, lodging, hair salons, gas stations and attractions all count in the promotion.
Manitou Springs has its roots as a health resort and an artists’ colony and boasts a diverse population; support for the culinary, holistic, visual, literary and performing arts; and a colorful history. Recently lauded as one of the coolest small towns in the country by Budget Travel magazine, Manitou lives up to its reputation this holiday season with cool shopping/dining and numerous discounts…check 80829.com and click on “downtown deals.”
It is the purpose of the Central Manitou Springs Business Improvement District to be a strong collaboration of business, government and community. Merchants in the district work together to insure a long-term goal of a clean, safe, vibrant visitor destination area reflective of its historic heritage that is attractive and welcoming to both visitors and residents, and contributes to the economic prosperity of Manitou Springs.
For more information, call Kitty Clemens at 685-9741 or email her at kitty@clemens.com.
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