Antique store · Manitou Springs, Colorado
Ruxton's Trading Post
22 Ruxton Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
38.8588° N 104.9205° W
Ruxton's Trading Post is an antique store at 22 Ruxton Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829.
About the shop
Ruxton's Trading Post is a charming single-owner antique shop in historic Manitou Springs, Colorado, specializing in Western and cowboy collectibles, Native American artifacts, and vintage hats. Located in a historic building near Ruxton Creek and named after 19th-century explorer Frederick Ruxton, the store offers over 60 years of expertise. Owners Gretchen and Mike Graham curate an eclectic collection featuring felt hats (ranging from 5x to 100% beaver), western wear, spurs, gun holsters, animal hides, vintage metal signs, and unique historical artifacts. The intimate shop invites extended browsing with carefully selected items reflecting deep appreciation for Western history. Customers praise the knowledgeable, friendly owners and fair pricing for authentic antiques.
From directory research
Before you go
Mentioned in public reviews: Shipping available. Confirm with the shop.
What you'll find
Western & Cowboy AntiquesNative American CollectiblesHats & Western Wear
Compiled by AntiqueStoresNearby from public listings and reviews
The particulars
- Shop format
- Single Owner ShopFrom directory research
- Shop size
- Small ShopFrom directory research
- Price range
- $$From directory research
- Typical visit
- Extended BrowseFrom directory research
What reviewers mention
Praised
- Knowledgeable and passionate owners (Gretchen and Mike) who are personable, friendly, and helpful
- Unique, eclectic collection of authentic Western and cowboy antiques with good variety
- Excellent hat selection with quality ranging from affordable to premium beaver felt
Keeps people coming back
- Personal attention and expertise from knowledgeable owners who engage customers in detailed conversations
- Unique, hard-to-find items with historical significance and character
- Friendly, welcoming atmosphere with store dogs adding to the charm
Worth knowing
- Authenticity issues - at least one customer reported purchasing a Taiwan-made belt marketed as authentic at premium pricing
- Owner behavior regarding parking - multiple customers reported confrontational interactions with owner over public parking spaces
- Pricing inconsistency - some customers found items overpriced while others praised fair pricing
Our analysis of public reviews — a summary of what people wrote, not a star rating. Tone: Predominantly positive and nostalgic. Most customers express delight and appreciation for the store's charm, the owners' warmth, and the unique finds. However, a subset of reviews reveal frustration with owner's parking lot confrontations and concerns about authenticity..
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