Garden of the Gods
Trading Post
Explore what lies just beyond the garden.
Welcome to Garden of the Gods Trading Post—the oldest and largest gift shop in Colorado—and the local’s hidden entrance into the world-famous Garden of the Gods.
Shopping
Find the perfect souvenir, t-shirt or toy to bring a little bit of Colorado home with you.
History
Dig into the history of Garden of the Gods Trading Post, first built in 1929 by entrepreneur Charles E. Strausenback.
Food & drink
Enjoy a bison burger and locally brewed beer on the back patio—but don’t forget to save room for our famous fudge!
The park
and the post
There are a few ways to explore Garden of the Gods Park, but no adventure through the park is complete without a stop at the Trading Post. Grab a map on your way into the garden or refuel with a bison burger and homemade fudge.
#1 city park
Garden of the Gods voted the top
city park by TripAdvisor in 2014. Move over Central Park.
400,000
Visitors per year to the Trading Post
Oldest & largest
Art gallery in Colorado
Visit the garden
like a local
There are a few ways into the park, but none quite as hidden as the entrance past Garden of the Gods Trading Post. Locals have been visiting the garden by way of Beckers Lane for years—avoiding the hustle and bustle of the summer tourist season. Stop by for a map of the garden, a piece of fudge, and a little history into the glory of Garden of the Gods Park.