Are you looking for the perfect gift for someone special in your life? Come to Curiosities! We are a premier Fort Collins gift shop offering funny gifts, local jewelry, and several other gift items. From unique and eclectic to practical, we stock items that are sure to check off all your boxes when it comes to buying gifts for your spouse, family, friends, or coworkers.
Since 1996, we have served Fort Collins and customers throughout Northern Colorado. We look forward to welcoming you into our local store or serving you online and shipping your order directly to you. We all have that person in our lives that we want to give a unique gift to. When you cannot find what you are looking for at a big box store, check out our Fort Collins gift shop for funny gifts and local jewelry.
Since 1996, we have served Fort Collins and customers throughout Northern Colorado. We look forward to welcoming you into our local store or serving you online and shipping your order directly to you. We all have that person in our lives that we want to give a unique gift to. When you cannot find what you are looking for at a big box store, check out our Fort Collins gift shop for funny gifts and local jewelry.
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Curiosities opened its doors in 1996 at its present location in historic Old Town, Fort Collins, Colorado. Owned and operated by Howard Wasserman, his wife, Amy, and their loving labradoodle, Blue, this eclectic and funky gift store has something for everyone. From rare and beautiful stones to jewelry created by local artists to unique gifts from around the world, Curiosities gifts will both amuse and surprise everyone.
Reviews (24)
Natalie D.
Dec 26, 2021
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One of my favorite shops in Old Town! Full of gag gifts and other perfect gifts for others (or yourself!). I go here whenever I need a gift and am not sure what to buy. They have tons of posters too. So many different items it’s difficult to not find something you want to take home. The socks I got for my mom and she loves!
Magdalena Adams
Nov 27, 2021
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Katie Medland
Nov 17, 2021
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Frannk Sannicola
Sep 18, 2021
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Lucky S.
Aug 12, 2021
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Holly Simon
Jul 31, 2021
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I went in to purchase some gifts for my family the other day and had a great experience. Kalista is a sweetheart! She answered all my questions, was super helpful, and had a great energy. I was having a blue day, but I left feeling better than when I arrived and I think its just cause she was kind. I really wanted to give her a shout out cause its the least I can do. My family loved all their gifts! my Mom especially loved the sassy oven mitt. I always recommend this store if you're looking to get fun and unique items.
Yerm Om
Jun 01, 2021
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Jesse Stuck In Retro Mode
Mar 18, 2021
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We come here almost every time we're in Fort Collins and it's a lot of fun. We come for the atmosphere, the funny little trinkets and all the various things they sell. Very progressive place and we love going in. Some things can be a little on the pricey side, but considering that a lot of it is high quality and some even locally made, I can't fault them for that. If you've got an itch for some really neat little toys, jewelry, novelty mugs and other kitchenware and books, come here. It's quite the place to go!
Lindsey F.
Jun 23, 2019
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This place is so much fun! Such a unique collection of items and in all different price ranges. Very hippie + artist + vintage + geeky vibes going on. Lots of greeting cards to make you laugh, unique gifts for all your colorful besties. And even lamps and household goods that will make your place the funkiest home around. In the best ways possible!
Stephanie B.
Jun 17, 2019
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A definite stop if you're in Fort Collins. It's so eclectic. Every time I'm in town, I can easily spend over an hour browsing everything.
They really run the gamut of items here. They have expensive stuff (mainly the jewelry in the cases, aka everything I had my eye on), and they have nicely priced items. They have a section for babies, and a section for cats, An area with drinking paraphernalia, gag and awesome gifts, shirts, jackets, posters, nerd items, and the list continues. Please keep in mind that all of these "areas" seamlessly bleed together, making it extremely
They really run the gamut of items here. They have expensive stuff (mainly the jewelry in the cases, aka everything I had my eye on), and they have nicely priced items. They have a section for babies, and a section for cats, An area with drinking paraphernalia, gag and awesome gifts, shirts, jackets, posters, nerd items, and the list continues. Please keep in mind that all of these "areas" seamlessly bleed together, making it extremely
Paul L.
Jun 05, 2019
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This shop is a great place for weird, funny and somewhat controversial gifts. It's not a store to bring your right wing born again Christian nieces and nephews, by any means. But if you're an adult with a brain that's able to discern jokes and less serious items from seriously offensive material, then this gift shop is for you.
My wife and I went in to buy a gift for her (recently widowed) father. My wife burst into tears because something reminded her of her mother, whom she just lost. When she brought her stuff to the counter to pay, the young lady, Courtney, had been paying attention
My wife and I went in to buy a gift for her (recently widowed) father. My wife burst into tears because something reminded her of her mother, whom she just lost. When she brought her stuff to the counter to pay, the young lady, Courtney, had been paying attention
Maria E.
May 06, 2019
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Loved this shop!
Great selection of items.
A lot of unique, quirky, and interesting gifts.
In addition to gifts and souvenirs, they had some really cute accessories. A few memorable purses and pieces of jewelry. I was particularly impressed with their selection of rings (at the counter). They had a ton of gorgeous and unique rings. I bought a beautiful one that I absolutely adore.
Friendly staff.
Great selection of items.
A lot of unique, quirky, and interesting gifts.
In addition to gifts and souvenirs, they had some really cute accessories. A few memorable purses and pieces of jewelry. I was particularly impressed with their selection of rings (at the counter). They had a ton of gorgeous and unique rings. I bought a beautiful one that I absolutely adore.
Friendly staff.
Deb S.
Dec 30, 2017
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What a fun place to shop! There is so much to look at and something for everyone. You could easily spend an hour in here and not even realize it. I saw at least 20 things I wanted in the 15 minutes or so I was there. This is the perfect place to pick up cool stocking stuffers, fun little gifts for co-workers or a little something for that person who has everything. Or hey, just get yourself a gift or two or three - I won't tell anyone, it'll be our little secret! GRIN!
Loralieh Laura N.
Apr 22, 2016
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This is such a cute little store full of what the name of the store implies, curiosities. It's a great place to shop for a gift for someone who has that one thing that they just love. There's owl purses and sci- fi things and weird sox and tons of fun things to add to all kinds of collections. The staff were friendly and helpful, as well.
Kelly B.
Mar 10, 2016
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What a cute shop with such an array of knicknacks, gifts, clothes, trinkets, jewelry, home decor, etc! The shopkeeper was very friendly and welcoming, and everywhere you looked you could find something interesting to explore from the super hip to kitschy to even metaphysical. Prices were all very reasonable and there were some great sales. I could have spent a couple hours checking it all out, but my traveling companion got antsy, so I had to check out sooner rather than later. Curiosities is definitely on my list of places to revisit the next time I'm in Old Town.
Killy M.
Oct 24, 2015
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Suzanne L.
Jul 27, 2015
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Amanda M.
Jul 11, 2014
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Friendly customer service. A wide variety of curiosities and trinkets. I love the wide array of things, there has to be something for every kind of person in there and not that bad of a price. If you go and like trinkets or things out of the ordinary, bring lots of money because you'll want a lot of their items.
Tres B.
Oct 20, 2013
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Super charming place featuring some manufactured items, but lots of local artist stuff that is lovely my wife had a lot of fun, and the pricing is very reasonable for a boutique a very chic hat for $22 and a nice wall plaque for $14.
The only hiccup is the slow as he'll checkout, where they take price tag and tape them into a spiral binder, hand calculate, then use a clunky slow iPad app and swipe. This resulted in a nearly intolerable back-up, how's about two iPads to keep your Icustomers moving?
Still a must stop when in town.
The only hiccup is the slow as he'll checkout, where they take price tag and tape them into a spiral binder, hand calculate, then use a clunky slow iPad app and swipe. This resulted in a nearly intolerable back-up, how's about two iPads to keep your Icustomers moving?
Still a must stop when in town.
Heather T.
Oct 13, 2013
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I seriously love this little store. Every time I go in, I find something that makes me laugh out loud. This time a little magnet was my undoing and I walked out of the store with an unexpected purchase. There is a lot of fun gag gifts here but they have a fantastic jewelry selection. Definitely a downtown Fort Collins gem that is a must!
Christina G.
Dec 01, 2012
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Kitschy gift shop... with a thing (or few) that's more than just novelty. Yes, you'll find miniature weights for infant workouts and tongue-in-cheek cocktail napkins. They've also got a solid cards section, dia del muerte decor, and pretty awesome earrings. I ended up with two studs, and my sister-in-law got a pair of dangly dazzlers. Small, but lots of fun to browse -- even if you don't end up needing anything.
Alden C.
Sep 16, 2009
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Bryan B.
Jun 02, 2009
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I love Curiosities! It's a "must stop" every time I venture into Old Town during business hours. They have some really interesting things, from action figures, to jewelry, to posters, magnets, gag-gifts, handbags, greeting cards, etc...
You can always find something relatively unique, and a great place to find a gift for someone that's hard to shop for.
Some of my favorites are; the aforementioned historical action figures, the quotes mugs and cards, and the posters in the back room.
You can always find something relatively unique, and a great place to find a gift for someone that's hard to shop for.
Some of my favorites are; the aforementioned historical action figures, the quotes mugs and cards, and the posters in the back room.
Lisa O.
Apr 25, 2008
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This is an awesome little store that is perfectly located in Old Town. They have some kitschy, gifty stuff, but that's to be expected. Most of the stock is thoughtfully selected and REALLY fun to browse. I love the jewelry selection as well. Unique stuff.
The owner and staff are all very personable (and I'm not just saying that cause my best friend used to work here). A super-welcoming atmosphere and a cute little shop that's perfect for the Old Town scene.
The owner and staff are all very personable (and I'm not just saying that cause my best friend used to work here). A super-welcoming atmosphere and a cute little shop that's perfect for the Old Town scene.
