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Tattered Cover Bookstore

Three Metro Denver Locations, Denver, CO 80206
303-322-7727, 1-800-833-9327
Ranked #1 of 26 shopping in Denver
5.0 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Specialty Shops, Shops
Activities: Shopping
Owner description: A locally owned bookstore and a Colorado landmark, the Tattered Cover, with three unique locations, offers personal service, an extraordinary...... more » Owner description: A locally owned bookstore and a Colorado landmark, the Tattered Cover, with three unique locations, offers personal service, an extraordinary selection, coffee shops, extensive newsstands, and author appearances nearly every day. With books, gift cards, games, greeting cards, calendars, literary curious, t-shirts, book bags, and more, the Tattered Cover is a bookstore and much more! « less
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Louisville, KY
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

I was in Denver six days and made it to Tattered Covered on 16 St. three times. What a wonderful place. You must go. More

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Hollister, FL
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

My husband and I went to this bookstore after seeing it mentioned in the Colorado tourist info. I love to read, and this store is fabulous. They have new, used, and bargain books, lots of books you don't find at the chain stores. The setup is comfortable, the staff helpful but not intrusive, and we both could have spent the... More

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Denver, Colorado
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

The Tattered Cover book store in the LoDo location in lower downtown Denver is one of the best anywhere and worth a browse if traveling to Denver on vacation or business. The selections are endless along with cozy sitting areas and a great coffee/deli shop. It is in a historic building deep with history. Thick wooden beams, and hard wood... More

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Wayland, Massachusetts
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105 reviews 105 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

The Tattered Cover in Denver exemplifies what an independent bookstore can provide that no chain or online store can match. The wide selection of books and the customer service are as good as it gets. If we lived in Denver we would take advantage of their frequent events like author talks. We really enjoy the Lo Do store with its... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
98 helpful votes 98 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

I've been shopping here for 20 plus years and have spent hours and hours (along with tons of money). I usually stop in a bookstore everywhere I travel and this is far and away the best. I used to go to the one in the Cherry Creek shopping area but that one closed. Recently we visited the Lo Do store... More

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Virginia Beach
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2012

Went to the one in Cherry Creek which I believe is the original. This is the best bookstore I've ever been in. Loved it. Could've spent half the day in here. More

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Brisbane, Australia
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Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 29, 2012

When in Denver, do not miss this attraction - The Tattered Cover Bookstore in historical Lodo (Lower Downtown). The area has now been gentrified and old warehouse and the like have been regenerated into restaurants, stores and residential apartments. The Tattered Cover Bookstore in Lodo is an example of this rejuvenation. It is located in what appears to be an... More

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Illinois
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
80 helpful votes 80 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012

I never miss visiting the Tattered Cover when I'm in Denver. With its cozy atmosphere, comfortable chairs and wonderful book inventory - it's a gem. Set aside a whole afternoon if you can, you'll need it. More

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San Diego, California
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2012

The Tattered Cover is a wonderful bookstore. Located toward the end of the 16th street mall in Denver, provides it a premium location. The three levels of books it holds offers a huge variety as well as a cozy place to spend an afternoon. The rustic bookshelves and abundant seating makes it a place to take a break from shopping... More

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Emmett, Idaho
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2011

A great place to spend a snowy afternoon - found it by walking on 16th street and wish I'd found it earlier - fabulous location, wonderful staff, and a cozy/intimate/bookstore. Complete with lattee and soup. What more could one want. More

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