Legends Trading Company

For a Historic Memento

Glenwood Springs, CO… For legendary flavors, local goods and signature Hotel Colorado gifts, peruse Legends Trading Company located in the Hotel Colorado lobby.  Sample Arbuckles' Presidential Reserve Coffee, rich Espresso, fresh baked goods, natural juices, smoothies, fabled pastries, and delectable desserts.  Reminiscent of a General Store, a vintage counter serves guests in a casual atmosphere.     Victorian loveseats and marble topped tables are arranged in a parlor setting to sip a Milky Way latte or play board games.  A giant colorized print on the wall depicts a rugged cowboy pouring Teddy Roosevelt a cup of joe.

Coffee has been an integral part of the Hotel Colorado legendary dining experience.  Hotel Colorado’s own Presidential Reserve coffee captures the essence that was truly Teddy Roosevelt’s.  This distinguished blend embodies the finest coffees from South America and the South Pacific.  Rich in flavor with a smooth body and echo of spice, this coffee is produced exclusively for the Hotel Colorado by Arbuckle Coffee Traders.

In 1865, John Arbuckle patented a process for roasting and coating coffee beans to seal in the flavor and aroma which was packaged airtight.  Bags were labeled Arbuckles’ Ariosa Coffee in bold red and yellow colors with a trademark Flying Angel and to sweeten the deal, each contained a bonus peppermint stick of candy.  It soon became a staple in chuckwagons, ranch kitchens and frontier dining rooms.  Now Arbuckles’ coffee comes in exotic flavors like Maple Harvest, French Vanilla, Raspberry Truffle, Chocolate Almond, Chocolate Raspberry, and Mudslide.

For a refreshing treat try a Boylan’s Bottleworks old fashioned Creamy Red Birch Beer, Root Beer, or Crème Soda - an East Coast tradition since 1891 - served to Hotel Colorado guests over 110 years ago.

To satisfy a sweet-tooth, nibble on a cranberry nut, poppy seed, or banana muffin, white chocolate-raspberry or blueberry scone, chocolate croissant, or freshly baked cookie.  Locally-made toffee and gourmet candies like pecan caramel chews, coconut clusters, chocolate caramel pretzels, and cashew clusters are delicious.  Solid-chocolate bears made by Colorado-based Stephany’s Chocolate will cure any craving.  Don’t forget Fido’s treat, Canine Cookies baked especially for dogs.

A large selection of unique gifts ensures finding that special souvenir.  Adorable Teddy Bear collectibles dressed in denim overalls, sweaters, and Victorian dresses await adoption.  “Teddy”, named after Teddy Roosevelt, dons spectacles and a green Hotel Colorado vest.  A furry black bear named “Pete” honors a real Colorado black bear who resided at the Hotel in the 1920’s.

Take home some blue-ribbon county jams made with Colorado grown strawberries, rhubard, peaches, jalapenos, and bing cherries.  Tableware includes oversized ceramic and blue enamel-wear mugs, stainless-steel lined copper travel mugs, stone coasters, English bone china tea services decorated with violet, white rose, and dogwood patterns, wine glasses, champagne flutes, and shot glasses.

Apparel embroidered with the Hotel Colorado insignia include polo shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, t-shirts, night shirts, caps are available in an array of bright colors.  Plush Turkish terrycloth robes and cozy fleece blankets are sure to bring back fond memories of Glenwood Springs.  Carry it all with a tote bag picturing a beautiful historic watercolor painting of the Hotel Colorado.  Send off a postcard or note card to the folks back home. 

Nestle by the fireplace with the authorized historic book Hotel Colorado, Fountains of Enchantment by Janet Koelling and Kerry Koepping.   Choose from other historic works such as Molly Brown: Unraveling the Myth by Kristen Iversen, Glenwood Springs: A Quick History or Glenwood Springs: The History of a Rocky Mountain Resort written by local historian Jim Nelson.

Truly a one-of-a-kind shopping experience, Legends Trading Company offers products sold no where other than the Hotel Colorado.  Open daily at 6:30 AM.

The historic Hotel Colorado is located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado centrally located between Aspen, Vail, and Grand Junction just off I-70.  Professionally operated by Providence Hospitality Partners, LLC in Denver, Colorado.  For more information, call 800-544-3998 or 970-945-6511.  Visit www.hotelcolorado.com.