Shopping

Most commercial businesses in the United States use the English standard system of weights and measures, so you should learn about common units of measurement before visiting grocery stores and shops. Many Americans are not familiar with the metric system and may not be able to help you convert measurements. You may also want to learn about clothing sizes in the United States, which may be different than in your home country.

Sales Tax

When you purchase anything other than groceries, you will be usually be charged a state and local sales tax. The amount of sales tax varies between cities, so if you are planning a large purchase, such as an automobile or household appliance, we recommend learning where taxes are lower so you can spend less money. Unlike many countries, sales tax is not included in the prices displayed. The tax will be added when you check out.

Local Shopping

There are many stores and shopping centers in the Denver area where you can purchase books, electronics, clothing, and household items. Shopping centers range in affordability from high-end retail centers like the Cherry Creek Mall to more budget-friendly stores like Target and Wal-Mart.

Store	Address	Description
Barnes and Noble	960 S Colorado Blvd.	Books, CD's, computer software, and other entertainment items.
The Tattered Cover	Elizabeth St. and Colfax Ave.	Four floors of books. One of Denver's most well-known bookstores. New and used books.
Target	4301 E. Virginia Ave.	Clothing, household, garden, automotive, entertainment, food.
K-Mart	363 South Broadway	Clothing, household, garden, automotive, entertainment..
Wal-Mart	9400 E Hampden Ave.	Clothing, household, garden, automotive, entertainment, food.
Walgreens	1235 E Evans Ave	Pharmacy with over-the-counter medication and some household items and food.
16th Street Mall	16th and Broadway	Restaurants, clothing, entertainment. Street performers.
Cherry Creek Mall	1st and University	High-end merchandise, including clothing and electronics.
Park Meadows Mall	I-25 Exit 195 County Line Road	Clothing, electronics, and high-end merchandise. Low sales tax.
Southglenn Mall	Arapahoe and University	High-end merchandise at discount prices. Low sales tax.
Castle Rock Outlet	I-25 Exit 195 County Line Road	High-end merchandise at discount prices. Low sales tax.

None of the companies listed above is affiliated with or endorsed by the University of Denver.