Colorado's Best Marijuana Dispensaries

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High Country Healing has multiple locations throughout Colorado, and its Silverthorne outpost is a great choice for folks heading to Breckenridge, Keystone, or any of the other surrounding resorts. High Country has a huge selection of bud and edibles, with a few ‘luxury’ strains that you’d be hard pressed to find elsewhere. High Rockies is relatively expensive, so prepare to pay upwards of $30 per eighth for bottom shelf bud and $60 for top shelf.

High Country Healing, 191 Blue River Pkwy, Silverthorne, CO 80498, (970) 468-7858

Green Dragon is Aspen’s premier marijuana dispensary, and though it’s in ritzy Aspen, it isn’t too expensive or chichi. Green Dragon offers unique strains like Chocolope, Blue Cheese, and Dragon Caviar (testing about 45% THC!). It’s also about a 2 minute walk from the Aspen resort itself, so no need to worry about driving there from your cabin. Green Dragon often has promotions, so be sure to ask about a deal when you go in.

Aspen Green Dragon, 409 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611, (970) 429-4365

Rocky Road Remedies is conveniently in between Vail and Beaver Creek just off Highway 70. Like High Country, there is a hefty up charge on the bud since it is located in the Rockies, but it is high quality and a little goes a long way. If you’re a hash lover then you’ll be thrilled with Rocky Road’s extensive oil menu, and if you don’t have a rig, they sell disposable, pre-loaded, vape pens.

Rocky Road Remedies – Vail, 40814 Highway 6, Units C -D, Avon, CO 81620, (970) 688-5633

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Forget everything you imagined about a weed dispensary, instead imagine an über classy spa-like shop, and you have Boulder Wellness Center. The prices are a bit high — grams are $14 — but with expertly grown strains like Strawberry Cookiez you won’t mind paying a bit more. Boulder Wellness Center sells an number of topicals and transdermal patches as well.

Boulder Wellness Center, 5420 Arapahoe Ave Unit F, Boulder, CO 80303 (303) 442-2565

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Fresh Baked is a cute little shop with a lot to brag about. Their signature strain, Jack Flash, won the High Times Cannabis Cup Silver medal, and their strain of Train Wreck won the Rooster Classic cannabis competition. The prices may be high at Fresh Baked, but it’s worth it to try world-class bud.

Fresh Baked Dispensary, 2539 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302 (303) 440-9393

The Station is all about deals and promotions, so check their site before you go in case you need to print out a coupon or get a promo code emailed. The prices at The Station are quite varied — a gram can be anywhere from $12 to $20, depending on the strain. Buying from The Station is a very pleasant experience — behind the wood paneled counters, you’ll find some of the most knowledgeable and friendly budtenders in Colorado.

The Station, 3005 28th St, Boulder, CO 80302 (303) 442-0892

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Nature’s Gift Shop is the sweetest dispensary in the state, run by husband-wife team Dan and Susan Irey. The shop actively seeks to make partnerships with other local artisans and vendors when possible, hosts fundraisers for local causes, and a portion of each sale goest to local animal rescue efforts. Nature’s Gift Shop sells a wide variety of cannabis, cannabis pills, edibles, hash, and paraphernalia.

Nature’s Gift Shop, 148 E Assembly Dr, Pueblo West, CO 81007 (719) 547-8095