Holiday Guide to Downtown Parker: Shop, Dine & Celebrate
Spend the holidays exploring Downtown Parker, Colorado! From unique local gifts to cozy, top-rated restaurants, there’s plenty to see, shop, and taste. Whether you’re grabbing gifts for loved ones or planning a festive night out, this guide has you covered.
Downtown Parker Holiday Shopping:
Shop DTP’s boutiques and markets for gifts that you can’t get anywhere else…
The Local
A go-to for Colorado-made gourmet goods, artisan food, sauces, and gift boxes. Perfect for foodie gifts with a local touch.Nest on Mainstreet
A curated boutique full of home décor, candles, novelties, and thoughtful gifts.Victoria Marie Jewelers
High-quality, handcrafted jewelry and gemstone pieces — perfect for meaningful, lasting holiday gifts.Parker Panache
Upscale boutique with elegant clothing, handbags, scarves, and accessories — great for someone who appreciates fashion.
Explore more popular shopping options here!
Downtown Parker Holiday Dining:
Why go: Locally owned, chef-driven scratch kitchen, very community feel, plus a wide drink menu.
Popular dishes: Think of dishes you can’t make at home. Fresh salads, specialty cocktails and a Prime Rib French Dip that is equal parts comforting and hearty.
Why go: The from-scratch kitchen is bringing new Italian flavors to Downtown Parker. The restaurant offers a convenient closeness to the Parker Hotel, perfect elevated dining for out-of-towners. The full-service bar offers specialty cocktails and hand-selected beverages you can’t get anywhere else.
Popular dishes: Pizzas and Pastas, handcrafted from scratch with toppings, sauces, and flavors that bring together a full dining experience.
Why go: Fresh, creative Thai & Vietnamese cuisine with several gluten-free options.
Popular dishes: Pad Thai – the classic noodle dish, with a choice of protein. Their proprietary Gluten Free Crab Rangoons recipe brings crowds from around the state, boasting cream cheese and real crab, scallions, and yellow onions.
Why go: The family-owned Taqueria offers some of the best tacos in town. With happy hours and heated patio dining, Cencalli offers Downtown Parker shoppers a much-needed break from the holiday rush.
Popular dishes: Street tacos and grilled burritos served with house-made chips and salsa. Perfectly seasoned and full of flavor, Cencalli’s authentic dishes paired with its famous margaritas make one visit simply not enough.
