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Graduation Gift Guide 2023


Graduation - from middle school, high school or college - is something worth celebrating. This stage of transition is exciting, and those who have accomplished this monumental task deserve a little something special to help celebrate the moment. This gift guide can give you some inspiration to help show the graduates in your life how proud you are of them this year! 

If you are feeling a bit indecisive on one particular gift, there’s always the Downtown Boulder Gift Card. Accepted at over 120 retailers (and restaurants) downtown, the graduates are sure to find something that they will enjoy! The card is available online or in person at the Visitor Information Center (13th & Pearl). 

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Colorado Paintings from Art Source International

A Colorado painting is the perfect way for your graduate to remember their time at Boulder! These paintings have the perfect vintage feel and make a great household decoration!

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Colorado Hats from Bliss

These handcrafted Colorado hats are a cute way for your graduate to celebrate their love for Boulder and Colorado!

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Books from the Boulder Book Store

If your graduate loves to read, they will enjoy a book from the Boulder Book Store! There is a book for every type of reader at this book store.

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Glass Making Class from Colorado Glass Works

Looking for the perfect unique gift for your grad? Give the gift of making glass! Colorado Glass Works offers many classes where your loved one can actually learn how to make stained glass art.

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Zebra Calcite Buffalo from Boulder Olive Oil Company

Happy Graduation! What better way to celebrate yourself or a loved one than with a one-of-a-kind specimen or piece of jewelry from Crystal Joys? Choose from a unique statement piece, like our zebra calcite buffalo or get sentimental with a beautiful piece of jewelry in your grad’s birthstone!

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Antique Jewelry from Classic Facets

Celebrate your special Grad with a special gift! Classic Facets offers choices from the classic to the extraordinary.

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Jewelry from El Loro Jewelry & Gifts

Find the perfect graduation gift at El Loro! They have formal and fun jewelry sets to match your graduation look, as well as gifts from around the world. Visit them at 1416 Pearl, and congrats to the CU Boulder class of 2023!

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Apparel for CU Buffs at Jackalope and Co

Graduation season is just around the corner, and Jackalope and Co has everything you need to show your CU pride! From stylish apparel to one-of-a-kind accessories, they've got the perfect gift for any Buffs graduate.

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Gift Set from LUSH

This gift box is lavish from the inside out, and it'll make anyone feel golden! It features eight luxurious products, including three relaxing treats for the tub, peaceful body wash, sweet-as-honey body butter, foot balm, body conditioner and our famous Dream Cream Self-preserving Body Lotion. Here's your chance to treat your grad like the star they are! The You're A Star set is $85.

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Pots and Pans from Peppercorn

Cooking will be much easier for your graduate with one of Peppercorn's high-quality pots! These pots will last for a long time and make a great investment!

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Colorado Shirts from Savvy on Pearl

These cute Colorado shirts from Savvy on Pearl make the perfect addition to your graduate's wardrobe! Sko buffs!

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Dr. Martin Sandals from ShoeFly

Give the graduate in your life something that tells them you know they have their own style, they are authentic and spirited and possess a proud sense of self expression- a Dr. Marten sandal is the perfect gift to say congratulations for completing this amazing milestone.

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Stationary from Two Hands Paperie

It’s time to celebrate all those graduates in your life! Premium writing instruments, traveling journals, creative inspiration, books to spark the next chapter and much more. Be sure to check out the greeting cards to send the other grads in your life a bit of magic and congratulations.

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Colorado Buffs Apparel from Where the Buffalo Roam

Looking for the perfect graduation gift? Look no further than Where The Buffalo Roam! Their wide selection of CU products and accessories are sure to make any graduate feel proud to be transitioning to an Alumni!

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