The smoke shop and vape industries in the USA are on the rise, with many shops now popping up in cities and towns across the country. The Mountain States are no exception. In Colorado, for instance, around 10-12% of adults smoke, with similar percentages found in Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Montana, and Wyoming. Consumers who either vape or smoke are now more sophisticated than in the past, with many seeking a greater variety of flavors and styles from the items they purchase. If you are a smoker and plan to visit the Mountain States soon, take note of the following well-stocked, well-regarded shops.
1. 710 Pipes
If you’re looking for a smoke shop in Denver with an impressive range of products and knowledgeable, friendly staff, go for the icon itself, 710 Pipes, which has another shop in Northglenn and the online shop 710pipes.com. There, you can catch live glass-blowing sessions and be spoiled for choice as you view their vast collections of heady glass pieces, dab rigs, bongs, bubblers, hand pipes, vaporizers, torches, and more. Its wide selection of merchandise is also popular among smokers. The shop stocks items by top brands, including Puffco, Storz & Bickel, Yocan, High Five, G-Pen, Focus V Carta, Pax, and Lit.
2. Purple Haze
Purpe Haze (with multiple locations in Denver and across Colorado) is a classic in Colorado, having been in business since 1995. This show is known for stocking premium, American-made art glass by renowned artists such as Joe Peters and N8 Miers. It’s a major jaunt for serious collectors, with a truly impressive range of items, including clothing, jewelry, specialized accessories, and incense.
3. The Looking Glass Smoke Shop
In Utah, most of the largest smoke shops are in the Salt Lake City metro area. One of the most reputable is The Looking Glass Smoke Shop and Gallery (in Salt Lake City), which is known for its impressive glass art. Check out its website to find hand-sculpted items in the most fantastical shapes you can think of, including whales, snakes, and cute-looking aliens. Established in 2018, this shop focuses on local, American-made functional and non-functional glass art and sells an array of budget- to high-end functional glass, local artwork, smoking and vaping devices, and numerous accessories. It frequently hosts live glass-blowing shows by artists from Salt Lake City and around the country.
4. House of Hookahs Smoke Shop and Vape Shop
A great all-rounder is House of Hookahs Smoke Shop and Vape Shop (in Salt Lake City and West Valley), which entices buyers with a wide selection of hookah, smoke, and vape products. Not only does it have a host of products for smokers, but it also has scented candles in scents like Hot Cocoa, Cherry Fruit Pies, Ding Dongs, and Hershey’s Cookies n’ Cream. They also have unique items like cigar cones in flavors like Dragonberry, Grape, and Pineapple.
5. 4-Bidden Leaf
If you’re headed to Wyoming, start at 4-Bidden Leaf (in Casper), touted by Reddit users as one of the best in the area. It specializes in disposable nicotine vapes and has walls packed with ethnobotanicals (made of dried non-tobacco herbs, flowers, leaves, and barks). It frequently has mega-sales, so check out its website before your visit.
6. Wyoming Vapor Company
The Wyoming Vapor Company (in Cheyenne) is a highly rated vape store whose friendly staff and manager consistently receive rave reviews. Reviewers often mention the many top-of-the-line products sold at affordable prices. Staff take the time to walk visitors through various options, ensuring they leave with the perfect products for their tastes and habits.
7. Twenty Past 4
If you’re in Missoula or Billings, step into Twenty Past 4, a smoke shop and glass gallery selling a vast collection of glass pipes and rigs, water pipes, rolling supplies, vape devices and juices, and tobacco and smoke accessories, all under a curated “glass shop” vibe. The depth of this shop’s selection makes it a classic stop for many smokers and vapers passing through Montana.
8. Rocky Mountain Cannabis
Within New Mexico, Rocky Mountain Cannabis (in Anthony) is a well-regarded, full-service recreational cannabis dispensary for adults aged 21 and above, with an impressive menu of flower, pre-rolls, edibles, vapes, concentrates, and infused products. The store also markets a full accessory wall with bongs, pipes, grinders, batteries, rolling supplies, glassware, containers, lighters, and more. You will also find many small, independent shops in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces. These shops sell everything from novelty glass items to disposable vapes and bottled juice.
Smoking is a popular hobby for consumers across the US, and those heading to the Mountain States will find a wide range of shops. Artistry meets variety in shops across states like Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, and New Mexico. From vape devices and juices right through to collectors’ glass items, you will find everything you need to build a collection that tells countless stories.