For shop-aholics and bargain hunters alike, Christmas is indeed "the most wonderful time of the year!" And there's no better place than Casper to find treasures for everyone on your holiday shopping list.

Downtown Casper beckons this time of year with a variety of boutiques and all the atmosphere of a classic Christmas card. Be sure to visit Lou Taubert Ranch Outfitters for 9 floors' worth of western fashion, including over 10,000 pairs of boots in stock! Warm up across the street at/in the Atrium Plaza and grab a cup o' something hot and some fantastic reading material at Blue Heron Books and Espresso. If your sweet tooth is begging for more, Donell's Candies has the perfect holiday treat for you or that impossible-to-buy-for person on your list.

Follow the holiday cheer up Second Street, all the way to the Hilltop Shopping Center. Pick up some fabulously-scented candles or other home decor at Country Charm, or find the perfect Christmas card for anyone on your naughty or nice list at Ralph's Books and Cards.

Need a break from the chilly winter temps? The Eastridge Mall has over 60 stores, making it the largest shopping mall in Wyoming. Favorites like Zumiez, Hot Topic, Bed, Bath and Beyond, JCPenny's, Macy's and Target make going to the mall fun for all ages. And don't forget to bring the kids and their wish lists to visit Santa!

Another great indoor option is the Sunrise Shopping Center. If someone on your list requires something a little more exotic, study the birds and fish at Aquatics and Critters. Hoping for something a little easier to feed and water? Check out the blooms at The Flower Gallery, which also features unique home touches. And there's plenty of funky Western-inspired garb for the Missus at Cadillac Cowgirl.