Bounce or Play provides inflatable rentals for birthdays, company picnics, and other special events.

Serving as a sister store to the Big Shark Bicycle Company, Little Shark Athletic Company serves a broader range of customers than Big Shark, offering gear for triathletes, runners, swimmers, cyclists, yoga students, and fitness buffs.

This is the place to outfit the family for a foray into the outdoors, whether it's hiking, camping, or heading out for a family bike trip. REI started out in 1938 as a humble cooperative and evolved into an upscale megastore for people who demand the best in outdoor gear.

Baby and kid stuff abounds: high-quality baby joggers, bike trailers, and trail packs; family camping gear; kids' bikes and helmets; performance footwear; skis and snow gear; rain gear; outdoorsy toys; and rugged, stylish clothes for kids of all ages (Patagonia, Cherry Tree, and Gramicci).

Rent tents, backpacks, sleeping bags/pads, paddling gear, and snowshoes at the store. (Not all stores carry all gear.) Rental fees average about $18/first day - fees depend on membership status and equipment type.Stores have a full schedule of outdoor-related talks and programs. While these are primarily geared toward adults, the occasional family-related event is featured. Check REI's website for details.

Started in the early 1970's as a small climbing store, The Alpine Shop today offers gear, lessons, clinics, and rentals for all kinds of outdoor activities, including backpacking, hiking, camping, paddling, bicycling, snowboardings, and skiing. The store was honored in 2006 to be named by Ski Magazine as a "Gold Medal Ski Shop," one of only 59 stores recognized as such in North America.

Started in the early 1970's as a small climbing store, The Alpine Shop today offers gear, lessons, clinics, and rentals for all kinds of outdoor activities, including backpacking, hiking, camping, paddling, bicycling, snowboardings, and skiing. The store was honored in 2006 to be named by Ski Magazine as a "Gold Medal Ski Shop," one of only 59 stores recognized as such in North America.