There’s no doubt about it – the holidays are creeping up on us faster than you can say “pumpkin spice”. And with the holiday season comes the great stress of the year: gift shopping.

We are lucky enough to be surrounded by multiple locally owned, unique little shops with countless gift ideas and opportunities! Next time you visit, why not take a few hours to peruse the shops on our list and see if you can’t knock out your gift list early?

1. On the Hill Gallery: a treasure trove of locally made, beautiful, diverse artwork. You’re sure to find a special piece here that would fit perfectly into a home’s decor. Find out more here.

2. The Yorktown Bookshop: Sometimes the best present one could receive is a good book. Do you have a loved one for whom this rings true? Step inside the Yorktown Bookshop and find all kinds of great books! Find out more here.

3. Viccellio Goldsmith: looking for something truly unique for a special someone? Viccellio’s jewelry is “not only unique and beautiful… but a collectable and wearable work of art”. We highly recommend paying a visit! Find out more here.

4. The Yorktown Onion: need a spunky coffee mug with a cute message on it for a friend? How about a slate cheeseboard that you can write chalk messages on? Find these and other cool, quirky gifts here! Find out more here.

5. Auntie M’s American Cottage: a lovely little shop holding all kinds of goods hand-crafted in the USA, Auntie M’s artists emphasize reusing and recycling materials to create awesome pieces for you! Bonus: they hold workshops so that you can try your hand at crafts! Find out more here.
   

We hope this list is helpful, and that you have a relaxing time shopping along the Riverwalk while you continue to check off your gift list – nothing wrong with killing two birds with one stone! Who knows, maybe you’ll even find a little something for yourself, too!