Shop Local for the Holidays

With the holiday season quickly approaching, it’s time to write your list and check it twice to get all of your shopping done! While the big-box stores will be packed full of people, consider shopping locally in Duluth instead to find unique gifts for your friends and family.

Shopping small helps support our incredible independent businesses in the community, along with ensuring that the gifts you find will be thoughtful and unique. If your love language is gift giving, choosing to shop small is the perfect way to show just how much you care! In Downtown Duluth, you’ll find an assortment of shops, from boutiques and craft stores to more.

For crafters and DIY gurus, stop by String & Story on Main to look through their storefront selection of quilt necessities. Here, you can find everything from fabric and patterns to sewing machines and course kits! Another popular spot is Cool People Sew, where you can find everything from hand quilting notions and fun stickers to Christmas fabric and other essentials.

For fashionistas, The Social Peach Boutique has the latest in women’s fashion trends, including clothing and accessories. Lilies Boutique is another unique shop that offers women’s apparel, home decor and natural products, including handmade soap. If you’re looking for whimsical gifts, Personify is a great choice as they offer adorable decor and pieces like ghost candles and strawberry beanies. Or, if you’re searching for a special gift for a DIY fashionista, head over to Eye Candy Art Studio and grab one of their gift cards so your loved one can paint their own decorative pottery!

Downtown Duluth has a ton of locally-owned businesses and boutiques, perfect for getting your holiday shopping done! Take the time to explore our unique community and find the perfect gifts for the special loved ones in your life.