Shop Local for the Holidays in LYH
The holiday season is here once again, and Lynchburg is absolutely full of local shops where you can find the perfect gift. Here’s your guide to shopping local and small in Lynchburg this season.
Blue Ridge mugs from Oxide Pottery
Artisans & Supplies
If you’re looking for a specialty gift for the art connoisseur in your life, try these places:
Oxide Pottery
Oxide Pottery is well-known for its quality handmade goods, particularly bowls and vases. They also make adorable little porcelain animal heads that would be great for inspiration and display in the home. They’ll even make custom goods just for you! Oxide Pottery is located on 1337 Main Street.
The Art Box
The Art Box is your local one-stop shop for all of your art and craft supply needs. If you’re trying to support your artistic loved ones’ dreams, you can get pretty much anything they need here, from paper, pens and paints to office supplies, clay and canvases. They also offer designer cards, candy, candles and jewelry! They are located on 12th Street.
Spearman Artisanry
Spearman Artisanry is a gift shop where you can find handmade and fair trade apparel and accessories created by dedicated artisans. If you want to buy a unique gift for the art appreciator in your life and support a local artisan at the same time, Spearman Artisanry is a great shop to try. They are located on Main Street.
Be Kind Gallery 101
Be Kind Gallery 101 is located at 725 Church Street and sells custom-made notebooks and artwork from local artists.
Shop for unique gifts at Gilded, located on Church Street in Downtown Lynchburg
Home & Garden
Looking for a knick-knack, collectible or household item for your decor-conscious loved one? Try these shops:
Enchanted Antiques
Enchanted Antiques specializes in 18th and 19th-century antiques and decor from English and American aesthetics. They also have a garden shop, and they offer great wholesale prices. They are located on Main Street.
Buzzards Roost
Buzzards Roost is an antique shop on Commerce Street that deals in pretty much any kind of household item or collectible that you could think of. So if you’re trying to find a vintage gift or memento for someone, this is a great place to get it!
Estates Revisited
Estates Revisited buys and sells estate and collectible items. Located on Main Street and on Perrowville Road, they sell a variety of local period and antique pieces for every decoration need.
Blue Mountain Barn
Blue Mountain Barn is a vintage DIY retail studio. They sell authentic vintage/ rustic home decor and unique one-of-a-kind handmade items, located inside of River Ridge mall.
Accents Flags & Gifts
Accents Flags & Gifts is a premier dealer of home and garden decor. They sell statues, flags, wall-hangings, flowers, signs and more. Plus, their stock is always changing, so you never know what treasures you’ll find when you visit! They are located on Main Street in Downtown Lynchburg.
Gilded
Gilded is a local boutique and coffee shop located on Church Street. They sell local coffees from Nomad Coffee Co, cards, notebooks, and other gift items. For the coffee and trendy decor appreciator in your life, this is an excellent place to shop.
Federal House Antiques
Federal House Antiques is an antique store that specializes in art and decor dating all the way back to the 1700s and 1800s. If you’re looking for a truly vintage and timeless gift with an air of class, this is the place to go. They are located on Main Street.
Givens Books
Books, Movies, Music, Hobbies & Toys
Maybe the person you’re shopping for is passionate about quality entertainment, stories and the power of imagination. If that’s the case, here are several places where you can find a fine selection of mixed-media entertainment and toys.
Bookshop on the Avenue
Bookshop on the Avenue is a red, white, and blue-painted house that has a literally floor-to-ceiling book collection. What’s not to love? This quaint and quiet used bookstore has just about any genre you could want: mystery, children’s, romance, theology, philosophy, hobby, fiction, fantasy, and much more. Plus they carry an extensive collection of used DVDs. They are located at 3407 Memorial Avenue.
Givens Books & Little Dickens
Givens Books & Little Dickens is the oldest bookstore and toy shop in town. They feature new and used book titles of every genre, toys of every kind and even an in-house coffee shop called The Drowsy Poet. They are located at 2236 Lakeside Drive.
Riverview Vinyl
If music and vinyl are more what you’re looking for, then Riverview Vinyl is the place to go! They have a huge collection of records, CDs, cassettes, and 45s to choose from. They are located on Jefferson Street in Downtown Lynchburg, inside the Riverviews Artspace building, unit G3.
Scene 3
Scene 3 Boardshop is a unique store that sells skateboards and repurposes old and broken skateboards by recycling them and turning them into accessories like jewelry, keychains, pencil holders, and wallets. If your loved one enjoys the aesthetic and experience of skateboarding, this shop is worth checking out.
Buy leather accessories at Meanwhile Back on the Farm
Flowers, Jewelry, Clothing & Accessories
If the person you’re shopping for has a taste for beautiful things, try these shops:
Bowen Jewelry Company
Bowen Jewelry Company features a wide variety of unique ornamental accessories, such as rings, necklaces, bracelets and watches. Serving the Lynchburg area since 1933, they also create custom jewelry and sell estate jewelry. They are located on Main Street.
Little Paper Crane
Offering handmade jewelry, Little Paper Crane features beautiful delicate earrings, necklaces, and a selection of rings. A perfect gift for that jewelry lover in your life.
Westover Jewelers
A dedicated jewelry shop located on Memorial Avenue, Westover specializes in high-quality watches, but also sells and repairs other jewelry. They also do photo restoration of old, faded or damaged pictures.
The Hip Tulip
If you’re looking for a quality bouquet, flower arrangement or some home decor, The Hip Tulip is a great place to go. They create custom arrangements and sell local soaps, candles and other gifts. They are located on Main Street.
Find clothing, jewelry, and gifts at Live Trendy or Die
Live Trendy or Die
Located on Church Street, Live Trendy or Die is a clothing store and boutique that caters to the chic and trendy tastes of today. So if you’re looking to help someone add to their wardrobe or jewelry box during the holidays but don’t want to buy mainstream clothing from a big box store, this shop is for you.
Lynchburg Community Market
While not strictly a store, Lynchburg Community Market is a venue where local vendors can sell their fresh food and handmade goods, such as stained glass, jewelry, and home products. They are located on Main St.
Ayven Avenue
Ayven Avenue is an exciting, new way to add fashion to your life. Their beautiful and on-trend styles are for women of all ages and sizes. Ranging from sizes small through 3XL, including accessories, jewelry, and Lotta Clogs.
Philanthropy
Philanthropy is a lifestyle Boutique founded in Franklin Tennessee. With home decor and trendy clothes, you can’t go wrong with stopping by for some holiday inspiration.
Lexie & Lee
Lexie & Lee is a lifestyle boutique with a carefully curated collection of locally sourced, handmade, and unique items for your home and closet. Find handmade jewelry, vintage items, home decor, and more! Located on Main St.
Alpaca by Jaca
Alpaca by Jaca is the largest ALPACA retailer in Southwest Virginia and provides hypoallergenic ‘natural’ clothing and accessories at value prices. Find socks, vests, jackets, hats, and mittens in the store located inside River Ridge Mall.
Meanwhile Back on the Farm
Meanwhile Back on the Farm offers hand-sewn leather accessories ranging from backpacks, purses, tote bags, and clutches. Order online or shop in their store located on Old Forest Rd.
Try homemade pasta, sauce, and pecans from Scratch Pasta
Food & Drink
Let’s face it, food & drink gifts are the real presents everyone wants! Whether you’re grabbing a bottle of wine for the holiday party or need a last-minute gift for your aunts & uncles, these specialty products are sure to please everyone.
Magnolia Foods
Magnolia Foods is your one-stop shop to pick up boutique wines, craft brews, and gourmet food items like Virginia peanuts, jams, jelly, and local honey.
The Farm Basket
At The Farm Basket, you can shop a range of fine China, home goods, textiles, decor, and Moore & Giles leather products. Our classic specialty food and gift items are available and ready to wrap. Located on Langhorne Rd.
Scratch Pasta
Scratch Pasta is homemade pasta made right here in LYH. The pasta makes for an excellent gift or meal to share and comes with a variety of options like tomato basil, garlic fusilli, squid ink campanelle, and even gluten-free. You can find Scratch Pasta online, at the Lynchburg Community Market, or the Farm Basket.
Locally Brewed Beer from Starr Hill or Three Roads Brewing
Pick up a six-pack or a growler at Starr Hill, Three Roads Brewing, or Champion Brewing located within a couple of blocks of each other in Downtown Lynchburg.
Everyday Sommelier
Take a trip around the world in wine with Every Day Sommelier, offering an extensive collection of wines from around the world. Located on Commerce St.
Moose Mix for Bloody Marys
Made locally in LYH, you’ll want to gift all of your friends the craft beverage Moose Mix. Now offering stocking stuffer versions with the vodka attached! Located on Commerce St. in Downtown Lynchburg.
Health Nut Nutrition
Beauty & SELF CARE
The last couple of years have been… a lot… gift yourself or loved ones with the gift of self-care from some of our LYH providers.
Health Nut Nutrition
Stock up on health products like essential oils, supplements, and nutritional powders at Health Nut Nutrition, located in Wyndhurst.
Telitha Spa and Beauty
Telitha provides skin care services and luxury facials, we all know the holiday season can be stressful so gift the gift of relaxation to that person in your life.
Spa 4109
Get a fresh face for 2022 by enjoying a relaxing facial from Spa 4109, located on Boonsboro rd.
(Lynchburg’s Local SeaQuest)
Experiences
Maybe, someone, you’re shopping for doesn’t want any physical gifts for the holidays. So treat them to a memorable experience instead! These locations in Lynchburg can provide just the adventure and excitement that they’ve been looking for.
Rise Up Climbing
Rise Up Climbing is a rock climbing gym located on Church Street. They offer rock climbing lessons, host groups and events and offer memberships to those who enjoy climbing as a pastime.
Irvington Spring Farm
Purchase a Boquet Club Membership from Irvington Spring Farm. Experience the beauty of the changing seasons with 1 handpicked mixed flower bouquet every single week! Each lovely bundle of blooms will be different than the one before and will be wrapped in eco-friendly brown paper.
Jump
Jump is a trampoline park in Candlers Station. Its unique layout includes flat trampoline floors, tumbling courses, foam-filled diving pits and wedge-shaped walls to bounce off. A favorite of kids and adults alike, this indoor park will treat you to a fun and energetic experience.
Bounce About
Located in the River Ridge Mall across from the Regal Cinema, Bounce About is an indoor park features inflatable attractions of various types. A favorite of children, this bouncing playground also hosts birthday parties and other events.
FunQuest
Located on Graves Mill Road, FunQuest has been an entertainment favorite of Lynchburg residents for many years. It has a roller skating rink, an indoor children’s playground, laser tag, an arcade, and more. They also do parties and have theme nights.
SeaQuest
SeaQuest is located in River Ridge Mall and is essentially an interactive zoo. Featuring far more than just sea creatures, from birds to wallabies, this is a great opportunity to get up close and personal with animals from all over the world. SeaQuest offers individual tickets as well as annual passes.
Lynchburg is a great place to find the perfect gift. With more and more small, local businesses and one-of-a-kind gift shops thriving around town, this holiday season is a great opportunity to check them out and find the gifts your loved ones will cherish.
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