Photo Courtesy of Boyd's Retro Candy

After you’ve made your holiday gift-giving list, get ready for some retail therapy at Toledo’s locally owned businesses during your 2023 shopping excursion! You’ll find a unique array of local boutiques and handcrafted artists to complement your must-have mall items. Before heading out, check websites or social media pages for the most up-to-date hours and information. For those online shoppers, consider checking out local retailer’s websites and ordering online.

Architectural Artifacts
Featuring more than 30,000-plus square feet of great architectural/garden artifacts from around the world including mantels, lighting, hardware, statuaries, urns, decorative arts, clocks, doors, and stained glass.

The Art Supply Depo
Art Supply Depo is a retailer of rare and unique art supplies, fun gift items, and handmade goods. They have the largest regional selection of paper sheets, canvas, oil paint, pastels, ink, and spray paint.

Boyd’s Retro Candy
A true old time candy store where you'll find candy from the late 1800's. Specializing in the 50's, 60's and 70's but satisfying candy lovers of every generation. Share a memory or make a memory with your children.

Copper Moon
Offering an ever-changing gallery filled with locally created art, daily classes in fused glass, and custom design in glass and metal. The gallery boasts an eclectic mix of contemporary and whimsical designs. Copper Moon Studio offers fused glass classes to both children and adults.

Firenation Glass Studio & Gallery
Located in downtown Holland, Ohio, the historic building houses both the gallery and the studio, this premier hot shop and gallery offers one of a kind works of glass art, gifts and jewelry. 

Flying Rhino Coffee
Coffee roasters & brewing supply shop. Check out their great selection of natural teas and tasty beverages. You can also stock up on your coffee accessories such as Aeropress units/accessories, coffee filters (cones and discs), loose leaf tea bags, and much more.

Franklin Park Mall
Toledo’s premier indoor shopping mall, dining and entertainment destination with over 160 specialty retailers with a central location in west Toledo. Offers great dining from casual, sit-down restaurants, to quick eats in the Food Court. This mall is unique in the fact that it hosts several locally owned and operated retailers so you can still shop local all in one place!

 

Photo courtesy of Gathered Glass

Gathered Glass
A glass studio that produces all of their work in Toledo, where the American Studio Glass Movement began in 1962. They specialize in handmade functional objects for everyday pleasure, and custom site-specific glass installations. Their studio is located in the heart of the Historic Toledo Warehouse District..

Hafner Florist
Hafner Florist is the premier florist for the Toledo region. Family owned and operated and priding themselves on having the perfect flowers for every occasion along with unique gifts including jewelry, plush toys and more.

Handmade Toledo
A super adorable DIY store in Toledo's Uptown district. On one side, the Maker Shoppe is a year-round taste of creatorship, full of rad art and locally handmade goods, and they host one of the best indie craft fairs in the Midwest twice a year, called Maker's Mart. These gifts may be for that quirky, artistic and super rad person in your life.

Harold Jaffe Jewelers
The Jaffe family continues the tradition of offering a wide selection of fine jewelry and imported timepieces. Experienced staff sell and service the finest Swiss watches. Knowledgeable gemologists help you match mountings and gems that complement each other. And for customers who require a piece as individual as they are, award-winning designers craft very personal one-of-a-kind designs.

Hip to the Groove Boutique
Where music meets fashion! A unique boutique carrying women's and men's clothing and accessories, gifts and local finds. Our mission is to promote local musicians and artists! Stylish fashion for all sizes including collections with names like "Can you Dig it Denim and "Flower Power Jewelry."

Jūpmode
Cool, fun, vintage styled and design forward t-shirts, fleece, glassware, hats, hoodies, jackets and more. Also featuring print custom apparel and promotional products. If you are looking to get your loved ones some Toledo themed or Ohio vibes swag, this is the place!

 

Photo courtesy of Jupmode

Libbey Glass Factory Outlet
From glassware to dinnerware, barware to candles and home décor items; as well as fantastic gift ideas! Libbey also carries a great selection of greeting cards and local Toledo food items and souvenirs…and yes, shipping is available! 

Maumee Antique Mall
One of America's largest antique malls, with over 2.75 acres (110,000 sq. ft.) of antiques and collectibles for your enjoyment. Our 170+ dealers have each created a unique display with all kinds of antique and collectible merchandise.

The Museum Store at The Toledo Museum of Art
The Museum Store features a diverse and delightful selection of unique merchandise and specialty gifts inspired by the Toledo Museum of Art’s world famous collection. Shop exclusive items developed in tandem with the TMA Glass Pavilion Hot Shop.

National Museum of the Great Lakes Museum Store
Great gifts for Great Lakes lovers and enthusiasts of any age including apparel, books, artwork, home goods and more. Plus, all proceeds support the National Museum of the Great Lakes and their mission to preserve and make known the history of the Great Lakes.

Orchard on Catawba Island Farm Stand
Ørchard is open daily for coffee, pastries, lunch and dinner. Wake up with coffee & fresh bakery, or enjoy a bottle of wine & an applewood fired pizza in our vineyard. Our retail shop & farm market features seasonal produce and an assortment of Ørchard items, such as jams & jellies, coffee, maple syrup, hyper-local Henny B honey and more.

Ridge & River
Ridge & River is an outdoor gear retailer located in Downtown Toledo. Their gear focuses on camping, hiking, paddle sports, climbing, and snow sports. They curate the best outdoor gear to get people outside and exploring, think the REI of Toledo, but local!

 

 

Schramm’s Flower’s & Gifts
Toledo's oldest flower shop offering distinctive gifts including jewelry, accessories and more. Offering complimentary gift wrapping and same day delivery. Their professional staff will work with you to create that perfect arrangement.

Science₂Go at Imagination Station
Imagination Station's revamped gift shop is packed with fun and unique items for everyone! From puzzles and socks to take-home science kits and more, Science₂Go has something for all budding scientists.

The Shops at Fallen Timbers
An open-air lifestyle center with a striking streetscape design for retailers, overlooking a feature lake and boardwalk area with anchor stores, JC Penney, Dillard's and Barnes & Noble and more.

Sunshine Studios
Find something special for your home or unique gift giving. All store items are handmade by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or local artists. 

Photo taken at Sunshine Studios

The Swamp Shop at Fifth Third Field
Find an incredible variety of Mud Hens, Walleye and Holy Toledo fan wear for everyone.

The Swamp Shop at the Huntington Center
All the latest styles in Toledo Walleye fan wear for men, women and children. Tons of collectibles including banners, goalie masks, pucks and more.

The Sylvania Toy Company
Family-owned business specializing in old toys from the 60's-now. Buy and sell vintage toys, video games, action figures, Legos and more. Always changing inventory. Come in and take a step back in time.

The Town Center at Levis Commons
Experience distinctive stores and delicious cuisines from around the world at this conveniently located, open-air shopping center. On-site hotels, comedy club, and seasonal holiday events.

Toledo Lamp Company Home & Gifts Too
Selling hand-crafted industrial style modern lighting, made in the Glass City. Find custom creations, one-of-a-kind up-cycled lamps, functional home décor pieces, and an array of designer Edison bulbs. Their new location in downtown Sylvania has brought an opportunity to feature an array of home and gift items from local artists as well.

Toledo Spirits Company
Toledo Spirits is a craft distillery that makes premium spirits in a historic warehouse in downtown Toledo. Our award winning spirits are designed with care and made for great cocktails. Come visit, learn about our process, taste samples in the retail shop and purchase bottles to go. Makes the perfect gift for that hard to buy for person in your life.

Photo Courtesy of Toledo Spirits Co.

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