Area Gift Shops Surprise and Delight
Gift shops aren’t just for gift-giving. You can always treat yourself.
In Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County, you’ll find a variety of decor, arts and crafts, home goods, local landmark souvenirs, accessories, and more. Let these highlights be a jumping off point to dive into much more in our area.
Downtown Buena Vista
The newest shopping destination in Buena Vista is Junction 245, a home for local artists and makers of all kinds to show off and sell their best products. There’s also a cafe and taproom for you to stay awhile. Often, live music and vendor-sponsored workshops are also available.
Vinyl Cuts is a gift shop located on Magnolia Avenue featuring a seasonally curated and in-house created selection of timely decor. In summer, it could be lemonade- or flamingo-themed pieces while the holiday season definitely includes gnomes, Santas, and all things holly jolly. Hometown pride and souvenirs of place are always at the ready at Vinyl Cuts.
The sweetest little book shop is a nurturer of plants, too! Leaf & Lore is as much a haven for bookworms as much as it is green thumbs. Connect with the team for reading recommendations, notice of bookish events and clubs, and opportunities to meet local writers and authors.
The BeeVe is a sweet little souvenir and ice cream shop that shares space with Asunder Coffee on Magnolia Avenue. Pop in for Buena Vista-themed t-shirts, stickers, and more.
Downtown Lexington
The Sugar Maple Trading Company storefront window on Main Street changes with the season and always draws attention. Inside, you’ll find a fun array of items for everyone: soap-and-shave goodies for the men, outdoor activities for the kiddos, vintage glassware for the collector, jewelry, calendars, lotions … so much cute stuff!
Pumpkinseeds on Washington Street offers the same charm it’s always been known for. Pumpkinseeds is Lexington’s home for tongue-in-cheek gift cards, only-a-few-available specialty items, gifts representative of current events, and other surprises.
Gardens (and homes) come alive after a stop at Chelsea Collections on Washington Street. Sculptures, whimsy, and gardenesque decor is served daily.
A wee bit o’ Irish in ya? Celtic Tides on Jefferson Street is the place to find amazing Irish treats, kilts, claddagh rings, and more. Even if you’re not Irish, it’s a fun place to peruse and enjoy.
On Nelson Street, Shenandoah Attic & Victorian Parlour has gifts for babies, candles, purses, inspirational gifts, kitchen towels, Stonewall Kitchen products, Hubs peanuts, Willow Tree decor, and much more.
