Why put off your holiday shopping until Christmas winter break? The truth is that there are plenty of unique gift ideas waiting you right outside your Athens Ohio apartment. You’ll be supporting the local community, and giving friends and family a taste of Athens. That’s something you can’t order on Amazon or pick up at The Gap. Make Christmas memorable and special with an Athens gift. It’s the perfect way to commemorate your time at Ohio University.
Mountain Laurel Gifts
Mountain Laurel Gifts is a lot more than just a leather works store. They carry an eclectic variety of everything under the sun with a dash of country charm. Find mugs, gourmet food delicacies, handmade herbal soaps, and unique gift ideas.
Athens Made Brew
What’s spreads holiday cheer better than a growler of Southern Ohio brewed beer?
For a small college town, Athens features an impressive number of breweries within a few miles of Ohio University housing. Jackie’Os started the craft beer brew movement in Athens, which they now bottle for sale. You can also buy growlers from Athens breweries such as Devil’s Kettle Brewing, Little Fish Brewing, and Multiple Brewing (Nelsonville’s first brewery). If you prefer other spirits, the West End Cider House offers homemade cider, mead, and wine. And Shade Winery makes their own wine from locally harvested grapes. Cheers!
Artifacts Gallery
Athens is the land of funky. Some of the funkiest gifts you can buy come out of Artifacts Gallery. From hilarious t-shirts to Jesus and Crazy Cat Lady action figures, Artifacts offers classic white elephants sure to crack up any Christmas party. It’s the best place to find a bacon wallet or a pair of Handerpants (underwear gloves for your hands).