Greeley’s Downtown Development Authority has compiled a list of last minute Christmas ideas, check out their content here. To those of us who procrastinate our Christmas shopping, we might panic buy generic gifts from big box stores or Amazon, but consider shopping local instead. You will find unique, personalized gifts at numerous of our local downtown businesses.
With historic architecture, quaint boutiques and shops lining the streets, shopping in Downtown Greeley is a charming experience that you won’t soon forget. Truly the heart of the City, downtown is where art, entertainment, dining, and shopping abound! Enjoy a stroll through historic Lincoln Park, discover sculptures, murals and art galleries, and visit the many unique local businesses. Regardless of the time of year, these are some must-stop shops in downtown Greeley! If you’re planning to visit Greeley this holiday season or in 2022, email heather@greeleychamber.com for a full list of all our must see places in Greeley.
a finishing touch to their favorite outfit
Greeley’s popular and genuinely unique boutique—Accessories with a Flair!… and Hair specializes in the beautification of women of all ages with one of a kind clothing and accessories! Find out why they are famously recognized among locals and visitors alike! Don’t miss their hand-selected selection of unique fashions and accessories at a price you can’t resist! Plenty of easy choices for the special person who likes to add a little flair to everything they do. Linda will help you choose just the right thing!
completely unique local art pieces
The Madison and Main Gallery has been a cooperative gallery in Greeley since 1987. Their members include about 20 artists plus several consignment artists. They feature quality art, and a few fine crafts, from northeastern Colorado artists working in all media. The featured work changes every two months and is always centered around a theme, such as “Art to Wear”, “Clay and Glass” and “Garden and Nature”. Other work in the gallery includes functional and decorative clay, jewelry, textile art, watercolors, pastels, stained glass, marbled art, photography, cut paper and more.
a handcrafted local spirit
Syntax Distillery makes award-winning, small-batch spirits from grain-to-glass. Using local, raw ingredients and pure Colorado whitewater, their spirits are sinfully smooth. Located in historic downtown Greeley, Colorado, Syntax has been making fine whisky, vodka, rum, and specialty spirits since 2010.
one-of-a-kind popcorn mixes
Mom’s popcorn‘s gourmet popcorn is all kettle popped with premium grown kernels. They then take one of their many unique flavors and hand toss and season to perfection. Scooped, bagged, labeled and tied with love. What will you munch during your Holiday movie marathon? What about a hostess gift for all those gatherings? What’s a better conversation starter than “Spicy Queso” or “Grilled Cheeseburger” popcorn flavors?
an excuse to “treat herself”
A brick and mortar boutique in Historic Downtown Greeley, Blush Boutique, is full of beautiful clothes and unique home goods! Give the special woman in your life an excuse to spoil herself with a gift card to check out the boutique herself. Or let Emilie and her staff help you to pick out that special item. Don’t wander around the big box where nobody helps you!
nerdy entertainment
The Nerd Store is the BEST place for games, nerdy stuff, stocking stuffers, puzzles, plushies, books, awesome dice, build-cool-stuff kits, fidgets, and more!!!!!! You KNOW you don’t have everything you need yet, plus a bunch of things you didn’t even know you need. Maybe things you didn’t even know existed!
safe to eat chocolate chip cookie dough
Need a quick hostess gift? Need something on hand for the ones that slipped your mind? How about a packet of safe to eat chocolate chip cookie dough dip mix (yes, that’s a thing!) for your employees or as stocking stuffers? If you can’t find the right thing at Warm Hugs Mixes, you’re not really looking.
sassy accessories
Great Women’s Clothing, Purses, Bags, Accessories, Jewelry, and Gift Items! At SassyBagz, they strive to make purchasing quality unique items at affordable prices. Get sassy this holiday!
locally crafted Bourbon
We all know who the people are on our shopping lists who will LOVE a gift of a locally distilled, award-winning spirit! Keep your spirits high this holiday with gifts from 477 Distilling!
give art!
Showcase Art Center, llc. is a creative mini-mall featuring a full custom frame shop, discount art supplies, art classes, studios, sewing arts and piano lessons. For the art lover and the artist on your list. Showcase has lots of local art (#shoplocal) AND art supplies for beginners or experts. Support local artists!
kitchen gadgets
Did you even know there’s kitchen store downtown? Miss Mary’s Kitchen, located inside Lincoln Park Emporium, has EVERYTHING you need for the chef in your life. The COOLEST kitchen gadgets plus hundreds of other goodies in the emporium. be careful – you could get lost browsing in there!
make it “plant-based”
Need a quirky and thoughtful custom gift you won’t find anywhere else? Mariposa Plants & Flowers is happy to curate something special for you! Every week they get a shipment of new and amazing plants.
delectable treats
La Petite French Bakery, is a bakery filled with authentic French pastries such as palmier cookies, flakey buttery croissants, soft baguettes and other fresh tasty treats for their customers. No matter who is left on your list, anyone will appreciate delicious delectable treats from La Petite!
perfectly curated gift sets
Brooklyn Finds Design Co., located in historic downtown Greeley, Colorado, is filled with vintage goods and home décor by the owner. She travels across the Country finding the best vintage goods to create inspiring displays for clients to shop. Her greatest joy is connecting with people in her shop and encouraging them in their homes.
So whether you waited until the last minute to finish up your Christmas list, or you’re already planning ahead for next year. Gift local this holiday season! Happy Holidays!
