Salt Lake City in the winter is an amazing place to be and as always has a lot to offer. Like trying a new coffee shop. Or attending a winter event. No matter what you’re looking for, there is always something that you can do. But with the holidays fast approaching, and the need to get the perfect holiday present is lingering on your mind. It can be hard to enjoy all the wintery goodness Salt Lake City has to offer. If you don’t know where to look for the perfect present, we’ve got you covered. With a list of some must-visit locally owned businesses in Salt Lake City.
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Toy Stores
If you’re looking for a gift for a child, then you’re going to want to check out some of these amazing locally owned toy stores you can find spread throughout Salt Lake City. You’ll find a huge selection of items all while getting the opportunity to keep business in your community:
- The Tutoring Toy
- BTNT TOYZ
- The Red Balloon Toy Store
- Super Anime Store
- Platinum Toys
- Absolutely Terrific Wood Toys
Bookstores
Books are always a great option when you are looking to get a gift for someone. Whether you’re looking for a little one just beginning their reading journey or someone who has been an avid reader for a while. You can’t go wrong when you pick a book from one of these stellar bookstores:
- Lovebound Library
- Under the Umbrella Bookstore and Café
- Ken Sanders Rare Books
- King’s English Bookshop
- Central Book Exchange
- Marissa’s Bookstore
Drinks
For the friend who loves a good craft drink, consider checking out one of the plethora of great brewing companies throughout the state. Whether you want to give them the option to choose a drink by getting a gift card, or you want to pick something out for them. Each of these options are spectacular picks:
- Level Crossing Brewing Company
- Epic Brewing Company
- Red Rock Brewing Beer Store
- Templin Family Brewing
- Craft by Proper
- Bewilder Brewing Co
Plants
Do you have the plant obsessed friend that you always know what to get them, but aren’t sure where to go? Well, you’ll want to be stopping in at one, or all, of these amazing plant stores. You will find the best plant to meet all your friend’s wants.
- Cactus & Tropicals
- Phoenix Vine Plants & Pots
- Plant Jungle
- Paradise Palm Indoor Garden Store
- Homestead Nursery
- Garden Stop
Thrift Stores
If you are looking for something on a budget. Or you know that you aren’t going to be able to find that exact right gift, consider one of the amazing thrift stores to find the perfect option. Here you’ll find gently used items just waiting for a new life:
- The Other Side Thrift Boutique
- Copperhive Vintage
- Revive Boutique
- Shop Vintage
- Lillies of the Field
- Re-Finery Salt Lake City
Grocery
While this might not have been an idea at the top of everyone’s list, we can promise grocery stores are great place to stop in for the perfect gift. Whether you’re looking for the most amazing cheese or a stunning cut of meat. You will be able to find exactly what you need when you check out these local shops:
- Liberty Heights Fresh
- Redmond Heritage Farm Store
- Pirate O’s
- Main Street Quality Meats
- Fresh Market 17th South
- Snider Brothers Meats
Trinkets
If you aren’t exactly sure what you want to get someone for this holiday season. Or maybe you’re looking for the perfect stocking stuffer. You’ll definitely want to check out one of these perfect little shops for all of your holiday gift giving needs:
- Everything Utah
- Trinket & Treasures
- Uniquely Utah Souvenir Co.
- Salt Lake Souvenir & Gift
- Beehive State Souvenirs
- Salt & Honey Market
Activities
What happens when you’re looking for the kid who has all the fun toys already? Have you considered giving them an activity as a gift. Something they can remember for years to come. Whether you’re looking for a small child or someone in their teens, you’ll be sure to find something for everyone with this list of spectacular options:
- Wheeler Farm
- Thanksgiving Point
- Hogle Zoo
- Clark Planetarium
- Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
- Natural History Museum of Utah
Restaurants
When you’re looking for the perfect gift for someone who loves a good night out, consider giving them a gift card to a stunning restaurant. Salt Lake City has plenty of amazing options to choose from. If you don’t want to get them a place they’ve never been before, consider one of these amazing options:
- Wildwood
- From Scratch
- Left Fork Grill
- The Med
- Salt & Olive
- Afghan Kitchen Restaurant
Clothing
Maybe someone in your family really likes dressing up when they leave the house. When you visit one of these locally owned stores, you are guaranteed to find the perfect outfit for whomever you’re looking for:
- The Stockist
- A Genie’s Dream Boutique
- Hip & Humble
- Stilo Stream Boutique
- Uncommon
- Annata Collective
Antique
Antique shopping is always a fun adventure, where you can search for all sorts of vintage items. And with the holidays fast approaching, checking out a locally owned vintage shop is a great place to round out the best gift you can give this year:
- The American Rust Company
- Cobwebs Antiques & Collectibles
- The Village Vintage Interiors
- Hemingways Antique Mall
- Capital City Antique Mall
- Strawberry Mansion
Arts and Crafts
Do you need a little something for the creative family member? You’ll have so many amazing locally owned options in Salt Lake City. Here are a few of the top options to choose from to help you find the perfect gift this year:
- Sugar House Craft & Create
- Commerce & Craft
- Native American Trading Post
- Uprok
- Olivia Nyx Design
- Arts of the World Gallery
Now that we’ve given you some of our favorite locally owned businesses to visit during the holiday season, be sure to let us know which are your favorites. Head down to the comments and tell us if we mentioned one of your favorite places to visit.
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