Lebanon Valley Gift Guides

Your holiday shopping just got so much easier. This year, shop small and support your favorite local businesses! From home decor and candles to candy and beer, the Lebanon Valley has the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Browse our gift guides for ideas and check out the shops below for more information!

Gifts for the Foodie

Introduce the foodie on your list to a taste of the Lebanon Valley! They’re sure to delight in the unique flavors of recipes and techniques passed down through generations. Specialty sweets, craft brews (for the morning and evening), and farm-fresh ingredients are just the start when it comes to the Valley’s foodie finds… we won’t blame you if you grab a bite to eat too!

Wertz Candies

Bring the taste of nearly 100 years of candy-making into their stocking with a sweet treat from Wertz Candies.

Top pick: Their original recipe Opera Fudge will be the star of the cookie exchange!

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The Timeless Cafe

Give the gift of an authentic farm-to-table experience with a Timeless Café gift card or bring the experience under the tree with Timeless’s own award-winning honey, and other homemade jarred goods.


Top pick: Pick up a hand-crafted wooden bottle opener or coffee scoop made by the owner, Chef Dwayne.

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Whirling Dervish Bakery

The Whirling Dervish Bakery is home to bakery items, made daily based on family recipes! Stop in and build your own box or pre-order a cake or platter.

Top pick: You can’t go wrong with a piece of Cinnamon Swirl Cake, a light and fluffy cake that imitates a cinnamon roll, complete with a vanilla glaze.

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The Aegean Table

The oils, vinegars, and specialty Greek offerings from the Aegean Table bring the natural flavors of Tunisian and Californian olives to Lebanon, PA.

Top pick: Order a classic pan of pastitsio for a quick meal when the family visits!

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The Lebanon Farmers Market

Discover small business vendors serving up delicious offerings like homemade pretzels, fresh fruit smoothies, and of course a baked good or two!

Top pick: We recommend going together for breakfast or lunch and to browse some of the freshest food and bakery items around.

 

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Lancaster Cupcake

Get a gift card, build a box, or grab a few cupcakes in a jar for the perfect gift. And treat yourself to coffee and a cupcake sundae to get through a marathon shopping day.

Top pick: Their Strawberry Champagne cupcake is one of their most popular cupcakes!

 

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MG Mercantile

A drive through Mount Gretna is a gift in itself. Bring home something special for the homebody in your life from MG Mercantile, where eclectic goods, groceries, and gifts are always in stock.

Top pick: Stock up the bar with a variety of high-end and organic syrups, garnishes, and glasses.

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Seltzer's Smokehouse Meats

Lebanon Bologna from Seltzer’s Smokehouse Meats is a Lebanon Valley staple. Know your foodie’s favorite flavor – the battle between sweet and original Lebanon Bologna is not one to mess with!

Top pick: Any of their flavored Lebanon Bolognas will be the standout of your holiday charcuterie board!

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Sweet Velvet Macarons

As colorful as they are tasty, Sweet Velvet Macarons are the perfect gift for foodies with a sweet tooth. Hand-pick a box of seasonal flavors or choose a premade gift box.

Top pick: A gift box of three to six macarons is perfect to slip inside of a stocking!

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Antiquities & Oddities

If you’re unsure of where to start when it comes to holiday shopping, the shops below are perfect for you. Pick out something unique and made by hand, or go the more sustainable route and upcycle something from an antique store. With these shops, anything is possible.

Tweed Weasel Folk Art & Primitives

This Schaefferstown shop has hand crafted gifts, rugs, and more for every holiday and every season.

Top pick: We recommend the handmade ornaments. We even have a few on our office tree!

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Black Swan Antiquties

Search through a 20,000 square foot antique marketplace stocked with a huge variety of antiques and collectables is the fun place to search for a personalized gift!

Top pick: It’s hard to pick a favorite in an antique store, but it’s one of the widest selections of antiques in the Lebanon Valley, so you’re sure to find a treasure or two.

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Schoolhouse Antiques

Schoolhouse Antiques is located in a historic Palmyra building and features 80 booths of antiques and crafts over two floors.

Top pick: Grab a coffee from their little cafe while you browse!

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Primitive Haus

Also the home of Old Willow Tree Cafe, Primitive Haus is a great place to browse for antique furniture and gifts as well as hand crafted home decor in the primitive style.

Top pick: Grab a set of suitcases to stack as part of your Christmas display by your tree or on your porch.

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Butcher Block Antiques

The antiques at Butcher Block are carefully curated! You can find home decor but also practical, usable items like dishes, table cloths, and more!

Top pick: Grab a vintage glass jewelry box for her or grab him a piece of furniture for his man-cave.

 

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Millbach Homestead

This beautiful 1800’s barn is filled with Primitive, country furniture and handmade goods and decor for every household.

Top pick: A standout found at Millbach Homestead are giant bells that can hang from your porch!

 

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A&J Christmas Shoppe

Pick the perfect fresh cut tree before venturing inside to browse ornaments, welcome mats, wall decor and so much more!

Top pick: A fresh garland is the bow on top of your Christmas decorations!

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Twig & Twine

This artisan market is full of repainted furniture, handmade crafts, jewelry, paint and home decor.

Top pick: Purchase paints to DIY your own gift!

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A Gift (Not a Gift Card)

Why settle for a gift card when you can choose something that says, “I get you”? Find the perfect, personalized gift in our handpicked guide! From quality furniture and stylish home decor to fun stocking stuffers and even treats for your pets, you’ll discover unique gifts for everyone around the Lebanon Valley. Explore these local gems for thoughtful inspiration on where to shop and what to buy this holiday season.

MG Mercantile

Bring home something special for the homebody in your life from MG Mercantile, where  eclectic goods, groceries, and gifts are always in stock.

Top pick: Show some love for PA’s Chautauqua with Mt. Gretna themed gifts like stickers, postcards, and more!

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Lebanon Picture Frame & Art Gallery

Choose from sculpture, pottery, and paintings or get creative by having a meaningful photo, document, or piece of art custom framed.

Top pick: The handmade ramen bowl is practical and comes with wooden chopsticks!

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Carriage House Collective

Whether they like jewelry, soaps, home décor, or candles, the Carriage House is the perfect place to stocking stuff!

Top pick: Create a gift basket, centered around a theme like foodie or homebody.

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Tweed Weasel Folk Art & Primitives

Tish Bachleda, owner of Tweed Weasel is recognized as one of the top folk artists in the U.S. This Schaefferstown shop has something for every holiday and every season.

Top pick: Pick up a few artisan greeting cards to send well wishes into the New Year.

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Leitzel's Jewelry & Gifts

Necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, and more can be found in-store or online through Leitzel’s Jewelry.

Top pick: All we’ll say is that big things come in small packages

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BT O'Donnell

Shop exquisite, handcrafted pieces at BT O’Donnell. Their personalized service will make it easy to find that thoughtful gift. 

Top pick: We repeat, big things come in small packages. You know what to do!

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Brandt's Mill Pet Specialty Pet Store

Even our furry friends love receiving gifts! Food and treats made with natural ingredients can be found here as well as toys, pet clothes, and other pet supplies. 

Top pick: Build a bag of treats for your four legged friend!

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Kreamer Bros. Furniture

Three floors of showrooms, allow you to view beautiful and unique pieces, decked out in seasonal decor, making it the Lebanon Valley’s own version of an IKEA. 

Top pick: You have to go in person and experience the showrooms for yourself! They won’t disappoint!

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Country Lane Furniture

Find a wide selection of handcrafted Amish furniture tables, chairs, dressers, and couches to gift your family this holiday season.

Top pick: Yes, she would love a vanity.

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Revive Cafe & Craft

At Revive Cafe & Craft, a cozy cafe meets a small boutique. Browse hand made items made by local vendors.

Top pick: Grab a bite in the cafe before browsing a collection of gifts.

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Gifts for Kids & Kids at Heart

Sometimes, the kiddos can be hard to shop for. Their interests are constantly changing and maybe they don’t need “more stuff”. This is the perfect gift guide if you’re looking to spend quality time with the whole family, experiencing fun together in the Lebanon Valley.

Iron Valley Tubing

The Iron Valley Golf Course transforms every winter into a tubing experience, with a large hill that spans 900 ft, and a scaled down kids hill for those under 40 inches. Book tickets ahead of time for a winter activity the whole family will enjoy.

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Cornwall Iron Furnace Tickets

Tickets to the furnace make a great interactive and educational gift! Tour the United States oldest surviving blast furnace and walk the grounds, before visiting the museum store.

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Palmyra Bowling Alley

Nothing beats quality time at the bowling alley! Grab a gift card and treat the kids to a round or two of bowling. Check out their website for a schedule of special themed times like Glow Bowling, sure to put a smile on everyone’s face.

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Mt. Gretna Roller Rink

For good old-fashioned fun, head up into the hills of Mt. Gretna and go to the Mt. Gretna Roller Rink! Rent or bring your own skates and get out on those wooden floor boards to dance and skate with your friends!

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Paramount Sports Complex

Paramount Sports Complex features a Ninja Warrior training course, the Kidmazium, a climbing wall, a complete gymnastics gym, a preschool gymnastics room, and a fitness center with weight lifting equipment as well as exercise machines.

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Unwrap an Experience

Sometimes the best gift is one you can experience together! If you’re looking for adventure or an activity to do, this is the gift guide for you. Here is a list of great gifts involving going somewhere, doing something fun, and enjoying quality time together!

Gretna Music

Catch a world class performance under the trees of Chautauqua with the gift of Gretna Music tickets. Featuring Grammy-Award winning artists and renowned musicians, Gretna Music performances make for a lovely summer night, even when gifted during the holiday season.

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Drunken Smithy

This spot in The Valley is perfect for the family to experience something together. Purchase a round of Axe Throwing, or if you’d like something a bit more intimate, book a workshop for guided instruction on forging in a small group!

Top pick: Check out their gift shop, with hand-forged swords, knives, and other handmade crafts.

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Gretna Theatre

Give the gift of a subscription to America’s oldest summer theater. With a packed lineup of professional performances scheduled next summer, Gretna Theatre always ensures an experience to remember.

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Halo Salt Spa

Gift cards are available for a session in one of the warm and cozy salt rooms, foot reflexology, time in the infrared sauna and other wellness services.

Top pick: Book a session in the large salt room for some quality time together!

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Lebanon Community Theatre

Keep it local with tickets to a performance at the Lebanon Community Theatre. For over sixty years, the Theatre has been bringing live productions to the Valley, making it a great gift for your favorite theater lover.

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Cooper Spa

Give the gift of relaxation and rejuvenation with a Cooper Spa gift card in your loved one’s stocking… we won’t tell if you just happen to get one for yourself as well.

Top pick: Pick up some facial and body products to accompany your gift card!

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Seltzer's Smokehouse Meats

In addition to selling delicious bologna and gifts, the smokehouses are now open for tours year round! Book a tour to give as a gift and see how Lebanon Bologna is made. Yes, you do have to wear the hair net but we promise it will be worth it!

Top pick: Any of their flavored Lebanon Bolognas will be the standout of your holiday charcuterie board!

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KRB Ceramics

If the person you’re shopping for likes to get their hands dirty, then booking a ceramics class with KRB Ceramics will be the perfect gift.

Top pick: Book a private class if the whole family is coming to town for the holidays!

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Royal Oaks Farm

Purchase an eight-week subscription of fresh floral bouquets from Royal Oaks Farm, for a gift that keeps giving again and again!

Top pick: We love their U-Pick option, so remember to plan a group trip in the summer.

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Salamander's Bookstore Cafe & Allen Theatre

Browse a wide selection of used books, vinyl, CDs, and DVDs at Salamander’s and get them all at a reasonable price. 

Top pick: Sip on a coffee while you browse, or stop in to see a screening of an old film in the Allen Theatre.

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Overnight Stays at Top B&Bs

Gift the one you love with a trip to the Lebanon Valley, complete with a stay in one of our top Bed & Breakfasts. Come for the weekend and choose your vibe: Elegance and peace at The Londonderry Inn and Estate, classic, feels-like-home comfort at the 1825 Inn Bed & Breakfast, or excitement and uniqueness at The Annville Inn Bed & Breakfast.

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Something New, Something Brewed

In this gift guide, we highlight our breweries and coffeeshops, because brews and roasts make some of the best gifts! Warm up the one you love with a local libation of beer or coffee.

Local Brews

The Lebanon Valley is home to a handful of local breweries that have great options for gifts from growlers full of local brews, to brewery merch, to gift cards to come back at another time! Breweries in the Lebanon Valley include Snitz Creek Brewery, Rotunda Brewing Company, and Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery. Grab gift cards and six packs to stuff the perfect stocking at Union Beer House or Seven Cuz Beer Store.

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Local Roasts

We all know a caffeine lover, and sometimes it’s even yourself! Nothing says ‘Happy Holidays’ like a warm mug of coffee or tea, so don’t forget to source coffee locally this winter season. Purchase whole beans and coffee grounds from Cleona Coffee Roasters, Kitty Town Coffee or Sonder Coffee, or grab both by shopping at East Indies Coffee Company, for fair trade coffees and teas.

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Java Journey Gift Sets

Shameless plug, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t suggest the gift of great coffee and quality time with our Java Journey Gift Set. The set includes two mugs, two passports, and two $5 gift cards from the cafe of purchase. It’s the best way to invite your loved one to join you on the Java Journey!

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SHOP WITH US

There are so many places to shop this holiday season in the Lebanon Valley! Make your list and check it twice. To view more shops in the Lebanon Valley, visit the Shopping page.

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