Holiday Shopping Guide
Tis the season of shopping local! Whether you’re looking for kitchen gadgets, outdoor gear, clothing, or hand-made confections, you’ll discover something for everyone around Grants Pass. Throughout the holiday season, many shops will be offering special promotions and events, including ‘Black Friday’ and ‘Shop Small Saturday’ deals. This year, shop local and surprise friends and family with a special gift from Grants Pass and the surrounding communities in the Applegate and Illinois Valleys. Check off your shopping list with one of these unique gifts from our 2023 Holiday Shopping Guide.
Grants Pass
If food is the way to your loved one’s heart, you’re in luck! Surprise your favorite cheesehead with a gift box from Rogue Creamery. Since first taking home the “World’s Best Cheese” award in 2019, Rogue Creamery’s world-renowned cheese is a hot ticket item any cheese lover will love.
Impress the chef of the house with the latest trending kitchen gadget, appliance, or a knife set from the Kitchen Company. Fill your Christmas stockings with some house-made fudge, confections, or popcorn from Sandi’s Candies, located on Historic G street. Not sure what to get your foodie friend? Surprise them with a gift certificate to their favorite restaurant! With dozens of locally-owned eateries to choose from, a meal out on the town is a win-win for everyone!
For little ones, there’s nothing more exciting than waking up Christmas morning to presents under the tree. With all the toys and knicknacks on the market, shopping can be overwhelming. Skip the long lines at the mega stores and find the kids a special gift or family-friendly experience in Grants Pass.
From comics and action figures to board games and collectibles, Iguana Comics is a good bet for finding something for your tween or teen. With a huge selection of manga and anime, Star Wars, and Marvel items, you’re sure to find something to put under the tree. Check out their new location on Midland Ave! For the younger kids, find high quality and sustainable clothing, toys, and books at Rainbow Baby, Indy Jo, and Bella Luna Boutique.
For those shopping for your favorite lady, you’ll find plenty of women’s boutiques throughout the Historic District, like Rogue Emporium, Rita’s, Woven and Wyld, and Fiona Bean. If you surprise your main-squeeze with a gift from the White Owl, a Christmas victory is in the bag! Here you’ll find a wide selection of fine leather purses, wallets, and backpacks, along with clothing, hats, jewelry, fragrance, skincare products.
Head to eco-friendly Calico Alchemy for locally-made sustainable clothing and lingerie made with hand-dyed organic hemp, bamboo, and cotton. Sweep your lady off her feet this Christmas with a pair of brand new kicks from Shoefly, the crème de la crème of shoe stores in Southern Oregon. Nearby, find your cowgirl a pair of boots at Gallop n Glitz or some Western Wear at Cowboy Corral.
Shopping for something extra special to mark the occasion? Pick out a piece of jewelry at King’s Jewelers or Hart Jewelers on 6th Street. For a relaxing gift, treat your special someone with a relaxing day at the Spa at Club Northwest. Rejuvenate with a massage, facial, pedicure, or one of the many other services they offer. Ask them about their packages!
Whether you’re shopping for your husband, son, father, or friend, there are endless places to score something special this Christmas. Every guy has a favorite hat, so why not add to his collection? Going Rogue Jerky is stocked with many American-made hats, from high quality leather hats to baseball caps along with creative gifts hand-crafted by local artists. Beef up your Christmas present by throwing in a couple bags of their amazing jerky!
For the beer lover in your family, pick up a Beer Advent Calendar at Pints and Wine Pourhouse where they can tailor the selection to the individual or pick up a gift card to Wild River Brewing, Climate City, or Weekend Beer Company.
One of the best things about Grants Pass is all the fishing opportunities! Gift your favorite angler some new gear at the Rogue Fly Shop which offers a variety of rods, reels, flies, bags, and clothing. For those just getting started, they sell fly fishing starter sets. Down the street, drop by Hellgate & Co and peruse their selection of Pacific Northwest souvenirs and unique gifts, including brands like Pendleton, Brighton, Hobo, Pre de Provence, Duke Cannon, Cottage Greenhouse, and Woodstock Chimes.
Roll on by Bikekraft or Don’s Bike Shop and pick out a new ride and gear. From road bikes to mountain bikes, their knowledgable team can help you find the best bike for you.
When it comes to great presents, sometimes you have to think out-of-the-box. This year, skip the tangible items and surprise your loved one with an adventure down the Rogue River. With many local outfitters to choose from, plan a 3-5 day guided rafting trip down the Wild & Scenic Lower Rogue with your friends or family. If they’re already a seasoned rafter, find them some gear at Sotar in Merlin who are offering 30% off everything in their retail shop this November with code {Black2023}
For your arts and culture minded friends, Barnstormers Theatre, Oregon’s longest continuously running community theatre offers season passes or 4-production passes at a great price. Pick up a unique gift at Gallery One below the Grants Pass Museum of Art where you’ll find one-of-a- kind ornaments, notecards, jewelry, and paintings all made by local artists. While there, pop into the museum to see the latest exhibit.
Further down G St, plan a stop at the Glass Forge Studio and Gallery where you can purchase a blown glass mug, bowl, or vase. Afterwards, wind down your day of shopping next door at Steam Distillery where you can enjoy a craft cocktail and take home a bottle of their distilled vodka or gin for later.
Applegate Valley
You can say the best gifts from Applegate Valley are ones that can be consumed! Between its legendary wine country and its network farmers, growers, and ranchers, surprise someone with some culinary delights this holiday season.
While venturing along Williams Highway in Murphy, stop by the Super Natural Chocolate Company and pick up some vegan chocolates. Just a few minutes down the road, Pennington Farms offers scratch made baked goods as well as an impressive array of jams an preserves grown on their berry farm.
Near the community of Provolt, Whistling Duck Farmstand is known for their fermented goods. Surprise your favorite foodie with some house-made kimchi, kraut, and pickles.
When it comes to surprising the wine lover in your family, you’ve come to the right place. Applegate Valley is world renowned for its wine and its diverse climate for grape growing. Find a nice bottle and pair it with some cheese from Wooldridge Creek, Oregon’s first dual winery and creamery or head to Plaisance Ranch and gift someone a bottle with organic grass-fed steaks. For loved ones that would rather dine out, purchase a gift certificate for the Lindsay Lodge, located along the Applegate River, where they can enjoy a nice meal or plan an overnight stay.
Illinois Valley
From Grants Pass, follow Redwood Highway to the Illinois Valley where you’ll discover gift shops, art galleries, wineries, and more. While passing Selma, pop into Crystal Kaleidoscope and score your rockhound friend a special crystal or mineral. While there, check out their amazing selection of beads, jewelry, and books. For a one-of-a-kind gift, drop by the Southern Oregon Guild in Kerby where you’ll find jewelry, fiber art, paintings, and sculptures by local artists.
Drop by It’s a Burl Gallery and Studio next door who specialize in wooden sculptures, and burled furniture. Continue on to Cave Junction and stop by the Southern Oregon Bigfoot Experience, where you’ll find the largest collection of Bigfoot themed gifts in Southern Oregon. After perusing the shop, explore their backroom’s Sasquatch Museum, full of relics and history of the legend himself.
If you have a wine lover in the family, surprise them with a bottle or case from Foris Vineyards, Bridgeview Winery, or O’Brien’s Augustino Estate and Vineyard. Down the road from Augustino, pick up a gift certificate at Out N About Treehouses that can go towards a zip-line tour, trail ride, or an overnight stay at their resort. Best of all, Out N About is open year round!
While strolling around the Historic District, drop by the Welcome Center at the corner and 6th and G st where where the staff can answer questions, give directions, and lead you to the perfect store for you.
Make sure to visit downtown for its last First Friday of the season, starting at 5pm on Friday, December 1st. Learn about special First Friday promotions and events on our website as well as more upcoming holiday happenings and festivals.
