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GIFT SHOPS
Gustonian Gifts, 30 West 3rd Street #2, Williamsport (570)322-3242, www.gustoniangifts.com. When I asked friends to suggest their favorite place to gift shop, this store was the most popular. Personal service and a wide variety of unique items are the reasons why.
Friend To the World, 33 West 4th Street, Williamsport (570)322-5002. African carving, imported clothing, and designer perfumes are among the offerings at discount prices.
Coffee & Tea Room, 410 Pine Street, Williamsport (570)326-1760. Browse among the displays of clothing, bags, and a variety of interesting gifts and then relax with a great cuppa.
The Country Loft, 1400 Fairview Drive, Montoursville (570) 368-8092. Open seven days a week. The best kept secret in our area, this is a little touch of New England in Montoursville. Antiques, primitive decorations and gifts in a three-hundred-year-old restored manse, this is a delightful addition to your shopping tour.
Neece Paper Company, Rear 1313 Washington Boulevard Williamsport, (570) 323-4679. Do your gift shopping while you pick up the paper supplies for your party. They sell greeting cards, novelties, teas, Dover books, and lots of decorative items including Christmas tree ornaments and creches.
Williamsport Candy Company, 76 Terminal Road, Montoursville (570)368-1469. Not just a place to buy candy, it also sells other great gift items including zippo lighters, leather wallets, and many decorative items.
Katie’s Country Store, 15174 Route 220, Muncy Valley (570)482-2911. Home décor, baskets, collectibles, cards, toys, cheese, candy, and yearround Christmas shop in an old-fashioned country store. Fine regional art, comfortable, contemporary clothing, jewelry, and accessories are found in The Gallery and Boutique.
Terra Sylvan, 123 Market Street, Lewisburg (570) 524-4648. Cards, fair trade gifts, and beautiful jewelry are only a stone’s throw away.
BOOKS
Otto’s Bookstore, 107 West 4th Street, Williamsport (570) 326-5764. Otto’s now offers online shopping, but nothing beats walking among the stacks and picking up the real thing. Find them online at www.ottobookstore.com.
Rogue River, 40 West 4th Street, Williamsport (570)494-7583. Previously enjoyed books and CDs, original fine art, limited edition artist’s books by Viking Dog Press of Muncy (www.haikusnowblogspot. com) Also the home of Lena Yeagle Studio: commissioned paintings, murals, paper mache masks and creatures.
The Last Hurrah Bookshop, 937 Memorial Avenue, Williamsport (570)321-1150. By appointment only.
Mondragon Co-op and Meeting Place, 111 Market Street, Lewisburg (570)523-1540.
Liberty Book Shop, 1 East Park Street, Avis (570)753-5201. Look through used books in the spectacular atmosphere of a converted old church or utilize out-of print-book searches.
JEWELRY
Williamsport has an abundance of handcrafted jewelry. Here are just a few of our favorite places to find it.
Ann McKay Studio, 441 Market Street, Williamsport (570)320-0866, www. annmckaystudio.com
Marc Williams Goldsmith, two locations: 430 William Street, Williamsport (570)322-4248 and 213 Market Street, Lewisburg (570)523-7882, http://webgoldsmith.com.
Trebecca, 600 Cemetery Street, Williamsport (570)326-0691. In addition to handcrafted jewelry, they offer Archipelago fragrance diffusers, Polish pottery, glass “witch balls” and much more. If you love beautiful things, this is the place to go.
E. R. Kinley & Sons Jewelers, 131 West 4th Street, Williamsport, (570) 323-6740.
Look At My Beads! Handcrafted soft-glass beads & jewelry at The Harvest Artisan Cooperative and Gallery, 46 1/2 West 4th Street, Williamsport.
TOYS
Adelyn’s, 153 West 4th Street, Williamsport (570)326-4268. Dolls and collectible figurines are their specialty.
English’s Model Railroad Supply, 201 Streibeigh Lane, Montoursville, (570) 368-2516. A huge inventory of model trains for everyone from small children to the serious model train enthusiast.
Learning Works, 1725 East 3rd Street, Williamsport (570) 323-8292. Educational toys and teacher supplies make this more than a toy store.
Purple Platypus, 335 Market Street Lewisburg (570) 524-0199. This is a toy store that both children and parents love.
Growing Tree Toys, 202 S. Allen Street, State College (814) 237-3655, www.growingtreetoys.com. This store is filled with quality educational toys and is well worth the drive. They also offer online shopping.
FOOD & DRINK
Le Chocolat, 420 Pine Street, Williamsport, (570) 322-5544. Quality chocolate in all its forms offers the ultimate temptation.
Eagle Rock Winery, 1307 Park Avenue, Williamsport (570) 567-7715, www.eaglerockwinery.com
WB Griggs Coffee Store, 707 Claire Road, Montoursville (570) 368-8924, www.griggscoffeehouse.com. The person that has everything can always enjoy some fresh roasted coffee or peanuts. Gift baskets offer multiple delights.
Country Store, 607 Village Road, Pennsdale (570)546-7675, www.countrystoremeats.com. Visit this old-fashioned butcher shop in a quaint country store setting. Try their great ham, bologna and bacon. Again, gift boxes allow you the luxury of not having to pick just one thing.
Wentzler’s Fruit Farm, two locations: 1820 E. 3rd Street and 205 Lycoming Mall Road, Pennsdale (570) 546-5574. Fresh orchard fruits as well as fruit pies, preserves, and apple cider remind me of Charles Dickens’ descriptions in “A Christmas Carol.”
Joanna’s Italian Bakery & Specialties, has a new location at 553 E. 3rd Street, Williamsport (570)322-6048. Mangiare!
Rosencrans’ Bakery, 345 Broad Street, Montoursville (570)368-8255. This old-fashioned bakery has a wonderful assortment of cakes, cookies, pastries and bread.
Freshlife Natural Products Supermarket, 2300 E 3rd Street, Loyalsock (570)322-8280, www.freshlife.com. Health food, tea, personal care products and a book section make this a great place for filling up those gift baskets.
OUTDOORS
If you are looking for “toys” for an outdoor enthusiast, you might want to check out these stores:
Lyon Camping & Supply, 361 Broad Street, Montoursville (570) 368-2501, www.lyoncamping.com. They carry a quirky mix of high-performance outdoor gear and army/navy surplus stuff from around the world, as well as a good selection of maps and outdoor books.
Equinox, Limited, www.equinoxltd.com. This local manufacturer of outdoor apparel and accessories doesn’t have a retail outlet, but you can order from them online and support a local business at the same time.
Country Ski & Sports, 836 Broad Street, Montoursville (570)368-1718, www. countryskiandsports.com. They also have stores in Wellsboro and Wilkes-Barre. A full selection of items for snow sports, canoeing, kayaking, bicycling, skateboarding, and other outdoor activities.
OTHER
Wilcox Graphic Innovation, at The Harvest Artisan Cooperative & Gallery, 46 1/2 West 4th Street, Williamsport (570) 777-2665. Transfer old VHS to DVD, turn your photos into a video slideshow or have them videotape your wedding or special event.
Plankenhorn Stationary Supply Store, 144 West 4th Street, Williamsport (570) 326-2676, www.plankenhorns.com. High quality stationery, office and art supplies.
Leading Electronics, 673 East 3rd Street, Williamsport (570)323-5095. Computers, software, and audio equipment.
The Williamsport Frame Shop at The Harvest Artisan Cooperative and Gallery, 46 1/2 West 4th Street, Williamsport (570) 321-9900. For a one of a kind personal gift, consider framing a photo, poster, artwork or personal memento.
The Cosmic Sage, 1234 Broad Street, Montoursville (570)368-8181. Metaphysical, spiritual—or not! Unique and beautiful gifts. Call for hours.
The Clothier, 138 W. 4th Street, Williamsport (570)322-5707. Quality dress and casual clothes for men.
Mark’s Shoes, 22 S Main Street, Hughesville (570)584-2616. Work boots and complete line of Carhartts and outdoor clothing.
Knittle and Frey, 2101 Sweeley Ave, Williamsport, (570)323-7554, www.knittleandfrey.com. For the gardeners, and animal lovers on your gift list. For the history buff they carry books from Wennawoods Publishing. They have a great selection of fruit baskets in all sizes, perfect for creating your own gift basket.
Picture Rocks Hardware, 98 Main St, Picture Rocks (570)584-4991. Work gloves, flashlights, kitchen gear... You can find an amazing number of great gifts in a hardware store and this is a friendly, small town place to shop.
Treasure Hunt, 1307 Park Avenue, Williamsport, (570)419-2970. Feet tired from shopping? Try an auction where you get to sit down while you shop. Estate Auction on Dec. 3, 6 pm, Christmas & Food Auction on Dec. 12, 11 pm
Gift Certificates For someone who doesn’t need or want more stuff, give the gift of a fun time.
SPAS & MASSAGE
Alena’a Spa, 1127 Almond Street, Williamsport
(570)601-0399.
Healthy Touch Day Spa, 138 Mulberry Street, Williamsport (570)320-7111. They strive to use natural and organic products whenever possible.
Ankleroot Art Gallery & Massage Studio, West 4th Street, Williamsport (570)916-1704. Amma & Acu-oil table massage. Chair massage also available.
DINING & GETAWAYS
Get a gift certificate for dinner at your favorite restaurant or for an overnight stay at an inn or B&B. [See the August Guardian for restaurant suggestions.]
COOKING CLASSES
Now We’re Cooking, 457 River Avenue, Williamsport (570)322-0700, www.nwcook.com.
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
Crystal Lake Ski Center, 1716 Crystal Lake Road, Hughesville (570)584-4209, www.crystallakeskicenter.com. Give a gift certificate for a day of cross-country skiing or a season pass for a whole winter of outdoor fun.