In short, there’s something for literally everyone on your list. Happy shopping!
When in doubt, go for the (food) goods. Dayton’s local restaurants and retailers have plenty of delicious offerings for the holidays, like Pine Club favorites and Dorothy Lane Market’s Killer Brownie (we’ll take two tins, please).
>> 5 hyper-local gifts for Dayton foodies
🎁The gift of spirits (literally)
Not far behind food is the booze. Here, we’ve curated 12 of the best bottles (local, regional and national) that are pretty prime for gift-giving.
>> 12 boozy bottles for the days before and after Christmas
Gift a taste of some of the world's best chocolate from our own neck of the woods. Madame Delluc's in Oakwood has been hailed as one of the "Best Chocolates in the World" (Conde Nast), and one of the "15 Happiest Places in the World" (CNN). Need we say more? Their decadent artisan chocolates are a sight and a taste to behold.
>> Decadent gift ideas from one of the best places for chocolate in the world
Whether you're shopping for mom, your best friend, or the perfect white elephant gift, these amazing, must-visit stores have a wide range of items for everyone's taste. We recommend hitting as many as you can.
>> How to buy for everyone on your list -- right here in downtown Dayton
Know someone who adores the theatre or loves live music? These shows are best bets. From Harlem Globetrotters and country star Luke Combs to National Geographic LIVE!, there’s something for all tastes.
>> 7 amazing tickets to Dayton events that are perfect for everyone on your list
Dayton is blessed with plenty of hiking, biking and paddling trails. If you know someone who’s obsessed with the outdoors, we’ve got some top picks to make that experience more fun and enjoyable. (Plus who doesn’t love getting new gear?!)
>> Gift ideas for Daytonians who love the great outdoors
Luckily for you, Dayton is an artistic hub with a strong community of local artists and makers. At the center of that is Dayton Visual Arts Center, a nonprofit that functions to connect, support and showcase local art. DVAC also turns their amazing space into a gallery each holiday season, full of art gifts for everyone on your list -- from the purely aesthetic to the functional.
>> 8 gifts you can buy at DVAC’s holiday gift gallery
Credit: Immerse Photography
Credit: Immerse Photography
Ahh, the gift that keeps on giving. Did you know that you can give all sorts of Dayton-based memberships as gifts? Here’s a sampling: Rose Music Center Insider Membership, a fitness or gym membership, Link: Dayton Bike Share, or a museum membership.
>> 7 amazing Dayton membership gift ideas that keep on giving
There aren’t too many people who will turn their noses up at a good champagne, and for that reason alone, it’s a lovely little luxury gift that you can spend $25 or less on.
>> 4 delicious sparkling wines for $25 or under
Luna Gifts & Botanicals has gorgeous gifts and TONS of plants.
>> Luna Gifts & Botanicals has plenty to love when it comes to gift giving
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