Whether you hit the stores bright and early on Black Friday or wait until the week before the holiday, Lancaster County is the perfect place to find the perfect gift for every person on your list. From homemade Amish handcrafts to all of the big name brands that you are familiar with and everything in between, Lancaster County has it all.
- Kitchen Kettle Village: A collection of rustic and artsy shops on the edge of the village of Intercourse, Kitchen Kettle Village offers a selection of gifts ranging from variety boxes of jams and jellies to handcrafted leather goods and keepsake quilts. Visit the jam and jelly shop to pick a selection of freshly made salsas, jellies, and more, or stop by the leather shop for high quality wallets, belts, jackets, boots, and other novelty items. Nearby, the art galleries and quilt shops offer treasures that will be enjoyed and handed down for many years to come. Also, take a break from shopping and enjoy the nearby bakery and restaurants for a little Christmas treat.
- Rockvale Outlets: Located on Route 30 east of Lancaster City, the outlets showcase dozens of outlet stores like Carter’s, Coleman, and DEB, putting everything you could possibly need for this holiday season in one place.
- Tanger Outlets: The Ann Taylor factory store and the Yankee Candle outlet are only two of the many shops located at the Tanger Outlets, less than a mile west of Rockvale Outlets. Here you can park in one spot and wall the entire outlets to shop, hitting all of your favorite brands in one shot.
- Downtown Lititz: Home of Wilbur Chocolate and the Sturgis Pretzel House, Lititz is one of Lancaster County’s top shopping destinations. As a result of recent efforts by the retailer’s association, upscale jewelry, clothing, and gift shops now line several blocks of Main Street and Broad Street adjacent to the town square. Come enjoy the festive season in a traditional small town with traditional decorations while knocking out some items on your shopping list. When you are finally through shopping, enjoy a hot cup of cocoa at the Sturgis Haus or Café Chocolate to begin the Christmas season off on a sweet note.
- The Lancaster County Bed and Breakfast Inns Association: Stumped on what to give your parents or spouse for Christmas? Visit the Lancaster County Bed and Breakfast Inns Association for a list of top-rated local inns and bed and breakfasts that offer gift certificates! A night or two in Lancaster County can do wonders to help you feel rested and refreshed, plus the elegant in-town inns and countryside bed and breakfasts offer an enjoyable, friendly atmosphere to simply relax away from the pressures and responsibilities of home.
