Is Christmas really only three weeks away? Hard to believe, but it is.
One of the things that makes the holiday a little stressful is trying to find just the right gift for that special someone.
While so many take the easy way out and grab a bunch of gift cards or stuff cash into a card, there are better, and more thoughtful options in the Great Outdoors Region.
Merchants in the region – that includes Clarion, Jefferson, Forest, Elk, and Cameron counties – have a wide variety of unique and special gifts that will put a smile on the face of even the most discriminating.
For those looking for antiques or that personalized gift, visit one of the following businesses in the region:
Over 1 1/2 acres of retail. Garden Center, nursery, greenhouses, gift shop. Many home décor and gift ideas, including fairy garden pieces.
Experience our log cabin shop in the heart of Cook Forest. Filled to the brim with woodland-themed home décor, frames, ornaments, books, Woodwick candles and more!
Cooksburg Dry Goods is the home base for operations for Cook Riverside Cabins and Pale Whale Canoe Fleet. Not only will you find the perfect gifts and souvenirs, they will also handle all of your rental needs including canoes, kayaks, tubes, cross-country skis, and ice skates.
Countryside Crafts & Countryside Quilts
A restored 1895 general store opened in March 1987. We are a hidden gem – home décor – quilting fabrics and patterns – women’s and children’s boutiques.
Antiques, historical, military, ephemera, toys. Open daily 10-5, I-80 Exit 60 Shippenville/Cook Forest; 4 mi. N. Rte. 66 to Jct. 322/66N.
Antiques, collectibles, furniture, jewelry, books and items by local artisans. If an item is not available the customer is contacted when item is available.
Fulmer House Books & Collectibles
Looking for something spiffy? The Fulmer House has three floors of antiques, books, and collectibles to explore. Follow them on Facebook for more information.
Grant’s Pass Antiques and Wrought Iron
Our shop specializes in Wrought Iron artwork. Special orders, railings, and gates made to order. Fabricated on premises. Plasmacam on site. We buy and sell antiques, gifts, souvenirs, jewelry and more.
Heirloom Quilting and Antiques
A quilter’s heaven! Over 9,000 bolts of 100% cotton fabric, which includes flannels and homespuns. HQ quilting machines, HQ stitch machines and Accuquilt. All your quilting needs in one shop.
Kellygreen Bed & Breakfast, Gifts & Antiques
Retreat to this restored 1886 Victorian mansion to relax, rejuvenate and perhaps inspire your creative side. We offer four guest rooms with a full breakfast, all-inclusive art workshop packages, mini-workshops and a gallery of original art for sale both on-site and online along with other gifts and antiques. Our art instructors come from near…
Your home décor super store! Multi vendor. 35,000 square feet specializing in new name brand furniture, antiques, primitives, repurposed and reclaimed items.
Offering a unique collection of antiques, authentic primitive home furnishings, retired Longaberger, custom kitchen tables, restored furniture and gifts all at reasonable prices. Or (814) 541-1484
Spectacular Amish countryside, charming specialty shops. Delicious cuisine, winery, antiques, Amish crafted country furniture, primitive country crafts and gift, pottery, quilts and homemade fudge.
Something for everyone. Come see our multiple vendors and find antiques, local artisan goods, vintage clothing, primitives and more. Art lovers can peruse more than a dozen galleries across the five-county area.
Allegheny Riverstone Center For The Arts
ARCA provides stimulating and enriching professional arts programs at Lincoln Hall, Riverstone Farms and at “Foxburg on the Green”. Also part of ARCA, just down the street is the Red Brick Gallery which nurtures artistic creativity by providing an inspiring venue for local artisans and other emerging art talents.
Art gallery also offering classes in pottery, chainsaw carving, Old-style stone printing. Nationally recognized artists, teachers, and performers.
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce and Artisan Center
More than 65 artists sell their wares inside this artisan center found along the PA Wilds Artisan Trail. Take Route 120 from Ridgway or Lock Haven and you will find Emporium in the center! All the products are one of a kind handmade by the artist.
A delightful country store featuring arts and crafts designed and created in beautiful Bennett’s Valley. Wildlife paintings on saws, custom finished pine furniture, wine jelly.
Elk County Council on the Arts
ECCOTA’s sales gallery features work from 40+ artists. Offering woodcarving, pottery, music, literature, original art, prints & more; classes & performances. Wilds Cooperative trading post.
Elkwood Arts features handcrafted wood products from wood grown and harvested in the PA Wilds. Custom laser engraving and custom woodworking.
Grant’s Pass Antiques and Wrought Iron
Our shop specializes in Wrought Iron artwork. Special orders, railings, and gates made to order. Fabricated on premises. Plasmacam on site. We buy and sell antiques, gifts, souvenirs, jewelry and more.
Jefferson County History Center
The Jefferson County History Center offers research facilities, exhibits, public programs, publications, and gift items related to Jefferson County. Features a model railroad created in the style of Charles Albert Bowdish, creator of the Miniature Railroad and Village, now at the Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh.
Live chainsaw carving, sculpture, walking sticks, pottery, paintings, jewelry, heirloom toys and cutting boards by Martin, Kathleen and Vic DePasse. Details on Facebook at Nuthatch Studio.
Visit a working potter’s historic home studio and shop for unique artisan stoneware, handmade to serve your life beautifully. Open by chance or appointment.
Farm & Retail Shoppe featuring yarns, spinning fibers, woven and knitted items, chair caning, along with handmade crafts and specialty gifts by local artisans.
Wildlife Center at Sinnemahoning State Park
The Wildlife Center at Sinnemahoning was appropriately named after the numerous opportunities to watch wildlife within the park including bear, eagles, otters, deer, and elk. Inside houses offices, a classroom and a gallery of state of the art interpretive/interactive exhibits.
For those looking to spice up their holiday celebrations, the Great Outdoors Region has several wine and spirit shops.
Come by and taste our great wines and while visiting our wine shop in Benezette. Now offering hard apple ciders. We have a nice, quiet, covered deck with amazing scenery. There is something for everyone in our stocked gift shop.
Step back in time for Real Moonshine, handcrafted on site from grains to bottles. Only distillery in the country that handcrafts all by hand from start to finish. No machines. We also offer smoked meats, cheeses, and specialty pepper mixes. Plus we have a cement pond!!!
More than 30 wines, from dry to sweet. Complimentary tastings, wine bar setting gift shop. Open Wednesday – Saturday 12 p.m. – 7 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m.
A microbrewery and restaurant nestled in the heart of historic Clarion County, Pennsylvania.A place where delicious food, handcrafted beer, and history reside.
Experience the Deer Creek difference. Relax in our comfortable winery or enjoy an outdoor chair around our fire pit sipping wine or a specialty coffee. FREE tastings, gift shop. Access off I-80 exit 53 or 60. Visit the website for a schedule of special events and musical entertainment.
Elk Mountain at Knox Winery Outlet
An Elk Mountain Winery outlet on Rt. 208 west of Knox carrying over 30 wines including the famous Jack Ass Red and Pink Beaver.
The area’s funnest winery at the gateway to Elk Country. Stop and taste our outdoor named wines. Specialty gifts and wine lounge.
Winery featuring more than 30 varieties of wines. Wine tasting and outdoor grape arbor patio. Large retail outlet offers gifts, meats. cheeses, clothing, and wine making supplies.
Meet our mascot “Junior” the Groundhog while sampling a variety of quality wines. Free tastings in a beautiful setting conveniently located 6 miles south of Punxsutawney.
A fun place for free wine tasting. Gift shop, antique museum, picnic pavilion. Try the antique tool test. Enjoy summer Sunset at the Winery events and October Cider Pressing event.
For all your winemaking and brewing needs. Free samples. Make your wine beer for half the price. Enjoy a premium cigar with your libation.
Family owned and operated business established in 2013. Located in the midst of Elk Country just minutes from the beautiful Elk Country Visitor Center. Located in a renovated 1800s church, we offer a delicious menu. Proudly serving a delicious pizza, soup, subs, and wraps along with Perry’s ice cream.
Experience the R** Bandana state of mind. A wine café. We also serve french pressed coffee, gourmet cheese platters, cigars and have entertainment and art gallery.
Situated in a beautiful rural setting with the vineyard as a backdrop with a patio area, gazebos, dock, and firepit. Punxsutawney’s first winery just minutes north of town. Visit and enjoy a glass, take a bottle. Currently offering 19 wine varieties. Check the website for events.
Friendly and relaxing historic country bar on the way to Cook Forest. Original art deco back bar from the days of Tillie!
Third oldest brewery in the country featuring 100% natural brewing ingredients. Free tours, gift shop and samples from the Eternal Tap.
Welcome to Twisted Vine where we specialize in fruit wine and unique flavors. Visit us at one of our many locations throughout Northwestern Pennsylvania. Ridgway (Kane) Store Hours: Sunday, Wednesday-Friday 12-4 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Located on Route 255 N 4 miles from I-80 exit 101. Enjoy complimentary tastings and our outdoor area.
Tours, tastings, gift baskets, gift shop, special labels. Also available at DuBois mall (814)375-6885, Nittany Mall St. College (814)237-8500, Settlers Ridge Pittsburgh (412) 490-9590.
For trip planning, including places to stay, places to dine, and other things to do in the Great Outdoors Region, go to visitpago.com.
“The Great Outdoors,” sponsored by the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors, is a weekly blog by exploreClarion.com’s Scott Shindledecker. Plan your next outdoor adventure at VisitPAGO.com or call (814) 849-5197 for more information.
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