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Shop Local in Lynchburg and Central Virginia in 2023

You can find unique gifts for everyone on your list at these local stores!

By Sandy Wallace December 1, 2023

Every day is a good day to shop local in Central Virginia! When you shop local, you're keeping your money in your community. 

Whenever you're doing gift shopping, be sure to visit your favorite local shops. You'll find something for everyone on your list as you browse in stores that are owned and operated by your friends and neighbors. 

The Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Shop Local guide is sponsored by Bedford Area Welcome Center. Located at 816 Burks Hill Road in Bedford (at the foot of the National D-Day Memorial), the Bedford Area Welcome Center offers unique gifts for everyone on your list. The Bedford Area Welcome Center is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, closed on major holidays.

Shop local with these Lynchburg Macaroni Kid partner businesses in the Lynchburg area for the holidays and all through the year. Hours may sometimes vary from posted hours, so check before you visit!

Gifts for All Ages

Accents Flags, Gifts, Home & Garden - Decor items fill the store at Accents Flags & Gifts, located at 1716 Main Street in Lynchburg. In addition to a wide variety of full-sized and garden flags, you'll find many home decor items, cheese ball and dip mixes, candles, scented sprays, fragrance oils, sports gifts, monogrammed gifts, baby gifts, pet gifts, wind chimes, garden decor, military decor and more. Accents is open Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 4 PM, Sundays from 11 AM to 4 PM.

Angelic Haven Floral & Gifts - Flower arranging is an art and a gift of love at Angelic Haven, located at 7201 Timberlake Road in Lynchburg. Let our friends at Angelic Haven create a unique, artistic arrangement; a gift basket of gourmet snacks or fresh fruit; or an indoor plant for someone special. Angelic Haven is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Online ordering is also available. Look for the vintage bicycle decorated with flowers outside the shop on Timberlake Road.

Bailey Spencer Hardware - Bailey Spencer Hardware first opened its doors to Lynchburg in 1897. Since then, they have been a staple of Lynchburg providing services from day to day hardware needs, contracting services, special orders on doors, windows, and hardware. In addition, Bailey Spencer has a unique collect of architectural antiques ranging from iron gates, doors, stained glass, Christmas decor, and more. Be sure to visit the third floor, where local artists have studios. Bailey Spencer is open Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM.

Bedford Area Welcome Center - Located at 816 Burks Hill Road in Bedford, the Bedford Area Welcome Center is a place for visitors and residents alike to get information about the area and also has a wonderful gift shop with many unique locally crafted items for sale. During the holidays, stop in for the Festival of Trees at Bedford Area Welcome Center with Christmas trees decorated by local businesses to raise money for non-profit organizations. The Bedford Area Welcome Center is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Holy Heaven Cookie Co. - In addition to pop-up booth at events, Holy Heaven Cookie Co. has a permanent location at 1219 Main Street (Lynchburg Community Market in Lynchburg. Their jumbo-stuffed gourmet cookies are filled with decadent goodies that nobody can resist.

Family Fun Gifts

Amazement Square - Lynchburg's children's museum is located at 27 Ninth Street in Lynchburg. Amazement Square offers four floors of hands-on fun and learning for all ages. Amazement Square offers special events as well as activities that are included with admission on specific days. A family membership or gift cards to Amazement Square make a wonderful gift!

FunQuest Family Entertainment Center - Lynchburg's #1 destination for family fun! Located at 327 Graves Mill Road in Lynchburg, FunQuest offers roller skating, inline skating, laser tag, arcade and video games, and PlayQuest, a fun indoor playground for kids ages 10 and under. FunQuest gift cards let the good times roll!

One Way Out is an escape room offering four unique games that provide families with an hour of quality time together. One Way Out is located at 2264 Lakeside Drive in Lynchburg. Participants must be 8 years or older. Escape the daily grind with a gift card from One Way Out!

More Local Businesses

Here are some additional Lynchburg area businesses to visit for your holiday shopping needs:

Anderson's Country Market II, 3748 South Amherst Highway, Madison Heights 24572

Bikes Unlimited, 1312 Jefferson Street, Lynchburg 24504

Buzzard's Roost, 718 Commerce Street, Lynchburg 24504

Cheryl's Secret Garden, 19204 Forest Road, Lynchburg 24502

Divine Designs & Delights, 1045 Thomas Jefferson Road, Forest 24551

The Farm Basket, 2008 Langhorne Road, Lynchburg 24501

The Flower Basket, 3922 South Amherst Highway, Madison Heights 24572

Gary's Garden Center, 794 Leesville Road, Lynchburg 24502

Givens Books & Little Dickens, 2236 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg 24501

Hill House Interiors, 163 South Main Street, Amherst 24521

Lynchburg Community Market, 1219 Main Street, Lynchburg 24504

Nannys Prims and Decor, 1072 Corporate Park Drive, Ste. B, Forest 24551

Scarlett's Main Street Antique Mall and Gallery, 1026 Main Street, Lynchburg 24504

Scene 3, 1107 Main Street, Lynchburg 24504

Shay's Unique Gifts, 1300 Commerce Street, Lynchburg 24504

St. Nic's, 1045 Thomas Jefferson Road, Forest 24551

Spearman Artisanry, 919 Main Street, Lynchburg 24504

The Art Box, 422 12th Street, Lynchburg 24504

Winey Chicks Boutique, 18013 Forest Road, Forest 24551

Check at your favorite local stores for deals or enjoy a day of shop-hopping from place to place with friends. Be sure to share some photos on social media.

Find craft shows, vendor events, holiday open houses and more in our Holiday Shopping Events in Lynchburg and Central Virginia guide HERE.

Check out the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Christmas and Holiday Guide 2023 for information about local parades, holiday lights, Santa and other character sightings, holiday photo shoot locations, and holiday events, as well as crafts, treats and gift ideas to make the holidays your best ever!

Looking for family-friendly holiday events? Check the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid calendar of events to find all of the best family-friendly holiday events in Lynchburg and Central Virginia. 

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