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Atlanta Winter Gift Guide

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Atlanta is full of gift ideas for everyone on your list – whether the goal is to spread joy, celebrate the New Year or dote on your Valentine. Shop these Atlanta favorites, brimming with goodies that capture the spirit of the city.

Ponce City Market

Outdoor market with people sitting around fire pits, surrounded by brick buildings and string lights in Atlanta, Georgia.
You may never leave Ponce City Market because there is so much to do. (Photo courtesy of Jamestown)

Start at Ponce City Market (PCM), located along the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside trail. Enjoy holiday pop-ups, fireside pods on The Yard and The Roof’s Skate the Sky. Located in the old Sears, Roebuck & Co. building, PCM houses more than 30 national name brands and local stores.

Where: 675 Ponce de Leon Ave.

Citizen Supply

A bustling indoor market with a large 'Citizen Supply' sign, featuring multiple levels, shops, and people browsing in Atlanta, Georgia.
Find lots of great holiday gifts here. (Photo courtesy of Jamestown)

Head to the second floor to find Citizen Supply, an artisan marketplace full of great gifts for the whole family.

Jelldshop

A woman stands in a colorful leather goods store, surrounded by wallets and bags in Atlanta, Georgia.

The handmade leather purses, wallets and wristlets are from Jerusalem and mark a great gift to create a new look. There are a wide variety of colors and styles so you might need two.

Good Garments

If someone in your life is a streetwear fan, find merch to match his or her style here. This luxury streetwear brand offers a variety of hats, sweatshirts and T-shirts.

Everythang Dope

The founder, Darling Nikki, blends her love of hip-hop and fervor for culturally nostalgic fashion pieces to create a style of her own. Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts for that special someone in your life.

Atlanta Winter Gift Guide

Vinyl Fiends

Records are back in style. No matter the genre you’re looking for, find everything from vintage classics to new sounds here. Bring your friends in for live music on Fridays, featuring new DJs each week.

Laurel Lane Jewelry

Get a gift that will last forever with permanent jewelry from Laurel Lane Jewelry. This Black-owned female business is focused on products that are high-quality yet affordable and won’t irritate sensitive skin.

Linwood Court

A collection of green scented candles with city skyline designs, arranged on a wooden stand in Atlanta, Georgia.

You can’t go wrong with getting a soothing scented candle for the one you love. The candles are made with coconut apricot wax, offering a clean burn free from soot and smoke. Also, find some wax melts and oils that make perfect stocking stuffers.

The Village

The Village demonstrates Ujamaa, the Kwanzaa principle of cooperative economics, with a collection of brands created by Black entrepreneurs. Stock up on treats such as body butter and beard oil. Up someone’s game with a fly hat or statement earrings. Or splurge on a handcrafted leather briefcase or distinguished wooden watch.

Rhen’s Nest Toy Shop

For the little ones in your life, find puzzles, plushies and more. You can shop gifts for a variety of ages starting at 0-6 months and going all the way up to kids 10 years old and up. For kids who love planes, trains and automobiles, there are plenty of options. Or find snuggly stuffed animals in all colors.

Catbird

Find personalized jewelry from Catbird that people can wear year-round. The shop designs and crafts its own line using ethically sourced gold and conflict-free stones. Catbird also curates collections from inspiring designers around the world.

Three delicate gold letter charms, A, B, and C, each adorned with sparkling diamonds in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mercato di Bellina

A gift box filled with Italian gourmet foods including cheese, cured meats, crackers, and spreads in Atlanta, Georgia.

This is an all-in-one gift for the Italian chef on your list. Choose from a variety of hand crafted boxes with items such as cookies, jam, pastas and more.

Westside Provisions District

A rustic brick building with a tree and a metal bridge in front of it in Atlanta, Georgia.
You can’t go wrong at Westside Provisions District.

Located in West Midtown, this development is a combination of Westside Urban Market and White Provision, combining to become a powerhouse for boutique shopping and fine dining.

Where: 1198 Howell Mill Road

Ann Mashburn

For the ladies in your life, find high-end dresses, sweaters, pants and jackets for all occasions. There also are home decor options and beautiful jewelry.

Framebridge

This shop offers custom framing so no matter what style of home you’re decorating, you can find the frame here. Frames come in a variety of colors including dark wood, gold and gray and a variety of styles such as California Modern, vintage and minimalist.

Greyson Clothiers

Never know what to get the golf lover in your life? Swing by Greyson Clothiers for polos, quarter-zips and trousers par for the course.

Virginia Highland 

A bustling outdoor market with vendors, shoppers, and autumn foliage in Atlanta, Georgia.
Shop the Winterfest Holiday Market in the Virginia Highland neighborhood.

The Virginia Highland neighborhood is just northeast of downtown Atlanta. This area is perfect for walking and exploring the cute shops that line the streets.

Where: Intersection of North Highland and Virginia avenues.

Virginia Highland Books

A cozy bookstore with a mystery and suspense section featuring stacked books and a sign in Atlanta, Georgia.

This independent bookstore launched in 2021 by entrepreneur Sandra Huff. From popular reads to up-and-coming authors, there are books for any reader in your life.

Little Barn Apothecary

Find skin care products that are 100% vegan and all natural. Give a restorative facial with a botanical face wash, moisturizing serum or specialty treatment mask. Or, try a little aromatherapy with Air Water scents and Aroma Elixirs to infuse any space with notes of exotic woods, wintry figs and fresh ginger.

Kinship Butcher & Sundry

While not a traditional place for gifts, this is a family-owned butcher shop helmed by chef and owner Myles Moody and owner Rachael Pack. Give the gift of quality meats and products from local purveyors with a gift card. A small selection of hand-picked wines by Rachael are also available.

Two butchers in a kitchen preparing raw meat on a wooden table in Atlanta, Georgia.

Buckhead Picks 

Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood is a Southern icon where tastemakers shop. This is the perfect place to find gifts that signal tradition and create lasting memories.

Where: On and around Peachtree Road

Lucy’s Market

Thank someone with a gift basket from Lucy’s Market.

A rustic home decor store with plants, baskets, and vintage items in Atlanta, Georgia.

Founder Kim Wilson, who named the store for her grandmother and daughter, curates items into thoughtful themes. Georgia on My Mind features gourmet provisions like artisanal grits, peach jam and spiced pecans – tucked into a woven basket and tied with a bow.

Kazoo Toys

Give the gift of wonder from Kazoo Toys. Owners Whitney and Joe Novack stock the store with imaginative play supplies like arts and crafts, musical instruments and costumes. There are fascinating toys such as magic kits and mechanical building sets.

RAILS

The range of lifestyle staples here makes it easy to shop for anyone on your list. Buy someone a plaid-button down or a cashmere silk knit beanie. Or you can never go wrong with a candle. The store is located in Buckhead Village.

A cylindrical candle in a soft pinkish-orange hue with a minimalist label featuring cursive text in Atlanta, Georgia.

South Downtown

This area is slowly being revitalized, bringing more shops and restaurants to Downtown. Walk along Mitchell Street for a few places to get great holiday gifts that will help cross many people off your list.

Where: Around Mitchell St.

Crates ATL

This new spot in South Downtown has new and used vinyl, turntables, receivers and speakers. Come here to find the perfect album for the music expert in your life.

Village Books

This Black female-owned bookstore aims to celebrate gifted voices, literature and culture. Find memoirs, classic reads and even self-published authors.

Pet Lovers

A woman wearing a party hat pets a large, happy dog on a grassy area in Atlanta, Georgia.

Maybe you need to get a gift for the pet lover in your life or it’s time to treat the dogs and cats to something special. Thankfully, Atlanta is a pet-loving community with plenty of places to get great gifts.

Where: Woofers Lane (Just kidding)

Woof Gang Bakery

Maybe choose one of the adorable treats shaped like a dog toy or a pup cup. The toys and accessories fit dogs of all sizes.

The Whole Dog Market

Find locations near Piedmont Park and Westside Village where you can purchase chew toys, biscuit treats and more.

Even More Shopping 

Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza are cornerstones of Buckhead shopping. They are home to big brand names like Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale’s, along with luxury stores like Hermes and Jimmy Choo. Head over to check items off your list.

Modern shopping center with Apple Store, Nike store, and luxury cars parked outside in Atlanta, Georgia.

Alon’s Bakery & Market

The market has a range of specialty items from around the world, including fine chocolates and candies. A gift card from here will be the treat that keeps on giving.

Purposeful Gourmet Foods

Purposeful Gourmet Foods, which is a Meals on Wheels Atlanta social enterprise, provides a gift box with 100% of the proceeds going to support the nonprofit that provides meals for seniors facing hunger and social isolation.

Gift boxes and bags of gourmet nuts and chocolate from Purposeful Gourmet Foods in Atlanta, Georgia.

The deluxe gift box includes 6-ounce packages of Sugar & Spice and Sweet With Heat pecans and a 3-ounce package of Peaches & More Purposeful Fruits.

The signature gift box will include 3-ounce packages of Sugar & Spice pecans, Sweet with Heat pecans, and Peaches & More Purposeful Fruits. It will also include Purposeful Dark Chocolate Pecan Toffee, Purposeful Honey, and Purposeful Georgia Peach & Bourbon Jam.

Forever Diamonds

If only something sparkly will do this season, Forever Diamonds at Lenox Square has served Atlanta for more than 25 years. Owner Malik Kolsawala believes everyone has the right to the best possible quality their money can buy. Spend time eyeing the hand-selected pendants, rings, earrings and watches and enjoy chatting with the experts on staff.

Holiday Markets

Piedmont Park Holiday Market

This holiday gift show features creations of local artists. There will be up to 100 handcrafters, including painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metalworkers, glass blowers, jewelers and crafters. The market is Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 30 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Holiday Shopping Spectacular

Indie Craft Experience is the place to find handmade goods and handpicked vintage from independent artists, makers and purveyors of nostalgia. The Holiday Shopping Spectacular will feature more than 100 vendors. The market is Dec. 6 and 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Yaarab Shrine Center in Midtown. There is free parking available. Purchase a ticket beforehand for only $5 tickets will be $10 at the door.

Holiday Market at the High

If it’s Dec. 20, and you still need Christmas gifts, the High Museum of Art will save the day. At the High’s Holiday Market, browse handmade goods from local artists, enjoy seasonal food and drinks, and participate in creative activities inspired by the museum’s collection. The market will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Maybe something wrapped in a bow won’t do, so explore some of the best Holidays Experiences in Atlanta.

Atlanta Winter Gift Guide

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