As the holiday season sets in, so can feelings of stress and anxiety due to rising pressures to find the perfect gift. But the holiday shopping experience shouldn’t be something to dread. Finding gifts for loved ones should be fun, easy, and exciting.
That’s why we’ve curated some ideas for places to shop in the Jordan River area.
Mountain View Village
Mountain View Village boasts a variety of shops, from local startups to timeless classics. With the help of Devin Harrison, marketing coordinator at Mountain View Village, we’ve gathered a few suggestions for places to find the perfect gift for your friend, family member, or special someone.
Rising Moon Minerals
Rising Moon Minerals is a family-owned business packed full of crystals and gems. Whether you’re looking for raw minerals, polished stones, jewelry, or other crystal curiosities, this kiosk is sure to have the perfect ethically sourced item for you.
KA Jewelry Collection
New to Mountain View Village, KA Jewelry Collection is the perfect place to shop to celebrate a milestone moment or add an everyday touch of luxury to your loved one’s life. From gemstone rings to beautiful bangles, there’s something for everyone here, created with precision and care.
Anthropologie
Whether you’re shopping for the perfect piece of furniture for your mother or the perfect dress for your teenage daughter, this location of the national store features many specifically curated with people in the area in mind.
Altar’d State
Shopping at Altar’d State is a great way to have an unparalleled clothing shopping experience while knowing you’re giving back. When you shop on Mondays, 10% of net proceeds go directly to nonprofits across the country.
Böhme
Headquartered in Utah, this location of Böme offers hand-curated picks for people in the Jordan River area. Find the perfect holiday sweater or the comfiest matching loungewear for you and the girls.
And while you’re at Mountain View Village, be sure to check out the delicious range of cozy eateries that the shopping center has to offer. And don’t forget to schedule a visit with Santa for festive photos in his cottage near Cinemark, where he’ll be spreading cheer from November 21 through December 24.
Gardner Village
Holiday gifts don’t always come in the form of physical objects. Gardner Village is a great place to shop local, but also enjoy a wide variety of events that will help you experience the joy of the holidays with your loved ones.
Marcia Johns, marketing director at Gardner Village, says that coming to the shopping center is a holiday tradition for many families. “You’re taking a step back in time to a simpler way,” Marcia says. “You can relax, but then when you walk into shops, it’s all on trend.”
From elf displays to the caroling groups on the brick pathways, the holiday feeling is palpable at Gardner Village. Here are just a few of the things you can experience there:
Grinch-inspired Escape Room
Participate in A Great Escape’s holiday-themed adventure.
Elf Displays and Scavenger Hunt
Beginning November 22nd, go from display to display to track down all the elves at Gardner Village. Reward yourself with a free piece of taffy at the end.
Home for the Holidays Music Dinner Show
Enjoy dinner while watching a live show reminiscent of 1940s radio programs.
Archibald's Restaurant
Eat a cozy meal in this restored 1877 flour mill.
Breakfast with Santa
Enjoy breakfast with the jolly man and his wife along with entertaining elves.
Soulstice Day Spa & Salon
The holiday season can be stressful. Treat yourself to a massage or facial.
Holiday Madness Sale
November’s major one-day sale will be held on Saturday, November 15 from 10 AM to 6 PM. You can save big on everything from clothes and jewelry to home decor and books.
The Art Cottage
Let the holiday spirit live on by taking part in a holiday art class and taking home what you make.
Host Your Holiday Party
With multiple venues to choose from, your holiday party at Gardner Village will be unlike any other setting in Utah.
Mystique Dining
Enjoy a five-course meal followed by an up-close and personal magic show during the seasonal Magic of the Season event.
Have a suggestion for a great place to shop locally? Please email abigail.horspool@citylifestyle.com, and we’ll be sure to add it to the list next year.
This holiday season, find the perfect gift while creating meaningful memories with your loved ones at local places.