When traveling, most folks love to find unique gifts to take home to family and friends. The standard postcard is generally available and we do have those in a dozen shops in town and every museum gift shop.
Museum gift shops have many wonderful items specific to our area that range from a Christmas ornament to a sweatshirt. They are always an ideal first stop for gift ideas that will certainly say “Havre de Grace.”
The merchants throughout the community carry an assortment of gift ideas sure to meet everyone’s “look at what I got you from Havre de Grace” gift list.
Here's a slideshow to give you some ideas as to what you might find in the nooks and crannies of the many shops in town. (If you're still unsure, check out the slide at the end of this article...THEN visit the antiques and arts pages on this website for even MORE reasons to visit us!)
Shopping ~ Shopping ~ more Shopping!
Amanda's Florist - 203 N. Washington Street - is a beautiful flower and gift shop also offering a line of all-occasion cards, Havre de Grace windchimes, and unique gifts. 410-939-5403
aMuse II - now ZIZA MOON, Quality Children's Toys for the Discerning Shopper, 140 St. John Street (corner St. John and Pennington), 410-942-1440
is one of our off-the-main-path shops that offers custom work and a variety of gift ideas in all sizes and prices. From nightlights to full window designs, lampshades to jewelry, you’ll find a piece that you’ll want to give (or get!) that’s from the skilled hands of the shop owners, Rita and Marie. Located at 201 N. Union Avenue. 410-939-8790
PLEASE NOTE: They now offer hours BY APPOINTMENT ONLY due to the amount of custom work they do. But they'd love to see you. So give them a call first!
NEW BA's Touch of Class - 331 N. Union Avenue, offers high quality, hand-crafted silk flower arrangements and swags, vases, home decor items and black art. Presently: 10-5 Mon-Sat; 1-5pm Sun. 443-307-3168
Blue Earth Leather – 214 N. Washington Street - brings you a variety of handcrafted leather items for the Harley rider to the CEO and everyone inbetween, beautiful turqoise, Native American, sterling silver jewelry, and so very much more.
410-939-1188
Bomboy’s Candies is another great ‘send it home’ Havre de Grace gift idea. In this case ‘sending’ is the key because it’s so tempting not to eat it before you get it home.
Calico Cove - 320 St. John Street - an eclectic shop offering gifts for the home, 'soft music' CDs, and just a touch of romance. 410-939-6166
NEW Cathy's Collectibles - 329 N. Union Avenue, offers Native American dream catchers and dolls; beautiful collectible dolls, die-cast models and Nascar models and clothing. Presently: 10-5 Mon-Sat; noon-5pm Sun. 410-939-4222
Christmas Magic - 311 St. John Street - offers an assortment of Havre de Grace ornaments as well as a full line of ornaments for EVERY season.The county's finest holiday shop - EVERY holiday - 410-939-8782
Whatever you're looking for, one of these shops is almost sure to have it. You’ll also find a great selection from talented local artists in every genre: history, historical romance, biographies, poetry, postcard books, and more.
(The) Dancing Heart - 456 Franklin Street - offers original art, contemporary crafts, and gifts for a variety of occasions. Each item is hand-picked for its inspirational and uplifting essence. We encourage visitors to linger and experience the healing benefits of art. 410-942-1260
Distinctive Decor Ltd - 322 St. John Street - offering Quality with a Distinction! Shop the most amazing variety of home decor items from art, lighting and rugs to accessories, florals and so much more. Schedule for in-home consultations for custom decorating. Stop by today! 410-939-2995
Doodad's, Inc. - 308 St. John Street - is our very special global "fair trade" gallery! Offering unique art & jewelry, unusual sculture, specialty clothing, musical & rhythm instruments, plus organic coffee, tea, and chocolates. 410-939-8003
Goll’s Bakery has apple or cherry tarts that are to die for! Take home a dozen and you’ll surely have folks who want to come with you next time.
Gryphon's Jewelry - 500 N. Union Ave/Legion Square - where you'll find unique jewelry for unique people - estate, designer & antique jewelry. 410-939-7922
also Gryphon's Coins
~buying and selling rare coins and currency~
Island Jack - 114 N. Washington Street - women's accessories boutique specializing in preppy and coastal lifestyles including handbags, jewelry, footwear, home accessories, table linens and more. Fun - Hip - NOW!!! 410-939-4414
Jana's Java - 217 N. Washington Street - offering
coffee, tea and assorted beverages as well as a variety of pastries and desserts. Artwork and gift items will also be available. 410-939-1098 (open Friday thru Sunday in May and June - extended hours later in the summer)
Java by the Bay -
118 N. Washington Street - purveyors of fine coffee & teas by the cup or by the pound. They also offer a Havre de Grace coffee blend, gift packages, mugs and teasets.410-939-0227
Joseph's Department Store - 122-124 N. Washington Street - celebrating their 70th year - a large selection of Woolrich, Carhartt, Levis, Ducks Unlimited, Pendleton for Men, and the new Fashion Produce! 410-939-4114
Karen's Natural Market - 110 N. Washington Street - The BEST place on earthto find Earth's BEST! Candles, massage oils, herbs, aromatherapy products, vitamins and supplements, children's toys and educational games, natural clothing and so much more. 410-939-6260
Lyon's Pharmacy, LLC - 328 St. John Street - is not only our truly 'neighborhood' drugstore, but offers everything a visitor may need including a great gift line, candy and sodas, batteries and film, sun glasses and gift cards - all offered with friendly, always available staff.410-939-4545
Office Centre - 309 N. Union Avenue - just one short block from the very heart of historic downtown Havre de Grace and offering every a solution to every need you may have for your business. Home office to large corporation, your supplies, furniture and printing needs can all be handled here. 410-939-1790
Pampered Paws Gourmet Treats - 200 N. Washington Street - the favorite place of your 'furkids.' The ONLY place they can choose their own attire for their latest party. Yummy Treats (hey humans, don't tell them they're actually GOOD for them - safe, natural, vet approved, made on the premises), toys, bling-bling, and so much more. 410-939-5160
Perryville Outlet Center, just over the bridge, Exit 93 off I-95 in Perryville, MD 410-378-9399
(The) Picture Show Frame Shop - 301 St. John Street - offers a wide selection of prints and art, professional custom framing since 1973 offering classic to contemporary designs to match your decor and your lifestyle. Also Gallery 301 featuring works by Atelier de Teresa, 410-939-0738
Precious Pet Pleasures - 327 St. John Street - for grooming and pet supplies. Also offers PET SITTING. 410-939-0996 or 410-937-4239
500 N. Union Avenue/Legion Square - a garden centre for the gardner in us all - in season plants, garden pottery, tools, and supplies. 410-939-4646
Ryan Furniture - 1/2 way between Aberdeen and Havre de Grace on Route 40 (Pulaski Hwy) - browse over 100 decorated 'idea' rooms. Furnishing the area since 1948! 410-272-2727
Stephens & Stephens Clocks - 429 St. John Street - offers a unique line of gifts for any person with time on their minds. Though not necessarily created here, few clock shops present you with the array of choices – antique to contemporary – available here. They carry a quality line of Stephens & Stephens watches. 410-939-3334
Treasures by the Bay - 141. N. Washington Street - offering a fine selection of Asher's Candies, Havre de Grace and Maryland souvenirs, nautical decor for the home, teapots and other unusual gift items, Aubrey Bodine and and a full line of gift cards - gifts for everyone from baby to grandpa. 410-942-0326
Twice As Nice, family consignments, 1844 pulaski Hwy (across from Bulle Rock Golf entrance), 410-939-0633
Vincenti Decoys – 353 Pennington Avenue - offers a huge selection of decoys for the collector’s shelf or your first purchase. Shop for all your waterfowl related needs - paints, patterns, books, tools, supplies. And many more wonderful waterfowl related gifts. 410-734-7709
Decoys can also be found at the Decoy Museum, many of the antique shops, and in the workshops of local carvers.
ZIZA MOON - formerly amuse ii , Quality Children's Toys for the Discerning Shopper, 140 St. John Street (corner St. John and Pennington), 410-942-1440
Each of the restaurants and shops offer gift certificates. Many carry a line of sweatshirts, t-shirts and caps. Some carry a unique line of Havre de Grace gift items as well. There are many more choices than you might imagine.
Spend a day, or maybe two, browsing the shops, museums and checking out the restaurant lobbies. I do believe you’ll be pleasantly surprised at just how easily you can give a ‘bit of Havre de Grace’ to that special person on your list.
Here's another slide show. Enjoy! Then let's go shopping!
