Great Locally-Owned Shops in the Corridor to Buy Christmas Gifts


With small business Saturday coming up next weekend, we thought it would be a good time to recognize some AMAZING locally-owned businesses here in the Corridor! We asked listeners about their favorites, and here are some of the responses:

Great Locally-Owned Shops in the Corridor to Buy Christmas Gifts

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FULL LIST

  • The Funky Zebras Boutique
    • 102 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids
    • Sells women’s clothing, jewelry, shoes, & accessories
    • Open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Staged Dwellings
    • 1107 7th Ave, Marion
    • Sells home decor, gifts, accents, and candles
    • Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Amana General Store
    • 4423 220th Trail, Amana
    • Sells gourmet foods, home decor, candles, kitchenware, coffee & tea, gifts, Christmas decor, toys, books, soaps, and accessories
    • Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. & Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sidekick Coffee & Books
    • 1310 1/2 Melrose Ave, Iowa City
    • Sells books
    • Open Monday through Friday from  6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. & Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Local Craft Cellar
    • 7085 C Ave NE, Cedar Rapids
    • Sells craft beer, wine, spirits, and locally-made products
    • Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • The Purple Wagon
    • 1107 7th Ave, Marion
    • Sells baby clothes, accessories, toys, books, bath & body, arts & crafts, and blankets
    • Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Market on Pearl
    • 109 Pearl St, Shellsburg
    • Sells home decor, jewelry, shoes, accessories, candles, wine, and kitchenware
    • Open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Luxe Boutique
    • 462 1st Ave, Coralville
    • Sells women’s clothing, jewelry, and accessories
    • Open Tuesday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Marion Chocolate Shop
    • 1244 7th Ave, Marion
    • Sells chocolates, creams, caramels, toffees, truffles, hot fudge, and gift boxes
    • Open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery
    • 1441 Marak Rd NW, Swisher
    • Sells wine, whiskey, glassware, and gift baskets
    • Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. & Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Cameron and Henkle Creek
    • 103 W 4th St, Vinton
    • Sells clothing, accessories, jewelry, home decor, kitchenware, and shoes
    • Open Monday through Wednesday and Friday/Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Whiffle Tree Mercantile
    • 116 South Cedar St, Monticello
    • Sells candy, toys, kitchenware, home decor, gourmet food, clothing, accessories, and mixes/seasoning
    • Open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Handmade Holiday Store
    • Lindale Mall, Cedar Rapids
    • Sells gifts and holiday decor from local makers
    • Open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., & Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Vault Boutique
    • 76 2nd St. SE, Swisher
    • Sells women’s clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, home decor, and beauty supplies
    • Open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Glyn Mawr Winery-The Local
    • 103 1st St. NW, Mount Vernon
    • Sells home decor, clothing, jewelry, bath & body, candles, and wine/beer
    • Open Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., & Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • 223 Baby Co
    • 21 S Dubuque St, Iowa City
    • Sells baby clothes, toys, games, books, accessories, blankets, and supplies
    • Open Sunday through Tuesday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. & Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Market 113 on Main
    • 116 E Main, Anamosa
    • Sells clothing, home decor, furniture, accessories, and jewelry
    • Open Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Next Page Books
    • 1105 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids
    • Sells books
    • Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. & Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • SCOUT of marion
    • 725 11th St, Marion
    • Sells home decor, kitchenware, bath & body, candles, accessories, toys, and journals
    • Open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • SOKO Outfitters
    • 41 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids
    • Sells outdoor apparel, hiking & camping gear, pet accessories, coolers, drinkware, shoes, backpacks, and outdoor accessories
    • Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. & Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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