Reviewed by: Amelia Pilgrim
Where to find great small-town gift shops near Huntsville
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As you’re wrapping up your holiday shopping, we recommend squeezing in a jaunt to scope out the many small-town gift shops near Huntsville. There, you may find just the thing for those hard-to-shop-for folks while soaking in the cozy atmospheres of historic downtowns and courthouse squares.
Tip: To maximize the experience, plan a little time to cruise around the neighboring residential districts to see home decorations, too.
To get you started, we have put together a quick guide to great gift shops in the downtown areas of Madison, Athens, Decatur and Hartselle. We picked three each with a link to find more, and stay tuned this week for more specialty store guides in Huntsville and around the region.
Gift Shop Quick Guide
Downtown Madison
Madison’s downtown is a delightful little spot for finding fun gifts at its handful of great gift, home and specialty shops.
Here are a few picks:
- Noble Passage Interiors, 204 Main St, Madison, AL 35758
- Favorite Things Boutique, 204 Main St, Madison, AL 35758
- Lemon & Lavender, 108 Main St, Madison, AL 35758
- South & Pine, 14 Main St., Suite C, Madison, AL 35758
👉 You’ll find a full directory on the Main Street Madison website.
Downtown Athens
For the sweetest holiday nostalgia, downtown Athens tops my list for its circa-1917 general store, U.G. White Mercantile, surrounded by a mix of shops full of traditional and modern goodies.
Here’s how to find some favorites:
- U.G. White Mercantile, 101 N Jefferson St, Athens, AL 35611
- Crawford’s Gifts, 203 W Washington St, Athens, AL 35611
- Pimento’s Inc., 210 Market St W #2555, Athens, AL 35611
- Trinity’s, 204 Market St W, Athens, AL 35611
👉 Visit the Athens Main Street website to discover more downtown Athens shopping.
Downtown Decatur
Decatur’s downtown districts are packed with options, including traditional gift shops alongside many home goods and antique shops full of giftable goodies.
Put these on your list and stop to shop everywhere that’s in between:
- The Paper Chase, 306 2nd Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601
- Good Fortune, 206 2nd Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601
- The Cupboard, 115 1/2 Johnston St SE, Decatur, AL 35601
- The Studio on Bank, 506 Bank St, Decatur, AL 35601
👉 Visit the Decatur Morgan County Tourism website for a complete shopping guide.
Downtown Hartselle
Shopping in downtown Hartselle, start with Zoey’s, a traditional gift shop full of variety, then check out specialty shops for more niche items, from bath products to equine gifts and made-in-the-USA goods.
Here are a few not to miss:
- Zoey’s Downtown, 225 Main St W, Hartselle, AL 35640
- Whinny Wisdom Equine Country Store & Gift Shop, 120 Main St W, Hartselle, AL 35640
- The Beehive Bath House, 227 Main St W, Hartselle, AL 35640
- Sherry’s Sparkle Made in the USA Gifts, 127 Main St W, Hartselle, AL 35640
👉 Visit the Historic Downtown Hartselle website to discover more.
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