Christmas is less than 40 days away. If you are still looking for the perfect Northern New York holiday gift for that special person on your list, we have some ideas.
The products in the list below are inspired by what we call home or made by people who live there. With these gift ideas, you can feel good when shopping for local gifts, showcasing some of the pride of New York, and celebrating the best of Empire State.
MouthyBroadCo's "I come from another New York" sticker. Screenshot of Etsy.com.
Tired of telling people that New York is more than New York City? Let this sticker from MouthyBroadCo do the talking. From stickers to magnets to keychains, the artist has many stylish and spicy designs.
Northgoods provides a full range of upstate New York style clothing. Screenshot from Etsy.
Headquartered in New York, Northgoods Co provides a full range of beanies, clothing, bags, mobile phone cases, etc. Show off your love for upstate New York with designs from Adirondack, Potsdam, Central New York and Upstate New York.
Beekman 1802 2021 Advent Calendar. Screenshot from beekman1802.com
Located in a charming small town in northern New York, Beekman 1802 is a charming little shop that offers their annual advent calendar, which includes the best-selling goat milk for face and body. This year, the packaging became a shadow box with their business scene in Salon Springs, New York. This is also the store where they collaborated with popular TV series to transform it into a pop-up store "Schitt's Creek" Rose Apothecary in 2020.
Visit the Beekman 1802 holiday shop
Adirondack peak sticker poster by Heck Yes Studio. Etsy.com screenshot
Whether you are climbing the peaks of the Adirondack or Catskill Mountains, passing the Fire Tower Challenge, or sipping all the wineries in the Finger Lakes, Heck Yes Studio in Rochester has a sticker map for you.
Visit the Heck Yes Studio store
MINNA small striped basket. screenshots of minna-goods.com
MINNA's flexible and durable woven baskets of various sizes are made of recycled yarn, made of 70% plastic bottles and 30% cotton mixed with 100% jute to create texture and contrast. MINNA is headquartered in Hudson, New York, and works with master craftsmen in Central and South America.
Buffalo shirts for pasteurized T-shirts. Etsy.com screenshot
When it snows like some parts of upstate New York, you just need to wear this snow shovel Buffalo shirt. The pasteurized T-shirt in Buffalo, New York offers a full line of shirts exclusively for use in Queens City and its surrounding areas.
Visit the pasteurized T-shirt shop
The Ellicottville pennant of the Oxford pennant. Etsy.com screenshot
Oxford Pennant is manufactured in Buffalo, New York, and offers dozens of custom felt pennants with upstate New York designs, shouting at Ellicottville like this. Find designs in Buffalo, Rochester, Adirondack, and upstate New York in many other cities in their stores.
Visit the Oxford Pennant Store
Ellen Kalish and Gideon Sterer's "Christmas Owl" is adapted from the true story of a baby owl in northern New York State traveling to New York City at the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Amazon website screenshot
A little owl from upstate New York inspired a new holiday story for children in "Christmas Owl". A petite serrated owl was found on the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center last year. After being felled in Oneonta, New York last year, it perched in a 75-foot-tall Norwegian spruce.
Purchase the "Christmas Owl" book
List of New York State Parks by unfinishedartsstudio. Etsy.com screenshot
Does anyone on your list like to visit parks in upstate New York? This list of New York State Parks can be viewed anytime, anywhere. Choose from two different designs in Unfinished Art Studio.
Visit the unfinished art studio shop
A new holiday plate with Scottish bouquets from MacKenzie-Childs. Screenshot from mackenzie-childs.com
Located in Aurora, New York, MacKenzie-Childs provides unique home furnishings, including all new products for the 2021 holiday.
Borscht with a souvenir cup of borscht. Etsy.com screenshot
The foothills of the Catskill Mountains were once full of luxurious Jewish resorts, commonly known as the "Borscht Belt". Although most of the holiday cottages have disappeared, the name still exists. Borscht belt souvenirs provide original Catskills swag and other vintage items.
Visit the borscht belt souvenir shop
Syracuse is the magic pillow of FreshVibeTees. Etsy.com screenshot
Syracuse in downtown New York uses a colorful design by the local company Fresh Vibe Tees on this pillow. This design and other Syracuse and upstate New York styles include hats, shirts, etc.
Visit the Fresh Vibes T-shirt shop
New York Falls Hiking: A guide to the best waterfall hikes in New York State. Amazon website screenshot
From the top of the North Adirondack Road to the steep drop that forms Niagara Falls, "Hiking the Falls in New York State" provides all the information readers need to find the way to the falls. Find detailed routes and historical facts of more than 200 of the best waterfalls in the state through more than 100 hikes.
Purchase "New York State Hiking Falls"
Retro style New York travel poster by Lionheart Graphics. Etsy.com screenshot
Lionheart Graphics has collected a series of beautifully designed retro-style travel poster designs, featuring the Adirondack Mountains, Hudson Valley, Finger Lakes, Lake Ontario and other places. Get these New York Potsdam products as full-size posters, postcards or magnets.
Visit the Lionheart Graphics store
Upstate New York shirt from River Valley Ink. Etsy.com screenshot
River Valley Ink is located in Cortland Estate, full of the pride of upstate New York, designed for Adirondack, Catskill, Hudson Valley, Goux and other places. They even offer the controversial most famous residents of upstate New York: the costumes of Bigfoot.
Visit the River Valley Ink store
Christine Smyczynski's "Back Roads and Trails in Upstate New York". Amazon website screenshot
From the well-known to the lesser-known, "Back Roads and Trails in Upstate New York" is a guide to adventures in the state, whether you are new to the area or have lived here all your life. Each area has a map and is a good partner for road trips.
Purchase "Back Roads and Trails in Upstate New York"
Nipper Albany pint glass from Breakout Press Co. Screenshot from Etsy.com
As the mascot of the RCA Victor talking machine, Nipper the dog is an iconic landmark on the Albany skyline. This Nipper glass from Breakout Press Co. is just one of the many Albany-inspired works in this store. You can also find other capital area attractions here, such as Troy and Schenectady. For those who like the voice of upstate New York, check out the "Skua-nek-tuh-dee" T-shirt in the same store.
Visit the Breakout Press Co store
Shawangunk Ridge artistic beanie designed by Nightingale Trails. Etsy.com screenshot
Show off the pride of New Paltz from various Shawangunk Ridge products such as beanies, hats, shirts and vests. These mountain designs inspired by Nightingale Trails also extend to Catskills and Adirondacks.
Visit Nightingale Trail Shop
"Discovering the North: 100 unique, unusual and neglected destinations in northern New York" by Chuck D'Imperio. Amazon website screenshot
Chuck D'Imperio provides an exciting travel guide for New York's northern highway warriors, history buffs and tourists, "Upstate Uncovered: 100 Unique, Unusual, and Oversighted Destinations in Upstate New York" travelers may miss.
Ice tie-dye hoodie by Ithaca Tie Dyes. Etsy.com screenshot
Make you fashionable with a series of tie-dye options provided by Ithaca Tie Dyes. From dresses and dusters to hoodies, union suits, shower curtains, etc., some of their designs are dyed with ice.
Visit the Ithaca tie-dye shop
Herkimer diamond ring from CreativeRootsCNY. Etsy.com screenshot
The local artist CreativeRootsCNY dug directly from the Herkimer diamond mine and made diamond rings and earrings with unprocessed diamonds she dug by herself.
Mount Marcy Linen Spray by Pure Placid. Screenshot from pureplacid.com
Pure Placid refreshes the fabric with fragrant linens made from water from the Adirondack Mountains and indoor spray. This Mount Marcy fragrance is inspired by the creator’s childhood spent near the highest peak of the Adirondack Mountains.
Visit the Pure Placid store
Gingerbread cookie tea from The Whistling Kettle in Troy, New York. Screenshot from thewhistlingkettle.com
Sip a cup of delicious tea from The Whistling Kettle in Troy, such as gingerbread cookies, cider donuts, marshmallows, pumpkin milk and more. Their shop sells dozens of types of tea, cups and kettles, and even offers a one-month tea club.
Visit The Whistling Kettle shop
Rochester Junk Disk poster, Andrew Colaprete. Etsy.com screenshot
If you particularly like meat sauces and junk dishes, check out these Rochester designs by Andrew Colaprete. He offered two designs to commemorate the iconic cuisine of the city.
Visit Andrew Colaprete's shop
Genesee beer can candles from 716 Candle Co. Screenshot from Etsy.com
The oldest brewery in New York shines in these Genesee beer can candles from 716 Candle Co. Although you can give them a beer scent, they also provide other scents such as Christmas pine, snickerdoodle and coffee. Find these and other popular beers and sodas in their complete collection. Unfortunately, there are no Utica Club candles yet.
Visit 716 Candle Co. store
Susan Finch's "Off the beaten track in Upstate New York: A Guide to Unique Places". Amazon website screenshot
Use "Upstate New York Off the beaten track: A Guide to Unique Places" to plan your next Upstate New York adventure. Instead of going to old tourist attractions, use this guide to find something special, unusual and unexpected.
Purchase "Off the beaten track in Upstate New York: A Guide to Unique Places"
I would rather be the northern shirt of almost a local company. Screenshot from Etsy.com
For Upstaters and those who want to be Upstaters, let everyone know where this raglan t-shirt is. Almost Local Co. is made by the same team as the half moon biscuit Christmas decorations. These suppliers are full of the pride of upstate New York. feel.
Visit the handmade Darling shop
The Oneonta owl found in the Rockefeller Christmas tree inspired a children's book
The CNY couple behind the new lifetime Christmas movie starring Reba McEntire and John Schneider
Is Little Canajoharie the best Christmas shop in upstate New York?
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