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Win the Holidays! Find Unique Christmas Gifts in Washington County NY

Struggling with holiday shopping for friends and family? Discover unique Christmas gifts in Washington County, NY, that go beyond the usual options! From local maple products to handmade beeswax candles, these ideas are sure to help you win the holidays.

Betterbee: Local Honey & Other Bee Products

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Located just east of Saratoga Springs in Greenwich, Betterbee is a popular destination for beekeepers, gift shoppers, and crafters!

Their store sells a large selection of gifts, including Betterbee hand creams, honey soaps, beeswax candles, local honey, honey straws, and much more. Products are available both in-store and online.

Rathbun's Maple Sugar House Restaurant: A Variety of Sweet Maple Products

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Upstate New York is known for its maple products, and Rathbun's Maple Sugar House Restaurant in Whitehall has the best of the best. It's not just a restaurant—though you should definitely enjoy a delicious bite while you're there—they also offer a variety of exceptional maple products.

You can choose from pure maple syrup in gallon, half-gallon, quart, or pint sizes, as well as maple sugar candy, maple cream, and gift boxes.

As Time Goes By: Quaint Country-Style Home Decor Gifts

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You can find a plethora of home decor gifts and women's apparel at the charming As Time Goes By shop in Hartford. They carry an array of Christmas-themed merchandise, including gloves, mittens, and holiday decorations for the home.

This is one of those shops where you're never quite sure what you'll find, so you'll have to pop in and give it a look for yourself!

Freakopolis Geekery: Comics, Collectibles, Games & Pop Culture

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Do you have a game geek on your shopping list? Visit the Freakopolis Geekery in Whitehall for comics, board games, role-playing games, action figures, coloring books, and more merchandise ideal for gaming enthusiasts.

You’ll also find a great selection of items related to Dungeons & Dragons, Star Trek, and much more.

Slate Valley Museum: Slate Items From the Slate Capital of the World

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Did you know? Granville is considered to be the Slate Capital of the World, thanks to its rich history and important contributions to the slate industry. Stop by the Slate Valley Museum to explore a variety of slate items in their gift shop—perfect presents for anyone on your list.

In addition to slate products, they also carry children's books relating to immigration and the culture of immigrants who settled in Slate Valley.

If you have a kid on your list to buy for, this could be a great opportunity to educate them on the local area. You could also give the gift of actually going to the museum, with a gift certificate.

Valley Artisans Market: Local Art & Handmade Items

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Valley Artisans Market in Cambridge is a local artisans cooperative where people can buy handmade items like paintings, glassware, wood carved items, stationery, fiber art, and more. The back of the building houses a gallery showcasing the work of various artists.

You can purchase a one-of-a-kind, high-quality gift at the Valley Artisans Market while supporting the local art community at the same time. It's a win-win!

Battenkill Books: Books on Local History & More

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There's more than one reason to buy local for the bookworm on your list. Battenkill Books in Cambridge not only sells the current bestsellers, old classics, and more varieties of books that most shoppers are looking for, they also carry a large selection on local history and the surrounding area.

Feeling inspired? Take a drive into Washington County and get an early start on your holiday shopping!

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About the Author: Joe Legault Joe is a dedicated editor from Lake Luzerne, NY, with a passion for hiking the Adirondack high peaks, running half marathons and 5Ks, and visiting local craft breweries like Common Roots and Dancing Grain. He enjoys writing about the region's can't-miss attractions and activities.