25 Unique Christmas Gifts from Blue Ridge & the Copper Basin

1. The Pasta Market: In their Blue Ridge location you can shop for handmade pasta, sauce, pesto, savory salt, olive wood utensils, ceramics, cook books, chocolates, and more. Be sure to schedule some time to relax, sit in comfy chairs, have a glass of wine and one of their amazing charcuterie boards. Check out their location in McCaysville, same great products.

2. Tupelo Tea and Blue Ridge Olive Oil Company – Blue Ridge and Copperhill: Unique and healthful gifts can be found at these two side-by-side shops in downtown Blue Ridge and also in Copperhill. At Tupelo Tea, find designer one-cup teaware or teapots with your choice from over 100 delicious and distinct flavored loose-leaf teas and artisan honey. At Blue Ridge Olive Oil check out the six bottle gift set of specialty oils and vinegars; buy the best sellers or make your own sampler. Enjoy the samples while you shop. Tip. make sure to sample it on ice cream!

3. The Folk Collaborative: Located in McCaysville, this charming shop was created as a gathering place for those interested in preserving Appalachian traditions. Appalachian herb and tea sampler baskets or handcrafted bath and body products.

4. Big Frog Music Company - Blue Ridge: They sell new and vintage vinyl's and carry CD's. They specialize in Classic Rock, Classic Country, Old Soul, Blues and Bluegrass music. Special orders and worldwide shipping are available.

5. Quinti - The Peruvian Shop - Blue Ridge: Offer a fine selection of luxurious gifts, baby alpaca sweaters, shawls and scares, sterling silver jewelry, mahogany trays, bowls and much more.

6. Multitudes Gallery - Blue Ridge: Hand-Blown Glass and handmade arts and craft work from over 120 Nationally known, and regionally recognized artists. Offering jewelry, photography and more. Multitudes has been in Blue Ridge for over 20 years.

7. The Rum Cake Lady – Blue Ridge and McCaysville: Rum cakes for everyone on your list – they are on the Top 100 Dishes Locals Love in Georgia! Choose from Golden Rum Cakes, Limoncello, Chocolate Salted Caramel and more. Locations in Blue Ridge and McCaysville.

8. Terri's Treasure Trove – Blue Ridge: Enjoy a treasure trove of unique finds, combining antiques with other collections, huge selection of ceramics, handbags, gifts and more. Visiting the store is an experience. Great photo ops as well!

9. Out of the Blue - Blue Ridge: Premier gourmet shop offering an extraordinary selection of fine wines, beers, international and local gourmet foods; beautiful linens, ceramics, glass and the coolest wine toys you've ever seen.

10. Huck’s General Store – Blue Ridge: Old fashioned candy for your Christmas stockings! Huck’s has a large assortment of old timey candies you can collect in a paper bag and pay for by the pound!

11. Daffodillys Plant Co. - Copperhill: Offer a wide selection of houseplants from common to rare and also carry different gardening tools, supplies and special hand blended soil mixtures, pots, and gardening accessories.

12. Mustang Sally – Copperhill: Find some unusual eclectic gifts, jewelry and clothing for a free-spirited friend or family member! Beautiful artisan jewelry and primitive craft in this Copperhill gallery.

13. Christmas is Here - McCaysville: Meet the Copper Basin's own Santa at his shop at the Riverwalk Shops in McCaysville. He is known as a master carver -- check out his beautiful wooden bowls -- in addition to the holiday treasures in his shop.

14. River Laurel Gifts & Boutique - McCaysville: There's always something new and unusual in this charming shop at the Riverwalk Shops in McCaysville, specializing in home decor, gifts, bath & body, baby, wine and kitchen accessories.

15. Blue Ridge Mountain Outfitters - Blue Ridge and McCaysville: Patagonia, Northface, YETI and all of your outdoor enthusiast's favorite brands can be found at BRMO in Blue Ridge and McCaysville.

16. Deaf Man Vinyl: Stores in McCaysville and Blue Ridge, stocks an amazing assortment of new and vintage vinyl, including rock, pop, metal, jazz, blues and roots/country, from classics to deep finds to a few guilty pleasures. They also have top-quality turntables, record cleaning accessories, t-shirts from your favorite bands and more. New stock weekly, pretty unlikely someone else will get your loved one the same gift!

17. Meraki Souq: McCaysville, A mixture of Middle Eastern grocery, specialty items and original artwork.

18. Afrika Corner & Beyond: Blue Ridge & McCaysville, Unique art, crafts and home goods from Southern Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Swaziland & Kwazulu state South Africa. While you're there book a guided expedition to South Africa!

19. Love Dogs and Cats Too: Don't forget your furry friends! Located in an old gas station right in the heart of downtown Blue Ridge. They offer a variety of items for pets, foot, treats, toys beds, collars, clothes and more.

20. Blue Ridge & McCaysville Thrift Store Trail: go on a thrift store and antiquing adventure with our free self-guided tour of 25 antique and thrift stores. Always treasures to be found!

21. Blue Ridge Cotton Co and Gather - Blue Ridge: Two of Blue Ridge's favorite shops for gift buying - we promise you will find a perfect Christmas gift at either of these special shops.

22. Lily & Coco - Blue Ridge: Lily & Coco is a shop full of fanciful finds and whimsical whatnots. Collectible items from Glitterville.

23. Canoe & Oar - Blue Ridge: A special gift crafted in Blue Ridge will be valued by the lucky recipient! Find handcrafted jewelry, leather goods and handbags for a special someone.

24. Taste of Amish - Blue Ridge: With a focus on all things Amish, the Taste of Amish store brings visitors from miles away. Visit the store to load up on Amish products like, butter, jellies, bread & butter pickles, herbs, soaps lotions, okra chips, peanut butter, baking products and so much more!

25. New Blue Home & Gift - Blue Ridge: New Blue Home & Gift carries a great selection of home decor: sofas, rugs, chests, mirrors, tables, lamps, pictures as well as gift items such as candles, Blue Ridge glasses, lake maps, Blue Ridge made soy candles, Amy Howard Chalk Paint and paint classes.

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