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Christmas is now only a week away!! Here are a few ideas if you still need to pick up or order some local last-minute gifts.
Eat, Drink, or Experience It
Need a gift for someone who “already has everything”? Consider some delicious food or beverage items made right here in York County or gift certificates for interesting experiences and tours.
Food
Give the gift of happiness (or treat yourself!) with The Pretzel Company’s Pretzel of the Month Club, the ultimate subscription for pretzel lovers. Each month, a carefully curated box of pretzels will be delivered, featuring exclusive flavors and combinations you won’t find anywhere else. Every pretzel is made by hand right here in York County, Pennsylvania, with the highest-quality ingredients.
For the cooks on your list, gift delicious products that are lovingly made in small batches and will make a tasty addition to holiday parties and meals.
Chef Tim Foods is a small family-owned business specializing in delicious vinaigrettes and seasonings to help people create gourmet meals easily in their own homes and for those who are looking for healthy and gluten-free products.
Locally Seasoned offers a wide variety of small-batch gourmet chutneys, pickled garnishes, and dip mixes with exceptional flavor. Sign up for their newsletter and receive 10% off your first online purchase. Be sure to check out the recipe page for inspiration.
Sweet Mama's Mambo Sauce is a delicious finishing sauce that brings a "Kiss of Deliciousness" to all of your dishes. There are five flavors available year-round (Original, Spicy, Maryland Bohemian Bay Style, Rag'n Island, and Mariachi Mango) and two seasonal flavors (Poppin Peach and Spirited Spicy Cranberry).
Beer, Wine, and Spirits
For aficionados of fine libations, Explore York’s Good Libations Trails beckon with promises of tantalizing flavors. Traverse lush vineyards, craft breweries, and artisanal distilleries to indulge in rich heritage and innovative craftsmanship that define York County's beverage scene. Pick up hostess gifts and be sure to check in on the digital passport when you visit to earn points for fun swag. (Note: Current GLT pass expires December 31 and will relaunch on January 8.)
Things to Do
Experience the thrill of axe throwing at Aces Axe Throwing in Shrewsbury, ideal for casual thrill-seekers to corporate team-building events. Ages 10 years old and up are permitted and you can even bring your own drinks and food. Walk-ins are based on availability, but reservations are always recommended. The staff there will open for private parties any day of the week by request.
Visitors to the Turkey Hill Experience, located just east of the Susquehanna River in Lancaster County, can learn how ice cream is made, sit in a restored milk truck, create a virtual ice cream flavor, and star in a Turkey Hill commercial. Milk the mechanical cows and learn about the people and culture of Turkey Hill Dairy. Discovery and delight abound for all ages! Enjoy UNLIMITED samples of ice cream and iced tea. Bring your virtual ice cream flavor to life in the Turkey Hill Taste Lab!
Create your own soap, fizzies, bath bombs, lotions, and more at the Sunrise Soap Company’s Creation Station. Open seven days a week and walk-ins are always welcome. Be sure to stop next door to check out the expansive shop where you’ll find a wide variety of ready-to-go gift packages available.
Take a Tour
Purchase a Brewery Tours gift certificate for the craft beer lovers on your list. Choose from walking tours, Brew Bus rides, Ales on the Rails excursions on historic trains, or Sips on the Susquehanna riverboat outings for a riveting expedition through our area's top breweries to learn about their history, processes, and more.
Taste2Tour is York City's first premier walking food tour company, dedicated to showcasing the rich heritage and diverse culinary offerings of downtown York City. Founded by a passionate food enthusiast and local expert, this tour offers a curated selection of restaurants, eateries, and food artisans.
York Architecture Illustrated Walking Tours highlight the historic architectural sites along York City’s West Market Street corridor, between Pershing Avenue and Continental Square. Step into the rich tapestry of York’s past, where every building has a tale to tell as you learn interesting facts and figures. The timeline of the tour material jumps between multiple different historical eras.
Stocking Stuffers
We’ve compiled a list here of a few of our favorite places to purchase York County souvenir items. You’ll find a vast assortment of gift ideas: tea towels, tote bags, water bottles, books, clothing, calendars, ornaments, stickers, glassware, pins, and much more.
Dinner and a Show
Pair a restaurant gift certificate with a voucher for an upcoming show at one of the many theaters around York County.
