Get creative for the holidays: nothing says one-of-a-kind like local, vintage and handmade

The holidays are fast approaching. If you’re on the lookout for finding your loved ones something truly special and unique, we sought out some of the area’s independent and creative hotspots.

VINTAGE AND ANTIQUES

Moorhead Antique Mall

2811 Main Ave S.E., Moorhead

This emporium measures 11,000 square feet and holds over 80 vendors. There’s bound to be something for everyone on your Christmas list here! moorheadantiquemall.com/

Reed and Taylor Antiques

806 Main Ave., Fargo

This downtown gem was established in 1991. If you haven’t already, we strongly suggest checking out their treasures in their second location in Elizabeth, Minnesota.

reedandtaylorantiques.com/

Revolver

627 1st Ave. N., Fargo

Don’t miss a great selection of ultra hip vintage clothing and accessories for men and women, plus rare vintage household furnishings. tinyurl.com/346kv6nbtinyurl.com/346kv6nb

Sulaine’s Antique Mall

603 US10, Detroit Lakes, MN

Give yourself time to browse Becker County’s largest antiques and collectibles center — 14,000 square feet of display area and 70+ dealers. facebook.com/sulainesantiques/

Carmine and Hayworth

616 Main Ave., DeLendrecies Building, Fargo

Shop for dreamy vintage clothing, plus all-gender gifts and oddities. It’s not just a shop – it’s a community. carmineandhayworth.com/

Violet Vintage

11 8th St. S., Fargo

This charming vintage boutique is expertly curated, with exquisite selections from the 1920s to 1970s. Look for rhinestones coming in for the holidays! tinyurl.com/ju8bjznm

First Avenue Market

612 1st Ave. N., Fargo

Yes, you’ll find food and cool new gifts from local authors and makers here. But it also stocks a rotating selection of vintage glassware, clothing, jewelry and accessories. tinyurl.com/yuumne5f

Lunatique Boutique

612 1st Ave. N., Fargo

This curated collection of antiquities, oddities, art and occult for that witchy whimsical heart on your holiday list. Find it tucked inside First Avenue Market. tinyurl.com/yuumne5f

Clockwerks

1101 1st Ave. S., Suite 1, Fargo

Founded by Mark Schutz in 2006 as a collection of 16 non-working clocks, this shop now offers over 700 for sale. And they can repair just about anything. facebook.com/theclockwerks/

Fargo Antiques & Repurposed Market (The FARM)

5258 51st Ave. S., Suite 300, Fargo

Shop for vintage home decor, clothing, mid-century modern pieces, Uranium glass and vinyl records. The store features pop-ups from local artists too. farmantiques.net/

Better Every Day Consignments

1275 US-10 West, Detroit Lakes

Find amazing deals on gently used clothing and items for the home. Hot deals help customers save even more. bettereverydayconsignments.com/

FM Antiques and More

3218 US-10, Moorhead

The shop bursts with antique toys, furniture, records and charming gift items from dozens of vendors. facebook.com/fmantiques/

ART AND HANDMADE

Unglued

Inside Brewhalla, 1702 1st Ave. N., Fargo

Fargo’s OG handmade gift shop features the wares of over 200 local and regional craftspeople, DIY craft kits, plus cool holiday workshops. https://tinyurl.com/ekcv947y

Parachigo

14 8th St. S., Fargo

This is a truly unique, collectively-run DIY venue, art studio, and art store located in downtown Fargo. Be sure to check their website for upcoming shows, classes, and vendor markets. parachigo.com/

Dakota Fine Art

11 8th St. S., Fargo

The gallery is owned and operated by a collective of artists. Check out a variety of prints, paintings, jewelry, sculptures, photography and more. dakotafineart.com

Gallery 4

115 Roberts St. N., Fargo

Look for great Fargo items, regional gifts and a huge, rotating selection of fine art (from paintings and original photos to sculptures and mosaics) from local artists.

gallery4fargo.net/

The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum

521 Main Ave. Moorhead

Art and jewelry from an array of local artists is available for purchase as well as e-gift cards. Admission is free, so pop into the galleries. therourke.org/

Plains Art Museum

704 1st Ave. N., Fargo

Books, art, textiles, classes, activities and gift cards are available for purchase. This is also a good stop for artsy stocking stuffers. plainsart.org/

Jollybird Studio – Anna Lassonde

Washington Square Mall, 808 Washington Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN

Find art, paintings, murals, collages, handmade paper and cards, plus acrylic painting classes for people of all ages. jollybirdstudio.com/

Gizhiigin Arts Incubator

701 E. Jefferson Ave, Mahnomen, MN

A project of the White Earth Reservation, this is a community of Indigenous artists offering workshops, retail and custom artwork. gizhiigin.org/

Underbrush Gallery

1450 25th St. S. #142, Fargo

Founded in 1981, this locally owned gallery focuses on pottery, glass and paintings as well as expert custom framing. underbrushgalleryfargo.com/

Riverzen

315 Main Ave., Moorhead

Find original art and skincare products from the mind (and hands) of Kim Jore. There’s also a full-service salon and art studio for art classes, salon services and massage therapy.

riverzen.com/online-store.html

Meadowlark Mercantile

Meadowlark Mercantile will be selling shares of local art through community-supported art subscription boxes and using those funds to support artists and makers. Find out more! meadowlarkmercantile.com/our-story

The Market at Straus

200 Central Ave. N. Ste A, Valley City, ND

Looking for handmade and homemade items? Art? Baked goods? Soaps and more? The sky’s the limit at this one of a kind market in beautiful Valley City.

tinyurl.com/2swsenww

Minn-Dak Market

West Acres Mall, 3902 13th Ave. S., Fargo

Large selection of ND-made snacks, seasonings, and gifts, books by local artists, handmade spa products, memorabilia and original art at this bustling shop. minndakmarket.com/

Nome Schoolhouse 

200 1st Ave., Nome, ND

A combination event center, boutique hotel and fiber art mecca, this unique venue sells wool products, kits, classes and quiet getaways. Be sure to grab dinner while you’re there! nomeschoolhouse.com

North Dakota Museum of Art (NDMOA)

261 Centennial Dr., Grand Forks

Find classes, memberships, and one-of-a-kind gifts (including delicious culinary creations, classical musics and works from international visual artists) on the UND campus. ndmoa.com/shop

Beautiful Junque

918 Washington Ave., Detroit Lakes

Sort through an eclectic mixture of home decor, boutique clothing, handmade goods and gifts, including made in Minnesota items, items for pet lovers, lake cabin owners and finds under $20. beautifuljunque.com/

Kaddatz Gallery

111 West Lincoln Ave., Fergus Falls, MN

This destination gallery features original art, classes, artist resources, a print center and so much more. The current exhibit celebrates the life and work of Charles Beck. kaddatzgalleries.org/

MUSIC

Orange Records

814 Main Ave., Suite 100, Fargo

New and used vinyl, CDs, DVDs, cassettes, incense, posters, t-shirts, stereo equipment and all kinds of music memorabilia abound. tinyurl.com/3appwtr8

DTFM Vinyl Distro

624 Main Ave., # 2A, Fargo

Need something heavy for your hard-to-shop-for metalhead? Look no further, this is DTFM’s specialty. tinyurl.com/k3m8amc9

Electric Underground

5050 13th Ave. S., Suite 4, Fargo

If you’re looking for video games, movies and music, this could quite possibly be a one stop shop! electricundergroundstore.com

Ojata Records & Comics

305 N. Washington St., Grand Forks

Come for new and used records, 8 tracks, cassettes, CDs, DVDs, stay for comic books, pop culture goodies and hot dogs from DogMahal, all under the same roof. facebook.com/OjataRecords/

BOOKS AND MORE

Mind Virus Counter Culture Books and Media

124 8th St. N., Fargo

Explore the strange and unusual, find books on topics ranging from obscure comic books to folk horror, self-published zines, local art and more. tinyurl.com/2jzc3cer

Words To Live By Bookstore

819 Center Ave., Moorhead

Creative displays in several small rooms showcase books, clothing, collectibles and selections of retro home decor. tinyurl.com/3kh73k49

More Than Words Bookshop

40 4th St. N., Moorhead

This cozy bookstore isn’t just a store, it’s a place to hang out as you shop. Check out the snack station, pick up an ice coffee as you peruse the books, toys, games and ambiance. tinyurl.com/y43dchmb

Fergie’s Bookshop

216 Broadway N., Fargo

This welcoming bookshop has a cozy atmosphere and a selection of new and used titles. And you'll score a free used book when you purchase a new title. fergusonbooks.com/

BDS Books

1200 1st Ave. N., Fargo

This treasure trove of used books, is in fact, FM’s only fully stocked used book seller! Brad Stephenson displays an encyclopedic knowledge of his titles and where to find them.

facebook.com/p/BDS-Books-100064369826724/

Paradox Comics and Cards

814 Main Ave., Suite 100, Fargo

Browse new comics as well as back issues, games of all kinds, including board games, role playing games, miniatures, card games (not just limited to Magic!), graphic novels and more. paradoxcnc.com

NDSU Press

Love local literature? Do we have the site for you! Look for poetry, fiction, nonfiction, history, Indigenous titles, memoirs and more. northdakotastate-ndus.nbsstore.net/press

Hjemkomst Center Gift Shop

202 1st Ave. N., Moorhead

The inventory is chock full of local artists’, authors’, jewelers’, crafters’, and farmers’ wares. There’s also lots of great folk art from area artisans. hcscconline.org/heritage-gift-shop.html

State Historical Society Museum Store

612 E. Boulevard Ave, Bismarck

This large shop stocks art and handcrafted items made by local artists, as well as North Dakota-related gifts, books, videos, music, apparel and accessories. statemuseum.nd.gov/store

Germans from Russia Heritage Collection: Online Store

With topics ranging from history to cookbooks, there’s a lot of local history and heritage in one click. There’s also a section dedicated to delicious traditional recipes on the site.

grhc-northdakotastate-ndus.nbsstore.net/

Crystal Rock Healing

4950 13th Ave. S., #19, Fargo and 923 W. Interstate, Bismarck

Stock up on crystals, rocks, herbs, teas, essential oils, reiki, classes, jewelry, pendulums, books, tarot cards and more.. crystalrockproducts.com/

Mystic Moth Studio

608 Main Ave., Fargo

Discover unusual metaphysical products, insect taxidermy, books, home decor, classes and other unconventional treasures. mysticmothstudio.com/

FOOD

Sweet Dreams Confections

4101 13th Ave. S. #1000, Fargo

Line up for hand-dipped chocolate and housemade fudge at Christmastime. The shelves burst with locally-made salsas and dips, snacks and sauces, baking mixes and jams and jellies. sweetdreamsconfections.com/

Dakota Dirt Coffee

Milnor, ND

Savor North Dakota roasted coffee. It’s based in southeastern North Dakota, sold online and at Creative Kitchen and Scheels stores in Fargo. dakotadirtcoffee.com/

Tochi Products and Specialty Foods

1111 2nd Ave. N., Fargo

Another great Fargo OG, this spot sells health food, specialty groceries and organic and international products, as well as books, coffee, vitamins, natural body products and candy. facebook.com/TochiProducts/

The Red Silo

217 US Hwy. 75 Wolverton, MN

Located in a historic bank building in Wolverton, this seasonal forum features a variety of artisan foods, decor, events and more. theredsilo.com