CORTLAND AND ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — This year, shop local for the holiday season with these 20 local businesses in the Cortland and Ithaca areas:
Cortland Area
- Cinch Art Space — Find handmade gifts and locally made art in the historic Corset Building at 75 E Court St., Cortland.
- Area 51 — Find games, collectibles, and fandom-related gifts at this shop located at 168 Clinton Ave. in Cortland.
- Lot 1 Vintage — This vintage and retro gift shop offers unique finds for décor, fashion and holiday presents and is located at 79 Main St. in Cortland.
- The Cortland Flower Shop — Choose from an array of floral arrangements and gift baskets at 11 N. Main St. in Cortland.
- Homer Men & Boys Store — A staple business in Homer, this store offers quality clothing and footwear for men and boys, but also has a women’s section, and is located at 9-11 S. Main St. in Homer.
- Olde Homer House — At 44 James St. in Homer, find home furnishings and other gifts ranging from traditional style to American country and primitive.
- Cortland Picture Frame Co. — Find custom picture framing, gifts, and antiques at 9 N. Main St. in Cortland.
- Just Chill Custom Gifting by Carol — A custom gift-shop with self-care and holistic related merchandise, this store is located at 93 Clinton St. in Homer.
- Robinson’s Family Jeweler — Family-owned jeweler offering fine jewelry and custom pieces, ideal for special holiday gifts, can be found at 3 Groton Ave. in Cortland.
- All My Friends Books — An independent bookstore in downtown Cortland, find a gift for the reader in your life at 51 Main St. in Cortland.
Ithaca Area
- Handwork — Local artisan cooperative with handmade ceramics, jewelry, textiles, art, and gifts located at 102 W. State St. in Ithaca.
- Sunny Days of Ithaca — At 171 E. State St. on the Ithaca Commons, find Finger-Lakes-themed gifts, local food products, apparel, and ornaments at this shop.
- Ithaca Guitar Works — A local music shop with guitars, banjos, and music equipment, find what you need for the musician in your life at 215 N. Cayuga St. in the Dewitt Mall in Ithaca.
- Angry Mom Records / Autumn Leaves Used Books — A beloved independent record store + used bookstore at 115 E. State St. on the Ithaca Commons, these shops will have gifts for vinyl lovers and bookworms.
- Ithaca Coffee Company — At 702 Hancock St. in Ithaca, this shop offers coffee beans, gourmet gift sets, local treats, and brewing accessories.
- Alphabet Soup — This children’s store at 171 E. State St. on The Commons in Ithaca has an array of toys, books, puzzles, and other gifts for sale.
- Finger Lakes Running Company — At 700 Cascadilla St. in Ithaca, this store has everything from running shoes to running accessories for those who like to take advantage of running trails and pathways in Ithaca.
- Mimi’s Attic — This second-hand shop at 401 Elmira Rd. in Ithaca has curated home décor, vintage pieces, and local artisan goods.
- Home Green Home — 126 E State St, Ithaca
This store at 126 E. State St. on The Commons features sustainable and eco-friendly gifts, décor, housewares, and accessories. - The Jewelbox — At 301 Taughannock Blvd., browse a wide selection jewelry and artisan accessories for a more upscale gift.

