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Oct 16, 2020
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With the holidays around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about gifts for friends, family members, and coworkers. You may have already started to wonder where to start your Christmas shopping in La Crosse, Wisconsin. 

Valley View Mall

For variety and convenience, you can’t beat Valley View Mall, which boasts a huge selection of shops, plus places to eat and rest your feet between combing through the stores. Find familiar merchants such as American Eagle, Barnes & Noble, Bath & Body Works, and The Children’s Place. 

Shopping for a special lady in your life? Head to Kay Jewelers, Helzberg Diamonds, Victoria’s Secret, Sephora, or Ulta Beauty. Looking for gifts for guys? Foot Locker, GameStop, and Dick’s Sporting Goods may have just the gift you’re looking for. You can even get your Holiday card photo taken at JCPenney’s Portraits. Valley View Mall is located at 3800 State Road 16 and is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m. 

Treasures On Main 

For a large, curated selection of consignment goods, local artisan offerings, antiques, and more, head to Treasures On Main. Over 100 vendors are available under one roof, selling handmade soap, candles, cozy knitwear, vintage glassware, memorabilia, collectibles, high-end antiques, art, decor, and even modern furniture. They also sell an array of jewelry, ranging from vintage to modern to handmade items. 

With such a wide variety of items, you’re sure to find a unique gift to charm someone on your list. Treasures On Main is located at 722 Main St. They are open from Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Antique Center of La Crosse 

For even more antiques, head to the Antique Center of La Crosse, which boasts a staggering three floors, 75 booths, and 20,000 square feet of antiques and collectibles. Among the vast array of merchandise, you will find quilts, rugs, lamps, jewelry, copper & brass tools, toys, period and country furniture, vintage clothes, cut and pattern glass, coins, books, and sporting goods. Visit them at 110 S. 3rd St. Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Finnottes Nut & Chocolate Shop

Finally, for the person on your list who has everything, stop by Finnottes Nut & Chocolate Shop. Perfect for gift-giving, they offer gift boxes and small bags of gourmet chocolate. They also have truffles, snack mixes, and a variety of nuts. An added bonus of taking a jaunt to Finnotes is that it’s in the historic downtown district of La Crosse, so you can walk around and see other quaint shops and eateries as well. 

Finnottes Nut & Chocolate Shop is open Monday through Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Find them at 417 Main St.

When you think of holiday shopping this season, don’t stress; just head to La Crosse to find something special for everyone on your list.

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