..and the clock struck midnight, and Christmas carols starting prematurely ringing from all of the stores..
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That special time when you try to start and finish all of your holiday shopping before the season really beings. It’s the sad truth but we seem to skip right over Thanksgiving and begin the Christmas season as soon and the trick or treat-ers stop their candy expedition. We can’t help it, there’s something special about the red cups at Starbucks and the smell of fake pine that really gets us in the shopping spirit. 
This shopping season, while you’re visiting our wonderful city, I suggest you skip over the humdrum shopping spots like the mall and congested Woodruff Rd. and shop on Main Street. I know that we are used to the one stop shopping of Target for all of our gift giving needs, but before you say “Bah Humbug” remember what makes shopping on Main Street so wonderful this time of year.
There’s something for everyone!
For the gourmet chef (or in some cases want-to-be chef), Charleston Cooks! and Oil & Vinegar carry unique kitchen gifts and high quality ingredients to help put the finishing touches on your holiday feasts. If you’re going to buy Dad a tie, make it a great one by stopping in at Brooks Brothers. Their sales associates can help you dress dad or the man in your life in head to toe timeless, high quality clothes.There are many options for the family Fashionista but a few of our favorites are Anthropology, Custard Boutique, and Beija Flor. Which ever boutique you shop at on Main Street, West End, and Augusta Rd you’ll find a trendy trinkets sure to dazzle. Want a little sparkle? Browse the unique designs of Lynn Strong jewelers on Main Street. Wish and Pink Azelea are crowd pleasers for your teenager daughter or girly co-workers. Never really know what to buy for the outdoors man in your life? Stop by Mast General Store, they’ll help you buy the perfect gift for the man (or woman) who seems to have everything. Don’t forget about the iStore in the RiverPlace facility for your favorite i-fanatic! Buying for a big Greenville sports-fan? It’s never too soon to stock up on Drive or Road Warrior gear or buy season tickets. What about tickets for The Peace Center Broadway Series- Wicked will be here before you know it, so why not treat your friends to a show? If you’re in need stocking suffers for the little ones, Poppington’s makes the perfect treat for the family to enjoy early Christmas morning!
Still need convincing?
- Free parking on Thanksgiving and on ‘Black’ Friday in all of the city parking garages downtown.
- Ice on Main opens on November 21st
- Festival of Tree, supporting St. Francis Hospital, opens on Dec. 1st- which means you can stop in our hotel and see the wonderfully decorated trees for a great cause!
- Stop in at Coffee Undergroud, Tealoha, Spill the Beans, and of course(!) Starbucks for tasty seasonal drinks while shopping.
So now that you’re convinced, be sure to ask our guest services representatives for a walking map of downtown to help with all of your holiday shopping needs.
We’ll see you at check in!
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