Downtown Cleveland Holiday Gift Guide

By Ian Meadows

See the sights, shop the stores, and marvel in the magic of Downtown Cleveland this holiday season. Support local, and check off your shopping list at Downtown Cleveland’s hundreds of shops, boutiques, salons, restaurants, and attractions. With 34 new businesses opening so far in 2023 alone, there are many amazing spots to support across our beautiful city center. 

Whether you’re looking to browse for fashionable clothes, stylish accessories, kids’ toys, stocking stuffers, event tickets, or anything in between, Downtown Cleveland is your one-stop-shop. Scroll down to view our Downtown gift guide that will hopefully inspire you:

• For the Sports Lover

• For the Foodie

• For the Kids

• For Her

• For Him

• Under $50

• Downtown Experiences

Make your Downtown holiday shopping experience one to remember by strolling through the twinkling lights across Public Square, warming up inside Tower City Center’s festive Skylight Park, and being dazzled by the glowing marquees in Playhouse Square along the way. 

Saturday, November 25th is Shop Small Saturday, a day to celebrate and support the local businesses that contribute to our communities’ unique identities and thriving economies. Be sure to shop small on the 25th across Downtown, such as at the Cleveland Bazaar inside the 5th Street Arcades from 10am-7pm, and every business throughout our vibrant city center each day of the year. 

To provide some inspiration, check out some Downtown Cleveland shopping ideas from our holiday gift guide below.

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For the Sports Lover

Downtown Cleveland is home to our region’s beloved sports teams like the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians, and Lake Erie Monsters. Even better, Downtown is also home to a variety of local sports-themed shops selling various merchandise, souvenirs, and apparel to rep your favorite teams. No matter who you’re shopping for, you can find fun, sports-related gifts from businesses like We Bleed Ohio, Cleveland Clothing Co., Rally House, and Five Iron Golf. 

1. Major Award: Football Leg Lamp Crewneck from We Bleed Ohio 

2. Cleveland Jacquard Pom Beanie – Maroon from Cleveland Clothing Co. 

3. Bertman Mustard Heather Grey Ball Park Short-Sleeve T-Shirt from Rally House 

4. The Birdie Talk Tote from Five Iron Golf 

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For the Foodie

From top-tier chefs and restaurants to cozy neighborhood hangouts, Downtown Cleveland is a foodie’s paradise. With hundreds of local establishments to dine, drink, sip, and savor across our city center, you can find the perfect (and delicious) gift for your friends and family. Some ideas include Heinen’s, Constantino’s Market, Kernels by Chrissie, Phoenix Coffee Roasters, and gift cards to any other Downtown establishment. 

1. Downtown restaurant gift card 

2. Imported Wine from Heinen’s 

3. Gift Basket from Constantino’s Market 

4. Popcorn Tin from Kernels by Chrissie 

5. Coffee beans from Phoenix Coffee Roasters 

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For the Kids

You’re sure to find a fun toy, tasty treat, or memorable gift for every kid in the family that stands out from all the rest under the tree. Consider Downtown’s brand-new Apple Jax Toys in Tower City Center, Play Maysie in the 5th Street Arcades, Rocket Fizz on Euclid Ave, and the Great Lakes Science Center. 

1. Various Toys from Apple Jax Toys 

2. The Wild Collection Play Set from Play Maysie 

3. Novelty Pop and Candy from Rocket Fizz 

4. Great Lakes Science Center Admission + IMAX theater tickets 

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For Her

Downtown is home to a variety of fashionable boutiques and pampering businesses. You’ll make her smile with any of these ideas from Intro Boutique, Ascend Fitness & Spa, Revy Fair Trade, DeWitt’s Jewelry, In My Bag Collection, and Unscript’d Boutique.  

1. Oversized Fleece Shaket from Intro Boutique 

2. Massage or Facial from Ascend Fitness & Spa 

3. Alma de Añil Tassel Scarf from Revy Fair Trade 

4. Tiffany & Co. Heart Tag Charm Round Link Charm Bracelet from DeWitt’s Jewelry 

5. The Metallic Collection Gold Bag from In My Bag Collection 

6. White Ruffle Dress from Unscript’d Boutique 

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For Him

From stylish streetwear and fashionable sneakers to personal grooming and local brews, he’ll be impressed with thoughtful gifts from Downtown businesses HYPE, The Feet Geeks, Krush, Exodus Hair & Barber Lounge, Mike the Hatter, and Heinen’s. 

1. Antisocial Social Club Hoodie from HYPE 

2. Air Jordan 1 ‘85 High Neutral Grey from The Feet Geeks 

3. Gucci GG1269S Sunglasses from Krush 

4. Shave Set from Exodus Hair & Barber Lounge 

5. The Kangol Bermuda Bucket Hat from Mike the Hatter 

6. Great Lakes Brewing Company Christmas Ale from Heinen’s 

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Under $50

No need to break the bank when shopping Downtown! Find the perfect affordable gifts and stocking stuffers from Clevo Books, Coco’s Plant Shop in the 5th Street Arcades, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Rising Star Coffee Roasters, The Rock Shop, and Cleveland Clothing Co. 

1. Books from Clevo Books 

2. Succulents from Coco’s Plant Shop 

3. Long Live Rock Throw from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 

4. Baseball Hat from Rising Star Coffee Roasters 

5. Crystals and incense from The Rock Shop 

6. Cleveland Landmarks Stained Glass Old Fashioned Glass from Cleveland Clothing Co. 

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Downtown Experiences

Give the gift of Downtown Cleveland by providing an experience to a musical, game, comedy show, or other unique Downtown experience. A few of our recommendations include tickets to an upcoming Playhouse Square show, a Cavaliers game, bowling at The Corner Alley, a comedy show at Hilarities 4th Street Theatre, an immersive experience at Five Iron Golf, or some self-care at Hydration Spark. 

1. Playhouse Square tickets 

2. Cavaliers game tickets 

3. Bowling at The Corney Alley 

4. Hilarities 4th Street Theatre 

5. Five Iron Golf gift card 

6. Hydration Spark gift card 

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Support these and every other business in Downtown Cleveland this holiday season and all year long!