Local Specialty Stores

I’ve decided to keep a running list of local and independent specialty stores around the greater Harrisburg region, please post in the comments section about any shops I’ve missed and I will gladly add. If you need a few reasons to shop local check out this list from IndieBound.org:

When you shop at an independently owned business, your entire community benefits:

The Economy

Spend $100 at a local and $68 of that stays in your community. Spend the same $100 at a national chain, and your community only sees $43.

Local businesses create higher-paying jobs for our neighbors.

More of your taxes are reinvested in your community–where they belong.

The Environment

Buying local means less packaging, less transportation, and a smaller carbon footprint.

Shopping in a local business district means less infrastructure, less maintenance, and more money to beautify your community.

The Community

Local retailers are your friends and neighbors-support them and they’ll support you.

Local businesses donate to charities at more than twice the rate of national chains.

More independents means more choice, more diversity, and a truly unique community.

Food & Drink:

Appalachian Brewing Company
Appalachian Whole Foods Market
Christine’s Chocolate Creations
Harry’s House of Heat
One Good Woman
Josie’s German Food Market and Delicatessen
Karns Quality Foods
Kaufman’s Coffee Tea and Spice
My Tea S’Pot
Nuts About Granola
Oxford Hall Celtic Shop
Torchbearer Sauces
Troegs Brewing Company
The Pennsylvania Bakery
The Healthy Grocer
Virginia Nut Shop
West Hanover Winery
Zimmerman’s Nuts and Candies

Home:

Azteca Home Decor
Keystone Candle Company
Mitrani and Company
Susan’s Treasures

Farmer’s Markets:

Ashcombe Farm and Greenhouses
Broad Street Market
Stauffers of Kissel Hill
West Shore Farmers Market
Paulus Farm Market

Clothing:

Fantastic Finds
The Clothes Vine
Wears Like New