These are the local destinations the public voted as the Best Place sfor Unique Gifts in the 2018 Best of Dayton contest.
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🥇WINNER: 2nd Street Market
If you've been to the 2nd Street Market, you know it's a wonderful local gem.
It’s a destination for dining and shopping that is open year-round. It has a European market vibe and is filled with friendly local growers, bakers and artisans.
If you haven’t been, it’s time to take a stroll through the historic freight house and visit the more than 50 vendors who combine for a mix of charm and sense of community. The market is operated by Five Rivers MetroParks.
“The market is a place where the community can gather and find unique and local items,” said Lynda Suda the market manager. “The vendors are invested and very connected to the community, and it shows.”
Looking for a special gift?
There’s a huge selection of handcrafted and special items ranging from terrariums designed with air plants in glass or wood vessels, creations from an artisan wood turner, or handmade jewelry made in vintage-industrial style.
Did we mention the sweet treats, bread and cheese?
Find a complete list of vendors here.
Credit: Contributed
Credit: Contributed
And there’s a reason the 2nd Street Market also won best farmers market.
>> 2nd Street Market best spot for local produce and unique gifts
Everything fresh and local you might need is for sale including honey, fresh vegetables, free range brown eggs and farm-raised pork, chicken and lamb.
WANT TO GO?
WHAT: 2nd Street Market
WHERE: 600 E. Second St., Dayton
WHEN: Open year-round. Thursday- Friday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. with live music from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
🥈SECOND PLACE: Heart Mercantile
Who doesn’t love and appreciate a great sense of humor in this crazy world? If you dabble in witty humor and sarcasm and enjoy that witty humor and sarcasm on T-shirts, mugs, cards, notepads and more, Heart Mercantile is the place for you.
Heart has a little bit of everything: mugs, shirts, candles, soap, cards, etc. — all with delightfully snarky sayings, hilarious puns, or just bursting with Dayton pride.
Do yourself a favor and follow Heart on Instagram and delight in their message board and their products.
WANT TO GO?
WHAT: Heart Mercantile
WHERE: 438 E. Fifth St., Dayton
THIRD PLACE: Yellow Springs Toy Company
Remember Mr. Fub’s in Yellow Springs? That space is now home to Yellow Springs Toy Company, and it offers tons of unique gifts for the young and the young at heart.
Toys, games, puzzles, pretend play costumes and sets, figures, books, kits and more line the shelves.
WANT TO GO?
WHAT: Yellow Springs Toy Company
WHERE: 252 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs
🏆 BEST OF DAYTON 2018 WINNERS LIST
The first-place, second-place and third-place winner of each individual contest are organized by topic. Click on the links below to read through the results in each broader category and then each individual contest.
>> Bars, Beer & Nightlife winners
>> Arts, Music & Entertainment winners
>> Shopping & Services winners
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