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Discover hidden treasures, one-of-a-kind finds at area shops
No visit to the Maumee Bay area would be complete without a stop at some of the local shops and stores, considered to be the jewels of the many small towns that dot the map here. Shopping centers and malls are the place to go for a day of shopping or to pick up a forgotten necessity.
Some suggested locations:
A Most Unusual Garden & Gift Shop, Mugg’zs Tea Noon, 624 Main St. Genoa. Unique garden gifts,, gourmet teas, specialty soaps, candles, etc. 419-855-7205.
Bench’s Greenhouse & Nursery, 18063 W SR 105 Elmore, featuring many items for the home and garden, including many rare plant species, garden fountains, water gardening plants, statuary, gardening gift shop, plus fresh fruits and vegetables, 419-862-2529 or www.benchsgreenhouse.com.
Beeker’s General Store , Located in the heart of downtown Pemberville, at 226 East Front St the general store, which has been in business for more than 120 years, is the place to go for Sen-Sen, Spangler’s Old Fashioned chocolates and unique gifts. 419-287-3274 or www.beekersgeneralstore.com
Bench Farms, at 9151 Jerusalem Rd. (SR 2) in Curtice. Grainary & Greenhouse open April through October, daily 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Farm market open July through October, daily 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 419-836-9443.
Cheek’s Candles & Crafts, 302 Main St. , Toledo . Featuring Heavenly Scents candles, candle warmers and various handmade and seasonal gift items. 419-698-5288.
The Country Cupboard, 121 East Main St. , Woodville. Country and primitive crafts and home décor. 419-849-3224
Elf’s Attic, 364 Rice St., Elmore. Featuring Christmas items as well as other gift items and gourmet foods. 419-862-1401.
Gladieux Do it Best Home Center, 5120 Navarre Ave. , Oregon . Home and building supplies plus one of Northwest Ohio's largest model train O and O-27 gauge dealers, featuring products from Lionel, K-Line, Atlas O, Mike’s Train House, Weaver Custom, and Corgi. Call 419-693-0601.
Glass Factory Outlets: Since Toledo is known as the Glass City, there are several places for visitors to purchase glassware at a discount. They include:
The Grainary, 9141 Jerusalem Rd. , Curtice, at Bench Farms Greenhouse. Two floors of antiques, oldtiques, primitives, collectibles, candles and décor for the home and garden. Open April through October. 419-836-9443.
Hanna’s House Antiques & Uniques, 332 Rice St. , Elmore. Quaint cottage antiques with unique gift items. 419-250-3048.
Libbey Glass factory outlet at The Erie Street Market, 237 South Erie St., Toledo. Open year-round. Call 419-254-5000. U.S. Glass Specialty Outlet, located in East Toledo, offers decorated glass and ceramic items direct from the manufacturer. Located at 1367 Miami Street. Call 419-698-8046.
Great Eastern Shopping Center , located on Woodville Road near Woodville Mall, about a mile and a half west of I-280, the center features Value City Department Store, the Pharm, JoAnn Fabrics and other specialty shops.
Johlin Century Winter, 3935 Corduroy Rd. , Oregon . Johlin Century Winery was founded in 1870 by Jacob M. Johlin. Since then the winery has settled five generations of winemakers. Currently there are 12 types of wine produced and bottled annually. Sorry, no tours. Closed Sunday. 419-693-6288.
Mortise &Tenon, 103 W. Main St., Woodville. Offering Amish-made furniture, candles, artwork and other unique furnishings. 419-849-3412 or 1-877-857-2909.
Once Upon a Tyme Antique Mall, 354 Rice St. , Elmore. Specializing in antiques for beauty, pleasure and investment. 419-862-3803.
Packer Creek Pottery, 103 E. 8th St., Genoa. Featuring unique, one-of-a-kind Majolica pottery, dinnerware, jewelry, lamps, vases, ornaments, flowerpots and more. 419-855-3858 or visit www.packercreekpottery.com.
Red, White and Blue, Etc., 366 Rice St. , Elmore. Featuring locally made craft items, furnishings, candles, gifts and more, most with a red, white and blue theme. 419-862-2242.
Red, White & Brew, 368 Rice St., Elmore. Stop in for a cup of joe, an ice cream cone, a pastry or other goodies – plus some friendly conversation with Elmore locals. 419-862-2220.
Riverbank Antique Market, 140 E Front St , Pemberville. Call 419-287-3373.
Sisters at the Park Gift Shoppe in the historic Weber Block Building, Front and Main, Toledo. Unique gift items for all occasions. 419-250-9332.
Toledo Farmer’s Market, Arrive early and see the glistening dew on baskets of fresh-picked Ohio sweet corn and juicy tomatoes. Splurge on homemade pies, coffeecakes and sweets still warm from the oven. Located in Toledo’s Warehouse District, corner of Market and Huron streets. Open April - November. 419-255-6765 or visit www.toledofarmersmarket.org.
Variety of Shades, LLC, 111 W. Madison, Gibsonburg. Interior design, flowers, gifts, home accents and more. 419-367-7930.
Westfield Franklin Park: The area’s largest mall features anchors Marshall Field’s, Dillard’s and JC Penney. However, there are more than 100 other stores like Bath & Body Works, American Eagle, and Abercrombie & Fitch, Aeropostale, Crate & Barrel, an expanded food court and more. 5001 Monroe St., Toledo. 419-473-3317.
Woodville Mall: The Northwood mall includes anchors Elder-Beerman, Sears, The Andersons General Store and several specialty shops including Bath & Body Works. The nearest major shopping mall to Maumee Bay State Park. Located on Woodville road east of I-280. 419-693-0581.
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