Holiday Scavenger Hunt: Where To Find The Gifts You Need In Staunton

The holiday season is upon us, and downtown Staunton is abuzz! To help you celebrate, we’ve crafted a festive scavenger hunt. We’re not poets (and we know it), but you can still follow our clues to some of our favorite Staunton businesses for specialty items and one-of-a-kind gifts.

Whether you’re shopping for loved ones or indulging in a little self-care, this adventure will guide you to having holiday fun and gift-giving inspiration! And if our rhymes are too lame, check the answer key at the bottom of the page.

Clue #1

Your furry friends need loving care,

Well-balanced diets, treats, and brushes for hair.

Set their tails wagging when you arrive—

Bearing essentials that help them thrive.

Visit on December 15 for photos with Santa! Shop for squeaky toys, bones, and dog waffles.

Clue #2

Vintage comics and Furbies and toys that are new,

Stocked together transport you to your youth

To the 80s and 90s, and even last week,

Games, posters, movies – fun at its peak!

Collectible Happy Meal toys make the best stocking stuffers!

Clue #3

A store for the little ones, where sweet,

tiny clothes and toys complete

their wardrobes. Give a gift of joy and cheer—

Perfect treasures for those we hold dear.

Clue #4

Look for moisture meters, Plant Magic tees,

And propagation station cheer.

Shop here for a gift that will bloom through the holidays

and grow into the new year.

Clue #5

Organic delights, natural foods on display,

Health and flavor in every array.

Stop for a bite or pick up a gift,

Your spirits and senses both need a lift.

You’ll find essential oils here. Coffee and herbs, too!

Clue #6

Hikers and campers will find a score

Of gear for trails and the great outdoors,

This store is perfect for explorers like you

Seeking adventure items – gear that’s rugged and true.

Look here for Patagonia, Teva, Birkenstock, and Chaco!

Clue #7

Two wheels, a sleek frame, a path to explore,

and brakes for the singletrack gets you out your front door.

From handlebar pogies to energy gels

Shop here for gear and they’ll treat you well!

Clue #8

Fashion and flair for all who seek style.

Come inside and linger a while

to browse chic pieces from decades past

Like everyday and wedding wear – clothes made to last!

Stop in for a one-of-a-kind holiday outfit!

Clue #9

Quoth the Raven, ‘Books galore!’

Plus tea to sip as you explore

this cozy nook spotlighting literature’s best.

Mark your place and then read the rest.

Clue #10

Handcrafted treasures! Fill your hands

With ethical goods from far off lands,

Jewelry, holiday decorations, colorful threads,

And gifts with stories sustainably spread

Looking for something to light up your life? How about a hand-painted Staunton night light made with recycled glass?

Clue #11

Make an impression with your giving

Of timeless decor and gracious living.

Entertaining season never ends

When you create spaces to welcome your friends

Surprise your hostess with distinctive napkin rings!

Clue #12

Here’s a rhythm of gifts both classic and rare!

Tune in to find something to share!

For music lovers, this spot’s the key,

Giving from here creates holiday melodies.

Hearts will soar when you give sheet music-inspired earrings!

Clue #13

A shop where meaning carries weight,

where gifts and phrases resonate

with inspiration and plainly say,

“You matter” each and every day.

Got a budding writer to buy for? How about an elegant Tree-of-Life journal or a signed book by a local author?

Clue #14

For builders and tinkerers, here’s the place,

to find kits and tools and personalize your space.

Craft your dreams with precision and care

because the perfect project gift awaits you there!

Engineers at heart: make tracks to this store if you’ve been dreaming of starting a Lionel train garden.

Clue #15

Here’s a haven for those who read and dream.

Pages and dragons make quite a team.

This store’s a trove of bookish delight,

so step in for a read that feels just right!

This store has a whole display of “Merry Swiftmas” gift ideas along with beautiful boxed sets and other literary treasures.

Clue #16

For positive energy and stones that gleam,

and crystals and gifts to interpret your dreams.

Healing and magic in every find,

It’s a spiritual gift shop of the rarest kind.

Make a positive change in your loved one’s life with a candle that reveals crystals as it burns or a Penergy crystal pen!

Clue #17

Imagine all the gourmets you’ll please

with bold flavors pressed from trees!

Fine balsamics and refined

oils make rich gifts that are one of a kind!

Create a delicious (and beautiful) custom gift basket!

Clue #18

For artistic gifts that’ll light up the day,

this jewelry (and more) shop has gifts that will slay!

Shop earrings, tiaras, and hand-carved wooden spoons

to stir up holiday cheer in all rooms!

You know exactly who to honor with a paper mache hippo ballerina ornament! (She’s wearing a pink thong. You can see it when she twirls!)

Clue #19

Find accessories for your fantasy tale

like swords and arrows, and wax seals so your mail

arrives unpried by spying eyes.

Don some chainmail – don’t be shy!

Fantasy-themed soaps and teas make thoughtful last-minute gifts. If there’s a baby on your list, present her with “baby’s first mace!”

Clue #20

Handcrafted items, local and cool,

spring with purpose from local maker’s tools.

Staunton’s artists bring sense of place to your hand,

gifts like these are truly grand (and high in demand)!

All your lady friends will die laughing over their new Blue Q socks.

Clue #21

Inspire wonder in your little one

with board games and LEGO, and drawing supplies. Fun

and Imagination thrive on every shelf.

Come here for gifts for your kid (and yourself!)

Clue #22

Luxurious bath and body gifts shine

when their divine scents say, “Relax! Unwind!”

Artisan-crafted to soothe your soul,

The gifts from this shop will make you whole.

Know what’s cozy? A Sweater Weather or Winter candle, that’s what.

Answers

You’re probably too clever to need a key, but here it is. Happy shopping!

Well Balanced Paw
Tubular Toys
Baby Opal
Burrow & Vine
Cranberry’s Grocery
Wilderness Adventure
Black Dog Bikes
Juniper Lane
Poe’s Place at Staunton Books and Tea
Latitudes Fair Trade
Heirloom Home
Heifetz International Music Institute Shop
Words Matter Gift Shop
Frontline Model Kits & Hobbies
Book Dragon
Little Shoppe Of Crystals
Staunton Olive Oil
Bonfire Begonia
Medieval Fantasies Company Gyfte Shoppe
Made: By the People, For the People
Pufferbellies Toys and Books
Essentially Zen Artisan Body & Bath Co.