Love shopping local and supporting your neighborhood? Want a
shop that has gear for every age? Then look no further than Federal Hill! The
following shops and boutiques offer family-friendly apparel and gifts to please
anyone.
Pandora’s Box (50
E Cross Street) Offering unique items and the latest fashions, Pandora’s Box
has home decor, jewelry, and
handbags galore, but it also stocks colorful printed onesies as well as
children’s hats and headbands and room decorations. See photo.
Cottage Kidz (1129 Light Street) With a huge selection of designer jeans,
graphic tees, backpacks, raincoats, tutus, and boots, what’s not to love about
this children’s boutique? In addition to clothes, the inventory will soon
include educational toys, books, and puzzles.
Phina’s for the Home (919 South Charles Street) This linen, bath,
and gift boutique has lovely blankets and towels that will keep any age warm
and dry as well as paper dolls. Monogramming is also available, a great option
when you want a personalized gift.
Morstein’s Jewelers (1114 Light Street) The oldest jewelry store in
Baltimore City stocks baby bracelets and medals as well as rings, bracelets,
and necklaces for older customers. They also offer custom designs including
mementos like silver cups, frames, and spoons.
Ace Hardware (1214 Light Street) You may not think a hardware store would
carry great gifts for the family, but Ace Hardware does! Seasonal items like
sleds for the winter or nets, bubble wands, scooters, and deck furniture for
summer will make any outdoor play fun. They even have some crafting supplies
like googly eyes and mustaches.
Alliance Comics (904 Light Street) Alliance offers a myriad of
comic books and graphic novels in addition to toys, t-shirts, posters, action
figures, and more! This shop is perfect for the comic book lover in your life.
American Apparel (1125 Light Street) Known best for its huge
variety of basics, American Apparel’s selection includes leggings, tank tops,
dresses, and pants in addition to socks, gloves, hats, bedding, and accessories
like jewelry and lip balm.
Brightside Boutique (1133 South Charles Street) With a bold collection
including vintage pieces, Brightside is a great stop for anyone with a
sophisticated, yet funky taste. In addition to clothing, the boutique also has
jewelry and accessories for a polished and edgy look.
The Book Escape
(805 Light Street) – Featuring new, used, and rare books, The Book Escape has a
book for every reader of any age! They also buy books, so trade in your old
books and get store credit toward a gift for an avid reader.
Afters Café (1001
South Charles Street) Serving up pastries and coffee in addition to a full
self-service frozen yogurt bar, Afters is a delicious treat after you’ve hit up
one of the many Federal Hill restaurants and bars. They sell gift certificates
too, so you can give the gift of dessert to anyone you know!
Elizabeth Nelson, Intern
