Shop Small, Gift Big: Unique Finds in Monroe-West Monroe
Christmas in Monroe-West Monroe is one of the busiest and most magical times of the year! To make your holiday shopping a little easier, we’ve created a gift guide filled with local finds from across Ouachita Parish. Before you schedule a day of wrapping, make sure your list is complete with thoughtful presents from these Monroe-West Monroe shops.
The Good Daze: As you’re touring through Art Alley in Downtown Monroe, find the Italian Charm Bracelet and Art Alley Gator T-Shirt at The Good Daze! While you’re completing your list of gifts on this popular street in Monroe, you’ll run into the largest street mural in the state of Louisiana – the Art Alley-Gator!
The Trove: Shop a variety of handmade artisan gifts, home décor, plants and other treasures from The Trove in Monroe. Make your home feel special with items made locally with love and the spirit of giving. Stop by Apero next door and shop their line of premium olive oils and vinegars. Help your loved ones make their cooking dishes with bold flavors by adding one or two of their flavors to your gift list.
Woodstock Monroe: Represent MWM all day long with “Funroe”-themed hats and sweatshirts from Woodstock Monroe. Located in Monroe’s charming Garden District, this shop also carries 318 hats perfect for showing your hometown pride!
Magnolia Alley: Magnolia Alley in downtown West Monroe is where you’ll find gifts that will go great in any room of your friends or families’ homes or office at work. Find some fun antiques and Louisiana inspired handcrafted art to add to your list.
Cotton Port Antique Mall: This antique store in downtown West Monroe keeps their shelves stocked with special items that you forgot existed! You can turn your loved one’s home into a mini museum by giving them the gift of classical merchandise to go in their living room, bedroom or dining room.
Little Blue Kids Boutique: For anyone welcoming a holiday baby or looking to spoil a little one who’s already made their grand arrival - this West Monroe children’s boutique has you covered! Find adorable jumpsuits, dresses, overalls, and more, along with essentials to keep up with your growing bundle of joy throughout the Christmas season.
Bonus: Monroe-West Monroe Museum Gift Shops
Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum: Explore a collection of Louisiana and Coca-Cola themed merchandise for your list this year! Inside the gift shop at the Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum, you can discover small paintings created locally by artists and pieces of jewelry to add to your jewelry collection at home.
The Chennault Aviation and Military Museum: The Chennault Aviation and Military Museum’s gift shop is filled with unique finds perfect for your holiday wish list—or for gifting to a history lover in your life. Popular items include the “Bombers of WWII” Hawaiian shirt, featuring historic imagery of heroic aircraft, and the classic Bomber Jacket, available in black or green. It’s your chance to give (or wear!) a piece of history.
Duck Commander: For Duck Dynasty fans, add some apparel, duck calls, goose calls, hunting gear and kitchen items from the Duck Commander gift shop! As the Ouachita Parish community continues to remember the father of the empire, Phil Robertson, locate the Phil Robertson Pro Series Black Acrylic Duck Call.
Make your gift list as creative as your loved ones! Find one-of-a-kind presents for friends and family from these local businesses and attractions in Monroe-West Monroe.
