It’s holiday shopping season again! If you’re looking to purchase unique gifts near your luxury apartment in Niskayuna, look no further. We’ve put together a list of shops where you can find something for everyone in your life, from your mother to your work bestie, and beyond.
Niskayuna Specialty Wines & Liquors
Niskayuna, NY
You can’t go wrong with a bottle of wine or liquor during the holidays. Niskayuna Specialty Wines & Liquors offers a sizable selection of niche spirits and wines. Reviews state that the shop is cozy, and the staff is knowledgeable and friendly. This store is only seven minutes from Rivers Ledge, so we wouldn’t be surprised if it becomes your go-to for all occasions!
b. inspired home
Schenectady, NY
Just outside of Niskayuna in Schenectady is b.inspired home, an adorable shop with eclectic and beautiful items that even your trendiest friends and family members will love. The store describes itself as having a “relaxed, west coast, mid-century style” and it offers home décor, tableware, and garden goods. Walking in is like entering an art gallery, and you can truly see the attention that Anne, the owner, pays to every detail. Don’t be surprised if you leave with something new for your Rivers Ledge apartment in addition to gifts!
Maggie’s Gift Shop
Latham, NY
Have a friend who loves something specific, like Precious Moments dolls, Alex and Ani jewelry, or even Harley Davidson collectibles? Maggie’s Gift Shop is the place to go. Plus, if you don’t know what your friend has or does not have in their collection, the store offers gift certificates, so they can purchase the perfect item. Simply pick out a card to go with it!
Wit’s End Giftique
Clifton Park, NY
Wit’s End Giftique is a shop unlike any other. If you truly have no idea where to start for your friend or family member, this is the place to go! They have kids’ clothes and toys, jewelry, décor, gifts for every occasion—including Hanukkah and Christmas—designer clothing and handbags, Waterford Crystal, and much, much more. The store has been around since 1975, and their selection has been growing ever since.
The Dark Horse Mercantile
Saratoga Springs, NY
The Dark Horse Mercantile offers a ton of unique gifts for everyone in your life, especially horse lovers. Along with collectibles and souvenirs from the Saratoga Race Course, they offer high-end brands such as Barbour, Pendleton, Under Armour and more, as well as local artisanal goods, décor, and gourmet foods. This mercantile lives up to its name and is worth the half-hour drive to Saratoga.
Bonus Suggestion
Felthousen’s Florist & Greenhouse
Niskayuna, NY
If you need something last minute, check out Felthousen’s Florist & Greenhouse! They have a variety of beautiful wreaths, arrangements, and bouquets available for purchase in the store, along with other goods, such as plants, candles, vases, and more. Felthousen’s also delivers locally, so you could send someone a sweet surprise if you can’t make it in person.
Give Yourself the Best Gift: Check Out Rivers Ledge Today!
Living in a place you love is one of the best gifts you can give yourself! Thanks to the gorgeous surroundings, stunning units, and great amenities at Rivers Ledge—as well as our close proximity to some of the Capital Region’s most vibrant hotspots—living here is truly the gift that keeps on giving.
Contact us today to schedule a tour of Rivers Ledge Apartments so you can see this incredible luxury apartment complex for yourself!