Holiday Gift Guide

November 9, 2023
Holiday Gift Guide 2023

Does anyone else panic every year when November hits and you start seeing holiday decorations everywhere and hearing about what deals will be offered during Black Friday? Shopping for loved ones can feel daunting, trying to find the perfect gift that shows thoughtfulness. This holiday season, we challenge you to shop for items from local businesses or artists or give the gift of adventure and experience.

Here are some ideas for your holiday shopping this year!

nick getting splashed in Cataract Canyon - Chris Whitaker photoThe Gift of Adventure

Consider booking a trip with Holiday River and give someone special the gift of Adventure! With a variety of adrenaline-packed adventures to choose from, Utah is the ultimate destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Trips range from 2 to 12 days and run through the heart of Canyonlands National Park, Dinosaur National Monument, and designated wilderness areas of the San Rafael Swell and BLM land. Experience the Colorado, Green, Yampa, and San Juan rivers in professionally guided oar rafts with delicious healthful meals, inflatable kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards, or hop on your mountain bike and pedal through the desert for a fully supported adventure!

 

Shop Local!Party Shirt Boaters Paradise Up close

Ken Sanders Rare Books is an antiquarian bookstore with used, new, and rare books in downtown Salt Lake City. Open since 1990, they specialize in Western Americana, with emphases on the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River, and various National Parks. Purchase a well-loved pre-owned book or a gift certificate and support one of our favorite bookstores in the city!

Pick pockets on the gates of lodoreWe are BIG fans of Party Shirt International. So much so, we asked them to help us design our Holiday River “Boaters Paradise” shirt. These shirts are made from stretch tech fabric that is perfect for any adventure and PSI’s mission is simply to make people happy while giving back to various non-profit organizations.

Who doesn’t love a good secondhand store with vintage finds? Vantage SLC is a vintage clothing store with some great finds! Check out their Instagram page and shop at their in-person location on 774 E 800 S.

 

Experiences

Some of our favorite bands were born in SLC, like Pixie and the Partygrass Boys, and the Pickpockets. Give the gift of music to your friends and family this year and pick up some gift certificates or show tickets from The State Room, a local music venue in downtown Salt Lake City.

Seek Studio focuses on functional movement and training and is based in Sugarhouse, Utah.  New members can get a 10-day unlimited pass for $45 or a 30-day unlimited pass for $90.

 

Food

Rich’s Bagels– Born and raised in SLC, home to the most delicious asiago bagel!

Root’d Cafe– A Salt Lake local couple opened this restaurant in 2020, and it’s been a true hit in the neighborhood of Cottonwood Heights. The food options are unique and all worth a try!

Community Events

Wild Earth Market is an art market in Salt Lake City that happens twice a year—intentionally created with environmental concerns in mind. Local artists get together and a portion of all the artist’s proceeds will be donated to this winter’s non-profit partner, Hawk Watch International.

The market is being held on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the Evo Campus in downtown SLC.