Looking for places to shop local in Spartanburg, SC? Support local small business owners when you go shopping in Spartanburg with unique gift ideas like locally made art, locally grown plants, foodie gifts, experience gifts, and more! Whether you’re looking to shop on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, or any other day of the year, we’ve compiled a list of 40+ local Spartanburg businesses to get you started!
Shop Local Gift Cards
SpartanBucks
A brand new initiative of OneSpartanburg, this e-gift card works at 60+ participating local businesses. Check online for the full list of participating businesses in the downtown Spartanburg area and beyond.
Market on Main
This gift card can be used with any of the 30+ local vendors inside Market on Main in the heart of downtown Spartanburg, where you can find jewelry, boutique clothing, vintage furniture, unique artwork, and everything in-between.
Toys & Games
Game Garage
This locally owned store in Spartanburg is a one-stop shop for video games, buying and selling games and consoles from every generation in video game history. They also have a few in-store arcade games, which can be enjoyed for a quarter or sometimes even free!
Imagination Station
This toy store is less than 5 minutes from the heart of downtown Spartanburg, and even has a cozy soft play corner where kids can play with trains, enjoy storytime, and more.
Once Upon a Child
This popular consignment store can be found on Spartanburg’s westside near WestGate Mall, and they offer an ever-changing selection of gently used toys and children’s books at unbeatable prices.
Squiggles Toys and More
This toy store is located in Duncan on Spartanburg county’s westside, and it offers an open slime bar plus frequent workshops on kid favorites like shrinky dinks.
Showoffs Kids Boutique
This children’s shop is inside Reinvintage Warehouse near downtown Spartanburg, offering a seasonal selection of boutique children’s clothing and the occasional toys.
Tangled Web
Right across from WestGate Mall, this local shop sells comics, tabletop games, card games, and video games.
Toy Federation
This unique store is located in Greer on the border of Greenville and Spartanburg counties, and they buy, sell, and trade new and vintage toys from decades past to present day.
Clothing & Personalized Gifts
BURG Apparel
Located inside Art Lounge in downtown Spartanburg, this shop sells Spartanburg-themed t-shirts, stickers, and more, including political and cultural graphics.
Home and Garden Classics
This southern lifestyle store sells gifts, apparel, decor, kitchen accessories, personalized invitations, and baked goods. It is most notably the brick-and-mortar space for beloved businesses like Write at Home (fine stationery), Sugah Cakes (bakery), and The Brides Club of Spartanburg (bridal registry service).
Inside Irwin’s
Located in City of Spartanburg, this specialized gift shop sells beautiful home decor, name brand fashions, along with toys and kids clothing. Plus, they offer FREE gift-wrapping onsite!
Kindred Spirits
In Spartanburg’s downtown, at the intersection of West Saint John Street and Spring Street, this incredible marketplace brings together handmade gifts and clothing from 80+ local artisans.
Local Hiker
Located in downtown Spartanburg, this store offers outdoor apparel and gear for camping, hiking, camping, and backpacking. Their knowledgeable staff is available to answer questions and help pick out the perfect equipment for your next adventure.
Market on Main
In the middle of downtown, this marketplace brings together 30+ local artisans, selling jewelry, boutique clothing, vintage furniture, unique artwork, and everything in-between. They also sell gift cards that can be used with any of their vendors, and have been known to offer the occasional DIY workshop.
OOPS! Co.
This South Carolina company has a store in Spartanburg off East Main Street, in the same shopping center as Willy Taco. They sell fashion finds for men, women, and children.
Palmetto Twist
In the growing Boiling Springs area, you can find this store offering personalized clothing services such as monograms, glitter appliques, and leather patch beanies and hats. If shopping for Christmas, check early for any deadlines to guarantee orders in time for the holiday.
Pink on Main
Across from Denny’s Plaza in downtown Spartanburg, this women’s clothing and accessory store sells popular brands like Lily Pulitzer and adorable mommy-and-me style outfits.
Reinvintage Warehouse
Formerly off Union Street but now in the popular Drayton Mills, this marketplace offers a curated collection of vintage and handmade finds from 30+ local artisans, including boutique clothing, jewelry, furniture, decor, creative art supplies, and children’s items.
Showoffs Kids Boutique
This cute children’s shop is inside Reinvintage Warehouse near downtown Spartanburg, offering a seasonal selection of boutique children’s clothing and the occasional toys.
Southern Charm Gifts and Boutique
Located off Highway 9 in Inman, this popular local boutique offers women’s clothing and gifts for fans of all things southern and faith-based.
Spartanburg Threads
Formerly Southerndipity Gifts, this small business does not have a brick-and-mortar location but offers monogramming and embroidery by picking up and delivering items right back to your front door.
Two Doors Down
Located inside the Montgomery Building in downtown Spartanburg, this women’s boutique sells big brands Steve Madden, Liverpool Jeans, and Molly Bracken.
Coffee & Foodie Gifts
Blue Moon Bodega & Speciality Foods
Formerly two separate locations, Blue Moon Bodega and Blue Moon Specialty Foods are now combined in one shop on Daniel Morgan Avenue in downtown Spartanburg. They offer gift baskets, locally made frozen meals, and an in-person dining experience.
Botanical Brew
This coffee shop now has two locations — one in Lyman, and one on Spartanburg’s westside off Reidville Road — and they sell both delicious coffee and a delightful selection of house plants. They also a sell a selection of cool t-shirts and merch at both locations.
Little River Roasting
This locally owned coffee chain offers 3 locations: Little River Coffee Bar and Pharmacy Coffee in downtown Spartanburg, and Little River Drive Thru on Spartanburg’s eastside near Hillcrest. In addition to coffee and baked goods, they sell gift cards, coffee subscriptions, and equipment.
Palmetto Olive Oil Co.
Located inside Market on Main in downtown Spartanburg, this store offers premium olive oils and balsamic vinegar, with tastings available in-person at the storefront.
Art & Handmade Gifts
Art Lounge
This local art gallery near downtown Spartanburg showcases dozens of local artists while selling custom frames and shadow boxes to the general public. Also home to BURG Apparel.
Artists Collective
This co-op of 60+ local artists offers many pop-up events, especially around the holidays, a gift shop for smaller works at their brick-and-mortar location in downtown Spartanburg, and an online swag shop.
Hearts of Clay
This family-friendly treasure is located right behind WestGate Mall, offering walk-in pottery painting, canvas painting, and stuffy-stuffing. They also offer monthly walk-in days for hand-building with clay and frequent classes on a variety of arts, including glass-blowing.
Kindred Spirits
In Spartanburg’s downtown, at the intersection of West Saint John Street and Spring Street, this incredible marketplace brings together handmade gifts and clothing from 80+ local artisans.
Market on Main
In the middle of downtown, this marketplace brings together 30+ local artisans, selling jewelry, boutique clothing, vintage furniture, unique artwork, and everything in-between. They also sell gift cards that can be used with any of their vendors, and have been known to offer the occasional DIY workshop.
Paint It Up
Based out of Chesnee in northern Spartanburg County, this artist offers a 24/7 online shop where you can buy and commission paintings, craft kits, door hangers, decor, and a whole lot more. They also offer subscriptions for virtual paint classes and monthly craft kits.
Painted Palmetto
Formerly known as A Cut Above Creations, this kid-focused craft studio in downtown Spartanburg offers open studio hours several days a week, plus frequent classes and guided craft opportunities. Kids and adults can make candles, slime, canvas paintings, door hangers, ornaments, stuffies, and so much more.
Reinvintage Warehouse
Formerly off Union Street but now in the popular Drayton Mills, this marketplace offers a curated collection of vintage and handmade finds from 30+ local artisans, including boutique clothing, jewelry, furniture, decor, creative art supplies, and children’s items.
Sparkle City Snaps
This local artist turns photographs into pop art, which you can buy in-store off Main Street in downtown Spartanburg or online as canvases, coasters, or post cards. The artist also accepts commissions to create one-of-a-kind art of individual homes or businesses in Spartanburg County.
Gifts for Book-Lovers
Bosley’s Books and Gifts
This pop-up book shop, found inside Hearts of Clay near WestGate Mall, sells new and used books, including romance and chick fiction.
Hub City Bookshop
This independent bookstore in downtown Spartanburg sells books on a variety topics, including politics and culture, as well as t-shirts and local swag.
Pages on Pine
Also known as the Friends of the Library Bookstore, this used bookshop on South Pine Street offers the largest and most affordable book selection in all of Spartanburg County, especially during their twice-annual blowout sales. Friends of the Library get early access and special deals on books.
Tangled Web
Right across from WestGate Mall, this local shop sells comics, tabletop games, card games, and video games.
Near to Nature Gifts
Botanical Brew
This coffee shop now has two locations — one in Lyman, and one on Spartanburg’s westside off Reidville Road — and they sell both delicious coffee and a delightful selection of house plants. They also a sell a selection of cool t-shirts and merch at both locations.
Coggins Flowers & Gifts
This local florist in Spartanburg makes custom live and artificial arrangements for every occasion, also offering delivery services across Upstate South Carolina.
Russ Gaffney Florist
This local florist in downtown Spartanburg makes custom live and artificial arrangements for every occasion, also offering delivery services around Spartanburg County.
Local Hiker
Located in downtown Spartanburg, this store offers outdoor apparel and gear for camping, hiking, camping, and backpacking. Their knowledgeable staff is available to answer questions and help pick out the perfect equipment for your next adventure.
The Urban Planter
This unique plant shop in downtown Spartanburg offers design, consultation, and plant maintenance services, so they can help you from planning your greenery to even plant-sitting while you’re away!
Experience Gifts
Spartanburg Science Center
The Spartanburg Science Center offers a series of exhibits with live reptiles, interactive physics displays, fossils, and nature exchange. Typical admission is $5 per person, but with a membership, you can visit as often as you like, attending classes and programs geared towards all different ages.
Speed Factory Indoor Karting
Gift recipients of all ages will appreciate a lap around the track at this indoor karting facility.
Summer Pool Memberships
In the warmer months, you can delight your friends and family with a membership to one of Spartanburg’s many great community pools. We’ve put together this list with all the local favorites, including details on pricing and packages, to make it easy for you to choose!
The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
Parents of children ages 6 and under will cherish a membership to our local children’s museum. With locations in Spartanburg and Greenville, kids can immerse themselves in play-based learning about art, science, and so much more.
Forget the packages and buy a gift that doesn’t take up space or need batteries! See 50+ Experience Gifts in or Near Spartanburg for great ideas.
Other Local Favorites For Holiday Gifts
Paisley Paw
For the pet0lovers in your life, this pet boutique offers gifts that will make pet owners happy and their four-legged friends waggy!
For more local Upstate places to shop, plus holiday deals in the Upstate, check out the Greenville Shop Local Guide.
Awesome list of some fabulous local businesses! Thanks for sharing!