“What an experience!! Love this store and there's something for everyone!! Thank you, Doreen, for your hospitality and sharing the history of your great store!! Pleasure meeting you and chatting with others (loyal regulars) who were in your store that afternoon - I will be back for sure!!!”
10AM - 5PM
Sturbridge
Gift Shops
“My sister and I happened to find this. The gift shop is wonderful. It is open 365 days a year. There is so many beautiful and wonderful things here. While we were there we toured the grounds as well. Absolutely lovely.”
“I have been shopping at The Purple Onion fir going on 30 years. My kids know how much I love this store that they've been surprising gifts from there. You can recognize the beautiful packaging the owners do for any gift no matter how large or small the price. Tge owners are so very friendly and helpful. They manage to make you feel welcome even on a busy day”
“My favorite local shop for all my jewelry. I've been buying jewelry here since I was a kid. They have beautiful options. They also have larimar jewelry! Can't beat this place. Gorgeous stuff. Gifts, choc, handmade, candles , toys. So much cool stuff. Staff are amazing and friendly. Lots of silver.”
“What a great gift shop, convenient in downtown Holden, with great parking! Love the selections of beautifully crafted gifts from many local artisans. My husband enjoyed going there and found a nice orange essential oil, he loves it! The shop owner, Joanne , is absolutely wonderful and very creative! Check it out!”
“My favorite place in Sturbridge Chickadees Gift Shop has many options for decorating your home for each season. Best of all is the customer service and good energy. I highly recommend it for finding that decoration that will give your home a special touch in fall, winter, spring, and summer.”
“One of the best gift shops in town! My fave place to shop for gift or just decor for the house! Lovely candles made in Charlton, beautiful Jewlery & handcrafted soaps!”
10AM - 4:30PM
1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd, Sturbridge
Gift Shops
“This store is located just outside the main entrance to Old Sturbridge Village. The store is your typical tourist trap store selling trinkets, shirts, hats, jams, etc. as souvenirs of your visit to the village. The prices are inflated compared to what you would pay elsewhere and not worth it. The mercantile also has a food court area where you can buy fudge, cookies, premade sandwiches and wraps, and yogurt cups as well as different types of drinks. There is also a large sitting area to enjoy those food and drink items you just purchased or simply a place to take a rest from walking around the village. The inside of the mercantile is well maintained and very clean. There are also restrooms located within the same building.”
“This store had excellent items at very fair prices. The owner is doing her best but I feel she is overwhelmed and needs more experienced staff. There was a long line yesterday waiting to get in and some left angrily after waiting 15 mins past the open time. From the reviews this is a common occurrence and for patrons driving long distances this should be better addressed before it crushes what is an outstanding store.”
“I had the pleasure of shopping at this store and it was amazing. Sarah is very wise and kind, her energy can make the atmosphere and her surroundings very calm. This shop has a variety of everything and I'll definitely be returning for more materials.”