Auntie M's American Cottage is a charming gift shop located amongst the shops, restaurants, and museums of the Riverwalk. It offers a variety of locally crafted and unique items, including scented soaps, needle felting kits, fused glass ornaments, wind chimes, recycled wool flowers, picture frames, oyster ornaments, cork reindeers, mermaid bookmarks, children's books, prints, trinket dishes, cork leather bags, pottery, jewelry, coffee, and soup mixes. Visitors appreciate the reasonable prices and the quality of the products, especially the handmade jewelry, folk art pieces, and higher-end crafts. The shop features many items made by local artists and offers collectible gift ideas and local memorabilia, making it a popular stop for both locals and visitors. While some guests wish the inventory changed more often, they enjoy browsing for unique gifts and souvenirs. The friendly shopkeeper adds to the welcoming atmosphere, and many customers plan to return, attracted by the selection of seasonal and special items. Overall, Auntie M’s is a lovely place to find thoughtful gifts and enjoy the local craft scene.
Love this store! Big selection of Made in America products and reasonably priced.
September 2025
Great specialty gift store in Yorktown. Well worth a visit!
June 2022
Lovely shop with unique items made by local artists. Shopkeeper was very friendly. I bought a beautiful handmade pewter Yorktown Christmas ornament. Stop in if you are on the River Walk.
