Make a difference by shopping local!
Items may cost a bit more at local retailers but your purchases are what keep them alive. Plus they give amazing service, and the owners really care about you and their products. Here are the benefits to shopping local:
- For every $100 you spend at locally owned businesses, $68 stays in the community. If you spend $100 at a national chain, only $43 stays in the community.
- Shopping locally encourages businesses to stay and thrive, creating diversity, choice, local jobs, interesting destinations, and a strong community. Who wants to visit an area that has all the same chain stores? People like to visit towns with unique, dynamic local businesses.
Books
Valley Wild Books, 492 King St., Littleton https://www.facebook.com/valleywildbooks/
lala books, 189 Market St, Lowell https://www.lalabookstore.com/
Wickham & Willoughby, 519 Main St, Dunstable https://wickandwill.com/
Silver Unicorn Bookstore, 12 Spruce St, Acton https://www.silverunicornbooks.com/
Pet Supplies
Pets Plus, 2286 Main St, Tewksbury https://e-petsplus.com/
The Barkery, 553 Main St, Tewksbury https://thebarkeryonline.com/
Pets Pets Pets, 8 Carlisle Rd, Westford https://www.petswestford.com/
Great Road Farm and Garden, 687 Great Rd, Littleton https://greatroadfarmandgarden.com/
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Outfitters, 342 Great Rd, Acton https://www.kitchen-outfitters.com/
Crafts/Sewing/Art
Sew Together Quilt Shop, 2297 Main St, Tewksbury https://www.sew-together.com/
Aunt Margaret’s, 165 Princeton St, North Chelmsford https://auntmargarets.com/
Art Galleries & Studios
The Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Ave, Lowell https://www.theloadingdockgallery.com/
Brush Art Gallery & Studios, 256 Market St, Lowell https://www.thebrush.org/
Western Ave Studios, 160 Western Ave, Lowell https://westernavenuestudios.com/
Toys
Rogers Pool Patio & Toy Co, 150 Middle St, Lowell https://rogerspools.com/toys/ (during the Fall and Winter)
Learning Express, 250 Great Rd, Acton https://learningexpress.com/locator/store/?code=acton
Learning Express Toys & Play, 168 Great Rd, Bedford https://learningexpress.com/bedford
Baby Items
Rosebud & Jo, 618 Constitution Ave, Littleton https://rosebudandjo.com/
Lingerie
Jo Karen Fine Lingerie, 340 Great Rd, Acton https://www.jokaren.com/
Gift Items
Handworks Gallery, 342 Great Rd, Acton https://www.handworksacton.com/
The Paper Store, all locations (locally owned and based in Acton) https://www.thepaperstore.com
Cardsmart, 1140 Lakeview Ave, Dracut
Wickham & Willoughby, 519 Main St, Dunstable https://wickandwill.com/
Whiffle Tree Candles & Covered Bridge Home Interiors, 101 Andover Rd, Billerica https://whiffletreecandles.com/
Country Store at Kimball Farm, 400 Littleton Rd, Westford https://kimballfarm.com/
British Delights, 63 Power Rd, Westford https://britishdelights.com/
Hardware
O’Connor Hardware, 446 Boston Rd, Billerica https://oconnorhardware.com/
Dracut Hardware, 1982 Lakeview Ave, Dracut https://dracuthardware.net/
Westford Ace Hardware, 527 Groton Rd, Westford https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/14057
Garden Center
Mahoney’s, 1609 Main St, Tewksbury and 165 Princeton St, North Chelmsford https://mahoneysgarden.com/
Tewksbury Greenery, 402 Main St, Tewksbury http://tewksburygreenery.com/
Weston Nurseries, Chelmsford https://www.westonnurseries.com/locations/chelmsford/
Almo’s Flower and Garden Center, 313 Willard St, Dracut https://www.facebook.com/Almos-Flower-Garden-Center-617299761937210/
Salt Box Nursery, 562 Boston Rd, Billerica https://saltboxnursery.com/
Music
Tewksbury Music Center, 1269 Main St, Tewksbury https://www.tewksburymusic.com/
University Music, 1717 Middlesex St, Lowell https://universitymusiclowell.com/
Johnson Music, 340 Pleasant St, Dracut https://johnsonmusic340.com/
Appliances
Dracut Appliance Center, 1112 Lakeview Ave, Dracut https://www.dracutappliance.com/
Gaming/Collectibles
Batter-Up Gaming & Sportscards, 1830 Main St, Tewksbury https://www.batterupsportscards.net/
Boom Boom Games, 306 Boston Rd, Billerica https://www.facebook.com/BoomBoomGamesLLC
Legends Comix and Games, 23 Stevens St, Littleton http://www.legendscomix.com/
Gaming Etc., 531 Main St, Acton https://www.gamingetc.com/
3 Trolls Games & Puzzles, 288 Littleton Rd, Westford https://www.3trolls.com/
Command D, 172 Merrimack Ave, Dracut http://www.facebook.com/pages/Command-D/363841625527
Jewelry
Bernard Jewelers, 1099 Main St, Tewksbury https://bernardjewelers.com/
Charles Frederick Jewelers, 18 Alpine Lane, Chelmsford https://www.charlesfrederick.com/
Design Jewelers, 590 Rogers St, Lowell https://designjewelersonline.com/home
Facets Inc., 30A Hollis St, Groton https://www.facetsetc.com/
Sports
Soccer Stuff, 264 Great Rd, Acton https://soccerstuffacton.com/
Center Sports, 4 Alpine Lane, Chelmsford https://centersportschelmsford.com/
Marx Running & Fitness Center, 118 Merrimack St, Lowell https://www.marxrunning.com/
Sports Madness, 101 Broadway Rd, Dracut https://www.facebook.com/sportsmadnessdracut/
Hobbies
Paintball Wizard, 2235 Main St, Tewksbury https://www.paintballwizard.com/
Hobby Emporium, 440 Middlesex Rd, Tyngsboro https://www.hobbyemporiumtyngsborough.com/
Gourmet Items
Mrs. Nelson's Candy House, 292 Chelmsford St, Chelmsford https://www.mrsnelsonscandyhouse.com/
Chowder Factory, 101 Phoenix Ave, Lowell https://www.chowderfactory.com/
Recreation (think gift cards!)
Wamesit Lanes, 434 Main St, Tewksbury https://www.wamesitlanes.com/
North Chelmsford Lanes, 22 Vinal Square, North Chelmsford https://www.facebook.com/gotduckpins/
Kimball Farm, 400 Littleton Rd, Westford https://kimballfarm.com/location/westford/
Max’s Country Golf, 383 Middlesex Rd, Tyngsboro https://www.maxsgolf.com/
Magic Brush Pottery & Fused Glass, 361 Main St, Tewksbury http://www.magicbrushpottery.com/
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