One of the best times of the year is right around the corner, and Casper is already decorating, shopping, and celebrating. With plenty of local shops to adventure into and holiday markets to plan for, we're here to make your gift-list easy to check off with the annual Casper gift guide. Check out our holiday gift guide highlighting local shops and artisans in Casper to get a head start on your holiday shopping!
1. WYO Shirt & Gift
For anyone who truly loves Casper & Wyoming, or has family & friends from out of town who need some Wyoming swag, you can find everything you need at WYO Shirt & Gift.
2. The Lovely Lemon Juice Co.
Located in the heart of downtown Casper, The Lovely Lemon Juice Co is the perfect gift stop for those people in your life who have wellness on their mind in the new year or all year round. Their delicious cold-pressed juices are handmade, fresh, and pure. No unfiltered fiber. No added sugar. No added ANYTHING. Pair one of your favorite cold-pressed juices with a gift card for your health-conscious loved ones.
Photo: Lovely Lemon Juice Co.
3. Pure Impressions
With over 6,500 reviews and a five-star rating on Etsy, Pure Impressions is local to Casper and specializes in stunning handmade jewelry. Their unique collection ranges from rings, bracelets, earrings and necklaces with a wide variety of designs that would make a perfect gift for a mother, daughter or even a friend. Click here to visit their online shop and browse through the entire list of items.
Photo: Pure Impressions Design
4. Casper Mountain Winter Adventure
When the snow starts falling we know it's time to start counting down the days to all the winter adventures that can be had on Casper Mountain. Perfect gifts for the winter sports enthusiast in your life could include a season pass to Hogadon Basin Ski Area they also have a night skiing add-on this year. Along with unlimited access to an amazing trail system, the season pass gives users a number of perks, such as discounts to other ski resorts in the area. Click here to visit their website for pricing. If you don’t have any downhill junkies on your Christmas list, a season pass to the Nordic skiing trails on Casper Mountain is another experience that any outdoor adventurer would love. With miles of trails to explore on cross-country skis, snowshoes or a fat bike, whoever receives this gift could be spending their entire winter up on Casper Mountain. Click here for information on pricing and where to rent equipment.
5. Vita Sana Olive Oil Company
Shopping for someone who loves all things cooking and baking? Vita Sana Olive Oil Company is the place for you! You can't go wrong with their unique high-quality olive oils and vinegars. Vita Sana Olive Oil Company also offers a wide variety of teas, coffee, and other homemade dry goods. You can find all the great kitchen accessories and tools the chef in your life needs right here or gift them a basket filled with unique olive oils, vinegars, jams, or teas. Shop their new location at 341 W. Yellowstone Hwy in downtown Casper.
6. Cocktails, Coffee or Craft Beer
You may have heard us brag before about the amazing craft beverage scene in Casper. Whether the person on your list loves a great cocktail, locally brewed beer or a perfect cup of coffee, you can put it under the tree this year. Many of Casper’s most beloved breweries offer epic merch and gift boxes. Check out Gruner Brother’s Brewing t-shirts that feature the artwork from their locally named beers or Frontier Brewing Company's shirts, hats and pint glasses.
For the cocktail connoisseur on your list, you can’t go wrong with many of the gift options at Casper’s Backwards Distilling Company. With cocktail kits with everything you need to make boozy hot chocolate, old-fashioned and sampler sets of their top spirits, you can find something for anyone who loves a craft cocktail. Their shop also includes hats, shirts and jackets so your favorite Backwards fan can sport their brand anytime.
With several iconic coffee shops throughout the heart of downtown Casper, it’s common for people to have their own favorite, and a gift card for their morning brew is always a great treat for someone you care about. Pair a gift card with a ceramic mug or bag of coffee beans from their favorite local spot.
7. Annual Pass to the Casper Aquatic Center
For the person who loves to swim, relax in a hot tub or has a kid who never stops asking to go to the waterpark, a season pass to the Casper Aquatics Center will solve all of their problems. As well as being a perfect place to get away from the cold, the indoor water park will occupy the kiddos all day long and will be a family activity to look forward to every weekend. Click here to visit their website for information on prices, hours and their safety guidelines.
8. Cadillac Cowgirl
For the women who need some western wear or Wyoming-themed goodies, Cadillac Cowgirl is a trendy and casual women's boutique where you'll find new styles and items almost monthly. If you know someone who wants to look & feel like a cowgirl, make Cadillac Cowgirl your one-stop-shop for your holiday shopping this season.
9. Wyoming Made Goods, Treats, and Apparel
If you're looking for things to do in Casper during the holiday's, there is no better place to find Wyoming-made goods, treats, and apparel than at one of our many seasonal holiday makers markets. Here are a few that are on our calendar before Christmas, but be sure to keep up with all the latest updates at visitcasper.com/events
November 30: Hallmarket @ David Street Station
December 3-4: Holiday Art Market @ Art 321
December 13-14: Winter Craft Show @ Sunrise Shopping Center
10. 12 Days of Christmas
Did you know Casper has a new Christmas store at the Eastridge Mall? This seasonal store filled with Christmas ornaments, decorations, and food is not just for shopping, it's the go-to place for getting into the Christmas spirit. If you're looking for several items to fill stockings or gift baskets, you'll find plenty of what you're looking for in this holiday-themed store.
Hopefully these ideas helped you cross off a few Casper-loving friends from your list.
Still looking for more? Check out another blog, 10 Small Businesses That Deserve a Spot Under Your Tree or other local shopping spots for even more gifts from Casper.