Valentine's Day Gifts from the Region

If you’re looking for that perfect gift for your special someone, look no further! Here are some spots in Northwest Indiana where you can find a romantic Valentine’s Day gift.

Nothing says “Happy Valentine’s Day” better than a box of sweets from Albanese Confectionery in Hobart. Whether you want the classic heart-shaped box of chocolates or decide to change it up with heart-shaped gummies, there is something sweet for everyone. Be sure to also check out the wide selections at Morkes Chocolates in Cedar Lake and Tethan's Candy & Confections in Chesterton.

VIDA Beauty Bar - Pamper that special someone with a facial, airbrush tanning and more with a gift certificate for one of their specialized treatments. 
 

Lake Street Gallery – Get your favorite photo framed by Lake Street Gallery in Miller Beach! They also have lots of locally made pieces of art, jewelry and more throughout the store.

The Spice and Tea Exchange – If your loved one enjoys cooking or a cup of tea, this is the place for you to shop. They offer more than 85 handcrafted seasonings, sugars, salts, fine spices and a wide array of loose-leaf tea.
 

The Gift Shoppe at The Shrine of Christ's Passion – Known for its 40 life-size bronze sculptures depicting religious scenes, the Shrine of Christ's Passion also has one of the largest shops around for religious as well as non-religious items and gifts. The shop is 12,000 square feet and has unique and inspiring gifts for any occasion, including Valentine's Day. Shop jewelry, decor, books and much more.
 

Gratefully Painted – If you're searching for a gift for someone who likes to do art, check out Gratefully Painted. They have a huge selection of paintable ceramics to choose from, made from more than 40,000 molds they have, dating back to 1949. You can also pick up some brushes and paints to finish off your gift.
 

Concert tickets make great Valentine's Day gifts - showing someone how well you know their music tastes and sets up a future night out with the one you love! See who's coming to the area on our South Shore Rocks page.

Albert’s Diamond Jewelers – There is always room for something sparkly in your significant other’s life. The staff at Albert’s in Schererville will be sure to help you pick out the best piece of jewelry to fit the occasion.
 

Courthouse Shops - Here you'll find a myriad of unique shops, linked together with brick-lined halls and irresistible antique decor. The shops at The Old Lake County Courthousesmartly showcase many unique and wonderful items, among them hand-crafted items from Scandinavia, records, antiques and clothing. While in Crown Point be sure to also check out Antiques on Main. They are an ever-changing blend of vintage, new, handmade and re-purposed items; located just one block north of the Courthouse Shops.

Find more local stores in our Shop Small blog here.

The perfect finishing touch to any Valentine’s Day of course, is a nice bottle of wine, cider, mead, or growler full of local beer! You can find your favorite winery or brewery by using the South Shore Passport App.
 

Now that you have your gift, finish planning your big day with our blogs posts on fabulous restaurants to try and fun events, getaways and more date ideas for Valentine's.