33 Wicked Awesome New England Gifts and Local Products

Darn Tough socks are made in Vermont and guaranteed for life. Perfect for hikers, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone prone to cold feet, these premium Merino wool socks stay comfy, warm, and in shape over time. I swear that these are the only socks worth buying.

Vermont Flannel Company is a family-owned company that will wrap you up in a flannel hug with cozy pants, shirts, blankets, pjs, and more. Perfect for matching holiday pajamas.

Handcrafted in Vermont, Simon Pearce offers glassware, tableware, pottery, lighting, and home decor, including some beautiful holiday pieces.

A Vermont Teddy Bear is a perfect way to mark a special occasion or just send a bundle of huggable love. Personalize your bear or send a special Christmas bear to someone you love.

From Seriously Sharp to Hot Buffalo Wing Cheddar, Cabot Cheese from Vermont tantalizes taste buds and offers up some great pairing ideas and charcuterie board options.

Gourmet chocolate bars, tasty truffles, and holiday gift boxes from Lake Champlain Chocolates in Vermont will satisfy the most finicky sweet tooth.

The Vermont Country Store is a great stop on any New England road trip, offering products of all sorts to create your own Vermont gift basket. Luckily you don’t need to visit Vermont to shop. Give a gift card and they can shop the Vermont Country Store online.

One of my favorite stops when visiting Stowe, Cold Hollow Cider Mill is the place for maple syrup, pancake mix, donuts, baked goods, and of course, cider.

Runamok Maple offers premium, organic maple syrup from Vermont in mouth-watering specialty flavors such as my favorite, cinnamon-vanilla infused syrup.

For the baker on your list, Vermont Rolling Pins offers rolling pins and baking tools that are individually hand turned and made with care.

Maple Landmark makes eco-friendly wooden toys, puzzles, games, blocks, and more — perfect for ditching the plastic for the kids on your list.

Based in New Hampshire, L.A. Burdick has produced exquisite Swiss-style chocolates for over 30 years. Ship a chocolate lover a box of signature chocolate mice, penguins, or snowmen.

New Hampshire-company Badger Balm makes certified organic and all-natural body & skin care products including healing balms, natural sunscreens, skin moisturizers, and muscle rubs. There are many gift sets perfect for holiday gift giving.

Since 1854, Peterboro Basket Company has crafted the world’s finest handmade baskets in Peterborough New Hampshire. These are perfect for new home owners, with picnic baskets, firewood totes, storage baskets, and more.

Based in New Hampshire, NEMO Equipment is an award-winning designer of innovative outdoor gear, including tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, camp showers, and more. Started by graduates of the Rhode Island School of Design, we found its sleeping pad to be perfect for camping and sleepovers. It reflects body heat and folds up tight and packs light.

There are many local soap producers but few bring the aromas of Maine home as well as Casco Bay Soap Co.. Straight from the coast of Maine, these homemade, old-fashioned, from-scratch artisan soaps come in fragrances reminiscent of time well spent by the seashore, at the lake, or in the woods.

L.L. Bean may no longer be a small company, but there is nothing that screams New England more than a classic Bean Boot. From cozy flannels to matching family pajamas, you can find something for everyone on your list, even the dog.

Made from recycled sails, Maine Sea Bags make perfect gifts. There are totes of all sizes, beverage bucket bags, wine totes, door mats and more. Every time I visit a Maine Sea Bags store I fall in love with another pattern.

You can find specialty foods from York, Maine-based Stonewall Kitchen throughout New England. The company’s themed holiday gift baskets offer tasty treats of many flavors from pancake breakfast samplers to whoopie pie mix and the best Maine blueberry jam.

Get fresh live Maine lobsters shipped right to your home from Boston-based James Hook & Co.. In addition to lobster you can ship chowder, lobster dinners, and other shellfish.

Based in Duxbury, MA, Real Oyster Cult is a family-run oyster farm offering gift bundles that include a selection of hand-curated oysters and Real Oyster Cult will curate the most delectable oysters from across a free ROC shucking knife and gloves.

During cold New England winters, what could be better than keeping cozy in a ChappyWrap blanket or throw? This Massachusetts-based, mother-daughter duo offers designs that are pure New England.

Founded on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts, the love for the preppy, New England style of Vineyard Vines has spread far. Matching shirts make for great holiday family photos and matching pajamas help make the holidays festive.

Bring the scent of the holidays home with a gift box from Yankee Candle. Visiting the factory store near Springfield, Massachusetts, and its special holiday shop is a great way to welcome the holiday season.

Another Vineyard-based company, Black Dog Tavern Company was born of one sea captain’s love of the ocean, Martha’s Vineyard, and, of course, his dog. Fun and cozy sweatshirts, tees, loungewear, and, of course, accessories for the pup, all make great gifts.

Designed in Rhode Island, Kiel James Patrick offers classic New England clothing, from holiday sweaters to cozy flannel and fleeces, fashion aficionados will treasure a special gift from KJP.

Lemon & Line offers rope bracelets and accessories hand-crafted in Newport, Rhode Island. These make a perfect gift for anyone that loves sailing and summer.

Air and Anchor jewelry is made for the moments the matter, the time that matters between all that other stuff. Designed in Rhode Island by a husband and wife team, Air and Anchor products are ethically sourced and environmentally-conscious, collaborating with local artisans and using recycled products whenever possible.

Based in Rhode Island, Alex & Ani revolutionized charm bangles and bracelets and created a movement of people donning these stackable bracelets.

Send a case of “Rhode Island’s soda” from Yacht Club Bottling Works, with flavors from classic cream to fruity pineapple and Mercy Brown Vampire Blood Orange Mango.

Any native (or former) Rhode Islander will enjoy having the taste of summer at home with a Del’s Frozen Lemonade make-at-home bucket.

The oldest knot shop in the United States, Mystic Knotwork offers a whimsical selection of nautical bracelets, home decor, and even rope-based Christmas ornaments.

You don’t need to travel to Italy or Morocco to get hand-crafted leather goods. The husband and wife duo behind Blackkat Leather in Chester, CT creates hand-crafted bags, belts, bracelets, and other classically-designed leather goods.