This holiday season, spend time in your Baltimore County neighborhood downtown where you'll find unique shopping and services with hometown personal service. The County's traditional shopping areas offer many choices for shopping, dining and services, provided mostly by local businesses. Each district has a distinctive personality, ranging from the historic centers of Main Street Reisterstown and Dundalk Village to the urban college vibe of Towson and the waterfront area in Essex.
Re Discover Arbutus
 East Drive & Sulphur Spring Road Decorate your home or brighten someone's day with an arrangement from Riedel's Flowers. Stop in The Lunchbox for lunch and dessert "to go" as well as handcrafted art & gifts, affordable collectibles, jewelry, and home decor. Now & Then...Music offers records, CD's, videos, and DVD's. Enjoy a treat at the Ice Cream Cottage or grab a bite at Sorrentos or Leon's Triple L Restaurant. | Re Discover Overlea-Fullerton
Belair Road Take your kids to see a matinee at Beltway Movie 6, afterward grab a bite to eat at the Overlea Cafe or Carabba's Italian Grill. For a unique gift, The Artists Corner has stain glass sun catchers & lamps, as well as instructional classes.
| Re Discover Catonsville
Frederick Road & Baltimore National Pike For the music aficionado, stop in Bill's Music, Appalachian Music, or the Piano Man. Order holiday decor from Blue Iris Flowers or the Hilton Flower Shop, and treats from Sugar Bakers Cakes or The Little Sugar Shack. Find unique gifts at Objects Found, One World Gifts and Jeanna Lynn Bags & Designs. Celebrate at El Nayar, Catonsville Gourmet Market & Fine Foods, or Ships Cafe.
| Re Discover Parkville
Harford Road Need a gift for that hobby enthusiast? Stop by the Needlecraft Corner, Overlea Hobbies or the Collectors Corner. Or consider giving lessons at Underwater Educators or at the Academy of Traditional Fighting Arts. Order a holiday arrangement from Flowers by Flowers and then grab a bite at Jerry D's Restaurant, Belisimo's or Super Oriole Pizza before heading for duckpin bowling at the Parkville Lanes! | Re Discover Dundalk
Dundalk Village Center Dundalk Avenue You'll find instruments & music lessons at Dundalk Music Center & warm beverages, sandwiches and treats a Village Coffee and Tea House. Get a new hairstyle or trim at Avara's Academy of Hair Design or Irene's Beauty Saloon. Plan some holiday fun with your family at Pinland Bowling Lanes & don't forget to stop by French's Trains & Hobbies!
| Re Discover Pikesville
Reisterstown Road inside the Beltway This year, celebrate the holidays in style! Remember to shop at Couture Moda, the Last Tango Designer Consignment and Michael Andre Cothiers. Get a new hairstyle or haircut at Lori's Hair Studio or the Legacy Unisex Salon. Pick up items for home entertaining at Simply Beautiful Flowers, the Edmart Delicatessen and holiday spirits at Dugan's or Vineyards Elite. Or dine out at Vernisage Restaurant or the Mari Luna Latin Grille.
| Re Discover Essex
Eastern Avenue For your holiday party, pick up a deli tray platter, seafood and baked goods at Geresbecks. Order holiday arrangements at Catherine's Flowers & Gift's, buy new attire at Fashion Friends and then treat yourself to a manicure, pedicure and hairstyle at C'est Trice Spa. Celebrate with friends and family this season at Al's Seafood, Mr. Bill's Terrace Inn or Riverwatch Restaurant.
| Re Discover Reisterstown
Main Street, Reisterstown Historical Main Street merchants offer something for everyone...unique jewelry, purses & bags, consignment clothing, books for all ages, antiques & collectibles, ski's, snowboards & winter apparel, unusual gifts, holiday decor and more. Spend an afternoon shopping, have lunch at Tonino's or the Harriman House or warm beverage and treats at Alice's Tea Room or Java Mama's Coffee Shop.
| Re Discover Liberty Rd
Northern Pkwy to Deer Park Rd Pick up party goodies at the Old World Deli or Caribbean Grocery Store. Let Shirley's Travel plan your holiday vacation or treat yourself and someone to a mini vacation at the Body Holiday Spa. Stop in Skinners Barbershop and a hairstylist at The Salon Place a fresh look for everyone in the family this season.
| Re Discover Towson 
York Road & Towson Business District For that special someone, go to Grillo & Co. Diamonds and Fine Jewelry or G. Felix Jewelers. Ten Car Pile Up has clothing for the tragically hip and Beadware has lots of interesting personal accessories. Gift ideas also include tickets to hear live music at Recher Theatre or a class at Charm City Yoga. This holiday, celebrate and dine at Cafe Troia's or at one of the many restaurants located downtown.
| Re Discover Lansdowne
Hammonds Ferry Rd
Order your holiday arrangements at the Corner Florist while your husband gets a trim at a nearby barber. Afterward, stop in for lunch at the Lansdowne Inn. If you need a gift for an outdoor sportsman be sure to go to Clydes Sports Shop for fishing, archery and hunting equipment and items. | ReDiscover Woodlawn Village 
Gwynn Oak Avenue & Windsor Blvd. Calico Cat is filled with unique handcrafted gift ideas, including pottery, jewelry and holiday ornaments, Steinbach Nutcrackers from Germany, and locally made holiday wreaths. For holiday sweets, visit Louise's Bakery. Treat yourself to a new look at Mirror Images Salon or Unlimited Designs and join friends to celebrate a Monaghan's Pub. | |
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