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Spread Love and Shop Local - Celebrate Small Business Saturday Here in Milwaukee!

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Mark your calendars for this Saturday, November 27th- Small Business Saturday returns to Downtown Milwaukee. These Downtown retailers are a great place to get unique and special Holiday Gifts.

Urban Milwaukee: The Store - 755 N. Milwaukee St.

This Milwaukee Giftshop is the perfect one-stop-shop to get all your Holiday gifting done! From books to candles to Milwaukee sports apparel, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy and love.

The Sophisticated Man Boutique - 324 E. Michigan St.

Feel sophisticated this Holiday Season and treat yourself or someone you love to the finest selection of Men’s accessories, suits, sport coats, top coats, slacks, sweaters, hats and shoes. And best yet, The Sophisticated Man Boutique will custom tailor to you and your needs- all in one place!

Water Street Boutique - 604 N. Water St.

Look good and feel good while shopping here- Water Street Boutique offers the best variety of upscale and resale clothing at affordable prices. And best of all, when you shop here you are supporting the mission of the Grand Avenue Club: a club supporting people who struggle with mental illness. Learn more about the Grand Avenue Club by clicking here.

Spice House - 1031 N. Old World 3rd St.

Give the gift of flavor! Made fresh and weekly- these spices and seasonings will make the perfect gift this Holiday season (no pun intended!).  

Historic Milwaukee, Inc. - 235 E. Michigan St.

Give a personalized-Milwaukee gift this Holiday season. Historic Milwaukee, Inc. provides an array of Milwaukee gifts from ornaments, cards, books and much more! You do not want to miss these special promotions all weekend long- the first 25 customers on Saturday and Sunday will receive a unique sheet of Milwaukee holiday wrapping paper, free!  Visit their website to learn more about the special offers and promotions.

Wisconsin Cheese Mart - 215 W. Highland Ave.

Nothing screams Milwaukee more than the gift of specialty cheeses! With over 50+ varieties of cheeses, there's truly a flavor for everyone to enjoy.  If you have friends or families in different states, consider sending a taste of Wisconsin by visiting Wisconsin Cheese Mart’s website and receive free shipping on orders over $49!

While you’re out enjoying our Downtown Holiday Lights and finding the perfect gift, make a Milwaukee day of it - Explore our local retailers to the neighbors to the south in the Historic Third Ward or venture a little further to our friends in Bay View. Milwaukee has a plethora of choices for your Holiday needs! Whether you are online or in-person, support small businesses this Holiday Season!

About the Author: Payton Trieglaff is a Junior at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the Special Events & Marketing Intern with Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21, advancing downtown's strategic priorities through marketing, events, and social media.