The Best Locally Made Gift in Each of the 50 States

Whether you're shopping for a neighbor who loves where they live or a friend who finds themselves far from their hometown, a locally made gift has value beyond the price tag.

Local gifts can bring a little much needed comfort from home, regardless of the season, and remind the recipient of some of their favorite memories of their hometown.

Travel + Leisure has you covered, and with some help from Yelp we collected some of the top picks in each state, resulting in this list of curated gifts that will not only impress the recipient, but will also support local businesses.

There's pottery from South Dakota, cowboy boots from Texas, and even reindeer sausage from Alaska. Didn’t know you could ship artisan s’mores across the country? You do now. Other highlights include Tazo chocolate from Massachusetts, rye whiskey from Montana, and BBQ sauce from Virginia.

Home might be where the heart is, but it’s also where the locally-sourced artisan soaps and popcorn are.

So, go forth and find your state (or your loved ones' states) on the list, and get that shopping done, or add a new place to your food bucket list.

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Alaska

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Nothing says the holidays—or local Alaskan goods—quite like reindeer sausage. Alaska's Indian Valley Meats has gift baskets as well as individual items for sale, and is considered the best local gift in the state based on Yelp's analysis.

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Alabama

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A hand-turned pecan wood bowl, with a turquoise inlay, is the ultimate local Alabama gift, according to Yelp. This is available from Turnings by Bruce.

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Arkansas

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Who doesn't love fudge? (Except white chocolate fudge. Yuck.) Arkansas' Two Dumb Dames Fudge make local goods that are clearly delicious.

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Arizona

Courtesy of HF Coors

American Made Dinnerware is Arizona's best locally made gift, according to Yelp.

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California

Courtesy of SD Ginger Beer Co.

San Diego Ginger Beer Co. has items available at Pigment.

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Colorado

Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey

In Colorado, the local gift to buy is Stranahan's Whiskey. Even better: Arrange a visit to the distillery for the whiskey lover in your life.

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Connecticut

Courtesy of Cinder + Salt

Cinder + Salt offers eco-friendly and sustainable clothing and accessories, including this custom screenprinted t-shirt.

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Delaware

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Lavender Fields, in Delaware, has handcrafted soaps that offer a side of relaxation with their cleanliness. Buy online.

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District of Columbia

Courtesy of Harper Macaw

If the election didn't fulfill your quota for politics in 2016 (or a friend or family member's), Harper Macaw has a political chocolate pack. And if you really don't want to talk politics with someone when you visit home for the holiday, consider giving them this chocolate to delay any awkward conversations in the most delicious of ways.

They also have non-political chocolate, ranging from this 52% milk chocolate blend to this 77% Amazon Rainforest bar.

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Florida

Courtesy of Exquisito Chocolates

S'mores are great, and locally made latin s'mores from Exquisito Fine Chocolates in Florida are even greater.

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Georgia

Courtesy of Mama

These Soap Trio Gift Sets are the best local gift in Georgia, according to Yelp. They're available from Mama Bath and Body.

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Hawaii

Courtesy of Simply Wood Studios

These koa pens are available from Simply Wood Studios in Honolulu.

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Idaho

Courtesy of Lit & Co.

Along with soap, candles are a foolproof gift—as long as there's some thought put into it. Gifting a locally made product is one way to do that. Lit & Co candles has a range of items great for giving this season.

The Bonfire scent would be good for someone outdoorsy, and the Pacific Teakwood scent would serve Best Coast-lovers well.

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Illinois

Courtesy of JoyTops

JoyTops is a video game store in Chicago, perfect for finding gifts for game lovers.

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Indiana

Courtesy of Tulip Tree Creamery

Cheese is a gift that is not given nearly often enough. You can fix that by giving a gift box from Tulip Tree Creamery in Indiana. Mmmmm. Cheeeeese.

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Iowa

Courtesy of Graziano Brothers

It's not reindeer, but it's still some great sausage, if you're into that. Graziano Brothers, in Des Moines, was named best locally made gift in Iowa, according to Yelp's rankings.

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Kansas

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Schlaegel's Homegrown Popcorn is the highlighted local gift for Kansas. Popcorn can be purchased unpopped, popped, or in a gift box (which is probably also popped).

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Kentucky

Courtesy of Kentucky Branded

Kentucky Branded has local gifts that represent this southern state's distinct attitude. This "Y'ALL" t-shirt is the perfect weekend clothing for a friendly southerner.

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Louisiana

Courtesy of Louisiana to Geaux

To geaux—get it!? This gift box with is available from specialty foods and gift shop Louisiana To Geaux.

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Maine

Courtesy of LiveME

LiveME is a lifestyle brand with clothing and accessories featuring the many amainezing activities in Maine. All products are printed in Portland.

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Maryland

Courtesy of McCutcheon's

Maryland's McCutcheon Apple Products has jams, jellies, and some amazing apple butter—they've even got apple butter barbecue sauce.

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Massachusetts

Courtesy of Taza Chocolate

Even better than cheese: Chocolate. (Best of all is chocolate cheesecake, if you were wondering.) Taza Chocolate has several samplers, including Classic, Oaxacan, and Mexicano.

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Michigan

Courtesy of Brewt's

Give the gift of excellent brunching with Michigan's locally made Bloody Mary mix. Brewt's just needs some vodka.

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Minnesota

Courtesy of Oh Dier

Minnesota's Oh Dier is a lifestyle brand with items for every stage of life, but Yelp highlighted them for their line of wooden toys. They're adorable and simple. Simply adorable.

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Mississippi

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Pecans and candy from the Pecan House are the perfect sweet treat with a touch of Southern charm.

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Missouri

Courtesy of Charlie Hustle

This Kansas City heart shirt from Charlie Hustle is great for anyone from the half of the city that borrows its name from the neighboring state.

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Montana

Courtesy of Montgomery Distillery

The Sudden Wisdom Rye Whiskey from Montgomery Distillery in Montana is the best locally made gift in the state, according to Yelp.

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Nebraska

Courtesy of Beatrice Bakery

A specialty cake from Beatrice Bakery is a somewhat unusual gift—but who doesn't love cake? Christmas cakes for all.

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Nevada

Courtesy of Winky Designs

Today in cute: These animal wrap rings from Winky Designs.

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New Hampshire

Courtesy of BaileyWorks

The Off Piste gift shop has bailey bags perfect for gifting.

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New Jersey

Michael DeMoya/Courtesy of Taproot Organics

New Jersey's best gift is soap from Taproot Organics.

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New Mexico

Courtesy of Santa Fe Spirits

Santa Fe Spirits offers this amazing Atapino liquer.

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New York

Courtesy of Heatonist

New York City may be infamous for its salsa, but Heatonist, in Brooklyn, is making a name for itself with hot sauce. The Best of New York City Hot Sauce Pack is the gift to buy.

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North Carolina

Courtesy of Great Wagon Road

The Great Wagon Road Distilling Co. makes a specialized Irish moonshine called Drumlish Poitín; poitín is gaelic for “small pot.” The barley-based unaged whisky, at $30, is a good value and an gorgeous gift.

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North Dakota

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A print by a North Dakota landscape photographer, from the State Historical Society. The museum itself is free, so you can learn about the state and peruse the gift shop that's full of great items.

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Ohio

Courtesy of Rookwood Pottery Company

A historic beer stein from Rookwood Pottery is the best locally made gift in Ohio, according to Yelp.

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Oklahoma

Courtesy of Erin Merryweather

Erin Merryweather makes jewelry that will please any fashionista.

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Oregon

Courtesy of Missionary Chocolates

Oregon's Missionary Chocolates, in Portland, has Vegan chocolates great for stocking stuffers.

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Pennsylvania

Courtesy of A519 Chocolate

A519 Chocolates doesn't make candy so much as art. A box of chocolates from here is the perfect gift for an art lover.

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Rhode Island

Courtesy of Iggy's Doughboys

At Iggy's Doughboys and Chowder House, gift baskets are available to give New England-style seafood to friends and family.

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South Carolina

Courtesy of Billiam Jeans

A gift certificate is probably the way to go if you'd like to give the gift of custom jeans. At custom shop Billiam in South Carolina, a custom pair runs about $250. There are also other items available, including shirts, belts, and hats.

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South Dakota

Courtesy of Sioux Pottery

Sioux Pottery has gorgeous locally made wares.

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Tennessee

Courtesy of Goo Goo Cluster

Got someone with a sweet tooth on your list? The Goo Goo Shop in Nashville has all the clusters their heart desires.

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Texas

Courtesy of Wild Bill's Western Store

Wild Bill's Western Store sounds like a fun place to visit no matter what you're looking for, but the cowboy boots are what got the establishment on this list.

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Utah

Courtesy of Rockhill Creamery

Iggy's Intro Gift Basket from the Rockhill Creamery in Richmond, is the ultimate locally made gift in Utah, according to Yelp.

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Vermont

Courtesy of Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co.

Nothing says Vermont like artisan cheese, and gift baskets from Vermont Farmstead Cheese Company are sure to whet the appetite at any upcoming parties.

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Virginia

Courtesy of Pork Barrel BBQ

Pork Barrel BBQ is a great place to get food, and it's also a great place to buy a local gift for the barbecue lover in your life. There's original sauce, the All American seasoning mix, and barbecue Bacon Jerky.

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Washington

Courtesy of Makrbox

Looking for handcrafted home and kitchen goods from the Pacific Northwest? Makrbox sets a high bar.

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West Virginia

Courtesy of Mountaineer Brand

If you need a gift for someone with a great beard—or one that could use some care to become great—the Mountaineer Brand Beard Care Gift Set is locally made in West Virginia.

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Wisconsin

Courtesy of Context

Wisconsin's best gift: Settlement Good's clothing and accessories, available at men's clothing retailer Context.

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Wyoming

Courtesy of Wyoming Buffalo Company

Wyoming's best gift is the Chokecherry Breakfast Gift Basket from the Wyoming Buffalo Company.

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