East Stroudsburg Holiday Shopping Guide: Local Gifts Worth Giving

November 12, 2025

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There’s something truly heartwarming about holiday shopping in East Stroudsburg. The lights glow, the shops bustle, and every purchase carries a story worth sharing.


This year, skip the online carts and take a stroll through the borough’s small businesses. You’ll find stylish boutiques, creative studios, grooming experiences, and handcrafted gifts—all backed by passionate owners who call East Stroudsburg home

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Here’s your 2025 Holiday Shopping Guide, featuring some of the best local spots for gifts that feel personal, purposeful, and perfectly Eastburg.

1. dot + jo Boutique — Chic Finds for Every Style

📍 dotandjo.com

If your list includes fashion lovers or décor enthusiasts, dot + jo Boutique has you covered. This modern shop is full of cozy sweaters, jewelry, accessories, and home accents that blend everyday comfort with seasonal flair.


Gift ideas:

  • Handcrafted jewelry or statement earrings
  • Scented candles and home décor
  • Gift card for a personal shopping trip


Why we love it: Every item feels curated with care — perfect for giving something as unique as the person you’re buying for.

2. Bodyworks Wellness Studio — Relaxation Starts Here

📍 bodyworkswellnessstudios.com

Give the gift of well-being with a visit to Bodyworks Wellness Studio. This tranquil space offers massage therapy, Reiki, yoga, and a boutique stocked with crystals and aromatherapy essentials.


Gift ideas:

  • Massage or spa session certificates
  • Crystal or aromatherapy gift sets
  • Yoga or wellness class passes


Why we love it: It’s the ultimate place to help someone unwind and restore balance during the hectic holiday season.


3. Puros Cigar Lounge — A Gift for the Refined Relaxer

📍 puroslounge.com

Sophisticated and laid-back, Puros Cigar Lounge is ideal for those who appreciate craftsmanship and comfort. Stop in for premium cigars, tastings, and a classy atmosphere that feels like a mini retreat.


Gift ideas:

  • Cigar sampler packs or accessory sets
  • Lounge membership or gift card
  • Pair with a local wine or whiskey for a personal touch

Why we love it: It’s a distinctive, experience-based gift that feels luxurious without being impersonal.


4. Legacy Barber Co. — Classic Cuts and Modern Style

📍 legacybarberco.com

For the grooming guru or style-conscious person on your list, Legacy Barber Co. offers exceptional barber services and premium hair products in a welcoming, modern environment.


Gift ideas:

  • Barber service gift cards (haircut or beard trim)
  • High-end grooming kits and styling products
  • Subscription for monthly appointments


Why we love it: Legacy combines timeless technique with a cool, community-driven vibe that makes every visit feel like an upgrade.


5. Holy Stokes — Apparel with Personality and Purpose

📍 holystokes.com

Holy Stokes is a local hub for creative apparel and skate-inspired fashion. It’s the spot for unique streetwear and local-brand gear that adds a bit of East Stroudsburg edge to any closet.


Gift ideas:

  • Graphic tees and hoodies
  • Winter beanies or outerwear
  • Local-brand accessories and footwear


Why we love it: It’s authentic, expressive, and perfect for those who like their gifts to stand out.


6. Bloom by Melanie — The Gift That Always Blooms

📍 bloombymelanie.com

When you want a gift that makes an instant impression, Bloom by Melanie delivers elegant floral designs and custom arrangements for every occasion.


Gift ideas:

  • Holiday centerpieces and bouquets
  • Floral subscriptions for year-round beauty
  • Gift baskets with candles and treats


Why we love it: Melanie’s attention to detail turns every arrangement into a work of art that brightens any space.


7. Bonus Stops: Shop, Stroll & Savor

After checking off your shopping list, make a day of it and enjoy East Stroudsburg’s local flavors and hospitality.

  • Trackside Grill & Bar – Classic American comfort food and signature cocktails in a friendly atmosphere.
  • Taste Café – A cozy spot for brunch favorites, fresh salads, and baked goods.
  • Farmhouse Café – Homestyle meals made from scratch with a seasonal twist.
  • Moon Sushi & Poke – Bright, fresh Asian fusion that pairs perfectly with a day of holiday shopping.
  • Rare & Rye Steakhouse – Upscale steaks, seafood, and cocktails for a festive night out.
  • Derailed Taphouse — Craft Beer, Good Food, and Great Company


Each restaurant offers a unique local experience—proof that great gifts and great food go hand in hand in East Stroudsburg.


Conclusion: Make It a Hometown Holiday

This season, shop local, dine local, and celebrate local. Every purchase you make from a small business helps strengthen the East Stroudsburg community and the people who make it special.


From fashion and florals to barber services and boutiques, our borough offers everything you need to make this holiday season memorable.


The   Eastburg Community Alliance invites you to support local businesses, share in the holiday spirit, and discover why the best gifts come from right here at home.

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TRAIN STATION'S MOVE IS JUST THE BEGINNING

February 14, 2022
Originally Posted: Dec 16, 2010 One week ago heavy equipment operators moved the historic East Stroudsburg train station from its foundation on Crystal Street. It now stands, still fire-damaged but saved from the wrecker’s ball, across the railroad tracks. One week ago heavy equipment operators moved the historic East Stroudsburg train station from its foundation on Crystal Street. It now stands, still fire-damaged but saved from the wrecker’s ball, across the railroad tracks. The move, though, is just the beginning of the work that station champions have cut out for themselves. The Eastburg Community Alliance is spearheading the restoration effort, but it will be up to us, the community, to commit the time and money needed to repair the structure and make it into a working museum and destination point. The idea is to celebrate railroad history and its role in the development of East Stroudsburg. The defunct station was converted into a bar-restaurant, the Dansbury Depot, in the 1980s. It changed hands, then partially burned 13 months ago. Then a local developer, Troy Nauman, worked out plans with East Stroudsburg borough to demolish the station and build something bigger. Nauman reluctantly agreed to let rail enthusiasts move the station to make way for the new, three-story structure he’s building there. The future is less clear for the old station. ECA has $300,000 combined from a local bank and Monroe County Commissioners in hand and is approved for a $50,000 Community and Regional Development Program grant for inside improvements. Much, much more is needed to achieve the plan to reopen the station within a year. Other Pocono-area communities have rallied around their own former train stations, but the process is often costly and long-term. A single landmark-conscious individual, Karl Weiler, took over the dilapidated Cresco rail station there in the 1990s and refurbished it. It’s now an attractive small museum. Years ago the Lackawanna Chapter of the Railroad and Historic Locomotives Society got the badly deteriorated, 1904 Delaware Water Gap station on the National Register of Historic Places and put it under tarp, and the DWG Station Preservation Partnership got a tourism grant to put it under new roof. But the station, on what’s now an out-of-the-way street, will take many more years to complete. East Stroudsburg’s 1864 depot was a hub of passenger and freight traffic. ECA stresses those trains’ role in borough history as a key part of the station’s promotion. The building stands in a highly visible site. The first task is to build a new foundation and lock the structure in place. The entire project could cost upward of $1 million. We commend the enthusiastic local residents who saved this historic building from destruction. We challenge them, and others who value the lessons we learn from our local history, to work hard on re-creating the building and making it into something useful again.