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15 Great Places to Shop Small in Billings
Small Business Saturday is one of the best reminders of why local shopping matters, especially here in Billings. When you choose to buy from local businesses, you’re supporting real people. You’re putting money back into our neighborhood economy, keeping our makers inspired to create, and investing in the heart of our city during the busiest shopping season of the year. Most locally owned boutiques carry sections filled with local Montana-made items, so your holiday gifts come with extra meaning and a personal touch you won’t find in big box stores.
If you’re getting started on your Christmas list, here are 15 places to shop. This is only a snapshot. Billings is full of locally owned stores, boutiques, and specialty shops with shelves stocked by makers from right here in our region. Spend a little time exploring and you’ll discover something new every time.
- 406 Native Roots - A Native owned Billings shop offering beads, crafting supplies and jewelry from local Native makers while supporting community and cultural preservation.
- Casual Space - A vibrant Billings retail and social spot offering Montana-made goods, artisan vendors, classes, and community gatherings.
- Frae Everyday Goods/Collective - A curated marketplace in Billings offering sustainable and locally made goods for daily living.
- Greycliff Mill - A scenic destination offering a market of handmade and locally sourced goods near the historic Grey Cliffs.
- Gypsy Wind - A downtown Billings boutique offering women’s fashion, accessories, home décor and a wide variety of Made in Montana items from more than 40 local makers.
- Kibler & Kirch - A downtown Billings interior design and retail space offering curated furnishings, art and home décor.
- Maple Moose Coffee and Pop Shop - A neighborhood coffee shop in Billings that also features gifts and items from local makers.
- Onyx Wellness - A holistic wellness studio in Billings that features a boutique gallery filled with artisan candles, jewelry and bath + body goods created by local makers.
- Paris Montana Mercantile - A Billings boutique offering stylish apparel, jewelry, and home décor with an emphasis on designer and locally crafted goods.
- Roots Garden Center- A family-owned Billings destination that brings together plants, coffee, art, and also features a dedicated gallery space showcasing the work of local artists and makers.
- Rustic Refined Designs & Decor - A décor-focused shop blending rustic charm and modern style, offering locally made accent pieces and home goods.
- The Base Camp - A locally owned outdoor gear and lifestyle store offering apparel, Montana-themed gifts, and gear for adventure.
- The Maker’s Market - A 16,500 square foot mercantile in Billings dedicated entirely to handmade Montana-made products.
- Toucan - An art gallery, gift boutique, and framing shop featuring artisan-crafted home décor, jewelry, and gifts.
- Veldt Clothing - An upscale women’s boutique in Billings’ Shiloh Commons offering trendy apparel, accessories, and gift-worthy items, including locally made candles.
Shopping small is more than checking things off a list. It’s stopping to chat with shop owners who remember your name. It’s finding something that feels personal instead of mass produced. It’s discovering a new maker whose work you fall in love with. It’s choosing to support the people who pour their time, talent and heart into the things they create.
As you move into the holiday season, take a little time to wander through these shops, explore new corners of Billings, and meet the makers behind the work. Small Business Saturday is a great place to start, and every purchase keeps our creative community strong all year long.
