Mother's Day is just around the corner. Don't let this holiday get away from you! Cumberland Valley's collection of unique gift shops, candy stores, and delicious restaurants can help you plan the perfect day for your Mom, grandmother, aunt, or other significant women in your life.

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Cumberland Valley is filled with boutique shops where you can find the perfect thoughtful gift for your Mom. Here are a few suggestions to point you in the right direction. Find a complete list of more than 200 local stores where you'll find a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind items.

For the Outdoor Lover & Nature Enthusiast

Help your mom stay hydrated for those day-long adventures with a new insulated water bottle from TCO Outdoors. They offer many in-store and online options, including a variety of Yeti products.

Earth Artisan & Outfitters features earth-based fine art, photography, goods & gear for the home, garden, and trail.

For the Bookworm

If your mom loves books, chances are she already has her favorites purchased and stacked high somewhere in the house. Instead, surprise her with a coffee mug, tote bag, or T-shirt that celebrates her love of reading. Whistlestop Bookshop has several options.

For the Wine Lover

Castlerigg Wine Shop features an extensive variety of Seven Mountains Wine Cellar wines, including dry reds, dry whites, sweet wines, fruit wines, and fortified wines. The shop also offers a great selection of wine-related merchandise.

For the Gardener

Spring is the time for plants, plants, and more plants, and you can find a wide variety of Ashcombe Farm and Greenhouses—from houseplants and herbs to annuals and perennials and more. You can also purchase gardening supplies such as gloves, boots, or a watering can.

For the Cook

With over 20,000 items, The Kitchen Shoppe is the perfect location for fun or practical gifts. This gourmet superstore is the place to go for kitchen gadgets, bakeware, cutlery, cooking utensils, housewares, and more.

#SelfCareSunday

Mother's Day is on a Sunday, and if you can't be with your Mom in person, send her a gift so that she can pamper herself.

At Susan's Treasures, you'll find candles, bath and body items, spa products, and more, leaving your Mom feeling calm and refreshed. Items can be purchased in-store or online.

Glitz Soap Co. sells handmade, small-batch cold-process soap bars, hair care products, body butter, lip scrubs and lip butter, face creams, masks, scrubs, and more. Better yet, its products are vegan and eco-friendly. 

For the Coffee Lover

Pick up a beautiful handmade ceramic coffee mug from K. Olson Ceramics in Carlisle. 

One Good Woman’s extensive selection of coffee beans that are purchased worldwide and roasted in small batches. Here, you’ll find light, medium, and dark roast coffees plus flavored coffees in regular or decaf. In addition to their fresh coffee, they carry many accessories such as carafes, French presses, and coffee grinders.

For Every Mom

You can’t go wrong with a fresh flower arrangement, and Blooms by Vickrey creates artistic floral arrangements that will please and delight the recipient. Or, stop by the Mother's Day Bouquet Sale at Roots Cut Flower Farm in Carlisle on May 11 for fresh seasonal arrangements and bouquets.

Or check out the unique selection of gifts hand-crafted by local artisans at shops such as The Greatest Gift in Carlisle, The Cumberland Shop in Shippensburg, or the Village Artisans Gallery in Boiling Springs.

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Nothing says "I love you" quite like chocolate, and Cumberland Valley's artisan chocolates are sure to please and surprise. In addition to their regular offerings, many of these locations have unique items for Mother's Day. 

At Macris Chocolates, with locations in Lemoyne and Mechanicsburg, create your Mom's favorite assortment of candies from a bulk showcase offering more than 100 varieties of chocolates, including nougats, jellies, toffees, pretzels, and more. Boxed chocolates and custom gift baskets are also available.

Mummert Chocolates in downtown Carlisle features a display case with 36 varieties of assorted chocolates that will tempt the taste buds and satisfy any sweet tooth cravings. The piece can purchase these delicious treats, allowing you to try an assortment, including toasted coconut, peppermint patties, cordial cherries, buttercreams, raisin clusters, almond butter crunch, and assorted hand-roasted nuts. Pre-packaged options are also available.

Exquisite Chocolates, right around the corner from Mummert Chocolates, offers gourmet confections that are a work of art and sells some of the finest chocolates from around the world.

Are there even more chocolate options in the Cumberland Valley? You bet. We suggest stops at Georgie Lou's Retro Candy, where you can find some of your childhood favorites, and the Lindt Chocolate Factory Outlet, where you will be greeted by a vast selection of Lindt's truffles.

Watershed Pub-17Mother's Day Dining

Treat Mom to a Mother's Day meal with no cooking and no stress. Enjoy great food and drinks when you dine out at our local Cumberland Valley restaurants. Most restaurants require reservations. Find suggestions below or browse more than 300 dining options. Check each location's social media page for brunch or dinner specials and reservation information. 

Here are some highlighted options:

1794 Whiskey Rebellion, Carlisle

  • Open 12 pm to 6 pm.

Luna Italian Cuisine, Mechanicsburg & Visaggio's Ristorante, Enola

  • A limited menu is available at each location, featuring a starter, soup & salad, and entree options. Reservations are highly recommended. 
  • Luna Italian Cuisine is open from 12 pm to 9:30 pm, and Visaggio's is open from 11 amt to 8 pm.

Aura Modern Mediterranean, Camp Hill

If you want to keep the day much more casual, check out the Cumberland Valley Beer Trail. You'll be delighted with specialty tastings and unique pairings of locally crafted beer, wine, spirits, and cider at over 25 locations. Even better, sign up for our free digital passport and start earning prizes. 

Mother's DayThings to Do for Mother's Day

Whatever your Mom's interests are, there's sure to be an event that she would enjoy. Check out what's happening in the Cumberland Valley during Mother's Day weekend. Here are a few highlights.