If you love shopping, or love shopping in unique shops, or dining on dishes you can only find in one place — if you love the thrill of newness, Camas, Washington, should be moving up a few spots on your ultimate bucket list. Let us recommend some unique, artisanal shopping in Camas, Washington.
Named after a plant indigenous to the northwest that was a staple food for early tribes in the region, Camas offers the best shopping and dining you’ll find anywhere. Camas’ downtown is a buffet line of independent, chic shops, each with its own personality. Whether you’re shopping to find something specific or shopping for that I’ll-know-it-when-I-see-it kind of souvenir to bring home, imagine the treasures you can find here.
Artisans in the northwest take their crafts incredibly seriously, making clothes and homewares you won’t find elsewhere. Plus, interspersed between these eccentric boutiques are restaurants and cafés offering a mix of lunch, brunch, and dinner fare.
Some of the most exciting shops you’ll want to add to your itinerary include:
The Camas Antique Mall. This isn’t your typical antique store full of dusty items no one wants. Quite the contrary. The items on display here have been chosen with care, and it’s evident the thought that goes into their display. Amidst the old, you’ll find lotions, hand soaps, clothing, and jewelry crafted by local artisans.
Poppy & Hawk. This store offers carefully sourced artisanal items for your kitchen and homes in general. If you’re looking for a statement piece to place in your dining room, you’ll find it at Poppy & Hawk. The store owner is a native of the Southwest who has lived in the PNW for more than 20 years — her love for her hometown and the place she calls home now is evident in the eclectic blending of these two cultures in one curious shop.
Navidi’s. And speaking of things for your kitchen — if you’ve ever wanted to totally overhaul your spice cabinet or cook with authentic olive oil, Navidi’s offers the best of both worlds. The oils and vinegars you’ll find at Navidi’s aren’t like what’s sold at your local grocery store — they’re infinitely better. Imagine sautéing chicken breast in Persian Lime Olive Oil or Cilantro Roasted Onion Olive Oil. You need to check out Navidi’s entire line and cook like a Michelin chef in your very own home.
Those are out top picks for unique, artisanal shopping in Camas, Washington. And this is just the tip of the iceberg when listing off specialty and novelty stores you’ll find in Camas. Bump this small Washington town up a few spots on your bucket list and see what the buzz is about.
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