Not up for a trek to the mall? Christmas presents are closer than you think! Central Avenue used to be Albany’s shopping district—Now you can relive those glory days, and support local businesses. Here’s a shopping guide to some of the best bargains on Central Avenue. Whether you need a gift for a new baby, a stocking stuffer for Uncle Bill, or a present for a hard-to-please teen, make these Central Avenue stores your destination:
Best Bargain Gift EVER—Fleece Hat and Scarf set
Family Beauty Supply, 139 Central Avenue
Offering fleece hat and scarf sets in a number of colors and patterns for just $2.99. This is a great stocking stuffer or last minute gift!
Family Beauty Supply, 139 Central Avenue
Offering fleece hat and scarf sets in a number of colors and patterns for just $2.99. This is a great stocking stuffer or last minute gift!
Go Army—Army & Navy Bags
Unique Army Navy Supply Store, 129 Central Avenue
Offering very cool military-style shoulder bags $9.99, European ruck sacks $25.99, and NATO medic bags $9.99. These military-style bags are the latest in fashion, and the heavy-duty canvas bags are virtually indestructible (so they’ll be around the next time they become popular, too.)
Unique Army Navy Supply Store, 129 Central Avenue
Offering very cool military-style shoulder bags $9.99, European ruck sacks $25.99, and NATO medic bags $9.99. These military-style bags are the latest in fashion, and the heavy-duty canvas bags are virtually indestructible (so they’ll be around the next time they become popular, too.)
Street smarts—Urban fiction
Front Page Bookstore, 121 Central Avenue
This bookstore specializes in urban fiction, African-American biographies, but they also have a wonderful selection of children’s books featuring minority protagonists. Some great gift ideas include the biography of Dr. Dre ($24.95), the new Wanda Sykes book ($23.00), the biography of James Baldwin ($18.95), or the award-winning children’s book, Come on Rain ($16.95) or another beloved children’s tale, Me and Uncle Romie ($16.99).
Front Page Bookstore, 121 Central Avenue
This bookstore specializes in urban fiction, African-American biographies, but they also have a wonderful selection of children’s books featuring minority protagonists. Some great gift ideas include the biography of Dr. Dre ($24.95), the new Wanda Sykes book ($23.00), the biography of James Baldwin ($18.95), or the award-winning children’s book, Come on Rain ($16.95) or another beloved children’s tale, Me and Uncle Romie ($16.99).
Good green groceries—Sweet Treats
Honest Weight Food Co-Op, 484 Central Avenue
This full-service grocery store offers everything from organic groceries, to bulk foods, to produce, to a gourmet deli. The store also offers a number of unique gifts. Bee Man Candles in fun pine tree and pine cone shapes ($3.49-$6.99). For the tea lover in your life, grab a box or two of Yogi Tea ($3.79). The store offers a range of flavors including Egyptian Licorice, African Redbush Peach, Moroccan Orange Spice, and Tahitian Vanilla Hazelnut. They also have great sweets, including tasty sugar-free Queen Bee Candy ($13.39/lb) in Caramel Kisses, Creamy Fudge, Hawaiian Berry, and Pecan Pearl; Baker’s Daughter homemade brownies ($3.49), and gourmet honeys from Catalonia in rosemary, thyme, and lavender ($8.49). Stop in and roam through for more great ideas!
Honest Weight Food Co-Op, 484 Central Avenue
This full-service grocery store offers everything from organic groceries, to bulk foods, to produce, to a gourmet deli. The store also offers a number of unique gifts. Bee Man Candles in fun pine tree and pine cone shapes ($3.49-$6.99). For the tea lover in your life, grab a box or two of Yogi Tea ($3.79). The store offers a range of flavors including Egyptian Licorice, African Redbush Peach, Moroccan Orange Spice, and Tahitian Vanilla Hazelnut. They also have great sweets, including tasty sugar-free Queen Bee Candy ($13.39/lb) in Caramel Kisses, Creamy Fudge, Hawaiian Berry, and Pecan Pearl; Baker’s Daughter homemade brownies ($3.49), and gourmet honeys from Catalonia in rosemary, thyme, and lavender ($8.49). Stop in and roam through for more great ideas!
Boost your super powers—Grab a comic book
Earthworld Comics, 537 Central Avenue
This store offers everything from the latest adventures of Lobster Johnson ($2.99), to action hero T-shirts ($17.95-$18.95) to action figures from all the most popular series, including Batman, Kingdom Come, Buffy, Wonder Woman, and Nightmare Before Christmas ($14.95-$25.95). And for the novice, there’s the old stand-by, Archie & Friends Comic books ($2.25).
Earthworld Comics, 537 Central Avenue
This store offers everything from the latest adventures of Lobster Johnson ($2.99), to action hero T-shirts ($17.95-$18.95) to action figures from all the most popular series, including Batman, Kingdom Come, Buffy, Wonder Woman, and Nightmare Before Christmas ($14.95-$25.95). And for the novice, there’s the old stand-by, Archie & Friends Comic books ($2.25).
Pamper Your Feet—Heel-to-Toe Pedicure Kit
Sally Beauty Supply, Westgate Plaza
The Heel-to-Toe pedicure kit features foot scrub, lotion, masque, and soak in a convenient travel tote, at a bargain for $9.99. Give the gift of relaxation—or treat yourself after all that shopping! The store also has great stocking stuffers like nail buffers and emory boards (79 cents) or cute foam toe separators for the at-home pedicure (49 cents).
Sally Beauty Supply, Westgate Plaza
The Heel-to-Toe pedicure kit features foot scrub, lotion, masque, and soak in a convenient travel tote, at a bargain for $9.99. Give the gift of relaxation—or treat yourself after all that shopping! The store also has great stocking stuffers like nail buffers and emory boards (79 cents) or cute foam toe separators for the at-home pedicure (49 cents).
Bargain Bling—Fashion jewelry for less
Fashion Bug, Westgate Plaza
Get up-to-the-minute necklaces, bracelets and earrings deeply-discounted. A strand of chunky black beads ($8) or earring and necklace sets ($16). Plus they have fashionable tights, and hat-scarf-and-glove sets to help keep your loved ones warm this year.
Fashion Bug, Westgate Plaza
Get up-to-the-minute necklaces, bracelets and earrings deeply-discounted. A strand of chunky black beads ($8) or earring and necklace sets ($16). Plus they have fashionable tights, and hat-scarf-and-glove sets to help keep your loved ones warm this year.
Get your motor running—Harley Davidson baby sets
Capital Kidzwear, 204 Washington Avenue, at the corner of Lark and Washington
This new children’s clothing store has everything, and it’s conveniently located. Whether you need kids' formalwear (toddler tuxes and dresses), a new school uniform (FrenchToast), or the best name brands (Timberland, Dickies, South Pole, Puma, Ecko, and Esprit) for the kid in your life, Capital Kidzwear has it. They carry sizes Infant to Boys 20 and Girls 16, and even some Juniors clothing. Plus they have the cutest gift sets for babies from all your favorite teams and name brands, including Yankees, Giants, Red Sox, Dickies, and Harley Davidson. Prices range from $36-$40 for these five-piece sets.
Capital Kidzwear, 204 Washington Avenue, at the corner of Lark and Washington
This new children’s clothing store has everything, and it’s conveniently located. Whether you need kids' formalwear (toddler tuxes and dresses), a new school uniform (FrenchToast), or the best name brands (Timberland, Dickies, South Pole, Puma, Ecko, and Esprit) for the kid in your life, Capital Kidzwear has it. They carry sizes Infant to Boys 20 and Girls 16, and even some Juniors clothing. Plus they have the cutest gift sets for babies from all your favorite teams and name brands, including Yankees, Giants, Red Sox, Dickies, and Harley Davidson. Prices range from $36-$40 for these five-piece sets.
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