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The front of the Mast General Store with a busy Main St. in the background.

Spend the day shopping in the Main Street District.

Photo by the COLAtoday team

Get in, Cola — we’re going shopping. Whether you’re looking for a gift for Mother’s Day, a birthday, upcoming anniversary, or “just because,” you can snag one-of-a-kind gifts from the Main Street District while supporting local businesses (and you know how much we love supporting local).

Here are some of our favorite finds:

Bonus: Once you’re done shopping, you can grab a bite to eat at one of the many dining options on Main Street.*

Plan your shopping trip

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