Shop local, shop downtown

Retail therapy may not be the best for your wallet, but it sure can be fun. When out and about in downtown, why not refresh your wardrobe and home? Grab a few of your closest friends and check out these fun downtown stores. You never know, you may just stumble across your new favorite place.

NOTO Boutique

Located at 76 S. Main Street, Unit 140, NOTO is full of contemporary fashion that will inspire you to freshen up your look. Featuring items made both locally and in the USA, this store is a vibrant wash of color. Check out their accessories to add to the perfect outfit, or rest your feet for a moment on their big blue couch. NOTO is open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., and Saturday by appointment. For more information, visit www.notoboutique.com.

Allie M Designs

Looking for something more than just a piece of jewelry? Check out inspirational and symbolic handmade jewelry from Allie M Designs. Located at 51 E. Market Street, this fun store boasts a variety of accessories for not just your person, but also your home. Necklaces and bracelets can be built to compliment any personality and represent what is most important to you. Allie M Designs is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.alliem.com.

C.L. Davis Jewelers

Bring a little sparkle to your life with the addition of beautiful jewelry from C.L. Davis Jewelers. Located in Akron Centre, 76 S. Main Street, Unit 142, they have been designing and manufacturing fine jewelry since 1954.  Browse through their cases, creating your wish list as you go. C.L. Davis Jewelers is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., and by appointment on Saturday. For more information, call 330-376-0620.

Rubber City Clothing

Show your Akron pride! Rubber City Clothing is the akronites go-to shop for custom clothing that hits close to home. Located at 18 N. High Street, they feature a variety of t-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, jackets, hats, aprons, hoodie sweatshirts, books, bumper stickers, food items and much more. Do you have friends or family that have left the area? Send them a piece of home with a unique shirt from Rubber City Clothing. They are open Monday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday, noon – 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.rubbercityclothing.com.

Grismer’s Christian Gifts

With a variety of Christian gifts to choose from, Grismer’s is the place to go when looking for the perfect  gift. Located at 272 S. High Street, this store has stayed put since the 1940s. Grismer’s features bibles, rosaries, books for all ages, DVDs, keepsakes and much more. They also carry indoor and outdoor statues, as well as jewelry. For more information about Grismer’s Christian Gifts, call 330-253-6559.