The clock is ticking and time is running out. These are the final days to get that last-minute Christmas shopping done. If you're anything like me, you want to find that absolute perfect gift, and there are plenty of options to do so nowadays.

Sure, you could go online and try to find something - but good luck with it arriving on time at this point in the game. I have a solution. Shop local right here in Abilene. There are so many great stores where you can find gifts for that certain someone on your list.

Did you know you can make a whole day of shopping in downtown Abilene? Below you'll find some of the local stores you can shop for last-minute gift-buying this holiday season.

LOOK: DO YOUR LAST-MINUTE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AT THESE DOWNTOWN ABILENE STORES

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Space by Leslie Beard

Here you'll find home goods and more, directly downstairs from Grain Theory at Pine and North 2nd.


 

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Betty & June

Check out this women's clothing boutique, also at Pine and North 2nd.


 

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The Arrangement / Lee & Co Market

Find gourmet groceries, floral arrangements, and much more at 357 Walnut, next to Bible Hardware.


 

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The Loft at the Windsor / Evergreen Floral

Clothing and floral shops on the ground floor of The Windsor, along North 4th.


 

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Texas Star Trading

For all things Texas, stop by this shop at the corner of Cypress and North 2nd.


 

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Magnolia & Oak

Have a kiddo on your shopping list? Visit this children's clothing boutique on North 2nd.

Seven and One

Just down from Magnolia & Oak, be sure and mosey into Seven and One bookstore.


 

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Poppies & Pearls

Find a little bit of everything - clothing, home goods, and more - in the old Minter Building at 244 Pine.


 

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Lone Star Dry Goods

A variety of goods with an Americana vibe, located at 173 Walnut.


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Flower Boss

Gorgeous floral arrangements and tiny gifts tucked into this shop at 402 Cypress.


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Living Chic

This boutique offers antique and vintage home furnishings. Find them at 201 Walnut.


 

You'll find clothing shops Hazel on Pine and K. Ellis on the street level of the Grain Theory building, along North 2nd.

Even more downtown options include Vletas (chocolate!), The Antique Station, The Leaf, and gift shops at The Grace and the NCCIL.

I think you'll agree you can find almost anything you'd need for anybody on your list right here in Abilene. Plus if it's in the store, it's in stock, and you can take it home right away.

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