Shop: Molalla

Photo credit: @videgamewizards

If you're into unique gifts and exciting local finds, you'll want to make your way to the town of Molalla. Cruise along the city's Main Street where you'll find some great shopportunities. 

Family owned shop Cache Liquidation offers a variety of indoor and outdoor home goods for great prices. Each month, they feature a different artist at a special meet-and-greet event. At Roots & Roads boutique, find unique items from local makers including Cowgirl Trading Co., Jamie Well Designs and The Feisty Farmgirl. 

Stop by Video Game Wizards for a selection of new and vintage video games, systems, toys and more. The Molalla shop is one of two locations in Oregon. The Main Shop is a small family owned used book shop. In addition to books, you can find art, gifts and other items, including bottled wine from Colton Winery. 

Back to the Racks Boutique is just a short hop away from Main Street, located on Engle Ave... literally, it's just a block south. They specialize in gently used and new clothing items, including locally made products. Back to the Racks is where people who love a good deal and rehoming great finds need to visit when they need a new-to-them outfit. 

If whoever coined the term "baked goods" had visited Las Delicias Bakery prior to coming up with the phrase, they would have called them "baked greats," because that's how amazing this place is. This family owned bakery opened in 2010 and quickly became a local favorite with their doughnuts, Mexican bread and pastries and stunningly decorated cakes. Bonus: they also carry fresh tamales, which are always a hit.

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Molalla is home to a variety of charming farm stores. Visit wooly friends and the big barn store for socks, blankets home décor and more at Alpacas at Marquam Hill Ranch. Lady-Lane Farm has farmstand where you can buy milk, other dairy products as available. Say hello to the queen cows while you're there! 

Late spring through early fall you can stop by a Willamette Valley Melon Co. farm stand for fresh produce. Out in the Garden Nursery specializes in shade plants and offers garden rentals for events.