It’s college and high school commencement season. This time when your graduate will say goodbye to classes, homework, and exams and say hello to adulthood with their diploma in hand. Show your graduate how proud you are of them with a gift from Downtown Ithaca. Our community offers a great assortment of gift options that your graduate will love! Don’t just take our word for it…
Check out these gift ideas below!
Designer watch and jewelry, or handcrafted accessories 
Your graduate will love to have stunning accessories from Mansour, Schooleys, 15 STEPS, or One World Market to wear to accompany their cap and gown. Visit the stores:
http://www.mansourjewelers.com/watches
https://schooleysjewelers.com/
Athletic gear from The Outdoor Store or Old Goat
After years of schooling, your graduate is probably going to want to relax. An outdoor adventure is a great way to unwind. Give them the gear to go hiking, biking, or complete another type of outdoor journey.
Visit Outdoor Store: The Outdoor Store Facebook Page
Visit Old Goat Gear Exchange: https://oldgoatgearexchange.com/gear
Cornell University Apparel from the Cornell Store & Ithaca College Apparel from T-shirt Express
How about a couple of comfortable and fashionable Cornell University or Ithaca College tees or sweatshirts so your graduate can show off their soon-to-be alma mater to others.
Visit the stores:
https://www.ithacatshirtexpress.com/
Housewares from Handwork
Handwork has one of the largest collections of handmade pottery in the Finger Lakes and your graduate will appreciate this sustainable gift. And remember, coffee tastes better out of handmade pottery, it’s a well-known fact!
Visit the store: https://www.handwork.coop/
Ithaca Keepsakes from Sunny Days
Give them a gift that will remind them of the amazing city where they spent their high school/college/ or university career.
Visit the store at http://www.sunnydaysny.com.
Entertaining reading materials
Give your grad a break from academic materials by gifting them a graphic novel or fun fictional tale from one of our bookstores: Autumn Leaves Used Books, Buffalo Street Books, Comics for Collectors, and Odyssey Bookstore.
Vintage outfit from Petrune
The perfect outfit for the student who wants to make a statement during the commencement ceremony.
Visit the Store: https://petrune.myshopify.com/
Dress Shirts & Suits from Benjamin Peters
Now that you’re graduate has a degree, they may need a sharp outfit or shoes for their interviews. Check out the selection of name-brand suits, shirts, and footwear at Benjamin Peters.
Visit the store: https://www.benjaminpeters.com/
Gifts that rock from Ithaca Guitar Works
Give your grad the gift of making music with a new instrument from Ithaca Guitar Works!
Commuter bag from Sparks and Embers
Once your grad hits the workforce, they’re going to need something to carry their stuff in. Cue in the Harvest Label daypacks which are Meticulous Japanese Craftsmanship and plenty of storage and style for your daily and travel essentials.
Visit The Shop at https://www.sparksandembers.co/
Decorative pieces from Ithacamade
Now that your graduate will be leaving the dorms (or your home), they’re going to need decorative items to make their new personal space look amazing. Ithacamade has a ton of locally produced items to dress up a home.
Visit the store: https://www.facebook.com/ithacamade
Can’t decide what gift to purchase for mom? How about a Downtown Ithaca Gift Card?
A Downtown Ithaca Gift Card
Let your graduate decide what they want by giving them a Downtown Ithaca Gift Card. This nifty card is accepted at more than 100 Downtown businesses!
Purchase gift cards at downtownithaca.com/ithaca-stores/our-store.html
Looking to explore more options, a directory of all of Downtown Ithaca’s businesses is available at downtownithaca.com
