Thursday, November 7, 2013

State Souvenirs Of All Types

By Sonya Riley


A fun and easy way to commemorate a trip to or through a specific location is to collect little keepsakes that will represent one's travels. People often purchase these things for themselves and for family members or friends who were unable to join them. There are so many types of state souvenirs that finding something to please every individual is rarely an issue.

Individual people have several different reasons for wanting to bring back a little something special that represents the places they go. Some enjoy looking at their tokens because they remind them of fun times, others have specific collections and many are often shopping for those waiting for them back home. Personal preferences vary greatly when it comes to what travelers like to purchase.

Some people enjoy creating collections of similar items representing different places. A few of the more popular things gathered for this purpose are shot glasses, small spoons, decorative plates and magnets. It becomes something of a challenge to try and obtain a piece from each of the fifty states and to display them as a unit.

Many people like to buy functional products that represent their journey but does not sit around collecting dust. A beach towel that is printed with an emblem of a South Carolina beach will work just as well at a pool in Ohio. A few of the more popular items in this category are things like tee shirts, jackets, hats, water bottles and canvas bags.

For those who just like to pick up a little keepsake that is both small and useful for themselves or for someone else, there are an incredible amount of options. A few of the more common choices are key chains, pencils, coffee mugs or theme printed notepads. These items are usually of low enough cost that the traveler can afford to grab something for everyone on their gift list.

Many people find it fun to shop for items that are quirky and unique enough to be creative representations of their particular state of purchase. The options here are wide open and could be anything from a Colorado snow globe with a skier inside of it, to a paperweight in the shape of an iconic Maine lighthouse or even a lamp that looks like a Hawaiian volcano. The possibilities are endless and include other popular choices like shell sculptures, jewelery boxes and bobble head dolls in area costumes.

Finding places to purchase one's tokens should not be a problem since they are sold in so many different forums. Area attractions and malls usually have kiosks for this purpose, and then there are the lobbies of many hotels, gift shops and retail chains that also sell these types of things. Postcards, travel cups, lapel pins, pencils and other items are often featured at most gas stations or convenience stores.

There is no shortage in the available selection of state souvenirs. The one who prefers that specific style of product that fits into their existing collection will have just as much opportunity to find the perfect item as the individual who likes to buy something different every time. Shoppers will find the the vastly diverse range of choices will include the classy, the popular, the common, and the uniquely creative alike.




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