If you’re disillusioned with the whole holiday shopping hoopla of waiting in long lines and fighting for parking spaces at the mall, the quaint downtown and quiet villages of Wayne County, Ohio invite you to shop a more relaxed atmosphere and experience Christmas Shopping the way it should be. Shop Downtown Wooster and enjoy the animated Christmas windows beginning November 16th. You’ll find just what you”re looking for with its many galleries, bakeries, restaurants and wonderful shops, including Everything Rubbermaid, Friendtique, Gallery in the Vault, and the Wooster Book Company. The Village of Shreve invites you to stroll its main street and visit an Old Fashioned Hardware Store for that hard to find gift for the man on your list.  Next door you’ll find the Des Dutch Essenhaus Restaurant, Quilt Shop, & Bakery in case you need help with your holiday baking. Don’t forget Kidron, home of Lehman’s Hardware and many other shops such as World Crafts, Eastwood Furniture, and MCC Connection Thrift Shop. Orrville kicks off the season with its Home for the Holidays Event on November 23rd, and its downtown shopping area beckons you to discover its quaint stores and holiday displays. The Village of Smithville boasts many fine shops in the Barn Restaurant Complex, including Buchanan Place Gifts, Oak Cupboard General Store and the Toyrifix Specialty Toy Store, a wonderful toy store that all ages enjoy. Our friendly Wayne County Merchants are ready to share their holiday spirit while welcoming you to their stores.  Santa has been known to shop the uncrowded stores of Wayne County; maybe you should too! Visit the Wayne County Convention & Visitors Bureau online at wccvb.com or call us direct at 1-800-362-6474 for a complete list of holiday shops and events in our area.