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Gifts for the Active

Before you try to chase down that gift for the active person on your list, take a look at some of the great options in the Pike District.

Hiker, biker, camper on your list? REI hosts workshops and outings its Pike & Rose location. Join a group headed to the Catoctin Mountains for a six-mile hike with a guide that includes lunch or sign up to join a professional guide for an overnight backpacking trip on the iconic Appalachian Trail.

If fun is the best therapy, then Z Sweat is a great gift for the person on your list ready for a fitness party! They offer classes for all fitness levels in a friendly, welcoming environment.

Got a golfer on your list? The PGA Superstore offers lessons, clinics and practice bays when the greens are covered in snow. The Bethesda North Marriott and Conference Center also offers a TopGolf Swing Suite, a single bay golf simulator and lounge/dining experience that lets you practice your swing or play multi-sport games.

Gifts for the Foodie

If you're lucky enough to have a foodie on your gift list, you know how tricky it can be to find the perfect present. Cooking gadgets? Too easy. Fancy kitchen gear? Not personal enough. But there’s one gift that will always win: a culinary experience. And this year, why not give your loved one a taste of something truly special? In the heart of the Pike District, there are award-winning restaurants that offer not just meals, but unforgettable dining experiences. A gift card to one of these local culinary gems will make your foodie friend or family member’s taste buds dance and give them a gift they won’t soon forget.

Earning awards from food critics, Melina is a modern take on Greek dining offering upscale dining and creative dishes in an elegant atmosphere. Instagram-worthy cocktails are on display as much as the chef-driven menu.

With accolades from Eater DC, the Washington Post, Caruso’s Grocery offers classic dishes that brings Italy to you. It’s the kind of meal that makes you want to tuck your napkin into your collar and learn the proper way to twirl your spaghetti. The deliciousness extends to its Italian gluten-free offerings too.

Fast casual Filipino food with award-winning boneless pork belly, Kuya Ja Lechon Belly is one of the Pike District locals’ favorites. Perfect for your foodie looking for authentic flavors of the Philippines.

Gifts for the Lover of the Arts

If you’ve got someone on your gift list who loves to create or appreciates art in all its forms, consider gifts that foster artistic exploration. Whether they’re an experienced artist or someone looking to discover a new passion, art classes and gallery tickets offer experiences that feed the soul and open new doors of possibility.
 
Unlock a new talent or refine a passion at the Artists and Makers Studio where classes and workshops for budding artists or skilled artisans are offered. Whether it's acrylic, watercolor, fiber arts or mosaic, art- enriching creativity is a great personalized gift.

Giving an event ticket as a gift can be tough. Is the person available to go? Would they like the show?Strathmore has a gift solution for your lover of the arts. Available at a range of prices starting at $75, you can give the gift of a Strathmore membership that unlocks discounts, early event pre-sales and premium seating. And, your gift is tax deductible. 

Whether it’s the thrill of crafting a beautiful piece of furniture or learning the art of fine carpentry, woodworking classes offer a hands-on, rewarding experience — no experience necessary. For the person on your list who loves working with their hands, has an interest in craftsmanship, or is eager to try something new, woodworking classes could be the perfect fit. The Woodworks Club offers classes for youth and those over 16 in furniture making to creative charcuterie board carving.