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Atomic Testing Museum
Think of that gorgeous geek in your life. Now imagine him or her wearing ... a glow-in-the-dark Nikola Tesla T-shirt! From freeze-dried, ready-to-eat space food to Einstein finger puppets, the Atomic Testing Museum’s gift shop is a treasure trove of scientific trinkets and alien accoutrement. But don’t stop there—the Valley is full of special museums (mob, burlesque, Clark County Heritage), carrying one-of-a-kind gifts. Surprise your loved one who has everything while supporting local culture. Santa would approve! 755 E. Flamingo Road, 702-794-5151. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. –Danielle Kelly
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Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits
No matter your taste, Khoury’s feels like it’s open just for you. In addition to a killer wine selection, there are boutique spirits (it’s the only store in town where you’ll find the precious Willett Family Estate, for example) and a carefully selected craft-beer section featuring many of the Valley’s primo breweries. A spacious wine and beer lounge hosts numerous pours throughout the week. To top it all off, the staff is loaded with information about everything on the shelf. 9915 S. Eastern Ave., 702-435-9463. Sunday, noon-6 p.m.; Monday & Tuesday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. –Ken Miller
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Jana’s Redroom
Kathleen Strukoff’s urban-landscape oil paintings capture the familiar and not-so-familiar corners and facades of Downtown Las Vegas, essentially life as Las Vegans see it. Find her work at Jana’s Redroom at the Arts Factory, where the handiwork of more than 150 artists is sold. The Downtown arts-and-crafts hub has everything from pottery and paintings to accessories and sculpture—a fount of varied tastes, styles and media. Handmade Christmas ornaments? Yes, of course. A whole tree full. 107 E. Charleston Blvd., 702-454-3709. Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 4-8 p.m. –Kristen Peterson
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Zappos Pop-Up Shop
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Fjällräven means “Arctic fox” in Swedish, and the company makes sweaters that feel like snuggling—but you’d never know that if you browsed them at zappos.com. Enter the Zappos Pop-Up Shop at the former Western Hotel, a 20,000-square-foot showroom where you can get all handsy with Nike running tights, Betsey Johnson purses and that foxy sweater, before adding them to a virtual shopping cart or ordering them with the ShopWithMe app or at kiosks powered by the online retail platform. The temporary store, open 24/7 through December 31, also boasts a bar, café and outdoor Winter Wonderland complete with faux-ice rink and mini sledding hill. 899 Fremont St. 24/7. –Sarah Feldberg
