Friday, November 15, 2013

State Souvenirs Of All Types

By Sonya Riley


Collecting tokens of all the places one visits is often considered a fun way to commemorate the trip. People generally buy not only for themselves, but for family members and friends as well. State souvenirs come in so many different types, styles and genres that finding something that will make everyone happy should not be any kind of issue at all.

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.

Collectors will have a tendency to seek out items that fit into a particular scheme. Shot glasses, decorative plates, tea spoons and magnets are among the top choices for this type of purpose. A lot of people consider it a challenge to obtain an item from each state, sometimes with the help of friends, in order to complete their set.

Quite often the item chosen as a souvenir is a functional product that can be used in regular situations. For instance, if one visits the beaches of South Carolina, a themed towel would be a great option that could be used anywhere there was a need for one. Insulated totes, water bottles and clothing are other examples of this type of product that are very popular.

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.

People who like quirkier, more unique tokens can find many creative offerings that will be easily recognizable as being from the state in which they are being purchased. Some examples of this would be like buying a table top lighthouse in Maine, a skier in a snow globe in Colorado or maybe a tiny volcano paperweight from Hawaii. Jewelry boxes, shell sculptures, and bobble head dolls in representative costumes are just a few more interesting possibilities one may find.

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 such a wide variety of state souvenirs that folks have the opportunity to purchase. There are those that are completely unique and random, those representing different styles from traditional to very particular and specific tastes. There are many choices from the classy and upscale items to popular favorites and on to those that are creative and unique in their own ways.




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