With its population of just over 11,000 people, Cottage Grove has a downtown district that is bustling with local businesses — many of which focus on selling knick-knacks, trinkets, vintage clothing and art. With the holidays closing in fast, Cottage Grove might be the place to go if you’re looking for a gift that best matches a loved one’s personality.

Perhaps the most famous vintage store in Cottage Grove is 5 Flying Monkeys , 501 East Main Street. The collective hosts over 20 vendors who each have their own small space to display and sell their wares. The store, run by volunteers, has an official theme, which is “vintage retro today.”

Vendor Shannon Pool says her section is “a blend of vintage and some new things made in the USA.” Pool says when she’s shopping for a holiday gift, sh

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