| Everyone loves a souvenir gift upon returning | | | | Most theme parks have a souvenir photo shop |
| from vacation. Actually most people expect them, | | | | where you can dress in a variety of costumes |
| whether they say so or not. Souvenirs make a | | | | and pose for a photo in an old time western |
| nice little thank you gift to the neighbors who | | | | background. These professionals photographers |
| watched your home while you were gone, the | | | | do an excellent job in making your picture look as |
| babysitter who regularly watches your children, | | | | realistic and old fashioned as possible. You can |
| the pet sitter or anyone else you hold near and | | | | pose as a cowboy or a bandit, a saloon gal or a |
| dear. Souvenirs are also nice for "just because" | | | | proper lady and be pictured in an old time MOST |
| gifts. Never forget to buy plenty memorabilia for | | | | WANTED poster. There are a variety of |
| yourself as well. | | | | costumes, backgrounds, and posters available |
| If you drive yourself or your family to your | | | | offering a choice of photo packages to choose |
| vacation destination, it's nice to stop in each state | | | | from. These make great souvenirs or as personal |
| you cross through and pick up a little something | | | | gifts. |
| with that particular state's namesake. Normally | | | | Medieval Times has a great selection of souvenirs |
| you can find an impressive selection of souvenirs | | | | that would appeal to all ages. From costumes, to |
| near the borders of the states, at an Oasis, truck | | | | costume jewelry to real swords and daggers, |
| stops, or individual souvenir stores. Most of these | | | | you'll find these all at Medieval Times. There are a |
| stores have at least one clearance table where | | | | number of packages you can buy to become |
| you can find some really great deals that | | | | knighted, where you will have a public ceremony |
| everyone will love. | | | | with the King and Princess and have your picture |
| The most popular souvenirs are refrigerator | | | | taken with them. After the ceremony you will |
| magnets in the shape of the state or depicting | | | | receive a certificate of your knighthood and a real |
| the states persona. Coming in second would be | | | | sword to take home with you. |
| shot glasses and ashtrays, whether you're a | | | | New York is popular for its "I love NY" logos. New |
| drinker, a smoker or not, these make cute little | | | | York is a very proud state and you can find their |
| knickknacks. | | | | name on almost anything, from T-shirts to pencils. |
| Key chains, stickers and miscellaneous art | | | | The souvenir selection in New York is endless. |
| depicting the state symbol, bird or flower make | | | | It's always nice to pick up a post card and mail it |
| nice gifts for kids or as back-ups in case you | | | | to a friend or family member. Many of these post |
| accidentally forget someone. | | | | cards have pictures of your vacation area that |
| Miniature spoons, bells, and tea sets are a great | | | | would add a nice touch, showing your friend or |
| gift and look nice on a display rack, often sold | | | | family member that you are thinking about them. |
| with a wide selection of state spoons. And who | | | | When ever selecting a souvenir for a family |
| can walk away without buying at least one t-shirt | | | | member or friend, keep in mind what would be a |
| or hat with the states name or logo on it? | | | | thoughtful gift for this person? For a child or an |
| Theme parks like Disney, Universal Orlando, Sea | | | | adult with an affinity for teddy bears, find a cute |
| World, Great America, Indiana Beach and the like, | | | | plush bear with the theme park or state logo. For |
| normally have masses of retail stores with | | | | the knickknack collector, shot glasses, bells, |
| clothes, toys, hats and knickknacks that can only | | | | miniature tea sets or spoons would be a nice |
| be purchased from them. Many also have outlets | | | | addition to their collection. Older children or |
| where you can buy personalized gifts, like a | | | | teenagers would most likely enjoy a T-shirt or |
| necklace with a persons name written on a single | | | | some other thoughtful gift. Wherever you go, |
| grain of rice (which is available at most theme | | | | make sure that your souvenirs include the state's |
| parks,) or an air brushed T-shirt, personalized in | | | | name or logo, or if you go to a resort or theme |
| any way as you wish. | | | | park, make sure the gift bears its name. |