☮ Est. 1971 · Springfield, IL
Why Shop With Us?
Penny Lane Gifts is a locally owned, family-run small business established in 1971 in Springfield, Illinois. Starting as a single-room store, over the years it's since expanded to an upstairs area and several rooms filled with incense, jewelry, posters, clothing, statues, as well as many, many other products. We're one of the oldest and largest hippie gift shops in the country!
Big Joe Utterback standing next to a mountain of bean bags in front of the store, circa 1973
Big Joe Utterback, the one who started it all, standing next to a mountain of bean bags circa 1973!!
Awe Man That's Beautiful
For hippies, by hippies.
☮A Long Strange Trip
Established in 1971, we're one of the oldest and largest hippie gift shops in the country! We've even had some famous customers: Tommy Chong, Carrot Top, JD DeServio, and Louise Harrison, George Harrison's sister!
🏠Locally Owned Family Business
We're not some soulless large corporation! We're a locally owned and operated small family business - for hippies, by hippies.
💬Customer Service
There's a reason we've been around since 1971 - we have knowledgeable, helpful employees who always try to help you find what you need. You'll always be able to talk with a real person in the store about your order.
🌈Not Just A Store, A Destination
Penny Lane Gifts is one of the oldest and largest gift shops in the US - over 10,000 sq ft, 8 rooms across 2 floors, a blacklight room, and indoor and outdoor murals by local artists. We often hear from our customers from all across the country that they've never been to a place quite like Penny Lane!
❤Community Ties
As a local business, we are active within our community; helping donate to local charities and initiatives as well as providing our customers with a free annual festival with music, food, and vending by local artists.
✌Awe Man That's Beautiful
Penny Lane Gifts is proud to do business within our community and now nationwide. We look forward to helping you find the perfect gift! Come check us out!
What a Long Strange Trip It's Been
Over 50 years of Penny Lane, a family affair from day one.
Big Joe Utterback with a mountain of bean bags, circa 1973
1971
Joe Utterback buys Penny Lane. Beanbags, waterbeds & pinball on Ash St.!
The Penny Lane storefront on MacArthur Blvd
1983
We move to our current home, 2901 S. MacArthur Blvd.
Tommy Chong with Harvey Utterback in the store, circa 1988
1988
Tommy Chong stops in wearing a Penny Lane shirt!
Autographed photo Carrot Top left at the store, circa 2002
2002
Carrot Top stops by & leaves us an autographed pic!
Crowd at the annual Joe Utterback and Jerry Garcia tribute party in Duncan Park
Today
10,000+ sq ft, 8 rooms, 2 floors & still family-run!
Come Check Us Out!
Stop by the store and look around for the full Penny Lane Gifts experience! We also give back with our free annual Jerry Garcia/Joe Utterback tribute party at Duncan Park.
2901 S MacArthur Blvd, Springfield, IL 62704 · Mon - Sat, 10:00am - 9:00pm · Sunday, 11:00am - 6:00pm · (217) 787-2996