2022 has seen a huge revival in people choosing to shop locally and supporting small local business owners!
Small independent businesses, including local coffee shops and florists, don’t just create jobs within the community. They offer us a better product, provide more personal customer service, and because they deeply value your custom, every transaction also comes with a complimentary smile.
So, shop local in Kentucky when you are next in the state. Because when you do, you’re supporting Kentucky’s local bike shops, restaurants, and hair salons, by pumping money directly into the community.
Here at Best Western® Hotels & Resorts, we wanted to create a guide to help you shop local in Kentucky, whether your next stop in Louisville, Lexington, Lawrenceburg, or Morehead, Kentucky. We guarantee the locals will appreciate it!
Home to the Louisville Slugger, the Kentucky Derby, and Muhammad Ali International Airport, named after Louisville’s famous homegrown hero, welcome to Louisville Kentucky. When you’re in town next, remember to shop local in KY and visit the fabulous local coffee shops and restaurants, too.
Why not cruise around from shop to shop at a more leisurely pace? With several local bike shops in Louisville to choose from, we highly recommend speaking to the team at St. Matthews Cycling. This neighborhood bike shop provides the perfect excuse to explore Louisville on two wheels.
Enjoy your stay in Louisville when you stay at the Best Western Premier Airport/Expo Center Hotel.
Lexington is known as the Horse Capital of the World, so it pays to shop local in Kentucky for a thoroughbred horse. However, if you’re not searching to buy the next Kentucky Derby winner, a host of small businesses and local coffee shops would appreciate you visiting them.
If horseback riding isn’t your favorite mode of transport, why not pick up a designer board from one of Lexington’s local skate shops? Our choice would be Fat Daisy Skateboard Shop, an ideal stop if you prefer to skate around town while stopping at some of Lexington’s small business coffee shops.
Enjoy your stay in Lexington when you stay at the GLō Best Western Lexington.
Sitting in the heart of Anderson County, Lawrenceburg is a fantastic example of how the region benefits when you shop local in Kentucky. Like Arkansas’ Little Rock local coffee shops, Lawrenceburg has a few independent coffee houses that thrive off the additional custom.
Another excellent example of the hallmark of Kentucky hospitality is Cinnamon’s Flowers. Serving the community since 1989, Cinnamon’s Flowers is one of the most recognizable local flower shops in Lawrenceburg. The surrounding area is also rich with local wineries and the world-famous bourbon makers, the Wild Turkey Distilling Co.
Enjoy your stay in Lawrenceburg when you stay at the Best Western Lawrenceburg Inn.
If you’re looking to shop local in KY and find yourself in Morehead in Rowan County, then pop into Fuzzy Duck Coffee Shop and Coffee Tree Books. Another selection from our favorite small business coffee shops in Kentucky.
Morehead is home to the famous Cave Run Lake; this purpose-built reservoir has become a local tourist attraction since its completion in 1973. However, local independent businesses also thrive on the additional population of students at Morehead State University.
Enjoy your visit to Morehead by staying at the Best Western Eagles Inn.