We originally created this NKY Shop Local page to give our NKY restaurants, coffee shops, things to do, craft breweries, bourbon trail spots, unique shops, and watering holes a holiday boost by encouraging everyone to buy their gift cards. Since we are still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, our local treasures still need all the help we can provide. We're thrilled that vaccines are here and we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Let's all do what we can to help our Northern Kentucky small businesses make it through the next few months! We'll keep this list here, both for the original gift card ideas, and as a source of inspiration for local places you could support through the winter.
This is just a starting point of ideas in the Covington, Newport, and Florence areas. There are many other local favorites who would appreciate some help to weather the effects of wintertime and the pandemic. Our list is below (*with direct gift card purchase links where available, or links to their social media):
If you don't want to give a gift card, but still want to support local businesses, check out these unique shops:
As always, you can continue to support your local restaurants by ordering carryout or delivery as often as possible. For a convenient list of carryout options, check our COVID carryout offerings page.
This list was compiled as a starting point to inspire local shopping. But there are plenty more local businesses who would appreciate your support. For more ideas, be sure to visit our eat, play, stay, and bourbon experience pages.