Looking for some unique souvenirs or gifts from your trip to the Derby City? Bored of the mall scene? Check out our list of some of the most unique places to go shopping in Louisville.
Louisville has some of the best shopping in the area and you’d be remiss if you didn’t check it out. If it’s malls or shopping centers with chain stores you’re after, you’ll want to check out Oxmoor Mall, The Paddock Shops, Mall St. Matthews, and Jefferson Mall. However, if you are after a bit more local flavor, or prefer to shop at unique shops you can’t find elsewhere in the state/country then scroll our list below for inspiration!
A Taste of Kentucky
Look no further for locally made or Kentucky-inspired gifts, crafts food and gift baskets. Stock up on Modjeska caramels and bourbon balls here and make sure you buy plenty to tide you over til your next visit!
11800 Shelbyville Road, 502-244-3355 (in the Village Square in Middletown)
Art Eatables
KY Spotlight will always have your back when it comes to where to find the best chocolate in Kentucky. Art Eatables makes small-batch, artisan chocolates, specializing in bourbon chocolate truffles. They are delicate, creamy and rich and each type of bourbon they use is perfectly paired with flavors like vanilla and caramel that accents the naturally occuring flavors. (And they’re really pretty). As a bonus, they offer online shopping so you can order more once you get back home. We know you’ll want to.
631 S. Fourth Street, Louisville, KY, 502-589-0210
Circe and SWAG: Southern Wear and Goods
You’ll want to leave the kids at home for this one so you have plenty of time to browse the racks without distraction and pick out some goodies to update your wardrobe. This boutique shop specializes in fashion-forward, contemporary fashion for stylish men and women. They also have a selection of unique home and gift items in their Southern Goods collection.
3642 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40207, 502-894-0095
Louisville Stoneware
Founded in 1815, Louisville Stoneware in the Highlands neighborhood is one of the oldest stoneware manufacturers in the country. They are committed to carefully transforming clay into artistic and functional home and garden pieces. The prices are a bit on the steep side, but you get what you pay for and the quality is unmatched. If you are interested in the pottery making process, there are guided tours twice daily. They also offer a paint-your-own pottery experience and retail shop.
731 Brent Street, Louisville, KY 40204, 502-582-1900
The Nitty Gritty
This vibrant vintage clothing and costume store has two full floors of interesting clothing for you to browse. We could spend hours here perusing the racks, trying on clothes and scoring vintage finds. If you love to play dress-up, enjoy shopping unique shops, or need more proof that Louisville is weird this is a must-see.
996 Barret Avenue, Louisville, KY, 502-583-3377
5-0-Lou
If you love shopping local you have to check out this Frankfort Avenue shop. The store spans 1,600 square feet which is all stocked with gorgeous, locally hand-crafted home goods, jewelry, souveniers, gifts, food, apparel and art. They also have an online print shop where you can print a custom gift on site.. If you can’t make it to Louisville but still love the goods, you aren’t alone. Thankfully, 5-0-Lou has a fantastic online store with plenty of great items which can be shipped all over the country or ordered for pickup at their brick and mortar location.
2235 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40206, 502-212-0927
Block Party Handmade Boutique
If you are yearning for summer to get here so you can visit fun art markets, your wait is over. Block Party’s two Louisville locations recreate that vibe year round in a fun retail space. They are a collaborate, handmade boutique where vendors rent small spaces in the shop. Every item you find her is made by local and regional artists who merchandise and sell their items out of the space. It’s a co-op so the employees are all artists who work together at the store – what a fun concept!
560 S. 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40202, 502-536-7728
2916 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206, 502-873-7571
Peace of the Earth Boutique
We just love functional gifts and souvenirs that we can use and remember our visits by but that don’t become unnecessary clutter in our homes. The eco-friendly bath and body products at Peace of the Earth Boutique perfectly fit the bill. The store is locally- and family-owned and sells not only eco-friendly products made from hand using fine, natural materials a majority of which are sourced locally. They also carry a variety of gifts, jewelry, home decor items and kids items all of which are safe for both your family and the Earth. This is a store we feel good about supporting.
801 E. Market Street, Louisville, KY 40206, 502-690-5707
Scout
Scout is a sleek, modern home and gift store that carries an eclectic mix of furniture, accessories, gifts, art and jewelry. I’m willing to bet you can’t go in here without leaving with a couple of items. The store is beautiful and the products are curated with such detail that browsing here is an absolute delight. The selection changes frequently so stop in often to see what new treasures they have in stock.
720 East market Street, Louisville, KY 40202, 502-584-8989
Antique Malls
Louisville has a number of great antique malls. If you are looking for vintage items, home decor, or just enjoy browsing antique malls in hopes of finding a special treat. Check out Derby City Antique Mall, Joe Ley Antiques, the Louisville Antique Market or the Crazy Daisy to get started, but there are many other small shops around the city with treasures just waiting to be discovered.
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