Look no further than Shelby County, Kentucky as you search for the perfect gift this holiday season. From uniquely crafted designs that are made by hand locally, beloved spirits from Your Bourbon Destination® that spread the globe, or unmatched experiences that capture the uniqueness of the bluegrass, you’re bound to find the present that’ll have a loved one or friend smiling from ear to ear.
Pineapple Paisley Boutique - The Good Stuff Graphic Pullover
You can quite literally give the gift of the good stuff with this festive women’s pullover. This will be an instant addition to holiday wardrobes, perhaps even as soon as this winter. Available for just $40, this is a cost-effective clothing option for a woman who craves festive clothing.
Polka Dotted Pineapple - Horse Print Sweater
If you can't be next to horses while you're in the Commonwealth, the next best thing is to obtain a horse sweater straight from the Saddlebred Capital of the World. The Polka Dotted Pineapple, which has been on Shelbyville's historic Main Street for fourteen years, specializes in sweaters like these. This particular design can be bought for just $59 and is a great way to show off your love for the state's most beloved animal.
Jeptha Creed - Red, White & Blue Bourbon
Not only can you give the gift of bourbon with this homegrown option, you will also be helping current military members, veterans and their families with this purchase. Part of the proceeds from the Red, White & Blue Bourbon will go towards local organizations dedicated to helping those who have sacrificed everything to preserve our freedom. Nothing represents Kentucky quite like bourbon and saluting those who keep America safe.
Little Mount Lavender Company - Deluxe Lotion Gift Box
This is a must for anyone who prioritizes natural skincare. This box contains goat milk body butter, goat milk bar soap, goat milk lotion, and body oil essentials. To top it off, experience the healing powers of lavender straight from Kentucky’s largest lavender farm. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more rejuvenating, calming gift than this.
The Lovely Fig - Hand Knit Bear Dolls
This mother-daughter owned boutique in Simpsonville contains an assortment of products that will stop shoppers in their tracks. Chief among them are these one-of-a-kind bear dolls that will make the perfect gift for a baby and their parents. Made with cotton yarn and stuffed with a hypoallergenic polyfill making it the ideal cuddle weight, these adorable designs will become a fast favorite for mom, dad and baby.
Antiques & More - Wakefield-Scearce Galleries at Science Hill
It’s impossible to pick just one item at Wakefield-Scearce as it is truly a destination you need to step into and experience. From now through Christmas, the gallery features a variety of Christmas themes from room to room that could contain a future staple to be placed around your recipient’s house. But with more than 15,000 people visiting this spot annually to explore their jewelry, furniture, and paintings among other accessories, you’ll have to see for yourself what jaw-dropping gift is waiting.
Red Fern Riding Center - Guided Horseback Ride
Need to save some room under the tree? Give the gift of an experience with a guided ride at Red Fern Riding Center in Simpsonville. 2026 tours will begin on Saturday, March 28 with tours available every day except Mondays and Tuesdays. You can book a 60-minute nature ride for $65 or the 90-minute adventure ride for $95. Make sure to review their FAQ’s before booking so you know what to expect and how to prepare. But if you’re looking for a truly Kentucky authentic experience, this is right up your alley.
Bulleit Distilling Co. - Bulleit & Beer Tasting
For groups that contain strong bourbon enthusiasts and beer lovers who sometimes struggle to agree on drinking-related tours, this experience is the best of both worlds. In collaboration with Bulleit’s local brewing partner, West Sixth, you can now pair bourbon and beer to explore the flavor profiles, nuances and similarities in this immersive experience. Your tour also includes bar snacks and a lovely take-home gift.
Weissinger Hills Golf Course - Golf Lessons
If you’ve heard someone say their New Year’s resolution is to play more golf or improve their golf swing, reserve a lesson for them at Weissinger Hills Golf Course. The facility has two PGA Professionals who offer lessons: award-winning head professional Bryan Slone, PGA and Daniel Iceman III, PGA who has competed in multiple PGA Tour events. Lessons generally run for 45 minutes with one costing $75 and a series of three coming out to $200. Call the pro shop at (502) 633-7332 if you’re ready to transform someone’s golf game.
Gift Cards - Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass
You may not know what exactly to get for somebody this winter, but if you know they love shopping, give them a gift card (or two, or three…) from any of the 80+ stores at the Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass. This is the only designer outlet shopping center in Kentucky and a dream spot for the shopaholic in your life. Featuring renowned brands like Polo Ralph Lauren and Kate Spade, sweet treat hubs such as Ghirardelli and the Bluegrass Peanut Butter Shoppe, plus dozens of other options, a few gift cards can go a long way during a day trip here.
If you’re still on the hunt for the perfect gift, there are many more options to check out in the surrounding area. Visit our Things to Do page for ideas on other stores, destinations or attractions that may be ripe for the perfect gift this holiday season.
