Exploring new places is one of my favorite things to do, and small towns often have many hidden treasures to be found! There are many things happening in Hamilton: old buildings getting facelifts, new businesses moving in and more people buzzing around the neighborhood. I’m excited to share a list of some of our favorite spots, as well as a few places that are on my radar to check out. Even if they aren’t in your backyard, a day trip to Hamilton is a great adventure!
Caffeine *Breakfast/ Lunch * Treats
True West Coffee {2 locations} 221 High St. & 313 Main St. Awesome coffee and great food in a welcoming atmosphere that feels just like home. Stop in for a coffee break as you explore everything downtown Hamilton has to offer!
High Street Cafe 250 High St. High Street Cafe serves fresh comfort food! Stop in for a bite to eat or carry out. They make everything from scratch, so you will enjoy it either way!
The Almond Sisters Bakery 224 High St. Step into this bakery for an incredible variety of baked goods. Cookies, almond twists, danishes, muffins, and unicorn horns are just some of the treats on the menu.
Shopping for Treasures & Getting Artsy
Lah V dah 408 Main St. All natural soaps and more! Once you enter this shop, you will never want to leave, because the smells are amazing! Lah V dah offers cosmetics, skincare, lotions and soaps and has a great display of crafts by local artisans.
Secretly Shabby 231 Main St. Secretly Shabby offers an eclectic mix of jewelry, clothing, refurbished furniture, home decor and more. The owner even teaches DIY classes in her shop; be sure to ask about them!
The Studio 118 Main St. Grab a smock and paint your own pottery masterpiece. Choose from over 500 unique pieces and over 60 different glazes. The Studio is a place for all ages, and is a great space for a family outing. Birthday parties are also offered!
Made to Love 6 S. 2nd St. At Made to Love, you can find handmade Haitian metal art, jewelry and crochet items. Made to Love sends 100% of their profits to Haiti to fund scholarships for educating children.
Inside Out Studio 140 High St. Inside Out Studio has an array of original, one-of-a-kind, beautiful artwork. The studio provides the opportunity for artists with disabilities to produce, market, and receive an income from their art, while gaining confidence in their abilities.
Art Off Symmes 228 High St. Art Off Symmes is an eclectic gallery representing over 400 American and regional artists. The perfect place to shop for the person who has everything!
Sara’s House 254 High St. Stop in for a one-of-a-kind gift or a special piece of decor for your home. Furniture and other home decor items are available. Sara’s House also offers design services to help you create the space you have been dreaming of!
Whether you decide to have a girls’ day out, date day, or you just need to get out of the house for a few hours, let me know what you find to be Happening in Hamilton! It is a great city, with so many things to offer!