The Heritage District in Old Montgomery, with a wide selection of specialty shops, is a vacation from chain stores and parking headaches. The Old Montgomery business district was established in 1977 to preserve the historic character of the community, and offers a taste of yesteryear one can't find at a mall - in fact, it's often described as a "Mallternative." Signage, lighting, and architecture reflect traditional aesthetics; shoppers can stroll brick-paved walkways to enjoy 120 unique, upscale shops and eateries, including luxury goods such as designer fabrics, framed art and home furnishings.

A short drive down the road takes the shopper to Kenwood Towne Centre, widely regarded as Cincinnati's most upscale indoor mall and is soon to be home to the first Nordstrom department store in the region.

A particular highlight of shopping in Montgomery and neighboring Kenwood is the quality of home decorating choices. One can go trendy at Restoration Hardware, traditional at Handcrafted Amish Furniture, and find classic décor elements at Verbarg's, Closson's and Sacksteder's.