Kenwood shines when it comes to shopping. Kenwood Towne Centre is widely regarded as Cincinnati's most upscale indoor mall and is soon to be home to the first Nordstrom department store in the region. Just 12 miles north of downtown, its 180 retailers feature the only local outlets for 50 premier brands. Dillard's, Macy's, and Crate and Barrel flank the Centre's perimeter. Parents who love to shop will fall for the beautifully appointed family restrooms and nursing lounge with comfy glider rockers. Amenities include valet parking.

The shops and strips surrounding Kenwood Towne Centre offer an eclectic mix of luxury and discount stores, such as Diamonds Rock for factory-direct jewelry and Jos. A. Bank for fine men's clothing. For food shopping, Fresh Market and Trader Joe's sell gourmet groceries, and Pipkin's Market offers fresh local produce. Photography buffs can choose from two large camera stores, Ritz Camera Center and Cord Camera.

Another particular highlight of Kenwood-Montgomery shopping 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.