Local Color – Local Favorites Sure To Become Yours

Picture of the Local Color Gift Shop227 Bayview Ave.
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419-285-6183
Local Color

Local Color  Gifts Put-in-Bay

Upon entering Local Color, you’ll be swept into the apparent theme of the Caribbean and the Conch Republic, Key West. The shelves are loaded stacked withKey West, and the Caribbean merchandise, The bright white and pink building serves up a relaxing shopping option. Located in front of  The Keys Restaurant development near the Jet Express Ferry, you will soon see why many visitors call this a must-see stop. Alongside the mix of Caribbean influenced gifts, as the Local Color moniker implies, you will find numerous articles that reflect Put-in-Bay South Bass Island as well as the Lake Erie Islands.

Local Color Details

Local Color features many island artists and their works. You will find everything from local artist’s prints, beach glass designs, jewelry, and home goods themed with Put-in-Bay in mind. Local Color is a great place to find a unique Christmas gift for those hard to shop for friends, family members, or even the hard to shop for kids. Did you forget your shades at home? No need to worry, stop into Local Color to find a new pair of fashionable sunglasses before you hit the island’s popular Put-in-Bay Pool Bars like the Blue Marlin!

Local Color is home to a variety of fun special events throughout the season. Local Color will have something for everyone. The Ladies Night is one of the fun events you won’t want to miss! Enjoy a cocktail while you social with local artisions about their works.You can enjoy a Starbucks Brand Coffee while enjoying the deck that looks out over the local harbor and Lake Erie.

You’ll have no problem finding that perfect gift for someone! Grab one of their eye-catching bright orange shirts or and a ukulele! Next door to Local Color is another island artist sho, Jessie’s Jewelry. Jessie Green has been creating beautiful one of kind pieces of art with materials and stones she collects herself! Be sure to check out her handcrafted beech glass, one of a kind piece!

The Keys Restaurant Complex at Put-in-Bay

The Keys Restaurant Complex has become one of Put-in-Bay’s favorite dining (and socializing) spots! The Caribbean and Key West-inspired food and drinks make for a flavorful menu. In the busy summer season, you’ll enjoy live music while dining on the large patio overlooking Lake Erie. The colorful Key West Conch style buildings are one of the first places visitors will see after arriving on the Jet Express. Who wouldn’t want to start their Put-in-Bay Island visit with the Caribbean inspired drinks and a little Key West flare!

Conch Fritters and Perch with their signature Key Lime Tartar sauce are just a few of the many popular dishes. Save room for dessert as it would not be Key West without a little Key Lime Pie! Other popular menu items include their Mahi RuebenIsland, Tacos, Grouper, and Smashed Avocado Toast.

The frozen cocktail menu has so many to choose from how do you try just one? You aren’t going to want to leave without trying a famous Miami Vice! If frozen drinks aren’t your cup of tea, be sure to try other Key’s favorites like a Dark and Stormy or a Pusser’s Pain Killer!

If the Keys isn’t already one of your favorite Put-in-Bay destinations, it will be after this trip!

In the Local Color Area

After shopping your heart out at Local Color, you are just a short walk from some other great shopping at Put-in-Bay, including well-known Lobster Trap. It’s just down Bayview Avenue at the Boardwalk restaurant complex. One block up Catawba is the Put-in-Bay T-Shirt Company, where you can pick up a few wacky T-Shirts, flip flops, board shorts, or a sweatshirt if needed. The Park Drive-Thru is across the street, and a great place to grab a soda or snack, and right around the corner is Del Sol, where everything changes Color when under the sun! If you are planning on exploring the island, stop by Put-in-Bay Golf Cart Rentals for a quality cart to get around the island!!