Summary
The Points Guy highlights 10 small businesses across the U.S. that are worth building a trip around for National Small Business Month. These businesses offer unique products and experiences, such as handmade ceramics, custom cowboy boots, and handcrafted bourbon. The article also mentions the Capital One Venture X Business card, which offers rewards and benefits for business owners. The card earns miles on purchases, including hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Business Travel, and has a $300 annual travel credit.
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The escape is carefully planned.
Visit Slush Club in Tacoma, Washington, for handmade ceramics, or head to Little’s Boot Company in San Antonio for custom cowboy boots. Take a tour of Boone County Distilling Co. in Independence, Kentucky, to learn how bourbon is made. Bring home a piece of Alaska’s fishing tradition with unique jewelry from Beyond Ocean in Homer. These businesses offer a chance to experience local culture and take home a piece of it.
And, of course, there’s the obligatory Instagram post to prove you actually visited these “hidden gems”.
Author: Evan Null
