Looking for a place to take witchy out-of-towners or spend a magical afternoon? Take a chance on Hierophany & Hedge in Covington. You can’t miss its Pike Street storefront, which has an anachronistic, 19th-century London feel. Its display windows beckon with magical ephemera, books, stuffed animals and other unique finds. The interior feels much the same even down to its co-owners, the pseudonymous Coil and Augur, who are masters of enchantment. Surrounded by items coined as a bespoke arcana, shoppers can find handcrafted wands, tarot cards, gems, candles, herbs, necklaces and more. It’s rare that a store is like stepping into another realm entirely, but Heirophany & Hedge has created that experience. hierophanyandhedge.com.
Boys, keep out! Explorer Chick has women-only tours all over the world, but they call Cincinnati their home. With trips ranging from backpacking in the Grand Canyon to glamping in Belize, the tours focus on exploring new places and getting your heart and blood pumping for adventure. The website makes it easy to book — sort tours by where you want to go and what kind of experience you want to have. Up for hiking? Rappelling? Surfing? All three? Click on those options and see where Explorer Chick can take you. And if none of your gal pals can go with you, don’t worry; it’s super-easy to bond with and befriend the other badass ladies on your trip. explorerchick.com.