New York City
Records, coffee, antiques and taxidermy await you in this darkly delightful Court St gem. Sample vintage vinyl – from disco and funk to heavy metal – on…
Must-see shopping in Eastern USA
Key West
Miami's best indie bookshop has a branch in Key West, and it's a magnet for the literary minded. You'll find plenty of titles of local interest …
Chicago
The front sign at this Asian snack and candy store says 'Munchies Paradise,' and so it is. Sweet and salty treats fill the bulk bins, from dried salted…
Pittsburgh
We'll be honest: the interior of this store feels a little like a mess. But it's a lovable mess, the sort of cluttered record shop you've probably dreamed…
Washington, DC
It’s as if a Silk Road caravan got lost and pitched up near the Eastern Market. The lovely emporium is stuffed with crafts, carpets and tapestries from…
Boston
After 120 years, this prestigious nonprofit gallery is still fulfilling its mission to promote emerging and established artists and to encourage…
Long Island
This alluring shop, run by artist Rena Wilhelm and hubby, showcases the work of mostly local craftsman and will have you buying a second bag to get it all…
Alabama
This nicely put together independent bookstore has an attached cafe and curated selection of titles that includes a large regional author section, plus…
Illinois
Owned by a mother–daughter team, this shop is an excellent spot to pick up one-of-a-kind souvenirs by independent artisans, many of whom are locally based…
South End & Chinatown
This little shoebox of a store offers an eclectic array of gift items – many from New England – all of them made with love and thoughtfulness by artisans…
New Orleans
The bold, expressive work of outsider and folk art (produced by those with no formal arts education) is an aesthetic that seems to particularly fit funky,…
Chicago
This flashy, four-story Nike brand store is fun to meander. It has loads of Cubs, White Sox and other local team gear, and pays homage to Chicago Bulls…
Gold Coast
A real beauty, this Lakeside clothing and home-wares shop is the seasonal idyll of a Chicago-based professor of visual merchandising. Beyond a tidy picket…
Artists Association of Nantucket
Nantucket
Browse the eclectic works of over 200 Nantucket artists who exhibit at this association gallery. Families with budding artists should inquire about the…
Tennessee
The Amish: artisanal before artisanal was hip. The shop inside this well-worn former feed mill in Nolensville sells jam, honey, Amish noodles, and pies…
South Beach
The well-known Brazilian flip-flop (thong) brand serves up lots of different colors and styles (with plenty of recognizable Disney characters for the kids…
Ohio
More than 40 vendors offer produce, meats, cheeses and prepared foods in this renovated warehouse. Munch on French crepes, Greek spinach pies, Colombian…
Michigan
This cute-as-a-button, independent bookstore looks like Meg Ryan's shop in the film You've Got Mail. The sunny storefront is relatively small, but it has…
Chicago
This sunny, pastel-colored children's shop markets itself as inclusive. Browse the shelves for wood blocks, progressive children’s books, kite-making kits…
Stifft Station Gifts and Sundries
Arkansas
We need more stores in this world that add '...and sundries' to the title – it just sounds good. Stifft specializes in Arkansas-made or-themed stuff:…
Ohio
Miller's is for the quilters in the crowd, offering more than 8000 bolts of calico and other fabrics, as well as notions and patterns galore. Colorful…
Chicago
What is the bizarre, five-story building on Michigan Ave that has an exterior covered in plaid? It's the British luxury fashion house Burberry, of course…
Miami
The best indie bookstore in South Florida – with branches across town – is a wonderful place to stock up on your beach reading material and see authors in…
Boston
It’s the third generation of the Cirace family that runs this North End institution. Established in 1906, V Cirace & Son carries an impressive selection…
Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village
Looking for a Street Sweeper or a pair of Lakais? Uprise is the city’s top spot for skateboarders to pick up gear, boards and tips on the local scene…
Miami
Bloom is a tiny women's boutique that carries stylish, flattering clothing – perfect for a wardrobe update. Tops with embroideries, colorful maxi dresses,…
Chicago
This leading store for used books can get you just about any title ever published. Shelf after heaving shelf props up the well-arranged stock. Staff…
Louisville
This converted slaughterhouse complex that's been turned into a grab bag of quirky, cute and artsy boutiques is a zoo of desirables. Whether it's funky…
Chicago
This top-notch farmers market supports local producers, with all items for sale grown, raised or made within 200 miles. Besides local fish, meat, fruit…
New York City
Rifle through the racks for bright vintage clothing, zany accessories and footwear at the Park Slope branch of this NYC thrift-store stalwart.
New Orleans
This cool gallery is run by a nonprofit that gathers some of the city's most talented artists and craftspeople. The artists participate in arts education…
Portland
This adult boutique sells plenty of lubes, toys and other accoutrements; what sets it apart is its status as a women-owned and -operated business. The…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
At Beacon's, which has three other locations in Brooklyn, you'll find a good selection of gently used clothing of a decidedly downtown/Brooklyn hipster…
Portland
This funky shop sells well-curated vintage clothes and homewares, unique handmade crafts, limited-edition greeting cards and anything else management can…
Philadelphia
Founded in 1895 when Cassel Goorin hit the streets of Pittsburgh to sell his hats from a horse-drawn cart, there's still an old-world feel to the…
Philadelphia
Environmentally-conscious United By Blue makes clothing and outdoor goods from recycled polyester, organic cotton and wool. For every product sold they…
Washington, DC
The sales team at this classy women’s boutique makes you feel like a queen while trying on fantastic pieces by Pinko, Iris Setlakwe and other North…
Alabama
Honestly, it's tough out there for independent toy shops, but you wouldn't know it at Fantasy Island, which carries enough stock to satisfy a thousand…
Providence
Craftland is a great place to shop for souvenirs given that its inventory consists of one-of-a-kind finds from over 150 local artists. Ceramics and…
Baltimore
Eclectic indie bookstore with a bar. Look for books with a speculative or sci-fi slant, with tomes from authors such as Tom Robbins, George RR Martin and…
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