Must-see shopping in Eastern USA

  • Forbidden Planet

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Indulge your inner sci-fi and fantasy nerd with heaps of comics, manga, graphic novels, posters and toys. The products represent everything from Star Wars…

  • Hickory Stick Bookshop

    Connecticut

    Indy bookstores are back on the rise, and Hickory has stood tall in the local lit scene for six decades. A large store with a huge section dedicated to…

  • East Fork Pottery

    Asheville

    Beautiful ceramic mugs and plates, made by a collective team of local ceramicists that includes Alex Matisse, the great-grandson of Henri himself. Their…

  • Gramaphone Records

    Chicago

    Gramaphone is a favorite of DJs and electronic music fans. It carries a vast selection of new and old, popular and underground house, techno, hip-hop,…

  • Silver in the City

    Indianapolis

    These self-proclaimed 'purveyors of jewelry, housewares and whatnot' support over 100 small artisan business owners, 33 of which are from the Hoosier…

  • Spoonbill & Sugartown

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    Williamsburg’s favorite bookstore has community at its heart. The shelves brim with social justice tomes, rad art and intriguing coffee-table books, along…

  • Bookery

    New Hampshire

    This bright and boxy bookstore is an inviting addition to Elm St, with author events, a children's story time (11:15am Saturday) and a cafe that serves…

  • West Side Kids

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    A great place to pick up a gift for that little someone special, no matter their age. In stock are lots of hands-on activities and fun educational games,…

  • Wolfbait & B-girls

    Chicago

    Old ironing boards serve as display tables, and tape measures, scissors and other designers’ tools hang from vintage hooks. You get that crafting feeling…

  • rennes

    Philadelphia

    In 2016 this small business making stylish linen and leather goods shifted base from Boston to Philly and hasn't looked back. As well as its own…

  • Eco Denizen

    Atlanta

    This eco-driven mom-and-pop-run gift shop is full of coveted stuff: vegan wallets from Matt & Nat, Tokens & Icons wine openers fashioned from recycled…

  • Celestial Treasures

    Miami

    Your one-stop shop for spiritual and metaphysical needs, this shop has books, cards and components for those interested in Zen, Buddhism, Hinduism, Wicca,…

  • Locks Gallery

    Philadelphia

    Exhibitions change every six weeks or so at this long-running gallery specializing in contemporary painting and sculpture by both local and international…

  • Asheville Emporium

    Asheville

    This small shop focuses on local and ethically sourced products. You'll find work from more than 70 regional artists and some funky Asheville souvenirs…

  • Base

    South Beach

    This attractive shop, carrying mostly men's wear, on Lincoln Rd has lots of stylish gear for a wardrobe update. Herschel bags, high-tech outerwear by…

  • H Mart

    Chicago

    Pop into this branch of the Asian grocery store chain when the urge strikes for fresh squid, fish balls, roasted chestnuts, banana chips or green tea Kit…

  • Reed's Department Store

    Mississippi

    In business more than 100 years, Reed's is a downtown anchor that sprawls across most of a city block – just be aware that most of the different…

  • Smith & Lens

    Mississippi

    This hip little gallery in a photogenic shotgun shack is the town's current media darling. How best to describe it? Well, we can't quite say. Just pop in…

  • Hudson Beach Glass

    Hudson Valley

    Colorful boutique-gallery in an old firehouse where you can buy artfully designed, hand-crafted pieces or watch glassblowers do their thing at the…

  • Bowen's Wharf

    Newport

    Typifying Newport's transformation from working seaport to tourist town, this historic wharf is now home to a tasteful indoor and outdoor mall housing…

  • Shuga Records

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    The smallish shop carries lots of soul and funk vinyl, plus a bit of everything else, from stoner doom to Native American ballads. It's also a great place…

  • Hub on the Hill

    The Adirondacks

    Stop by the Hub on the Hill to shop for meats, cheeses, veggies, bread, handmade trinkets and other goodies sourced from farms in the area. There is also…

  • Sweat Records

    Miami

    Sweat’s almost a stereotypical indie record store – there’s funky art and graffiti on the walls, it sells weird Japanese toys, there are tattooed staff…

  • Black Mall

    Chicago

    Walk around the big, open room where some 50 different African American vendors sell their jewelry, head wraps, dolls, T-shirts, purses, spice mixes,…

  • One Grand

    Catskills

    The clever raison d'être of this compact bookshop is Top 10 lists. Owner Aaron Hicklin has charmed the likes of actress Tilda Swinton, writer Marlon James…

  • 32 Flavors Boutique

    Charlotte

    If you’re shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts, head to this small boutique. The real standout amid its carefully curated selection of locally made craftwork…

  • City Books

    Pittsburgh

    The oldest used bookstore in Pittsburgh is a pleasant pile of manuscripts, comfy chairs, jazz music and the musty smell of many words crammed together…

  • Scout Vintage

    Cape Cod

    Tucked away in a blah strip mall is this surprise of a boutique. Inside is a mix of well-curated antiques, tasteful souvenirs, and beauty and home goods…

  • McNulty’s Tea & Coffee Co, Inc

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    McNulty’s is a sweet addition to the otherwise bawdy Christopher St. Its worn wooden floorboards, fragrant sacks of coffee beans and large glass jars of…

  • Museum Shop at High Museum of Art

    Atlanta

    You don't need a museum ticket to access the great museum shop at High Museum of Art, and parking for the first 30 minutes is free. You'll find high-end,…

  • Beekman Arms Antique Market

    Hudson Valley

    Some 30 local antique and curio dealers offer up their best Americana and vintage items in this large red-painted barn.

  • Spiral Bookcase

    Philadelphia

    Manayunk is fortunate to have such a cute and proactive indie bookstore. Various book launches are held here.

  • Edmund's Oast Exchange

    Charleston

    Formerly known as Charleston Beer Exchange, this beer and wine retail store opened near its parent brewery in 2017. The two-story space has more than 1000…

  • Libreri Mapou

    Miami

    If you're interested in Haitian culture, this Haitian bookshop specializes in English, French and Creole titles and periodicals, with thousands of great…

  • Melanie Carr Gallery

    Connecticut

    The former curator of new media at the respected New Britain Museum of American Art, Carr has created a space here for creating and selling contemporary…

  • Boston Pewter Company

    Boston

    This specialty shop is pretty much what the name says. Think tableware, picture frames and light fixtures, all crafted from the elegant metal. The…

  • Strange Cargo

    Chicago

    This retro store stocks hipster wear, platform shoes, wigs and a mind-blowing array of kitschy T-shirts. Staff will iron on decals of Harry Caray, Mike…

  • CLE Clothing Co

    Cleveland

    The nifty gifty store next to the Cleveland Visitors Center sells mostly fun T-shirts with city themes (ie Burning River Surf Club, the Lake Erie Monster)…

  • Mildblend Supply Co

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    Stacks and racks of premium denim fill this roomy shop, which feels a bit like a country store, albeit one stocked with leather boots, fashionable women's…

  • Cole Pratt Gallery

    New Orleans

    This fine-art gallery showcases the work of 42 contemporary Gulf Coast and Southern artists. The works here include Susan Downing-White’s Gulf Coast…

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