Must-see shopping in Eastern USA

  • Flea Market

    Washington, DC

    On weekends an outdoor flea market sets up on a two-block stretch of 7th St SE, adjacent to Eastern Market. Vendors sell all kinds of cool art, antiques,…

  • Purl Soho

    SoHo & Chinatown

    The brainchild of a former Martha Stewart Living editor, Purl is a colorful library of fabric and yarn that feels like an in-person Etsy boutique, with…

  • Buffalo Exchange

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    You can buy, sell or trade your duds at this well-regarded secondhand clothing shop for men and women. Part of a national chain, the Wicker Park outpost…

  • Greenwich Letterpress

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Founded by two sisters, this cute card shop specializes in wedding announcements and other specially made letterpress endeavors, so skip the stock…

  • Omoi Zakka Shop

    Philadelphia

    Get your inner Japanophile on with this shop that embraces the concept of zakka – stocking all things that might make life a little better. Fashion items,…

  • Chester Farmers Market

    Connecticut

    Main St closes down in summer for the Chester Sunday Market, a weekly town-wide farmers market hawking produce, meats, cheeses and breads from small-scale…

  • Joan Shepp

    Philadelphia

    This chic womens-wear boutique offers a role call of designers from Comme des Garçon to Rick Owens. Credit card be damned, put yourself in the hands of…

  • Village of Merrick Park

    Miami

    In upscale Coral Gables, the Village of Merrick Park is a great place to while away a few hours (and not a few dollars). It has dozens of appealing shops,…

  • Shake the Tree

    Boston

    You never know what you will find at this sweet boutique, but it’s bound to be good. The little shop carries a wonderful, eclectic assortment of jewelry…

  • Seasick Records

    Birmingham

    This excellent record shop is one of the better vinyl outlets in the South, boasting a thoughtfully curated selection of music from a staff that can be…

  • Idle Time Books

    Washington, DC

    Three creaky floors are stuffed with secondhand literature and nonfiction, including one of the best secondhand political and history collections in the…

  • 1926 Shop

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    A more flamboyant vintage shopping experience than most, browsing 1926 is like raiding the closet of a sequin-loving great aunt. Expect rad items from the…

  • Wine Bottega

    Boston

    With a large choice of wines packed into a small space, this is a delightful place to browse. The owners are enthusiastic about educating their customers,…

  • Antiques Center of Cape Cod

    Cape Cod

    Forget small antique shops with clean displays: at the Antiques Center of Cape Cod you'll find multiple buildings stuffed to bursting with the booths of…

  • Retro City Collectibles

    Miami

    This cluttered little upstairs store is a fun place to browse, with all manner of eye-catching and collectible Americana. You'll find comic books, records…

  • Once Upon a Toy

    Walt Disney World

    Design a personalized My Little Pony, build your own light saber and create your own tiara at one of the best toy stores anywhere. You'll find old-school…

  • Beadazzled

    Washington, DC

    Crafty types and jewelry lovers should not miss this specialty shop, which carries all things small and stringable. The selection from around the world…

  • Dupont Circle Market

    Washington, DC

    The Dupont Circle Market teems with locals on Sunday morning buying fresh breads, cheeses, produce, dumplings, eggs, coffee, spirits and beers. It’s part…

  • Tabletop

    Washington, DC

    Also known as the best little design store in Dupont, Tabletop is evidence that DC is a lot more stylish than some give it credit for. The whimsical…

  • A Ma Maniére

    Atlanta

    Head here for some of the freshest street wear in the city: Amiri jackets, NikeLab kicks, Balmain hoodies and Maison Margiela jeans. These are often four…

  • R E Load

    Philadelphia

    What to do when you're not happy with the messenger bags available? Design your own was the solution of R E Load's founders Ronnie and Ellie. Check out…

  • Habersham Antiques Market

    Savannah

    There are plenty of great souvenirs to be found in Savannah, but we think you should snag an opulent chandelier or a Russian egg or some cool '70s cups or…

  • Hot Chocolatier

    Chattanooga

    If you happen to visit on Valentine's Day, you'll see folks lining up to buy chocolate truffles and bonbons here. (Smart move!) The chocolate-covered…

  • Cherry Republic

    Gold Coast

    It's touristy but a hoot to see all the products: cherry ketchup, cherry-dusted tortillas, cherry butter, cherry wine – you get the point. Most of it…

  • Geoclassics

    Boston

    Geoclassics sells minerals, fossils and gemstones in jewelry and other decorative settings. The natural beauty of the stones is enhanced by their artistic…

  • Artists Row

    Massachusetts

    This little alleyway is lined with seasonal shacks where local artists create, display and sell their wares. The streets and sidewalks are painted and the…

  • Abbadabba’s

    Atlanta

    When you head to a shoe shop in the bohemian-hipster-punk nexus that is Little Five Points, you're not expecting calf-skin loafers – and you're not…

  • Jeffrey New York

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    One of the pioneers in the Meatpacking District's makeover, Jeffrey sells several high-end designer clothing lines – Chanel, Gucci, Prada, Dior and…

  • EK Housewares & Souvenirs

    Chicago

    EK takes up a few storefronts with its miles of aisles of dishwares, incense, T-shirts, stuffed animals, bamboo plants, stationery, coin purses and Hello…

  • S&D Polish Deli

    Pittsburgh

    If having some of those delectable pierogi at restaurants has you wanting more, you can buy bags of them here, along with just about any Polish ingredient…

  • Creekville Antiques

    Martha's Vineyard

    If you're looking to take home a real piece of Martha's Vineyard history, this is the place. The shop is small, but every item is a treasure, especially…

  • New Kam Man

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Head past hanging ducks to the basement of this classic Canal St food store for cheap Chinese and Japanese tea sets, plus kitchen products like chopsticks…

  • Norman Porter

    Philadelphia

    Designers and makers Michael and David Stampler named their high-quality selvedge denim jeans after their grandfather. These cult fashion threads are not…

  • Three Lives & Company

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Your neighborhood bookstore extraordinaire, Three Lives & Company is a wondrous spot that’s tended by a coterie of exceptionally well-read individuals. A…

  • Unabridged Bookstore

    Chicago

    This indie shop is known for its stellar gay and lesbian section (including gay fiction, gay parenting and queer spirituality), as well as travel, sci-fi…

  • All About Games

    Midcoast Maine

    Games are the name of the, well, game here – but the important caveat is nonelectronic games: role players, puzzles, party games, war games etc. If you've…

  • Peppers of Key West

    Key West

    For a downright shopping party, bring along your favorite six pack and settle in at the tasting bar, where the entertaining staff use double entendres to…

  • Old Wilmington City Market

    Coastal North Carolina

    Find local crafts, art and jewelry at stalls and in permanent shops under this impressive historic structure, with 14ft ceilings and a glass skylight…

  • Zed's Gifts

    Philadelphia

    There's quite an eclectic mix of gifts on sale at this cute little boutique, including organic bath and body products along with a mix of vintage…

  • Air & Speed

    Long Island

    Stu and Kathy caught the rising wave of Montauk surfing in the ’90s and have run this shop ever since, with a pop-up location near Ditch Plains in summer…

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