Must-see shopping in Eastern USA

  • Sandwich Auction House

    Cape Cod

    This homespun auction house handles estate sales, where you might find anything from antique Sandwich glass to old Elvis albums. Auctions are held two to…

  • Akira

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    Several design students work at this local fashion house, which stocks up-and-coming and newly popular lines of women's clothing. The stylish jeans,…

  • Lenox Square

    Atlanta

    Atlanta's biggest shopping mall inside the perimeter (ITP), Lenox Square offers nearly 250 specialty stores, including luxury brands such as Fendi,…

  • Four Winds Craft Guild

    Nantucket

    Head here for the island's largest selection of Nantucket lightship baskets. Highly prized, they command a premium, with the smallest baskets beginning at…

  • Dare County Arts Council

    Outer Banks

    Inside the former Dare County Courthouse (built in 1904), this nonprofit gallery exhibits hundreds of paintings, jewelry and other local designs, inspired…

  • Eldred's

    Cape Cod

    The high roller on the antique auction scene, Eldred's specializes in fine arts and appraised antiques. Five-figure bids here barely raise an eyebrow. It…

  • Liquor Locker

    Massachusetts

    You can't purchase alcohol in Rockport or in the surrounding villages, as they are 'dry.' Many restaurants allow you to bring your own, so you can stock…

  • Adams Morgan Farmers Market

    Washington, DC

    On Saturday mornings the Adams Morgan Farmers Market pops up for a few brief hours. Join locals filling their reusable bags with produce, eggs, cheese,…

  • Ricky’s NYC

    South Beach

    This South Beach standby boasts hundreds of tacky gifts (boxing-nun puppets), pop-art paraphernalia and, well, ‘adult’ accoutrements of sex toys, games,…

  • Yo Momma's

    Midcoast Maine

    This cheeky gift shop is a cut above the average Maine seaside souvenir store (you can tell by the name alone). Handmade rugs, local jewelry and artsy…

  • Commonwealth

    Washington, DC

    With a purely hip-hop aesthetic, Commonwealth sells one-of-a-kind sneakers, graphic T-shirts, hoodies and other street fashion. This is where rappers, DJs…

  • Feet First

    New Orleans

    Feet First has been selling shoes to New Orleans' fashionistas for more than 30 years. Pop into this bright store for sandals, boots and heels as well as…

  • A Thousand Faces

    Nashville

    A lovely boutique specializing in handmade ceramics, exquisite jewelry and interesting art, with a smattering of Nashville-themed gifts and an excellent…

  • Domar Antiques

    Cape Cod

    This place is small but worth visiting, especially for those with an interest in antique Asian prints and ceramics, 19th-century paintings and Native…

  • Duluth Trading Co

    Wisconsin

    High-quality, outdoor clothing for both men and women. Decent place to stock up on fleeces, rain slickers, coats and boots if your travel plans entail…

  • Haslam's Book Store

    St Petersburg

    A half-block long, with a tremendous selection of new and used books and a fantastic Florida section, Haslam's claims to be the largest independent…

  • Tin Cottage

    Tennessee

    This small gift shop is filled with housewares well suited to vacation cottages and country cabins, such as decorative tea towels, fancy soaps and candles…

  • Seed Factory

    Atlanta

    A finely curated selection of top-quality children's clothing, toys and other baby-centric gifts for kids aged up to eight years old. A must-stop for hip…

  • Nasty Pig

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    T-shirts, socks and underwear bearing the store's namesake, along with a bit of rubber and leather fetish wear, make this an ideal stop for Chelsea boys…

  • Maine Potters Market

    Portland

    Need a special kind of vase for that perfect Portland souvenir? Head to this cooperatively owned gallery featuring the work of a dozen or so different…

  • Yankee Ingenuity

    Cape Cod

    Full of surprises, from Russian nesting dolls and quirky glass jewelry to elegant pottery and dramatic photos of the Cape. It stays open until 9pm on…

  • Artisan Village

    Kentucky

    More than 25 craft shops and studios cluster along a walkable span of N Broadway St, prime for purchasing a freshly-made candle, corn-husk doll, fairy…

  • Windmill Farm & Craft Market

    Finger Lakes

    If you're passing between Penn Yan and Dundee on a Saturday, it's worth dropping by this local craft market – one of the region's largest, with nearly 200…

  • Lobster Place

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Here you can buy a wide range of seafood to prepare your own feast, or there's a counter where you can order prepared foods, including lobster rolls and…

  • The Fresh Grocer

    Philadelphia

    Around-the-clock supermarket that can satisfy all of your food, drink and household needs. Plenty of takeout food, too, for picnics on the nearby campuses.

  • Jil Sander

    Chicago

    Jil Sander’s minimalist colors and simple designs somehow manage to remain fashionable long after other trendsetters have disappeared from the scene.

  • Cincy Shirts

    Cincinnati

    This Over-the-Rhine shop is a splendid place to get unique, only-in-Cincinnati T-shirts and hats. Props to the 'Goetta Life' and 'Chili 3-Way' logos.

  • Caron Gallery

    Mississippi

    Showcases Mississippi artists, with landscape paintings, jewelry, ceramics and modern art. And yes, a few Elivis-themed pieces are for sale too.

  • Phipps Plaza

    Atlanta

    One of Atlanta's most upscale shopping malls, with loads of luxury haute couture, a 14-screen AMC movie theater and LEGOLAND Discovery Center.

  • Leather Master

    Key West

    Besides the gladiator outfits, studded jockstraps and S&M masks, they do very nice bags and shoes here. Which is what you came for, right?

  • Bal Harbour Shops

    Miami

    A classy scene boasting Prada, Gucci, Chanel and Saks Fifth Avenue outposts. Bal Harbour is located about 3 miles north of North Miami Beach.

  • Warehouse Row

    Chattanooga

    Restaurants, coffee shops and retailers from big (J. Crew) to small (Onward Reserve) share space in this group of 1800s warehouse buildings.

  • Left Bank Books

    New Hampshire

    Just off the Dartmouth green, this small 2nd-floor shop sells used books, from current fiction to memoirs to books about the local outdoors.

  • Alleva

    SoHo & Chinatown

    In the heart of Little Italy stands fourth-generation Alleva, one of the city's original cheese shops and a deli famed for its mozzarella.

  • Emerson Grace

    Nashville

    Chic yet fun-loving, this women's boutique is filled with dainty frocks, chunky sweaters, distressed denim, edgy heels and local jewelry.

  • North Tisbury Farm and Market

    Martha's Vineyard

    Stop by this well-stocked market for organic and specialty foods from around the world, with plenty from farms around the island.

  • Massey’s

    New Orleans

    Massey’s is a large, well-stocked local chain carrying an excellent selection of camping, hiking and general outdoors gear.

  • Allure Art Center

    Virginia

    This active art center in the charming village of White Stone showcases and sells the work of regional artists and artisans.

  • Garden Gift Shop

    Atlanta

    Unique, botanically themed gift items inside the Atlanta Botanical Garden.

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