Must-see shopping in Eastern USA

  • MiN New York

    SoHo & Chinatown

    This chic, library-like fragrance apothecary has exclusive perfumes, bath and grooming products, and scented candles. Look out for artisanal fragrance …

  • Quimby's

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    The epicenter of Chicago’s comic and zine worlds, Quimby’s is one of the linchpins of underground literary culture in the city. Here you can find…

  • Boyd's

    Philadelphia

    Boyd's has been in business since 1938, initially specializing in men's clothing, but branching out into womenswear in 1990 when they moved into the…

  • City & State

    Memphis

    This fabulous artisan-centric store and coffeehouse in Binghampton stocks exquisitely curated everyday coolness (handcrafted soaps, hipster backpacks,…

  • Dane County Farmers Market

    Wisconsin

    On Saturdays, a food bazaar takes over Capitol Sq. It's one of the nation's most expansive markets, famed for its artisan cheeses and breads. Craft…

  • Ogden Museum Store

    New Orleans

    The Ogden boasts a very fine museum store, stuffed with prints, crafts and books that explore the theme of regional art. Start with graphite pencils, move…

  • Joe Ley Antiques

    Louisville

    Go down the rabbit hole into this massive, three-story brick-and-stained glass antique emporium crammed with collectibles from eight decades. Think homey…

  • Amalgum Comics & Coffeehouse

    Philadelphia

    Reveling in geek culture is this mashup of a comic book store and cafe, the passion project of owner Ariell Johnson. Check its Facebook page for details…

  • Stadler-Khan

    Philadelphia

    Easily missed is this quirky store by designer Alex Stadler, who sells his textile and clothing designs alongside a colorful mishmash of arty gifts,…

  • Robert Lange Studios

    Charleston

    Some of the city's best contemporary art regularly appears in this long-standing downtown gallery. Artist Nathan Durfee's experimental work is a highlight…

  • Penn Book Center

    Philadelphia

    In its fifth decade, this friendly indie bookstore is not just a store, but a community worth seeking out and supporting. There's a good selection of…

  • John K. King Used & Rare Books

    Detroit

    This cluttered, multistory bookstore is a Detroit landmark sure to delight any bibliophile. Treasures await in the dusty stacks, and exploring the…

  • P.O.S.H. brings travel-centric vintage finds to River North.

    P.O.S.H.

    Chicago

    Travel fiends and design junkies alike will delight in this charmingly curated shop, which deals in quirky finds such as tableware from steamships and…

  • Seminary Co-op Bookstore

    Chicago

    At awesomely academic Seminary Co-op, you might run into a Nobel laureate or three. Local scholars adore this place, where you'll find no less than eight…

  • Transit Tees

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    If you want to take a bit of Chi-town home with you, check out these locally made, Chicago-inspired wares – souvenirs with style. Just about anything that…

  • Pilsen Community Books

    Chicago

    Decorated with vintage typewriters and old card-catalog bureaus that serve as desks, this small store for new and used books charms. Sliding ladders…

  • ShopColumbia

    Chicago

    This is Columbia College's student store, where student artists and designers sell their wares. The shop carries original, handcrafted pieces spanning all…

  • Andersonville Galleria

    Chicago

    Over a hundred indie vendors sell their fair-trade and locally made artisan wares in kiosks spread over three floors. Sweets, coffee, clothing, handbags,…

  • Provisions

    Chicago

    An impressive and thoughtfully curated collection of beer, wine and spirits, especially the flavored bitters and the prodigious amount of small-batch…

  • Coast City Comics

    Portland

    This is a great shop for comics, graphic novels and all the fantastically nerdy accoutrements that grow around such goods. There are shelves of horror…

  • Left Bank Books

    Midcoast Maine

    This small, friendly bookstore has well-curated stacks that include a solid local-interest section, and a kids' area that's a joy for parents with…

  • Housatonic Trading Company

    Connecticut

    This funky unpretentious dealer has an eclectic mix of antiques, fashion, fun stuff, furniture, books and bric-a-brac spanning decades, at reasonable…

  • Brattle Book Shop

    Boston

    Since 1825, the Brattle Book Shop has catered to Boston’s literati: it's a treasure trove crammed with out-of-print, rare and first edition books. Ken…

  • Hop City

    Atlanta

    Features the largest selection of retail craft beer in the Southeast along with 60 taps to drink from on the premises. The local inventory is obviously…

  • Gruhn Guitars

    Nashville

    This renowned vintage-instrument store has been serving the Nashville community since 1970. The expert staff and amazing inventory attract musicians of…

  • Burlington Farmers Market

    Burlington

    Every Saturday from May through October, downtown Burlington bursts into life with this enormously popular farmers market. All vendors must grow or make…

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    Charleston City Market

    Charleston

    With more than 300 vendors hawking everything from sweetgrass baskets to piping-hot biscuits, this vibrant, open-air market is one of the nation's oldest,…

  • Books Are Magic

    New York City

    Opened in 2017 by novelist Emma Straub and her designer husband, this independent bookstore has won over Brooklyn's resident bookworms, not only with its…

  • Merz Apothecary in Lincoln Square stocks a variety of natural health and beauty products.

    Merz Apothecary

    Chicago

    Merz is a true turn-of-the-century European apothecary. Antique pharmacy jars contain herbs, homeopathic remedies, vitamins and supplements, and the…

  • An interior view of Humboldt House.

    Humboldt House

    Chicago

    This appealingly curated shop in Humboldt Park stocks vintage modern home goods – from acapulco chairs to retro bar carts to colorful kilim rugs – as well…

  • Broadway Antique Market, or BAM, specializes in midcentury-modern furniture and more.

    Broadway Antique Market

    Chicago

    This spacious antique market in Edgewater – 75 dealers spread across 20,000 sq ft and two floors – is a treasure trove of 20th-century furnishings, from…

  • Taylor Books

    West Virginia

    In the heart of the downtown shopping district, this bustling yet intimate gathering place rolls four elements into one: indie bookstore, coffee shop,…

  • Tamarack

    West Virginia

    Let's clear up some confusion about this oft-maligned place. Yes, the miserable gas-and-fast-food travel plaza at Tamarack evokes the 7th ring of hell,…

  • Lagusta's Luscious

    Hudson Valley

    The most amazing sweet creations come out of Lagusta's Luscious – strawberry-balsamic caramels, delicate macarons ranging in flavors from sesame matcha to…

  • 3x1

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Design your most flattering pair of jeans at this bespoke denim factory/showroom, with three levels of service. Quick, on-the-spot 'ready-to-wear' lets…

  • Catbird

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    Specializing in dainty jewelry, like moonstone rings, exquisite necklaces and minimalist anklets, Catbird is a fixture of Williamsburg's artisanal scene…

  • Rough Trade

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    This 10,000-sq-ft record store – a London import – has a cult following as a shopping experience and hangout for music-lovers. Deep racks of vinyl and CDs…

  • Bedford Cheese Shop

    Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy

    Whether you’re after local, raw-cow’s-milk cheese washed in absinthe, or garlic-infused goat’s-milk cheese from Australia, chances are you’ll find it…

  • Salt Island Provisions

    Key West

    This crafty little shop is a fun place to browse for gift ideas. You'll find delicate jewelry made by local artisans, beeswax candles, organic coffee,…

  • Funky Monkey

    New Orleans

    You’ll find wigs in every color at Funky Monkey, which sells vintage attire for club-hopping men and women. This fun-house of frippery is also a good spot…

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