Must-see shopping in Eastern USA

  • French Library

    New Orleans

    This place is so cute – or should that be mignon? Or joli? We haven't taken French in a few years, but we could brush up here – the largest French…

  • Cubs Store

    Chicago

    This slick shop outside Wrigley Field has every Cubs-logoed item you could dream of. Browse two stories of official team paraphernalia, including an…

  • Woolly Mammoth Antiques & Oddities

    Chicago

    Part morbid curiosity shop, part eerie art installation. Creepy doll heads, a stuffed groundhog wearing a Superman cape, death masks, Victorian medical…

  • Thistle Farms

    Nashville

    If ethical beauty brands are your thing, Thistle Farms has everything your bathroom needs for the ultimate relaxation. Thistle Farms is more than a beauty…

  • 192 Books

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    This small indie bookstore in the thick of the gallery district shelves great selections of fiction, history, travel, art and criticism. Rotating art…

  • Paris on Ponce

    Atlanta

    Clocking in at over 46,000-sq-ft and 30-plus vendors, this massively cool vintage shop inside an old mattress factory will floor you with its tragically…

  • Artists for Humanity

    Boston

    Artists for Humanity is a local charity organization that encourages urban youth to get in touch with their creative sides. That means you're doing a good…

  • Fuego 718

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    Step through the decorative archway into a kaleidoscope of kitsch and crafts, from Mexican wrestler masks and Day of the Dead–themed figurines to Peruvian…

  • Tchoup Industries

    New Orleans

    A nice bag may turn heads, but it'll drop jaws when your friends notice the canvas siding, vintage metal clasps, or exterior made from a repurposed rice…

  • Kawaii Gifts

    Pittsburgh

    Kawaii means, roughly, 'cute' in Japanese, and Kawaii Gifts is basically an emporium of cuteness with a Japanese twist. You know where we're going with…

  • Twisted Lily

    New York City

    Come out smelling like a rose (or, if you'd prefer, almond, clary sage or orange blossom) from this 'fragrance boutique and apothecary' specializing in…

  • Thomas Mann Gallery I/O

    New Orleans

    A giant crawfish, a robot made of wood, jewelry, baskets and candle holders: if you need a funky but finely designed gift, pop in here. The ‘I/O’ in the…

  • Junkman's Daughter

    Atlanta

    A defiant and fiercely independent cradle of counterculture since 1982, this 10,000-sq-ft alternative superstore stocks racks of vintage, ornery bumper…

  • Picker Joe’s Antique Mall

    Savannah

    Pickin' and siftin' for antique and vintage treasures is a delight in this bright, clean, organized mall that was once a mattress factory. Military and…

  • Taschen

    South Beach

    An incredibly well-stocked collection of art, photography, design and coffee-table books from this high-quality illustrated books publisher. Check out…

  • Polished Coconut

    Miami

    Colorful textiles from Central and South America are transformed into lovely accessories and home decor at this eye-catching store in the heart of Coconut…

  • Barnes & Noble

    Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy

    With four floors filled with books, plus DVDs, magazines, toys and games, reading-themed gifts and accessories and even a vinyl-LP section, this Union…

  • A Schwab

    Memphis

    It has everything from postcards to denim shirts to flasks to rubber duckies to fine hats to overalls. But the real attraction is the antiques upstairs:…

  • Books & Books

    South Beach

    Stop in this fantastic indie bookstore for an excellent selection of new fiction, beautiful art and photography books, award-winning children's titles and…

  • Ars Libri

    South End & Chinatown

    Ring the doorbell: it's worth it. Specializing in rare and out-of-print titles, Ars Libri is an art bookstore extraordinaire, filled from floor to ceiling…

  • Disko Obscura

    New Orleans

    You'd think it was hard enough to be a record shop in this day and age, but along comes Disko Obscura, a record shop specializing in underground disco,…

  • Book Loft

    Ohio

    Bibliophiles go gaga in this sprawling German Village bookshop occupying a block of pre–Civil War era buildings. You’re guaranteed to get lost in the…

  • SoWa Farmers Market

    South End & Chinatown

    With some 60 stands, this is the largest farmers market in New England, and features fresh produce, meats and poultry, dairy products, flowers and more…

  • Sq/Ft

    Atlanta

    It's hard to pin down the shopping genre of Decatur's Sq/Ft – on one visit, you may find graphic-print shower curtains, Phaidon coffee-table books, hip…

  • Books on Bay

    Savannah

    Junkies of that old-book smell will get a great fix at this quaint shop specializing in titles that date from the 17th century through the 1920s. Find 1st…

  • Greenway Open Market

    Boston

    This weekend artist market brings out dozens of vendors to display their wares in the open air. Look for unique, handmade gifts, jewelry, bags, paintings,…

  • Wish

    Atlanta

    You wouldn't be the first to spy a famous actor or athlete picking up a new pair of graffitied sneakers, blinged-out bomber jacket or distressed jeans at…

  • Warehouse MRKT

    Gold Coast

    This hub of the Warehouse District is a one-stop shop for a local experience. Grab a cup of joe and a simple but perfect egg sandwich from BLK/MRKT cafe…

  • Appalachian Glass

    West Virginia

    Housed in a brick-and-stone Romanesque Gothic house, this inviting shop sells blown glass, jewelry, soap, candles, pottery and other arts and crafts made…

  • Saturday Morning Market

    St Petersburg

    For a slice of local life, head down to the Al Lang Field parking lot on Saturday mornings when more than 200 vendors gather for the local farmers market…

  • Realizations: The Walter Anderson Shop

    Mississippi

    Fans of Ocean Springs' Walter Anderson will want to spend a few minutes browsing the many silkscreen block prints of his work. Printed textiles, T-shirts…

  • River Market District

    Arkansas

    Our favorite shopping stroll in Little Rock in this district, an area of studios, galleries, restaurants and pubs along the riverbank. The Ottenheimer…

  • Project 615

    Nashville

    A for-profit company that donates a portion of all sales to various local non-profits. The trendy T-shirts ($30) are designed and produced in Tennessee…

  • Pennsylvania Macaroni Co

    Pittsburgh

    Way beyond just macaroni, this warehouse has bulk products ranging from olive oil by the barrel and dried beans to spices and cheeses by the round. The…

  • Dysfunctional Grace Art Co.

    Tampa

    This creepy but awesome art shop contains curios such as a taxidermic giraffe wearing a monocle, a live albino pacman frog and a diaphonized zebra moray…

  • Horse & Hero

    Asheville

    For a taste of Asheville’s contemporary creativity, and a distinctly psychedelic take on Appalachian art, drop into this groovy downtown gallery. As well…

  • Parnassus Books

    Nashville

    Ann Patchett's Parnassus Books is arguably one of America's most famous indie booksellers (ironically only in business since 2011). The bright space hosts…

  • Young Blood Boutique

    Atlanta

    Head to this bright, beautifully set out boutique for handmade, innovative jewelry from Portland to Australia, and feminist-centric accessories brought to…

  • Lego Store

    Chicago

    After ooohhing and aaahhing at the cool models of rockets, castles and dinosaurs scattered throughout the store, kids can build their own designs at pint…

  • Fromagination

    Wisconsin

    The state's best cheese shop specializes in small-batch and hard-to-find local hunks. Browse the basket of 'orphans' by the cash register, where you can…

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