Must-see shopping in Eastern USA

  • Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co

    New York City

    This curious shop sells capes, masks, utility belts, invisibility goggles, buckets of antimatter and other essentials for budding superheroes…but the on…

  • Nisolo

    Nashville

    Buttery soft leather goods perch like gorgeous runway models in this minimalist store and showroom. But these boots and bags are more than a guilty…

  • Fong On

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Shuttering after an 80-plus-year run, family-operated tofu purveyor Fong Inn Two recently got a reboot. Catering to both a new generation and devoted,…

  • Housing Works Thrift Shop

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    The flagship for 13 other branches around town, this shop with its swank window displays looks more boutique than thrift, but its selections of clothes,…

  • Meadowsweet Mercantile

    Philadelphia

    Vintage apparel gets a stylish makeover at this appealing boutique full of t-shirts, jeans, sweaters and accessories. Toward the back there's a separate…

  • Book Culture

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    The warm aesthetic and friendliness of this neighborhood bookstore belies its size and selection. It caters not just to literary types but to gift hunters…

  • Marky's Gourmet

    Miami

    A Miami institution among Russians, Russophiles and those that simply love to explore global cuisine, Marky's has been going strong since 1983. In-the…

  • Historic Annapolis Museum & Store

    Maryland

    The well-stocked gift store – run by the city's historic preservation group – is a great spot for nautically themed gifts and regional products. The long…

  • Where the Sidewalk Ends

    Cape Cod

    Bibliophiles should make sure to stop in this beautiful barn full of books. There's an adjacent children's annex which hosts summertime kids' events …

  • Lehman's

    Ohio

    Lehman's is an absolute must-see. It is the Amish community's main purveyor of modern-looking products that use no electricity, housed in a 32,000-sq-ft…

  • C Madeleine’s

    Miami

    The queen of vintage Miami, C Madeleine’s is more than your standard used-clothes write-off. This is a serious temple to classical style, selling Yves…

  • Craft Beer Cellar

    Michigan

    Forgot to buy takeaway beers at your favorite local brewery? Fix the problem here. The shop sells bottles and cans from heaps of Michigan suds makers. You…

  • Walter’s Clothing

    Atlanta

    This throwback streetwear shop dates to 1952 and is said to have the biggest collection of street-smart kicks in town. It's often the first shop in…

  • Personnel of New York

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    This small, delightful indie shop sells women's designer clothing from unique labels from the East and West Coasts and beyond. Look for easy-to-wear Sunja…

  • Athenian Candle Co

    Chicago

    Whether you’re hoping to win at bingo, remove a jinx or fall in love, this Greektown store promises to help with its array of candles, incense, love…

  • Koval Distillery

    Chicago

    Koval distills organic, small-batch whiskey and gin in the shiny copper tanks that you see inside. It also makes ginger, jasmine, walnut and other unique…

  • Brooklyn Industries

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    When an 'I heart NYC' T-shirt won't cut it, this locally based chain offers hip alternatives. Hooded sweatshirts, silk-screen T-shirts, button-down shirts…

  • Richards Variety Store

    Atlanta

    There is almost nothing this massive, good-time emporium doesn't have. Hebrew alphabet kits? Ouija boards? Paper pinhole cameras? 3-D White House puzzles?…

  • Old Fox Books & Coffeehouse

    Maryland

    Any bookstore with a closet under the stairs labeled 'Harry's Room' is a sure bet in our mind, and this cozy, tightly packed shop doesn't disappoint. You…

  • Books of Wonder

    Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy

    Devoted to children’s and young-adult titles, this wonderful bookstore is a great place to take little ones on a rainy day, especially when a kids’ author…

  • Myopic Books

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    Myopic is one of the city’s oldest and largest used bookstores, with stacks upon stacks of tomes (about 70,000 by the shop's count). It rambles through…

  • US #1

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    Rack after rack of ‘70s bowling, Hawaiian and western-wear shirts, leather motorcycle jackets, cowboy boots and secondhand jeans (including big-name…

  • No Relation Vintage

    New York City

    Looking for a sports jersey? What about a piece of vintage designer clothing? There are many thrift stores in NYC, but few have quite this range. This…

  • Sojourn

    Gold Coast

    It's all about #housegoals at this super-stylish housewares boutique, beginning with the dreamy Adirondack chair-lined front deck that beckons in…

  • Hester & Cook

    Nashville

    Sure, it's a little out of the way, but if you're a stationery and homeware aficionado, you'll want to hit this place up. Their retail space is also their…

  • Skidompha

    Midcoast Maine

    This spacious, secondhand bookshop overlooks the Damariscotta River and is packed with more than 20,000 lovingly perused titles. The collection is…

  • Apple Michigan Avenue

    Chicago

    Even jaded consumers have to admit this is an amazing-looking Apple store. The all-glass facade looks over the Chicago River flowing directly outside. The…

  • Savant Vintage

    Nashville

    This store is filled top to bottom with gorgeous vintage goods that scream Americana – visitors winding through the warmly lit nooks of the little cabin…

  • Foursided

    Chicago

    You might not know until you see it, but odds are good you'll find something you want in this neighborhood gift shop: snarky greeting cards, ironically…

  • Knee Deep Vintage

    Chicago

    Knee Deep offers a trove of vintage clothing for men and women. Browse the racks past the 1970s feather-print dresses and 1960s Hawaiian-style shirts…

  • Lorraine Frances Fine Accessories

    Nashville

    This independent jewelry shop specializes in making old things new – the handmade jewelry incorporates vintage items like coins, locker tags and perfume…

  • T-Shirt Deli

    Chicago

    Sometimes you just need to let the world know how you feel, and the T-Shirt Deli is here to help. Customize tees, onesies, hats and more from a huge…

  • Sunset Clothing Co

    South Beach

    A great little men's and women's fashion boutique in Sunset Harbour for stylish gear that won't cost a fortune (though the merchandise isn't cheap either)…

  • Sedurre

    Boston

    If you speak Italian, you'll know that Sedurre's thing is sexy and stylish. (It means 'seduce.') The shop started with fine lingerie – beautiful lacy…

  • 3rd Street Gallery

    Philadelphia

    Somewhat confusingly, the 3rd Street Gallery is actually located on 2nd St, but that's artists for you – never predictable. They're obviously doing…

  • In-Jean-ius

    Boston

    You know what you’re getting when you waltz into this denim haven. Offerings from more than 20 designers include tried-and-true favorites and little-known…

  • Brooklyn Strategist

    New York City

    Whether you're into Settlers of Catan or checkers, this community games store has something for you. Besides the large selection of games for sale, $10 …

  • Jewelers Exchange Building

    Boston

    With over 100 jewelers, this historic building is the first stop for many would-be grooms. Some jewelers have retail space on the 1st floor, other less…

  • Upper East Side Farmers Market

    Miami

    For a taste of local culture, stop by this small farmers market held each Saturday in the Upper East Side's Legion Park. Here you can meet some of the…

  • Greenlight Bookstore

    New York City

    This independent bookstore has been a neighborhood mainstay for more than a decade. How does it stick around in the age of Amazon? Friendly, book-loving…

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