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