South End & Chinatown
Blending prepster and hipster, rustic and chic, this little basement boutique packs in a lot of intriguing stuff. The eclectic mix of merchandise runs the…
South End & Chinatown
Blending prepster and hipster, rustic and chic, this little basement boutique packs in a lot of intriguing stuff. The eclectic mix of merchandise runs the…
Boston
This retail outlet for the Fort Point Arts Community displays jewelry, prints, photographs, T-shirts, pottery, homewares and other cool, creative stuff…
Newport
You'll find this clutch of boutiques selling Newport and nautically themed souvenirs located directly on the waterfront. The complex also houses a working…
Boston
Duck down Board Alley and into this sense-piquing specialty shop. Sausages and cured meats hang from the ceiling, while the cases are stocked with fresh…
Boston
After 120 years, this prestigious nonprofit gallery is still fulfilling its mission to promote emerging and established artists and to encourage…
South End & Chinatown
This little shoebox of a store offers an eclectic array of gift items – many from New England – all of them made with love and thoughtfulness by artisans…
Artists Association of Nantucket
Nantucket
Browse the eclectic works of over 200 Nantucket artists who exhibit at this association gallery. Families with budding artists should inquire about the…
Boston
It’s the third generation of the Cirace family that runs this North End institution. Established in 1906, V Cirace & Son carries an impressive selection…
Portland
This adult boutique sells plenty of lubes, toys and other accoutrements; what sets it apart is its status as a women-owned and -operated business. The…
Portland
This funky shop sells well-curated vintage clothes and homewares, unique handmade crafts, limited-edition greeting cards and anything else management can…
Providence
Craftland is a great place to shop for souvenirs given that its inventory consists of one-of-a-kind finds from over 150 local artists. Ceramics and…
Connecticut
Indy bookstores are back on the rise, and Hickory has stood tall in the local lit scene for six decades. A large store with a huge section dedicated to…
New Hampshire
This bright and boxy bookstore is an inviting addition to Elm St, with author events, a children's story time (11:15am Saturday) and a cafe that serves…
Newport
Typifying Newport's transformation from working seaport to tourist town, this historic wharf is now home to a tasteful indoor and outdoor mall housing…
Cape Cod
Tucked away in a blah strip mall is this surprise of a boutique. Inside is a mix of well-curated antiques, tasteful souvenirs, and beauty and home goods…
Connecticut
The former curator of new media at the respected New Britain Museum of American Art, Carr has created a space here for creating and selling contemporary…
Boston
This specialty shop is pretty much what the name says. Think tableware, picture frames and light fixtures, all crafted from the elegant metal. The…
Connecticut
Main St closes down in summer for the Chester Sunday Market, a weekly town-wide farmers market hawking produce, meats, cheeses and breads from small-scale…
Boston
You never know what you will find at this sweet boutique, but it’s bound to be good. The little shop carries a wonderful, eclectic assortment of jewelry…
Cape Cod
Forget small antique shops with clean displays: at the Antiques Center of Cape Cod you'll find multiple buildings stuffed to bursting with the booths of…
Boston
With a large choice of wines packed into a small space, this is a delightful place to browse. The owners are enthusiastic about educating their customers,…
Boston
Geoclassics sells minerals, fossils and gemstones in jewelry and other decorative settings. The natural beauty of the stones is enhanced by their artistic…
Massachusetts
This little alleyway is lined with seasonal shacks where local artists create, display and sell their wares. The streets and sidewalks are painted and the…
Martha's Vineyard
If you're looking to take home a real piece of Martha's Vineyard history, this is the place. The shop is small, but every item is a treasure, especially…
Midcoast Maine
Games are the name of the, well, game here – but the important caveat is nonelectronic games: role players, puzzles, party games, war games etc. If you've…
Providence
Wander Providence's Federal Hill neighborhood and take in the aromas of sausages, peppers and garlic from neighborhood groceries such as Tony’s. Imported…
Cape Cod
While nautical themed homewares and gifts may not seem too surprising on the Cape, the taste level of the selection at Curiouser & Curiouser sets it apart…
New Hampshire
Of course a town anchored by a prep school and brimming with Revolutionary history is going to have an amazing indie book store. Magazines to mysteries,…
Providence
RISD maintains several fine galleries. A design showcase is risd|works, a shop displaying an assortment of goods (jewelry, photographic prints, flatware,…
Portland
Keep an eye out for the big vinyl sign at this lovely little emporium, which only sells LPs. Inside you'll find a ton of cool older music, like rockabilly…
Burlington
This place rivals major outdoor-gear chains for breadth of selection, and trumps them on price for a vast array of used, closeout and even new gear and…
Newport
Great for gifts and souvenirs, this original boutique sells all manner of products that are made or sourced only in Rhode Island, including one-off…
South End & Chinatown
Boston's year-round destination for cool old stuff, the SoWa Vintage Market is like an indoor flea market, with dozens of vendors selling clothes,…
Boston
Since 1932, this corner shop is where North Enders have stocked up on their beans. Look for 40-some kinds of imported coffee, over 150 spices, and an…
Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop
Midcoast Maine
Sherman's is a small bookstore chain with a hyper-regional midcoast Maine focus. Its Damariscotta branch stands a cut above its sister stores by sheer…
Portland
Besides having an excellent name, Portland's Flea-for-All is a fantastic secondhand market, full of everything from centuries-old silk kimonos and hand…
New Hampshire
You'll find books, coffee, author events and more at this large and inviting indie bookstore, around since 1898. Breakfast and lunch sandwiches ($3 to $9)…
Burlington
This excellent contemporary and traditional craft center feels more like a museum gallery than the retail store that it is. A rigorous jury process…
Portland
Did you love New England seafood enough to decide you need some in your fridge at home? On Custom House Wharf, this iconic fishmonger packs lobsters to…
Massachusetts
A crowded store with narrow aisles and shelves packed with new and used books. There's lots of local history here. There are also a lot of rules: watch…
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