Aspen
A sweet and intimate local bookshop, the kind that must survive if humanity is to preserve its literate soul. Little alcoves are stacked with biographies,…
Must-see shopping in The USA
Seattle
Remember those pink furry handcuffs and glass dildos you needed? Well, look no further. Babeland is a national chain made popular by its feminist, LGBTIQ+…
Nashville
Is it art or home decor? Probably both. The household accessories and furniture in this bright and inviting shop pop with color, clean style and sometimes…
Upper West Side & Central Park
Aficionados of the brewed leaf will find more than 150 varieties at this outpost of an Australian tea company: oolong, green, black, yellow, herbals, you…
Aurora Mills Agricultural Salvage Yard
The Willamette Valley & Wine Country
The suburb of Aurora, 26 miles north of Salem, is known for its antique stores, and this is the king of them: a huge warehouse filled with impeccably…
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…
Waikiki
Over 50 open-air stalls are strung along a back alley in the glossiest quarter of Waikiki. Come here for the tackiest (but at times irresistible)…
Honolulu
This popular Honolulu-based company has been producing men's and women's resort-wear for 60 years. On the 2nd floor of the Ala Moana Center (Macy's end),…
Las Vegas
With a de-stress atmosphere and vaulted ceilings, Mandalay Bay’s airy promenade shows off more than two dozen boutiques, including Suite 160 for limited…
The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill
A pot dispensary with a great reputation for customer service and a wide range of products, from flowers to edibles, vapes to tropical rubs. The trippy…
Fort Lauderdale
Perhaps the most fun shopping in town, the state's biggest flea market has acres of stalls selling everything from underwear to antique cookie jars to…
Malibu & Pacific Palisades
If you find yourself getting chilly at Malibu Pier, cross PCH to this chill shop for coastal-chic hoodies, T-shirts and more, made in LA and emblazoned…
Philadelphia
The name says it all. Stocking a wide variety of affordable items by some 50 local artists and craftspeople, Phi Ind is a go-to destination for original…
Chicago
Located across from Wrigley Field, Sports World overflows with – that’s right – sportswear. It carries all shapes and sizes of Cubs jerseys, T-shirts,…
Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village
The smell of incense greets you as you walk in to peruse the array of Bionic Woman lunch boxes, celebrity-saint pillar candles, New Kids on the Block…
Catskills
Gilded Carriage is a charming mess of a store that manages to sidestep the typical bland knickknack-shop trap found in many touristy towns. The gifts and…
Chicago
Who isn't tempted by a store whose windows beckon with a giant creepy clown face and wig-wearing dog mannequin in a velvet skirt? Hollywood Mirror…
Gold Coast
At first glance, this petite shop may seem spare, but surveying the wares it's soon evident that each item has been thoughtfully selected, from minimalist…
Portland
An 'alternative' gift shop crammed with saucy birthday cards, badass-woman T-shirts and various other treasures (eg 'dumps for Trump' dog-poop bags, Mr…
Chicago
This store offers top travel and outdoor gear for those looking to escape the concrete jungle, or at least get some abrasion-reinforced fleece to protect…
New Orleans
This cluttered shop a half-block from Canal St has a truly astounding inventory of world-class hats. Biltmore, Dobbs and Stetson are just a few of the…
Chicago
Crossroads sells funky, name-brand used clothing for men and women that you can count on being in good condition. Lots of jeans usually hang on the racks,…
Seattle
This used-clothing store is less expensive than others in the area but also generally less hipster-chic, which is nice if you just want to shop for basics…
New York City
Records, coffee, antiques and taxidermy await you in this darkly delightful Court St gem. Sample vintage vinyl – from disco and funk to heavy metal – on…
Lahaina
Hawaii’s largest purveyor of antique maps, including fascinating originals dating back to the voyages of Captain Cook. It also sells affordable…
Greater Palm Springs
At this well-established thrift store, today’s hipsters can shop for clothes and accessories as cool today as when they were first worn a generation or…
Key West
Miami's best indie bookshop has a branch in Key West, and it's a magnet for the literary minded. You'll find plenty of titles of local interest …
Boulder
The Denver flagship it is not, but the Boulder branch of America’s largest and best outdoor outfitter rents sleeping bags, pads and tents, as well as…
Honolulu
This fabric store has masses of colorful Hawaiian print materials, which can be used for everything from cushion covers, curtains and dresses to aloha…
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
Local honeys in all their glory line the shelves here, with raw, infused, creamy and all manner of other varieties to choose from – perfect for a picnic…
Pittsburgh
We'll be honest: the interior of this store feels a little like a mess. But it's a lovable mess, the sort of cluttered record shop you've probably dreamed…
Chicago
The front sign at this Asian snack and candy store says 'Munchies Paradise,' and so it is. Sweet and salty treats fill the bulk bins, from dried salted…
Boston
After 120 years, this prestigious nonprofit gallery is still fulfilling its mission to promote emerging and established artists and to encourage…
Washington, DC
It’s as if a Silk Road caravan got lost and pitched up near the Eastern Market. The lovely emporium is stuffed with crafts, carpets and tapestries from…
Long Island
This alluring shop, run by artist Rena Wilhelm and hubby, showcases the work of mostly local craftsman and will have you buying a second bag to get it all…
Alabama
This nicely put together independent bookstore has an attached cafe and curated selection of titles that includes a large regional author section, plus…
Nebraska
A roadside attraction from the old school, this fake fort hides a festival of gimcrackery including a miniature version of Buffalo Bill's Wild West show…
Illinois
Owned by a mother–daughter team, this shop is an excellent spot to pick up one-of-a-kind souvenirs by independent artisans, many of whom are locally based…
Santa Barbara
Personally sourced, fair-trade cacao from around the world means the chocolates on offer here not only taste good but make you feel good about yourself…
Gold Coast
A real beauty, this Lakeside clothing and home-wares shop is the seasonal idyll of a Chicago-based professor of visual merchandising. Beyond a tidy picket…
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