Salt Lake City
Inaugurated in 2012, this LDS-funded, 20-acre shopping center has fountains, restaurants, a creek stocked with trout and retail area with a retractable…
Salt Lake City
Inaugurated in 2012, this LDS-funded, 20-acre shopping center has fountains, restaurants, a creek stocked with trout and retail area with a retractable…
Dallas
High end boutique in Knox-Henderson selling handmade woman's clothing, accessories and boots with a southwest flavor. Many are self-consciously eco…
Dallas
In Deep Ellum, a kaleidoscopic and encyclopedic selection of vintage and contemporary candies and sodas, perfect for kids or ironically disposed…
New Orleans
Sells clothing, jewelry and crafts from across the African diaspora. Some of the prints are stunning, and the shop also has books by small print…
Boulder
For the best vinyl in town, cool posters and info on the best local acts, take a stop at this iconic record store that's been around for over three…
Boston
At Lucy's League, sports fans will find supercute styles, flattering shirts, jackets and other gear designed for women, all sporting the local team's…
Santa Fe
Scavengers are rewarded with excellent bargains as well as the town's best selection of art books, and rarities like the woodblock prints of Willard Clark.
Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery
Wisconsin
This creamery is the cheese-curd maker for A&W and Dairy Queen, and a prime place to savor the squeaky goodness hot off the press (11am is prime time).
Burlington
In the heart of Burlington's artsy South End, the Lamp Shop sells an inspirational array of lamps and light fixtures, from the vintage to the cutting-edge.
Houston
Houston's outlet of the nationwide chain of selective buy-sell-trade clothing stores is in chic Montrose digs. Yes, they're picky, and that's a good thing.
Montana
Considering its location in a former Methodist Church, this is an especially surprising eclectic and international collection of paintings and sculptures.
Seattle
People come from all over town for this huge market. It features fresh fruit and vegetables, arts and crafts, and all kinds of people getting rid of junk.
New Mexico
Stop by every Saturday for Native American arts and crafts and plenty of snacks. Plus cell phone covers! Follow 9th St north, from the other side of I-40.
Santa Fe
Collectors come here to find antique Spanish and Mexican silver jewelry, including pieces studded with onyx and amethysts, as well as contemporary pieces.
Salt Lake City
With an artful brick facade, this upscale shopping center is home to clothing and fitness boutiques, an enormous book store and a Whole Foods supermarket.
Napa
Expert couturier Kim Northrup fits women with fabulous vintage cocktail dresses and custom-made designs, altering and shipping for no additional charge.
Hanalei
A mind-blowing array of all-but-psychedelic sarongs and beachwear flows through this dazzling boutique and out onto the verandah of the old schoolhouse.
Orlando
Pleasant enough, with brick walkways and a fountain, this small outdoor shopping area features an odd assortment of shops and several good restaurants.
Savannah
This internationally renowned honey dreamland is one of Savannah's must-stops. Expect artisanal honey of infinite variety, and limitless free tastings.
Houston
For bluebonnet-covered, Texasy souvenirs, check out the collection of stuff in this vintage store in the heart of the town of Spring, north of Houston.
Charleston
This place showcases jewelry, home furnishings and furniture inspired by the city's historic homes, much of which is based on Blue Canton porcelain.
Taos
Taos' best bookstore carries a fine stock of regional fiction and nonfiction, plus maps and guides, and the friendly staff is always happy to advise.
Nashville
This boutique features Nashville-chic frocks, tees and jewelry (think mod pieces with a folksy twist), plus a few stylish home accessories and gifts.
Austin
About 20 minutes northwest of downtown, the Arboretum is a parklike collection of mall stalwarts, including Barnes & Noble, Gap and Pottery Barn.
Iowa
A bookstore worthy of the fabled Iowa Writers' Workshop. The small cafe serves coffee and teas plus wine and beer. Also, baked goods and appetizers.
Salt Lake City
Rents and sells camping equipment, climbing shoes, kayaks and most winter-sports gear. It also stocks a great selection of maps and activity guides.
Santa Fe
The most prominent modern contemporary art gallery in town, occupying three stories in the Railyard district, LewAllen also shows modernist masters.
Kailua
Beachy Hawaiian-style home accents, tote bags, souvenirs and gifts. Part of a local chain. Sand Kids, with goodies for children, is right next door.
Mississippi
Two dozen local artists are represented at this energetic little gallery, which includes studio space in the back of its art deco–style building.
Zion Natural History Association
Zion National Park
Runs the excellent Zion Canyon Visitor Center bookstore. Good online book selection for advance planning.
Portland
A good general, independent bookstore with especially strong literary fiction, biography and nonfiction sections. Holds frequent author readings.
New Orleans
This small but well-stocked gallery sells jewelry, glass works, ceramics and fine art by local and regional artists. It's a fun place to browse.
New Hampshire
In the heart of the pretty New Hampshire village of Walpole, this artist-run cooperative specializes in original artwork and locally made gifts.
Charleston
An excellent place to unearth unique souvenirs and gifts, such as likenesses of the homes of Rainbow Row, painted on reclaimed slate roof tiles.
Bend
A delightful old-school neighborhood sweet shop, Powell's is fun to visit for the eye candy alone – especially if you're traveling with kids.
Waikiki
Avoid those flimsy souvenir ukuleles and head to this serious little shop to find the real thing. Try a free group beginner lesson (4pm daily).
Orange County
Whimsical Dragonfly Shops & Gardens sells native California plants, garden-minded gifts and beaded jewelry inside a white-picketed cottage.
San Diego
Lose time perusing the shelves of this cubbyhole comic-book store. It also rents new DVDs and has a bunch of retro arcade games to play inside.
Pittsburgh
A great go-to for cheeses and dips, especially if you plan on grabbing some bread or crackers and DIYing it on a park bench or lawn somewhere.
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