Must-see shopping in The USA

  • Jil Sander

    Chicago

    Jil Sander’s minimalist colors and simple designs somehow manage to remain fashionable long after other trendsetters have disappeared from the scene.

  • Stockyards Station

    Fort Worth

    The former sheep and hog pens of Stockyards Station house a (mostly mediocre) mall of sorts. More authentic western-themed antique shops line Main St.

  • Native Seeds/Search

    Tucson

    The special Native Seeds/Search sells rare seeds of crops traditionally grown by American Indians in the region, along with quality books and crafts.

  • Laramie's Basecamp

    Wyoming

    Basecamp is a classic outdoors shop selling adventure gear, from bags and clothing to serious equipment. Some of it's functional, some of it stylish.

  • Cincy Shirts

    Cincinnati

    This Over-the-Rhine shop is a splendid place to get unique, only-in-Cincinnati T-shirts and hats. Props to the 'Goetta Life' and 'Chili 3-Way' logos.

  • Romero St Gallery

    Albuquerque

    The galleries that line Romero St feature arts and crafts by regional artists and Southwestern Indian tribes. For creative ceramics, peruse this one.

  • Zani

    Flagstaff

    Zani carries beautiful handmade paper, locally made jewelry of silver or fused glass, stamped leather goods and Asian-inspired gifts and homewares.

  • Caron Gallery

    Mississippi

    Showcases Mississippi artists, with landscape paintings, jewelry, ceramics and modern art. And yes, a few Elivis-themed pieces are for sale too.

  • Aspen Sports

    Flagstaff

    Head here for gear that’s oriented toward climbing, backpacking, skiing and...disc golf! They also rent snowbikes (for downhill slopes; $40).

  • Leather Master

    Key West

    Besides the gladiator outfits, studded jockstraps and S&M masks, they do very nice bags and shoes here. Which is what you came for, right?

  • Red Light

    Seattle

    The U District branch of Red Light carries stylish, painstakingly selected vintage clothing essential for any U-Dub hipster-inspired wardrobe.

  • Fort Zion

    Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks

    Sells homemade fudge, ice cream and every Western knickknack known to the free world. Also has old frontier shopfronts perfect for a photo op.

  • Phipps Plaza

    Atlanta

    One of Atlanta's most upscale shopping malls, with loads of luxury haute couture, a 14-screen AMC movie theater and LEGOLAND Discovery Center.

  • Wild Iris Mountain Sports

    Wyoming

    If you've come to hike, camp or climb, pop into this gear shop for all the things you forgot, and all the info you never knew you didn't know.

  • Bal Harbour Shops

    Miami

    A classy scene boasting Prada, Gucci, Chanel and Saks Fifth Avenue outposts. Bal Harbour is located about 3 miles north of North Miami Beach.

  • Buffalo Exchange

    San Diego

    If you need something to wear to dinner, this store carries a good selection of contemporary and vintage fashions, including designer labels.

  • Left Bank Books

    New Hampshire

    Just off the Dartmouth green, this small 2nd-floor shop sells used books, from current fiction to memoirs to books about the local outdoors.

  • Warehouse Row

    Chattanooga

    Restaurants, coffee shops and retailers from big (J. Crew) to small (Onward Reserve) share space in this group of 1800s warehouse buildings.

  • Fashion Valley

    San Diego

    Premier shops here include Apple, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Louis Vuitton, Zara, H&M and Nike, plus department stores Macy’s and Nordstrom.

  • Alleva

    SoHo & Chinatown

    In the heart of Little Italy stands fourth-generation Alleva, one of the city's original cheese shops and a deli famed for its mozzarella.

  • Emerson Grace

    Nashville

    Chic yet fun-loving, this women's boutique is filled with dainty frocks, chunky sweaters, distressed denim, edgy heels and local jewelry.

  • Napa General Store

    Napa

    Finally, cutesy Wine Country souvenirs reasonably priced. The on-site wine bar is convenient for nonshopping companions.

  • Chapter One Bookstore

    Idaho

    It may be small, but this corner independent bookstore has a terrific selection of new titles, with a secondhand treasure hunt upstairs.

  • Kualapuʻu Market

    Moloka'i

    This local grocery store sells food and drinks, plus alcohol that you can enjoy with your meal at the Kualapuʻu Cookhouse next door.

  • Hazard Center

    San Diego

    The smallest of the three Mission Valley malls, with Barnes & Noble, Joe’s Crab Shack, Starbucks and Yogurtland among others.

  • Victor Outdoor Seconds

    Idaho

    Quality secondhand outdoor gear and clothing means screaming deals on someone else's short-lived experiment with adventure sports.

  • North Tisbury Farm and Market

    Martha's Vineyard

    Stop by this well-stocked market for organic and specialty foods from around the world, with plenty from farms around the island.

  • Arts Prescott Gallery

    Arizona

    Arts Prescott is a collective of 24 local artists working in all media, including painting, pottery, illustration and jewelry.

  • Massey’s

    New Orleans

    Massey’s is a large, well-stocked local chain carrying an excellent selection of camping, hiking and general outdoors gear.

  • Chukotka Alaska

    Alaska

    Sells indigenous crafts and has a good book collection. The friendly owner will talk your ear off if you give him the chance.

  • Pioneer Place

    Portland

    A big, semi-upscale shopping center downtown, Pioneer Place has a food court in the basement and is handy to public transit.

  • Allure Art Center

    Virginia

    This active art center in the charming village of White Stone showcases and sells the work of regional artists and artisans.

  • Intermix

    Malibu & Pacific Palisades

    Malibu outpost of this New York–based ladies' fashion boutique. For the full experience, ask about its personal stylists.

  • UN Gift Shop

    San Diego

    The UN Gift Shop sells globally minded crafts, jewelry and souvenirs, donating profits to worldwide children’s charities.

  • Cannery Row Antique Mall

    Monterey

    Inside a historic 1920s cannery building, two floors are stacked high with beguiling flotsam and jetsam from decades past.

  • Maunaloa General Store

    Moloka'i

    The Maunaloa General Store provides the village with basics. It has a limited selection of (pricey) groceries and alcohol.

  • Center for the New Age

    Sedona

    The 'metaphysical superstore' has crystals, psychic readings, aura photos and various paths to enlightenment all for sale.

  • Two Owls

    The CD, Madrona & Madison Park

    This delightful children's boutique has jaunty clothing made from organic cotton and a good collection of unique toys.

  • Rasputin

    Berkeley

    Part of a San Francisco chain of music stores, this large space is full of new and used CDs, vinyl and DVD movies.

  • Garden Gift Shop

    Atlanta

    Unique, botanically themed gift items inside the Atlanta Botanical Garden.

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