Must-see shopping in The USA

  • Upper Playground

    The Haight & Hayes Valley

    Blend into the SF scenery with a locally designed 'Golden State of Mind' hoodie, tectonic-plate map tee, Bay Bridge smartphone case, and SF snap-back caps…

  • Petronia Island Store

    Key West

    On a shop- and gallery-lined stretch of Whitehead St, this small sunlit store carries a well-curated selection of handmade soaps, jewelry, candles, pretty…

  • Meadow

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    An import from Portland, this peaceful, pretty little shop is the place to go for single-origin chocolate, fine salt, honey and other pantry essentials…

  • Na Lima Mili Hulu Noʻeau

    Waikiki

    The late Aunty Mary Louise Kaleonahenahe Kekuewa's daughter and granddaughter keep alive the ancient craft of feather lei-making at this small storefront,…

  • Piedmont Boutique

    The Haight & Hayes Valley

    'No food, no photos, no playing in the boas,' says the sign inside the door – but that last rule is gleefully ignored by drag stars, pageant dropouts,…

  • International Poster Gallery

    South End & Chinatown

    This niche gallery stocks thousands of vintage posters from around the world. Thousands. The posters span the globe, with themes ranging from food and…

  • Rainbow Grocery

    The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill

    This legendary cooperative attracts crowds to buy eco/organic/fair-trade products in bulk, sample the bounty of local cheeses and flirt in the artisan…

  • Rotofugi

    Chicago

    Rotofugi has an unusual niche: urban designer toys. The spacey, robot-y, odd vinyl and plush items will certainly distinguish you from the other kids on…

  • For Now

    Boston

    Calling itself a 'retail incubator' and a 'pop-up collective,' For Now showcases a constantly changing and growing collection of local and regional…

  • Aliʻi Gardens Marketplace

    Kailua-Kona

    This open-air shopping center, about 2 miles south of 'downtown' Kailua-Kona, is a pleasant spot to while away an hour or so while perusing arts, crafts…

  • Cura

    The CD, Madrona & Madison Park

    Conscientious consumption is the mission of this new jewelry, clothing, art and home-goods store in the CD. Everything for sale here is both gorgeous and…

  • Old Town Artisans

    Tucson

    Old Town Artisans in the Presidio Historic District is a great destination for quality arts and crafts produced in the Southwest and Mexico. It's a block…

  • Capitol Market

    West Virginia

    Shelves groan under regional jams and jellies, Holl’s Swiss Chocolates and a long row of local produce at this indoor-outdoor market on the site of the…

  • Gowanus Souvenir Shop

    New York City

    The favorite joke among locals is that the canal's oily waters conceal their very own swamp beast. The monster from the Gowanus lagoon graces a host of T…

  • Cove

    The Haight & Hayes Valley

    Sand-cast cocktail rings, succulents dripping from sea-urchin shells, scented candles in the shape of a doll's hand: such unique gifts lead grateful…

  • Anomie

    The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers

    An essential stop on a Union St shopping raid, Anomie carries multiple small-production, independent designers of casual women's clothing, all subtly…

  • Aidan Gill for Men

    New Orleans

    Shave and a haircut: 40 bits. Or $40. Apiece. But who’s counting at this suave barbershop, where smartly dressed Prohibition–era mobsters would surely…

  • Spice House

    Chicago

    A bombardment of fragrance socks you in the nose upon entering this Old Town spice house, which offers delicacies such as black and red volcanic salt from…

  • Tooth of Time Traders

    New Mexico

    Where did this place come from? One minute you're walking around the Philmont Scout Ranch complex looking for signs of life – it's April – when suddenly…

  • Botanico

    Denver

    In the heart of RiNo, this small dispensary has a big following, thanks to great service, selection and prices, especially the early-bird specials. An…

  • Peters Valley School of Craft

    New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania

    Two galleries display a lovely array of contemporary American crafts, ranging from pottery to scarves to handmade homewares. If you need a unique keepsake…

  • Picnic

    San Francisco

    Modern gifts for modern women and the people they love – bold, unique, price-savvy. Gift yourself and others with picnic-ready multitools, versatile…

  • Nā Mea Hawaii

    Honolulu

    So much more than just a bookstore stocking Hawaiiana tomes, CDs and DVDs, this cultural gathering spot also sells beautiful silk-screened fabrics, koa…

  • John Fluevog Shoes

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    Bold and colorful shoes by the eccentric Canadian designer are the order of the day at this spacious haven for fans of funky footwear. They come as tough…

  • PlumpJack Wines

    The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers

    Discover new favorite Californian vintages for under $25 at the distinctive wine boutique that won founder and Governor Gavin Newsom respect even from…

  • Lanksy Brothers

    Memphis

    The 'Clothier to the King,' this mid-century men's shop once outfitted Elvis with his two-tone shirts. Today it has a retro line of menswear (including…

  • Heard Museum Shop & Bookstore

    Phoenix

    This museum store has a top-notch collection of American Indian original arts and crafts; the variety and quality of kachina dolls alone is impressive…

  • Trina Turk

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Anyone with a yen for '70s-inspired prints should take themselves to the Trina Turk boutique. The wife and husband team behind the unisex brand have…

  • Pewabic Pottery

    Detroit

    Pewabic’s famed tiles, known for their iridescent glazes, grace the Guardian Building and other landmark structures around town. The century-old studio…

  • Buffalo Exchange

    Denver

    Part of a growing nationwide chain, Buffalo Exchange on South Broadway is a huge space with new and used clothing: retro, futuristic, trad and garish. You…

  • Optimo Hats

    Chicago

    Optimo is a Chicago institution, the last custom hat-maker for men in town. Want a lid like Al Capone's? Get one here, made with serious, old-school…

  • Phoenix Public Market

    Phoenix

    The largest farmers market in Arizona brings the state's best produce to one open-air jamboree of good tastes. Alongside fresh fruit and vegetables, you…

  • SoWa Open Market

    South End & Chinatown

    Boston's original art market, this outdoor event is a fabulous opportunity for strolling, shopping and people-watching. More than 100 vendors set up shop…

  • French Library

    New Orleans

    This place is so cute – or should that be mignon? Or joli? We haven't taken French in a few years, but we could brush up here – the largest French…

  • elizabethW

    The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers

    Local scent maker elizabethW supplies the tantalizing aromas of changing seasons without the sweaty brows or frozen toes. 'Te' smells like a Georgia porch…

  • Cubs Store

    Chicago

    This slick shop outside Wrigley Field has every Cubs-logoed item you could dream of. Browse two stories of official team paraphernalia, including an…

  • Garland's Navajo Rugs

    Sedona

    Founded in 1976, this Sedona institution offers the area's best selection of rugs, and sells other American Indian crafts too, both current and vintage…

  • Linus

    Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey

    You've learned to eat, talk and appreciate art like a Venetian; now get around like one. The ultimate Venice bike shop assembles sturdy, steel-frame bikes…

  • Retro Vegas

    Las Vegas

    Near Downtown's Arts District, this flamingo-pink-painted antiques shop is a primo place for picking up mid-20th-century modern and swingin’ 1960s and …

  • Woolly Mammoth Antiques & Oddities

    Chicago

    Part morbid curiosity shop, part eerie art installation. Creepy doll heads, a stuffed groundhog wearing a Superman cape, death masks, Victorian medical…

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