Lahaina
Bob 'Ole' Olson has come far from South Dakota, where he was born in 1929. One of the world's foremost surfboard shapers still plies his trade in an…
Lahaina
Bob 'Ole' Olson has come far from South Dakota, where he was born in 1929. One of the world's foremost surfboard shapers still plies his trade in an…
Nashville
If ethical beauty brands are your thing, Thistle Farms has everything your bathroom needs for the ultimate relaxation. Thistle Farms is more than a beauty…
Seattle
Ada’s plush interior is done out in clean white wood with royal blue accents. There’s a cafe on one side and a well-curated collection of books on the…
Atlanta
Clocking in at over 46,000-sq-ft and 30-plus vendors, this massively cool vintage shop inside an old mattress factory will floor you with its tragically…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
This small indie bookstore in the thick of the gallery district shelves great selections of fiction, history, travel, art and criticism. Rotating art…
Boston
Artists for Humanity is a local charity organization that encourages urban youth to get in touch with their creative sides. That means you're doing a good…
New Mexico
Alma General Store, we like you. Not only do you offer gas, gummy bears, sodas and restrooms on the edge of nowhere, but you're also darn helpful when it…
Denver
Hope Tank sells quirky and fun gifts – cheeky magnets, cool kids' clothes, handcrafted jewelry, tees – many with a hooray Colorado bent. All items are…
Boulder
This tiny shop is a chocolate emporium, with a glass case of handmade chocolates, dipped snacks whipped up on-site and shelves of imports from milk to…
San Francisco
For vacation reading that matches the Castro scenery, head into Dog Eared for a wide selection of San Francisco literature, LGBTQ+ memoirs and novels…
Honolulu
Kamaka specializes in gorgeous handcrafted ukuleles made on Oʻahu since 1916, with prices starting at around $1000. Call ahead for free 30-minute factory…
Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
A block from the Abbot Kinney strip, this shop sells coastal-cool clothing and accessories, from sage-green Converse sneakers to surfboards, sunglasses…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Step through the decorative archway into a kaleidoscope of kitsch and crafts, from Mexican wrestler masks and Day of the Dead–themed figurines to Peruvian…
Los Angeles
Nearly 30 years in business and still going strong in an Amazon world, this store focuses on African-American literature, fiction and nonfiction…
Denver
This is a shoppers’ paradise: a huge shopping mall west of the downtown area with more than 200 specialty stores and 1.1 million sq ft of retail fun. All…
New Orleans
A nice bag may turn heads, but it'll drop jaws when your friends notice the canvas siding, vintage metal clasps, or exterior made from a repurposed rice…
Pittsburgh
Kawaii means, roughly, 'cute' in Japanese, and Kawaii Gifts is basically an emporium of cuteness with a Japanese twist. You know where we're going with…
New York City
Come out smelling like a rose (or, if you'd prefer, almond, clary sage or orange blossom) from this 'fragrance boutique and apothecary' specializing in…
Anchorage
Weed shops have sprouted across Anchorage since the state legalized recreational marijuana in 2014. One of more than half-a-dozen weed shops in Anchorage,…
New Orleans
A giant crawfish, a robot made of wood, jewelry, baskets and candle holders: if you need a funky but finely designed gift, pop in here. The ‘I/O’ in the…
Atlanta
A defiant and fiercely independent cradle of counterculture since 1982, this 10,000-sq-ft alternative superstore stocks racks of vintage, ornery bumper…
Honolulu
Hidden off a 2nd-floor parking deck, this small shop modestly proclaims that it's the source of the finest handmade ukuleles in the world. For once the…
Denver
Bottles are stacked from floor to ceiling in this southwest shop – a little out of the way, but worth it for serious wine drinkers. It hosts events and…
Oakland
Stranded is the kind of cool record store you wished you had worked at when you were younger (or maybe now). It only carries vinyl, and offers a…
San Francisco
If your morning jog leaves your feet or shins hurting, get your gait checked here before you hit Ocean Beach or Golden Gate Park trails. The pros will…
Honolulu
Head here for all your boarding needs, be they surfboards, bodyboards, skateboards or anything associated. There's new and used, all sorts of accessories,…
Savannah
Pickin' and siftin' for antique and vintage treasures is a delight in this bright, clean, organized mall that was once a mattress factory. Military and…
Honolulu
This block-sized open-air mall mixes local shops and restaurants with national chains. It matches the neighborhood's post-industrial vibe and has numerous…
San Antonio
Despite the name, this is no French haberdashery, but a purveyor of fine cowboy hats, established in 1917. You'll walk out looking like a real cowboy with…
Waikiki
With stylish flair and panache, Newt specializes in Montecristi Panama hats – classic men’s fedoras, plantation-style hats and women’s fino. It also has…
The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill
Part bookstore, part community center, with books in the front, and local art shows and art books in the back. Alley Cat is not a hush-hush place but an…
Denver
MudHead is a well-regarded boutique specializing in Native American art, mostly Hopi and Navajo. Walking through the doors is kind of like walking into a…
South Beach
An incredibly well-stocked collection of art, photography, design and coffee-table books from this high-quality illustrated books publisher. Check out…
San Francisco
Stagger out of this literary opium den while you still can, laden with remaindered art books, used cookbooks and just-released novels signed by local…
Miami
Colorful textiles from Central and South America are transformed into lovely accessories and home decor at this eye-catching store in the heart of Coconut…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
With four floors filled with books, plus DVDs, magazines, toys and games, reading-themed gifts and accessories and even a vinyl-LP section, this Union…
Memphis
It has everything from postcards to denim shirts to flasks to rubber duckies to fine hats to overalls. But the real attraction is the antiques upstairs:…
South End & Chinatown
Ring the doorbell: it's worth it. Specializing in rare and out-of-print titles, Ars Libri is an art bookstore extraordinaire, filled from floor to ceiling…
South Beach
Stop in this fantastic indie bookstore for an excellent selection of new fiction, beautiful art and photography books, award-winning children's titles and…
The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill
This tidy Bernal Heights dispensary is tops for its 'farm-to-feeling' edibles, which include things like animal cookies, Black Ice and Pineapple Love…
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