Must-see shopping in The USA

  • Sewn

    Denver

    A clothing-and-hat boutique, Sewn specializes in one-of-a-kind handmade items. Most of the designers are local or Colorado-based, though it's the work of…

  • Disko Obscura

    New Orleans

    You'd think it was hard enough to be a record shop in this day and age, but along comes Disko Obscura, a record shop specializing in underground disco,…

  • Book Loft

    Ohio

    Bibliophiles go gaga in this sprawling German Village bookshop occupying a block of pre–Civil War era buildings. You’re guaranteed to get lost in the…

  • Lost & Found

    Fairbanks

    This little shop looks like an Alaskan closet that suddenly exploded into the world's coolest record collection, a nexus of vinyl that would make Nick…

  • Anchorage Market & Festival

    Anchorage

    This was called the ‘Saturday Market’ until it became so popular it opened on Sundays. It's an open market with live music and more than 300 booths…

  • Ambiance

    The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers

    The Union St outpost of this four-store SF-based chain showcases midrange designers, with a good mix of trendy and classic cuts in jeans, dresses, shirts,…

  • Kiholo Kai

    Honolulu

    Home to O‘ahu's finest Hawaii shirts for men, this elegant shop is filled with refined patterns that will work nicely for an afternoon soiree at your…

  • Exploratorium Store

    The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers

    Bring home gifts for the kids that you won't find anywhere else. The shop at the Exploratorium – the city's famous art and science museum – carries unique…

  • SoWa Farmers Market

    South End & Chinatown

    With some 60 stands, this is the largest farmers market in New England, and features fresh produce, meats and poultry, dairy products, flowers and more…

  • Alaska House Art Gallery

    Fairbanks

    In a log building at the southern end of downtown, this gallery specializes in indigenous and Native-themed creations. Artists can often be found on the…

  • Books on Bay

    Savannah

    Junkies of that old-book smell will get a great fix at this quaint shop specializing in titles that date from the 17th century through the 1920s. Find 1st…

  • Sq/Ft

    Atlanta

    It's hard to pin down the shopping genre of Decatur's Sq/Ft – on one visit, you may find graphic-print shower curtains, Phaidon coffee-table books, hip…

  • Joy Ride

    Orange County

    The brother shop of Elsewhere Vintage, Joy Ride has a similar vibe, only with men's clothing: 1950s bowling shirts to immaculately maintained wool blazers…

  • Greenway Open Market

    Boston

    This weekend artist market brings out dozens of vendors to display their wares in the open air. Look for unique, handmade gifts, jewelry, bags, paintings,…

  • Used Surfboards Hawaii

    Honolulu

    Why wipe out your budget buying a new surfboard when you can get a used board by a famous shaper for a fraction of the cost? This slick warehouse has…

  • Flax Art & Design

    The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers

    The city's finest art-supply store carries a dizzying array of ink, paints, pigment, brushes, frames, pens, pencils, markers and glues, plus paper in…

  • Gulliver’s Books

    Fairbanks

    Next to Campus Corner Mall, this is by far the best bookstore in town, selling new and used books and plenty of Alaskan titles. There's a good kids'…

  • Neptune Mountaineering

    Boulder

    One of the best mountaineering shops in the state, this locally owned shop has a great collection of gear and apparel. It also rents backcountry skis,…

  • Wish

    Atlanta

    You wouldn't be the first to spy a famous actor or athlete picking up a new pair of graffitied sneakers, blinged-out bomber jacket or distressed jeans at…

  • Missoula People's Market

    Montana

    There are many reasons to visit Missoula in summer, and the Missoula People's Market is one of them. More than 80 stalls selling high quality local arts…

  • Big Top Candy Shop

    Austin

    If you're trying to tame your sweet tooth, don't step into this colorful candy emporium where old-school treats like Squirrel Nut Zippers and Charleston…

  • LoDo Wellness Center

    Denver

    While many downtown pot shops cater shamelessly to weed-giddy tourists, LoDo Wellness Center offers a more down-to-earth atmosphere just off the 16th…

  • Twist & Shout

    Denver

    The selection of used CDs at this brightly lit store is extensive, but head to the little den of used vinyl in the back for rare goodies, original…

  • Travel Bug

    Santa Fe

    One of the largest selections of travel books and maps you'll ever find; you can even print topo maps on demand, on waterproof paper. Local travelers,…

  • SCRAP

    San Francisco

    Renew, recycle and rediscover your creativity with postindustrial arts and crafts materials from SCRAP. Take a workshop for inspiration and make your own…

  • Warehouse MRKT

    Gold Coast

    This hub of the Warehouse District is a one-stop shop for a local experience. Grab a cup of joe and a simple but perfect egg sandwich from BLK/MRKT cafe…

  • Hanalei Surf Company

    Hanalei

    Surf is the name of the game in this store, which stocks all the gear any surfer girl or beach boy might need for riding waves, including boards, along…

  • Outdoors Geek

    Denver

    This mom-and-pop gear outfitter puts together packages of top gear for hiking and camping and either ships it to you or arranges a time for you to pick it…

  • Angels by the Sea Hawaii

    Waikiki

    Inside a mega chain hotel, this airy boutique owned by a Vietnamese fashion designer (who was once crowned Ms Waikiki) is a gem for handmade beaded…

  • Chocolat Hanalei

    Hanalei

    The aroma alone is enough to lure you into this compact chocolatier linked with a farm in nearby Wainiha Valley and filled with treats. Specialty…

  • Dave Little's Boots

    San Antonio

    This high-quality bootmaker's shop, established in 1915, now caters to country music stars, actors and locals alike. Get your custom pair with a belt to…

  • Juneau Arts and Culture Center

    Juneau

    The impressive JACC gallery features the work of a local artist every month, while the adjacent Lobby Shop is a place for Southeast Alaskans to sell their…

  • Appalachian Glass

    West Virginia

    Housed in a brick-and-stone Romanesque Gothic house, this inviting shop sells blown glass, jewelry, soap, candles, pottery and other arts and crafts made…

  • ML Leddy's

    Fort Worth

    Ah, the smell of leather that unmistakably says 'new boots.' Check out the bank ledgers, which contain the foot measurements of rock stars and presidents…

  • My Roommate's Closet

    The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers

    All the half-off bargains and none of the clawing dangers of a sample sale. Stocks constantly change but have included cloud-like Catherine Malandrino…

  • River Oaks District

    Houston

    Dare we say it? The mantle for luxe shopping in Houston has moved to this outdoor, village-style mall east of the Galleria. It offers a bevy of…

  • I Heart Hanalei

    Hanalei

    This beachy clothing boutique has more stock than most. Peruse racks of stylish bikinis, beach cover-ups, sun hats, shorts and yoga wear from labels like…

  • Saturday Morning Market

    St Petersburg

    For a slice of local life, head down to the Al Lang Field parking lot on Saturday mornings when more than 200 vendors gather for the local farmers market…

  • On The Road To Hanalei

    Hanalei

    Vibrant batik-print dresses and pareus (Tahitian sarongs), handcrafted silver jewelry and Japanese cracked-glaze tableware are just a few of the treasures…

  • NorthPark Center

    Dallas

    Almost 2 million sq ft of retail space, NorthPark's major stores include Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Macy's. It has hundreds of other retailers,…

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