Must-see shopping in Southern USA

  • Corner Music

    Nashville

    Guitars. Banjos. Ukuleles. Mandolins. If it has strings and plays music, you'll find it here. Don't be surprised if you hear someone strumming away. Also…

  • Social Chair

    Mississippi

    Eclectic gifts, handmade crafts, locally produced print work and general artiness are all for sale at this much-beloved home full of gifts, bric-a-brac…

  • Two Women & A Warehouse

    Savannah

    Interior designers and collectors will have a field day in this 7000-sq-ft warehouse, where more than 20 vendors peddle rescued and repurposed vintage and…

  • Pelican Coast Clothing Co

    New Orleans

    Dapper dudes and Tulane students get their preppy on at this small and friendly shop. It's packed tight with colorful ties and sports shirts, plus some…

  • Indigo & Cotton

    Charleston

    Stocks high-end and innovative brands of clothing, footwear and accessories: for instance, Raleigh Denim, a company that stitches its jeans on vintage…

  • Tops for Shoes

    Asheville

    This may look like a run-of-the-mill, old-school shoe store, but venture inside – it’s enormous, with an eye-catching assortment of hiking boots and hip…

  • Croghan's Jewel Box

    Charleston

    Long-standing, family-owned jewelry store offering pricey but gorgeous antique pieces, estate finds, engagement rings and other one-of-a-kind gifts on…

  • Imogene + Willie

    Nashville

    This independent purveyor of style, housed in a 1950s service station, does built-to-last, custom-hemmed denim (from $245) that ships to you within a few…

  • Diaspora Boutique

    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…

  • Savannah Bee Company

    Savannah

    This internationally renowned honey dreamland is one of Savannah's must-stops. Expect artisanal honey of infinite variety, and limitless free tastings.

  • Shop Historic Charleston

    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.

  • Abednego

    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.

  • Gallery 220

    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.

  • W Hampton Brand Gallery

    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.

  • Ariodante

    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.

  • Charleston Crafts Cooperative

    Charleston

    A pricey, well-edited selection of contemporary South Carolina–made crafts, such as sweetgrass baskets, hand-dyed silks and wood carvings.

  • Goat. Sheep. Cow. North.

    Charleston

    A gourmet cheese shop that triples as a cafe and wine bar. Get your pasteurized Spanish goat's milk and thermized Italian sheep's milk here.

  • Farmers Market

    Charleston

    Stop by Charleston's terrific farmers market on Saturdays for local produce, homemade food and drinks, art, music, boiled peanuts and more.

  • Tavern at Rainbow Row

    Charleston

    America's oldest liquor store has been getting people drunk since 1686. There are free tastings of local whiskey and moonshine on weekends.

  • Stock & Belle

    Memphis

    Design-forward clothing, art and home accessories, often with a Memphis bent. It's the coolest shop for hip Memphis T-shirts.

  • Savannah Wine Cellar

    Savannah

    Boutique bottle shop with more than 400 wines; offers try-before-you-buy tastings and classes.

  • Blue Bicycle Books

    Charleston

    Excellent new-and-used bookstore with a great selection on Southern history and culture.

  • Indigo Market

    Charleston

    One-of-a-kind art, jewelry, furnishings, textiles and other gifts, lots of it vintage.

  • Freret Street Market

    New Orleans

    This combined farmers, flea and art market offers a great mix of local culture.

  • Hewlett & Dunn

    Tennessee

    Sells cowboy boots and Western wear on the town square.

  • Draper James

    Nashville

    Sure, its sidewall is pure Instagram bait, but a lot of people love Reese Witherspoon's style and flock to this, her paean to all things sweetly Southern…

  • Team Store

    Atlanta

    One of two official Atlanta Falcons/Atlanta United FC gear shops, but this one is notable as it's inside the city's striking new Mercedes-Benz Stadium –…

  • Bread And Roses Cooperative

    Arkansas

    This is a worker-owned space that sells healthy groceries and arts and crafts made by local artisans. Besides offering some cool, Arkansas-made gifts,…

  • C Collection

    New Orleans

    This boutique, preening fashionably inside a converted house, does its best to keep the female population of Tulane University (and the women of Riverbend…

  • Magazine Antique Mall

    New Orleans

    Scary baby dolls, hats, chandeliers, old soda-brand memorabilia: inside this overstuffed emporium, rummagers are likely to score items of interest in the…

  • Factory at Franklin

    Tennessee

    Set in the revitalized buildings of a 1929 stove-manufacturing complex, the Factory incorporates a diverse selection of shops, restaurants, and…

  • Antique Archaeology

    Nashville

    Hardcore antique collectors may not be impressed by the small collection here, but if you're a fan of the History Channel's American Pickers, c'mon in and…

  • Filling Station

    Nashville

    The go-to place for growler fills, this tiny, brick location in 12South offers 24 taps of the region’s best craft beers. Hang around and chat with the…

  • Shops at Canal Place

    New Orleans

    No, you didn’t come to New Orleans to shop at Ann Taylor, Brooks Brothers, J Crew or Saks Fifth Avenue, but if someone spills a hurricane over your last…

  • Serendipity

    Nashville

    So, you've made it all the way to the northern edge of 12South. Still have gifts to buy? You're in luck. Serendipity sells a little of this and a little…

  • Bloomin’ Deals

    New Orleans

    This Junior League–run thrift store isn’t exactly Bloomingdale's, but some of the donations may have originated there. The women’s collection is extensive…

  • Potager & Adams Antiques

    Alabama

    Northport is full of antique shops, but credit where it's due: this shop stands tall for its thoughtful curated collection of Italian, English, and…

  • Hey Rooster General Store

    Nashville

    Artisan and small-batch food creations preen with Nashville pride at this hospitable shop. No eggs or milk stocked here; instead, you will find cheesy…

  • Crescent City Comics

    New Orleans

    The helpful, on-the-ball staff members are what make Crescent City Comics shine. The store is compact but well stocked, with sections dedicated to…

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