Tobago
In this tiny room at the back of Shore Things cafe, Jean-Claude Petit creates divine chocolate goodness, from bonbons to bars, filled with everything from…
Must-see shopping in Americas
Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village
If you want to take a bit of Chi-town home with you, check out these locally made, Chicago-inspired wares – souvenirs with style. Just about anything that…
Port-au-Prince & Around
Sharona El-Saieh, daughter-in-law of the gallery's founder and one of the original patrons of Haitian painting is an accomplished mosaic artist. She holds…
Toluca
This downtown location of Casart – the state organization promoting local crafts – is fantastic both for its beautiful home, set around a courtyard, and…
Chinatown & Center City East
Occupying the former home of Pauline's, an old art-deco bridal store, Lapstone & Hammer's range of male streetwear and high fashion is artfully displayed…
Vancouver
You'll feel like you've entered a tranquil forest clearing when you open the door of this delightful nature-themed photography gallery. Cooper's striking…
French Quarter
Grassy vetiver, bittersweet orange blossoms, spicy ginger – New Orleans’ exotic flora has graciously lent its scents to Hové’s house-made perfumes for…
Chicago
Decorated with vintage typewriters and old card-catalog bureaus that serve as desks, this small store for new and used books charms. Sliding ladders…
Northwest Territories
This excellent shop that doubles as the local information center sells traditional Dene crafts, such as birch-bark baskets and containers, ornately…
Southern Maine Coast
This well-curated independent bookstore dedicated to crime, noir and suspense fiction is a treat, dripping with character and playful attitude. Staff are…
Ilhabela
A standout option on an island that disappoints from a shopping perspective, local artist Fred Teiu not only presents his own tropical-themed paintings…
Coyoacán & San Ángel
The Saturday bazaar showcases some of Mexico’s best handcrafted jewelry, woodwork, ceramics and textiles including silver from Taxco and psychedelic…
Toronto
It's the oldest still-running gay bookstore in the world, making Glad Day an LGBTIQ+ landmark. The store has transformed from a place to defy censorship…
Chicago
This is Columbia College's student store, where student artists and designers sell their wares. The shop carries original, handcrafted pieces spanning all…
Las Vegas
A cut above your normal vintage emporium, savvy secondhand clothing chain Buffalo Exchange features racks of primarily '90s & 2000s club wear, jeans,…
Prince Edward Island
PEI's longest-running pottery studio is a family affair and a labor of love – it's been operated by the same clan since opening in 1973. The colorful pots…
Chicago
Over a hundred indie vendors sell their fair-trade and locally made artisan wares in kiosks spread over three floors. Sweets, coffee, clothing, handbags,…
Nature Coast
What better to accompany your natural Tarpon Springs sponge than some handmade soap from a family-run spot since 1934. Getaguru does fragrant, luxury…
Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni's Room
Chinatown & Center City East
Every shape and shade of LGBTQI book and magazine appears to be on sale at this long-running secondhand bookstore. It carries many other book genres, too,…
Chicago
An impressive and thoughtfully curated collection of beer, wine and spirits, especially the flavored bitters and the prodigious amount of small-batch…
Toronto
Craft Ontario has been promoting the work of artisans in its gallery boutique for over 40 years. Ceramics, jewelry, glasswork, prints and carvings make up…
Ozark Mountains
This neat little shop is full of both toys for kids, and funky gifts for adults, so you'll find everything from vintage action figures to Freddie Mercury…
Fayetteville
In contrast to the lovably messy Dickson St Bookshop, Nightbird is more curated and focused in its selection. It's a lovely, polished independent…
Western Honduras
This little shop just east of Parque Central has a huge selection of gorgeous, handwoven Lenca ponchos, shawls, scarves and more. You'll likely find one…
São Paulo
This two-story design stop on Rua Mateus Grou – the neighborhood's design street – only sells works from Brazilian artists. It's worth a browse for…
San Cristóbal de las Casas
A society of Maya artists, the ‘Woodlanders’ Workshop’ crafts exquisite handmade books, posters and fine-art prints from recycled paper infused with local…
Eastern Sierra
This large store is a one-stop shop for all your outdoor needs. Rents camping, climbing, backpacking and winter-trekking gear, and sells shoes, clothing…
Portland
This is a great shop for comics, graphic novels and all the fantastically nerdy accoutrements that grow around such goods. There are shelves of horror…
Gros Morne National Park
Besides the great punny name, this is a brilliant spot to pick up local folk arts and crafts, including stuff you genuinely can't find in other shops. The…
Midcoast Maine
This small, friendly bookstore has well-curated stacks that include a solid local-interest section, and a kids' area that's a joy for parents with…
Pasadena & the San Gabriel Valley
An amazing boutique with a steampunk vibe, Gold Bug shows work and collections created (or curated) by 100 area artists. We saw a robotic, metallic…
Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront
Selling fake dog poop, stink bombs, water-squirting rings and magic tricks, this Pike Place Market magic shop is heaven for aspiring magicians, pranksters…
Provincetown
Everything for sale at Loveland Bohemian Marine, from the stationary to the linens, feels like it is chosen with the utmost care. The overall vibe of the…
Marin County
Corte Madera is home to one of the Bay Area's best bookstores. In the Marketplace shopping center, it has a strong travel section and frequently hosts big…
Lone Pine
Food, beer, souvenirs and excellent advice from the friendly staff make this the (only) place to visit before and/or after your hike up Mt Whitney. It…
Las Vegas Premium Outlets North
Las Vegas
Vegas' biggest-ticket outlet mall features 120 brands including high-end names such as Armani, Brooks Brothers, Diane von Furstenberg, Kate Spade, Michael…
Logan Square & Fairmount
Sandi and Neil are the couple behind this creative pottery studio and gallery, which opens its doors to shoppers for a few hours each weekend if it doesn…
Quito
Next to Tianguez cafe, this fair-trade shop sells a wide selection of quality handmade crafts from across Ecuador. Items are arranged by region, with…
Fort-de-France
This attractive covered market is a colourful, aromatic and busy place aimed at visiting cruise-ship crowds. Here you can stock up on crafts, souvenirs,…
Zona Rosa & Reforma
This government-run crafts store sells quality wares from around Mexico, such as Olinalá-produced lacquered boxes and black pottery from Oaxaca. Prices…
