Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village
The epicenter of Chicago’s comic and zine worlds, Quimby’s is one of the linchpins of underground literary culture in the city. Here you can find…
Must-see shopping in Americas
Montréal
The flagship store of this cult independent comic-book and graphic-novel publisher has become something of a local literary haven. Cool book launches take…
Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Everyone and their quaint grandmother is selling Pennsylvania Dutch artisanal goods in Lancaster, but at the Guild of Craftsmen store, you know you're…
Philadelphia
Boyd's has been in business since 1938, initially specializing in men's clothing, but branching out into womenswear in 1990 when they moved into the…
Puerto Vallarta
If you don't have time to travel all the way to the village of Mata Ortiz in Chihuahua, don't miss a visit to this gallery that showcases the exquisite,…
Puerto Jiménez
A terrific, well-stocked crafts shop, featuring local art and jewelry, a wonderful collection of colorful Boruca masks and black-and-ocher Guaitil pottery…
Memphis
This fabulous artisan-centric store and coffeehouse in Binghampton stocks exquisitely curated everyday coolness (handcrafted soaps, hipster backpacks,…
Kensington Market & Chinatown
The largest indie record store in Canada, Sonic Boom has rows upon rows of new and used vinyl, CDs and even cassettes. Longtime staffers are deeply…
Ballard & Discovery Park
Even if you think you've been to every oddities shop worth a two-headed calf, Ballyhoo is worth a visit. What it lacks in space it makes up for in the…
Newfoundland & Labrador
This active printing press is a bibliophile's dream. Owner Marnie Parsons gives tours of her presses, one from 1830s London. In addition to handmade…
Denver
It's easy to lose yourself, poking around this eclectic shop. Selling everything from mid-mod furniture and handbags to baby clothes and jewelry, it's a…
Denver
This welcoming shop on the 16th Street Mall sells everything Colorado. Well-made, totally appealing, I-must-have tees, hats, postcards, baby clothes,…
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
Attractively laid out in a beautifully restored stone building that dates from 1877, this Asian-inspired art and clothing boutique sells a wide array of…
Hamakua Harvest Farmers Market
Hamakua Coast
Featuring 16 or so vendors, live music and talks, this market is worth checking out. Everything is locally grown or made, including produce, honey, goat…
Puebla
Unlike most of Puebla’s Talavera shops, Uriarte still makes its pottery onsite. The showroom displays a gorgeous selection of high-quality, intricately…
North Coast & Redwoods
The renowned hometown jeweler, famed for its nature-inspired Niobium metalwork, has its headquarters in Arcata's up-and-coming Creamery District. You get…
San Juan
Owned by two friendly sisters, Monica and Nicole, this wallet-friendly store showcases clothes, bags and jewelry from LA- and New York–based designers,…
North Coast & Redwoods
You'll find the non-GMO cheeses made by this 100-year-old company on the menus of high-end restaurants up and down the California coast. Be sure to stop…
Banff Town
Banff’s oldest outdoor-equipment supplier is still the best. It has women’s and men’s clothing from big brands such as Patagonia, Arc'teryx, Icebreaker,…
Havana
A shop full of beautiful artifacts, the Memorias Librería opened in 2014 as Havana's first genuine antique bookstore. Delve into its gathered piles and…
Sayulita
This co-op shop gives an excellent introduction to the Huicholes' colorful beadwork sculptures, sold at fair prices. There are some spectacular pieces…
La Paz
For a one-of-a-kind souvenir head to Walisuma, which works with 59 different Bolivian artisans. Star items include gorgeous (and ultrasoft) alpaca and…
Winnipeg
Run by friendly Métis proprietress Bobbie Lee Proulx and her extended family, this is half-workshop, half-gallery. You can get made-to-measure mukluks and…
Boulder
One of the coolest stores on Pearl, this kitchen, bed and bath supplier stocks upscale goods, locally produced foods, scores of specialized cookbooks and…
The CD, Madrona & Madison Park
If you are in the market for women's clothing in a size 14+, Two Big Blondes is the place for you – this plus-size consignment store has thousands of…
Ozark Mountains
This family-owned and -operated music store is a cornerstone of the Mountain View roots-music scene, and has a fantastic stock of mandolins, banjos,…
Tremé-Lafitte
At a time when stores are becoming more and more homogeneous, Kitchen Witch is doing its own thing, selling antique and vintage cookbooks to a dedicated…
Wyoming
These adjoining shops are Wild West classics. The Wrangler has been selling diamond-studded Stetsons, cowgirl jeans and, yes, Wranglers, since 1943, while…
French Quarter
Packed nearly floor to ceiling with toys and gifts for the younger set, this bustling shop has just about anything your kids, nieces, nephews or other…
Ketchikan
The not-to-be-missed home gallery of one of Alaska's most noted contemporary artists, Ray Troll, whose salmon- and fish-inspired work is seen all around…
Dallas
Wild Bill's is a West End treasure chest of Western wear. You'll find Stetsons, snakeskin boots, oilskin jackets, oversize belt buckles, rhinestone…
Manaus
Right on Praça São Sebastião, this is Manaus’ top shop for genuine-article Amazonian handiwork, including gorgeous basketwork, pottery and folk art, as…
Hamakua Coast
A wonderful stop worthy of a browse or splurge on items from their extraordinary collection of handcrafted koa (Hawaiian timber) pieces, from rocking…
Santa Fe
This large space in the Railyard district is the top gallery in town representing contemporary Native American and regional artists. There are generally…
Panama City
An excellent place to find original Guna embroidery with modern designs and Congo art from Portobelo, Karavan commissions local artists, works closely to…
Santiago
The best place in Santiago to buy quality gifts that were actually made in Chile. This mock village houses dozens of small stores, art galleries and…
Upper East Side
This charming (and expensive) little boutique, owned by actress Phoebe Cates Kline (of Fast Times at Ridgemont High fame), sells a dainty array of women’s…
Wisconsin
On Saturdays, a food bazaar takes over Capitol Sq. It's one of the nation's most expansive markets, famed for its artisan cheeses and breads. Craft…
São Paulo
This supremely cool collection of original knickknacks, objets d'art and other decorative items from the 1950s, '60s and '70s is like a gourmet graveyard…
New Orleans
The Ogden boasts a very fine museum store, stuffed with prints, crafts and books that explore the theme of regional art. Start with graphite pencils, move…
