Santiago
Much more than a bookstore, this two-floor shop sells Chilean movies, documentaries, records, toys, shirts and more. A must-visit to purchase unique gifts…
Must-see shopping in Americas
John K. King Used & Rare Books
Detroit
This cluttered, multistory bookstore is a Detroit landmark sure to delight any bibliophile. Treasures await in the dusty stacks, and exploring the…
Boulder
Your inner child will want to spend hours in this store. Not only does it sell the most beautiful kites, but there are games, puppets and toys to intrigue…
San Telmo
This colorful art shop sells prints and originals by emerging artists. Perfect stop for unique souvenir shopping – and supporting the local art scene…
Cali & Southwest Colombia
Purchase traditional wooden vessels brightly decorated with vegetable resin at this fine gallery. Come on weekday afternoons to watch maestro José María…
Long Beach & San Pedro
Everyone from today's hipsters to Hollywood costumers comes to shop at Retro Row's dozens of vintage stores, cafes, hair salons and happening restaurants.
Houston
Try on Project Runway winner Chloe Dao's fashionable wares in this Rice Village gem that's all about local design, looking good and having fun.
Kailua-Kona
The Big Island's largest selection of used books, CDs and DVDs, including Hawaiiana titles, is piled floor to ceiling in this warehouse-sized bookstore.
Kailua
This fabulous and small indie bookshop has a great selection of used and new books, including a lot of Hawaiiana. Staff are great with recommendations.
São Paulo
Open-air market for handicrafts, antiques and food stalls Saturday, plus live chorinho in the afternoon between 2:30pm and 6:30pm.
St Louis
A great indie bookstore stocking new and used titles. There are recommendations of books by local authors and frequent author readings.
Cienfuegos
Fabulous private bookshop selling literary tomes as well as retro magazines, 1950s curiosities and other pieces of sunken treasure.
Fort Worth
Get your Stetson on at this downtown hat shop, in business since 1911. Enjoy the wall of fame – famous folks wearing their hats.
Lahaina
Excellent selection of island-made crafts from 300 local artists, jewelers and craftspeople. One of four locations on the island.
Yellowknife
This bookstore stocks a great selection of titles on Northern and aboriginal subjects; it also sells maps and children's books.
Houston
A beautiful shop filled with vintage art and handicrafts from Mexico, plus unique items from top artisans south of the border.
Kailua
Locally produced tropically scented lotions and soaps. Anything accented with plumeria is addictive. Great for gifts.
Whitehorse
Mac's has an unrivaled selection of Yukon titles. It also stocks topographical maps, road maps and periodicals.
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
Lose track of time browsing aisle after aisle of intriguing old titles and hard-to-find tunes.
Alaska Geographic Museum Store
Skagway
NPS bookstore selling classic Klondike tomes and essential Chilkoot Trail maps ($8.50).
Vancouver
Just when you think you'll never find that combination licorice and hula-hoop store you've been searching for, here it is. This perky little spot with a…
Chicago
Travel fiends and design junkies alike will delight in this charmingly curated shop, which deals in quirky finds such as tableware from steamships and…
Bogotá
This classy shop has higher-end crafts (lots of home accessories, plus bags, toys, hammocks and some clothing), and 70% of the profits go directly back to…
Malibu & Pacific Palisades
This one-of-a-kind store pops from the Topanga Canyon roadside, thanks to skeletons and mannequins dressed like Egyptian eunuchs and Viking warriors,…
Treasure Beach
All the creations inside the Mud Gallery (traditional mud hut) were made by the prolific artist, and children's writer Sharon – half-Maroon and a citizen…
Centro de Artesanías La Ciudadela
Alameda Central
A favorite destination for good, and also mass-produced, handicrafts from all over Mexico. Worth seeking out are Oaxaca alebrijes (whimsical painted…
Queens
A whimsical shop that's packed with great gift ideas, including plenty of intriguing Queens-related objects. You'll find vintage wall hangings, hip baby…
Jamaica
Warning: don't walk past this artistically attired Rasta shack that's been defying hurricanes, dodgy drivers and all else in Belmont since 1977; it's…
Cambridge
If you’re into maps, you’ll be into Ward Maps. It has an incredible collection of original antique and reproduction maps, with a special focus on Boston,…
Chicago
At awesomely academic Seminary Co-op, you might run into a Nobel laureate or three. Local scholars adore this place, where you'll find no less than eight…
The Willamette Valley & Wine Country
Americana folk meets Pacific Northwest heritage at Velour, an aesthetic-forward lifestyle shop curating vintage and handmade clothing, jewelry and…
Alameda Central
Enter this converted art deco building at the edge of the Alameda for inspired shopping, where plants drip from sleek railings and soft lamps. Three…
Los Feliz & Griffith Park
Occupying two adjoining shopfronts, this much-loved Los Feliz institution carries everything from art, architecture and fashion tomes, to LA history…
Los Angeles
Set in the Helms Complex, this is the city's best visual-arts book depot, with new, fine and out-of-print titles on its shelves and in its cabinets. The…
Roseau
As much a place for locals to gather and chat with friends as a source of fresh produce, this bustling riverfront market is busiest on Saturday mornings…
Roma
The store at this playfully hip art gallery sells silk screens, graphic T-shirts and etchings made by popular Argentine illustrator Jorge Alderete and…
Vancouver
Grab a paper bag and some tongs then dive into the pick-your-own drawers of brightly colored treats at this slender, white-walled gem dedicated to Swedish…
Alameda Central
Small market specializing in top-price gourmet food items such as huitlacoche (trufflelike corn fungus), insects, mole pastes, crocodile, ostrich, deer…
