Massachusetts
Six miles west of Sturbridge is the Brimfield Antique Show, the largest outdoor antiques fair in North America. How big is it? The fair takes place on 23…
Must-see shopping in North America
Vancouver
Ostensibly a design studio working to commission, its two-story front-of-shop area showcases a kaleidoscopic array of quirky arts and crafts by mostly…
Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
Hundreds of vendors encircle Aloha Stadium at this famous market. Your eyes will soon cross at the plethora of gaudy souvenirs, cheap T-shirts ($7!),…
East Nashville
At this welcoming bungalow of music, the down-to-earth staff is eager to help you find your next vintage guitar, banjo or ukulele. Have some musical chops…
SoHo & Chinatown
Opening Ceremony is famed for its never-boring edit of A-list indie and streetwear labels. It showcases a changing roster of names from across the globe,…
Cambridge
Family-owned and -operated since 1932, the Harvard Bookstore is not officially affiliated with Harvard University, but it is the university community’s…
Boston
A locavore's longtime dream come true, this daily farmers market – housed in a brick-and-mortar building – gives shoppers access to fresh foodstuffs,…
Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village
Old-school soul, Latin beats, American gospel, bass-stabbing hip-hop, every flavor of jazz – if it’s funky, Dusty Groove (which also has its own record…
Canton First Monday Trade Days
Northeast Texas
First Monday Trade Days have been taking place in Canton since the 1850s. Today more than 5000 vendors gather the Thursday through Sunday before every…
Chicago
This charming independent shop is better described for what it does not carry – no Barbies, Harry Potter books or trendy kiddie togs. Instead you’ll find…
Angel & Vilma's Original Route 66 Gift Shop
Arizona
Seligman is a town that takes its Route 66 heritage seriously, thanks to the octogenarian Angel ('Angel of Route 66'), his wife Vilma, and his late,…
Old Town, Corktown & Distillery District
Located in a tent-style building at the southern end of the St Lawrence Market Complex, this weekly antique market brings more than 90 vendors to the…
Boston
Occupying the ground level of the Converse world headquarters, this flagship store has a sweet selection of its classic sneakers, including some true…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
At the flagship store of this popular fashion-rental service anyone can pop in for an affordable fashion consultation ($30) for both planned and last…
The Hamptons
Not your average bookshop, Harper's feels like a gallery (OK it's a gallery, too), stocking rare and out of print art and photography books. Check out the…
Cajun Country
A good way to round out your prairie musical tour is to stop by this record shop in Ville Platte. In 1957 Floyd Solieau left his DJ job to start both the…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
A bookstore with renegade spirit, this offshoot of the renowned indie outlet in Chicago spotlights Brooklyn authors and assembles counter-culture writing…
Downtown Los Angeles & Boyle Heights
Wittmore stocks sharp edits of men's threads and accessories best described as high-end Californian cool…think layers, muted colors and pieces that can be…
The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill
Get a streetwise Mission edge with Nooworks' locally designed, US-made fashions, most under $100. Nooworks' open-mouth shirts are ideal for Pancho-Villa…
Southwest Colorado
This excellent bookstore exemplifies the passion locals have for their town and area. Buckskin carries a huge amount of books on local history, mining and…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
A must-visit for discerning bartenders and fans of the artisanal foods movement, this grocery, liquor store and deli carries only small-batch products,…
The Haight & Hayes Valley
Get instant California cool without getting the shivers in Marine Layer's 'absurdly soft' tees, which this clever SF company makes by blending cotton and…
Atlanta
This fiercely curated all-under-one-roof flagship shop stocks a dizzying array of top-quality – some say hipster – brands of products you didn't know you…
South Philadelphia
If you need a device of any kind for your kitchen Fante's is sure to have it. This family-run business started as a furniture store but switched over to…
The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill
People who swear they're not into dessert can't get enough Poco Dolce, San Francisco's award-winning, sustainably sourced chocolates with a touch of sea…
Poʻipu
A cluster of plantation-style wooden buildings, this upscale shopping mall is conveniently located at the Po‘ipu roundabout. As well as a dozen generally…
North Shore
Muscling in on the region's summertime night-market scene, North Van's is a few steps east of Lonsdale Quay. It's a fun way to spend a balmy Friday…
The Haight & Hayes Valley
Enter the well-traveled wardrobe of Leah Bershad, a former Gap designer whose folksy jet-set aesthetic is SF's antidote to khaki-and-fleece global…
Midtown
Occupying an old sewing-machine shop in the Garment District, this cult Japanese collective stocks edgy menswear from the likes of Engineered Garments and…
Calgary
Visit the factory and store run by the province's only Western boot manufacturer and pick up a pair of your choice made of kangaroo, bullhide or boring…
The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill
Street cred comes easy with locally designed Mission decks, custom tees to kick-flip over and cult skate shoes at this shop owned by SF street-skate…
New Orleans
Local artist Simon Hardeveld has made a name for himself by painting groovy signs that hang like artwork in restaurants all over New Orleans. You’ll…
Ensenada
A pair of old brick and stone buildings, set on a plaza and filled with delightful restaurants, cafes, shops and cozy spaces to relax. The anchor is an…
North Beach & Chinatown
Crook your pinky: it's always teatime at Red Blossom, featuring 100-plus specialty teas imported by second-generation tea merchants Alice and Peter Luong…
Upper West Side & Central Park
Shishi is a delightful Israeli-owned boutique stocking an ever-changing selection of stylish, affordable apparel: elegant sweaters, sleeveless shift…
SoHo & Chinatown
SoHo's version of a surf shop sees boards and wax paired up with designer grooming products, graphic art and surf tomes, and Saturdays' own line of high…
Long Beach & San Pedro
If you have time for only one shop on Retro Row, make it this one. The owner has quite an eye, making it hard not to find something you didn't know you…
Hana & East Maui
This small 7-acre farm grows a large variety of tropical fruits, flowers and spices, and transforms them into interesting products. Its well-done roadside…
The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill
Cottage industry is alive at Workshop Residence, where artists and designers collaborate with Bay Area fabricators to produce limited-edition designs –…
Monterrey
This shop is in a whole other class, and is Monterrey’s best outlet for artesanías (crafts). The genial English-speaking owner, who is full of advice…
