South End & Chinatown
With some 60 stands, this is the largest farmers market in New England, and features fresh produce, meats and poultry, dairy products, flowers and more…
Must-see shopping in North America
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
The USA’s westernmost bookstore is, even more crucially, the only genuine bookstore on Kaua‘i. As such, it’s a godsend, cramming over 100,000 (largely…
Fairbanks
In a log building at the southern end of downtown, this gallery specializes in indigenous and Native-themed creations. Artists can often be found on the…
Zihuatanejo
If you're interested in handwoven anything – sarapes (blankets with an opening for the head), rugs or hammocks (it has some great ones) – find this…
Orange County
The brother shop of Elsewhere Vintage, Joy Ride has a similar vibe, only with men's clothing: 1950s bowling shirts to immaculately maintained wool blazers…
Atlanta
It's hard to pin down the shopping genre of Decatur's Sq/Ft – on one visit, you may find graphic-print shower curtains, Phaidon coffee-table books, hip…
Savannah
Junkies of that old-book smell will get a great fix at this quaint shop specializing in titles that date from the 17th century through the 1920s. Find 1st…
Long Beach & San Pedro
This large storefront is laid out like a museum gift shop with the works of some 150 artisans who make or source their wares locally: apparel, soaps, even…
South Philadelphia
We doubt you'll find a more adorable selection of handmade toys and kids' clothing – all made from organic materials – in Philadelphia. Choose between…
Honolulu
Why wipe out your budget buying a new surfboard when you can get a used board by a famous shaper for a fraction of the cost? This slick warehouse has…
Boston
This weekend artist market brings out dozens of vendors to display their wares in the open air. Look for unique, handmade gifts, jewelry, bags, paintings,…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
The city's finest art-supply store carries a dizzying array of ink, paints, pigment, brushes, frames, pens, pencils, markers and glues, plus paper in…
Fairbanks
Next to Campus Corner Mall, this is by far the best bookstore in town, selling new and used books and plenty of Alaskan titles. There's a good kids'…
Laguna Beach
Hobart ‘Hobie’ Alter started his internationally known surf line in his parents’ Laguna Beach garage in 1950. Today, this is one of only a handful of logo…
Boulder
One of the best mountaineering shops in the state, this locally owned shop has a great collection of gear and apparel. It also rents backcountry skis,…
Montana
There are many reasons to visit Missoula in summer, and the Missoula People's Market is one of them. More than 80 stalls selling high quality local arts…
Atlanta
You wouldn't be the first to spy a famous actor or athlete picking up a new pair of graffitied sneakers, blinged-out bomber jacket or distressed jeans at…
Northern Colorado
This is the biggest kitchen supply store in northern Colorado and as such is filled with every cooking thingamajig under the sun, plus lots of local…
Austin
If you're trying to tame your sweet tooth, don't step into this colorful candy emporium where old-school treats like Squirrel Nut Zippers and Charleston…
Oaxaca City
Beware: the boxed chocolate bites sold here, known as 'Texoros,' are highly addictive. The gourmet Oaxacan treats come in 10 varieties, including hazelnut…
Denver
While many downtown pot shops cater shamelessly to weed-giddy tourists, LoDo Wellness Center offers a more down-to-earth atmosphere just off the 16th…
Poʻipu
Kukui nuts, mangoes, coconuts and vanilla are just a few of the plant ‘essences’ utilized by this homegrown bath- and body-products company. It stocks…
Kapaʻa
It deals in 'simple goods' including beach and shoulder bags crafted from upcycled rice sacks, saris and plastic bags; a carefully curated book table;…
North Carolina Mountains
The first of the many Mast general stores that dot the High Country, this rambling clapboard building still sells many of the same products that it did…
Disneyland Resort
From distressed T-shirts with edgy Cinderella prints to black tank tops patterned with white skulls, the hipster inventory is discombobulating and really…
Denver
The selection of used CDs at this brightly lit store is extensive, but head to the little den of used vinyl in the back for rare goodies, original…
San Francisco
Renew, recycle and rediscover your creativity with postindustrial arts and crafts materials from SCRAP. Take a workshop for inspiration and make your own…
Santa Fe
One of the largest selections of travel books and maps you'll ever find; you can even print topo maps on demand, on waterproof paper. Local travelers,…
Kapaʻa
The best clothing shop on the Eastside offers stylish casual and beachwear from mainland-, Australian- and London-based designers like Passenger and Vuori…
Gold Coast
This hub of the Warehouse District is a one-stop shop for a local experience. Grab a cup of joe and a simple but perfect egg sandwich from BLK/MRKT cafe…
Chihuahua & Central North Mexico
Located inside the former train station, this co-op sells works made by local artisans, most of them women. Prices vary widely, though the quality, on the…
Hanalei
Surf is the name of the game in this store, which stocks all the gear any surfer girl or beach boy might need for riding waves, including boards, along…
Wailua
A high-end fashion boutique that feels dropped in from the Hamptons or Malibu, but looks perfectly at home in Wailua. Owned by a former Donna Karan…
Palm Beach
Sponsored by Bethesda-by-the-Sea, this little donation-based resale shop has raised more than $4.5 million for Palm Beach charities in the last 20 years…
Denver
This mom-and-pop gear outfitter puts together packages of top gear for hiking and camping and either ships it to you or arranges a time for you to pick it…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
You can smell the savory, smoky goodness as soon as you step inside. In addition to local spices (in blends such as ‘luau BBQ’), this place also sells…
Waikiki
Inside a mega chain hotel, this airy boutique owned by a Vietnamese fashion designer (who was once crowned Ms Waikiki) is a gem for handmade beaded…
Québec City
If you're in the market for sporting goods or outdoor gear and this enormous store in St-Sauveur doesn’t have it, it doesn't exist. Visit Latulippe for…
Hanalei
The aroma alone is enough to lure you into this compact chocolatier linked with a farm in nearby Wainiha Valley and filled with treats. Specialty…
Cody
This Cody institution has been the place for handcrafted boots since 1959, and has more varieties than you can imagine, as well as most sizes. Belts,…
