Must-see shopping in North America

  • Moncton Market

    New Brunswick

    Touted as one of New Brunswick's largest farmers markets, this is the place to be on Saturday morning. Stalls are chocked with fresh vegetables and…

  • Dave Little's Boots

    San Antonio

    This high-quality bootmaker's shop, established in 1915, now caters to country music stars, actors and locals alike. Get your custom pair with a belt to…

  • MARCO Gift Shop

    Monterrey

    For high-end gifts and souvenirs, the gift shop at the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo is a good option. An extensive shop, it features everything from…

  • Luckenbach General Store

    Hill Country

    This old trading post, established back in 1849, is the heart of the, er, action in Luckenbach. The front half holds the store, while the saloon is down a…

  • Juneau Arts and Culture Center

    Juneau

    The impressive JACC gallery features the work of a local artist every month, while the adjacent Lobby Shop is a place for Southeast Alaskans to sell their…

  • Euclid Records

    Faubourg Marigny & Bywater

    New Orleans is the kind of town that deserves really cool record shops, and Euclid is happy to oblige. It’s got all the ingredients: racks of rare vinyl,…

  • Mundo de Azulejos

    Puerto Vallarta

    This place has been making brightly colored Talavera tiles and ceramics for decades. On the walls you'll find photos of celebrities who've patronized the…

  • Puzzle Zoo

    Santa Monica

    Those searching galaxy-wide for the caped Lando Calrissian action figure, look no more. Puzzle Zoo stocks every imaginable Star Wars or anime figurine…

  • Da Kine

    North Shore & Upcountry

    Founded in Hawaii, this top global adventure brand started in Haʻiku some 40 years ago. The bags are still some of the toughest-wearing gear you can buy –…

  • ML Leddy's

    Fort Worth

    Ah, the smell of leather that unmistakably says 'new boots.' Check out the bank ledgers, which contain the foot measurements of rock stars and presidents…

  • Dead Dog Records

    Toronto

    A small used-record store with a good, well-organized selection of vinyls, CDs and even cassette tapes. Check out the merch from long-past concerts and…

  • Appalachian Glass

    West Virginia

    Housed in a brick-and-stone Romanesque Gothic house, this inviting shop sells blown glass, jewelry, soap, candles, pottery and other arts and crafts made…

  • Down to Earth Gallery

    Yellowknife

    Stop by for splendid panoramic photos of Yellowknife, bags of Barren Ground gourmet coffee, CDs by northern First Nations artists and bands, striking art…

  • My Roommate's Closet

    The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers

    All the half-off bargains and none of the clawing dangers of a sample sale. Stocks constantly change but have included cloud-like Catherine Malandrino…

  • River Oaks District

    Houston

    Dare we say it? The mantle for luxe shopping in Houston has moved to this outdoor, village-style mall east of the Galleria. It offers a bevy of…

  • JL Mercer & Son

    Panhandle Plains

    Noted for its custom boots, spurs and other Western gear. Texas legends such as Lyndon Johnson got their boots here (as did on-screen cowboy John Wayne)…

  • Cocoa West Chocolatier

    British Columbia

    Every islander's favorite chocolate shop, the housemade treats in this excellent little store are hard to resist. But the velvet-smooth hot chocolate is…

  • I Heart Hanalei

    Hanalei

    This beachy clothing boutique has more stock than most. Peruse racks of stylish bikinis, beach cover-ups, sun hats, shorts and yoga wear from labels like…

  • Barnabas Clothing Co.

    Huntington Beach

    This local maker does delicious coastal casual wear for men and women: Santa Fe–patterned fleece-lined Sherpa jackets, black corduroys, tanks, tops and…

  • Metsker Maps

    Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront

    In its high-profile location on 1st Ave, this 65-year-old map shop sells all kinds of useful things for the traveler, from maps and guidebooks to various…

  • On The Road To Hanalei

    Hanalei

    Vibrant batik-print dresses and pareus (Tahitian sarongs), handcrafted silver jewelry and Japanese cracked-glaze tableware are just a few of the treasures…

  • Saturday Morning Market

    St Petersburg

    For a slice of local life, head down to the Al Lang Field parking lot on Saturday mornings when more than 200 vendors gather for the local farmers market…

  • Poketo

    Downtown Los Angeles & Boyle Heights

    Located in the Arts District, this is Poketo's flagship store. Shop the shelves for a thoughtful mix of mainly US-designed lifestyle products, from hand…

  • Kiehl’s

    East Village & Lower East Side

    Making and selling skincare products since it opened in NYC as an apothecary in 1851, this Kiehl’s flagship store has doubled its shop size and expanded…

  • Ski Haus

    Steamboat Springs

    After fitting skis for four decades, this place is the first and last stop for many snow-bound visitors. You can rent top-quality gear here, or buy used…

  • NorthPark Center

    Dallas

    Almost 2 million sq ft of retail space, NorthPark's major stores include Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Macy's. It has hundreds of other retailers,…

  • New State Motors Building

    Arizona

    This former Chrysler dealership, built in 1918 as Arizona's first, now houses an eclectic mix of little shops selling memorabilia, glasswork, musical…

  • Bentgate Mountaineering

    Colorado

    This outdoor-equipment shop focuses on skiing and mountaineering and has a good selection of high-quality gear for sale. The staff is friendly and very…

  • Peyote People

    Puerto Vallarta

    Sells Huichol beadwork and yarn art of excellent quality, jewelry, Day of the Dead crafts and wood carvings from the southern state of Oaxaca. Money spent…

  • Peter Lik Gallery

    Lahaina

    Vibrant colors, stunning landscapes – nature is king in the stylish lair of Australian photographer Peter Lik (who has galleries worldwide).

  • F.M. Light & Sons

    Steamboat Springs

    This cowboy shop has been hawking Stetsons since 1905. There's a great collection of boots and other gear. You will see F.M. signs up and down the…

  • Fresh Baked

    Boulder

    A longtime favorite among locals and visitors alike, Fresh Baked prides itself on expert service and top-notch cannabis, and has won several awards since…

  • Marfa Book Company

    West Texas

    A book-lover’s oasis in the middle of desolate West Texas, this cutting-edge store opens off the lobby of the Hotel St George. It stocks a lovingly…

  • Realizations: The Walter Anderson Shop

    Mississippi

    Fans of Ocean Springs' Walter Anderson will want to spend a few minutes browsing the many silkscreen block prints of his work. Printed textiles, T-shirts…

  • Locavore Store

    Hilo

    For 100% locally grown or made products, this tidy little market is all you need. Find seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, coffee, chocolate, dried fruit,…

  • REI

    Anchorage

    Anchorage’s largest outdoor store has everything you might ever need, from wool socks to backpacks to kayaks to camp chairs. Besides being able to repair…

  • Project 615

    Nashville

    A for-profit company that donates a portion of all sales to various local non-profits. The trendy T-shirts ($30) are designed and produced in Tennessee…

  • River Market District

    Arkansas

    Our favorite shopping stroll in Little Rock in this district, an area of studios, galleries, restaurants and pubs along the riverbank. The Ottenheimer…

  • HPRC

    North Coast & Redwoods

    This welcoming and holistic-minded place only sells pesticide-free cannabis products and is one of the oldest dispensaries in the United States. It even…

  • Tierra Huichol Olas Altas

    Puerto Vallarta

    Come here for commercial but high-quality Huichol beadwork pieces, including some wonderful large works – toucans, parrots, jaguars. Also sells beautiful…

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