Dallas
Buy produce directly from the many excellent local growers, or shop for flowers and antiques at this multibarn market. It's at its best Thursday to…
Must-see shopping in North America
Breckenridge
This is the girliest shop in Breck – and we mean that in the best way possible. Here are printed fabrics, stuffed toys, tot-sized tees, and dresses and…
Austin
'Curious oddities' is what they advertise at this quirky antique store that sells all manner of fabulous knickknacks, all displayed with an artful eye…
Philadelphia
Reveling in geek culture is this mashup of a comic book store and cafe, the passion project of owner Ariell Johnson. Check its Facebook page for details…
Streetcar Suburbs
Year after year, this independent bookstore wins ‘Best Bookstore in Boston.’ Customers love the lineup of author talks and poetry readings, the emphasis…
Boulder
Boulder’s favorite indie bookstore has a huge travel section downstairs, along with all the hottest new fiction and nonfiction. Check the visiting-authors…
Philadelphia
Easily missed is this quirky store by designer Alex Stadler, who sells his textile and clothing designs alongside a colorful mishmash of arty gifts,…
Charleston
Some of the city's best contemporary art regularly appears in this long-standing downtown gallery. Artist Nathan Durfee's experimental work is a highlight…
Saskatchewan
Robertson's Trading Post is the place to go if you're in the market for a bear trap, wolf hide or case of baked beans. You can buy pretty much anything…
Anchorage
Billing itself as a 'funktional' art gallery, Dos Manos sells locally crafted art and jewelry, and very cool Alaska-themed T-shirts. A recent expansion…
Toronto
Fulfill your one-of-a-kind dreams at this perfectly curated vintage boutique in Parkdale. Known as one of Toronto's hottest spots for men's and women's…
Northern BC
The best bookstore in northern BC, Books & Company is also home to Cafe Voltaire, a top spot to have lunch. The daily soup, sandwich and panini options…
Honolulu
Hidden away on a Kaimuki back street is Honolulu's best bookstore. Run by a local publisher, the carefully curated selection of books includes plenty of…
Yellowknife
These guys run the only coffee roastery in NWT, specialising in small-batch roasts of single origin, mostly organic beans that you may spot in gift shops…
West Hollywood & Mid-City
An intimate, hidden-away courtyard shop that specializes in selling signed shooting scripts from past blockbusters, and 1st editions from Shakespeare (…
Mazatlán
This wonderful gallery specialises in handmade leather masks by artists Rak Garcia and Loa Molina, plus sculptures and ceramics from its in-house studio…
Haleʻiwa
The North Shore's top ukulele store, this place also has an excellent website and ships all over the world. Head to the store to see and try out a mind…
Kalele Bookstore & Divine Expressions
Moloka'i
A community treasure. Besides books, get free maps or enjoy a coffee and meet some locals out back on the shady terrace. Owner Teri Waros is a fount of…
North Shore & Upcountry
Showcases the extraordinary art of Andreas Nottebohm, who etches flat sheets of aluminum to create an illusion of depth. You won't believe your eyes. Also…
Galveston
Watch the saltwater taffy, peanut brittle and chocolates being made at this throwback to the 1920s Strand. It's an old-fashioned candy store and ice-cream…
Central Colorado
A terrific bookstore that merges local naturalist literature, hiking guides, maps and children's books with modern, offbeat and classic fiction. Skinny…
East Toronto & Rosedale
A collective of local artists displays and sells work at this eclectic shop. High quality and unique, there's everything from handcrafted cards and…
Central Colorado
A unique outdoor clothing shop where stylish adventure wear is made right behind the counter. The factory doubles as a store; browse for hoodies, skirts,…
Jerome Artists Cooperative Gallery
Arizona
Need a gift? At this bright and scenic gallery, more than 30 local artists work in pottery, woodwork, painting, jewelry and other crafts, before selling…
Philadelphia
In its fifth decade, this friendly indie bookstore is not just a store, but a community worth seeking out and supporting. There's a good selection of…
Houston
Houston's top independent bookseller since 1974. Carefully curated, with a strong literary bent, it’s a wonderful spot to browse local titles or meet…
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…
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.
St Louis
A great indie bookstore stocking new and used titles. There are recommendations of books by local authors and frequent author readings.
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.
