Must-see shopping in North America

  • Plaza Mercado

    Santa Fe

    A centrally located if uninspired collection of art galleries, antique stores and Santa Fe–style clothing.

  • Sunseed Food Co-op

    Space Coast

    Swing by this healthy oasis for locally grown fruit, veggies, microbrew beers, wines and after-sun lotions.

  • Exofficio

    Belltown & Seattle Center

    Gear up for the Sahara or – closer to home – Mt Rainier National Park at this handy travel-gear shop.

  • Aventura Mall

    Miami

    Aventura Mall houses a mainstream collection including Bloomingdale’s, Calvin Klein and Anthropologie.

  • Mill Falls Marketplace

    New Hampshire

    Backed by the lake and a 40ft waterfall, this restored linen mill houses a dozen shops and restaurants.

  • Ogg's Hogan

    Arizona

    Ogg’s Hogan is an idiosyncratic trove of collectibles, ephemera and American Indian art and jewelry.

  • Defunct Books

    East Nashville

    A tiny bookstore tucked in the Idea Hatchery specializing in used, out-of-print and collectible books.

  • TopShop

    Chicago

    The popular British purveyor of youthful, urban-cool style has a large store on the Magnificent Mile.

  • Maui Girl

    North Shore & Upcountry

    Itty-bitty bikinis from Maui Girl regularly appear in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.

  • Page One

    Albuquerque

    A huge and comprehensive selection of books, some secondhand, in the northeast quadrant of the city.

  • Reforma 222

    Zona Rosa & Reforma

    A modern shopping mall with a cinema that is busy with the local Zona Rosa crowd wanting to be seen.

  • Gandhi

    Coyoacán & San Ángel

    The large San Ángel branch of this popular bookstore chain has outlets on both sides of Quevedo.

  • Ko Olina Center

    Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu

    Two blocks of upscale shops and restaurants that cater to those staying in the Ko Olina resorts.

  • Front Street Jerky

    San Diego

    Selling all manners of jerky flavors sliced from top round steak, plus ahi, buffalo and venison.

  • 15th Street Gallery

    Salt Lake City

    A tasteful modern gallery showing local art, with original jewelry that won't break the bank.

  • Yellowstone Trading Post

    Montana

    Kids will like the stuffed animal exhibits in this souvenir store next to the Beartooth Cafe.

  • Bubba's Blues Corner

    Arkansas

    Make like Robert Plant and stop by this wonderfully cluttered shop to pick up a blues record.

  • Fish Camp General Store

    Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada

    Good place to stock up on a whole range of groceries, plus beer and wine and camp supplies.

  • Santa Fe Clay

    Santa Fe

    This top-quality ceramics gallery also offers workshops and classes for Santa Fe residents.

  • Gateway Mall

    Salt Lake City

    Downtown major-label shopping mall with a movie theater, escape room and children's museum.

  • Mr Trombly's Tea & Table

    Russian River Area

    Different kinds of tea and teapots, plus quality kitchen gadgets and well-priced tableware.

  • Alternative Surf

    Coastal Orange County

    Bodyboarding central, with a full complement of boards, wet suits, apparel and other gear.

  • Bridgton Books

    Western Maine

    This independent bookstore has helpful staff and a large inventory of new and used books.

  • Christy Sports

    Southwest Colorado

    Christy Sports has ski equipment, snowboards, snowshoes and clothing for hire and sale.

  • Crystal Magic

    Sedona

    This New Age store sells books, cards, incense, body products and, of course, crystals.

  • Queen Bee Creations

    Portland

    One-of-a-kind faux-leather and super-cute bags, wallets and bike panniers sewn on-site.

  • Base Camp

    Montana

    The place for last-minute outdoor gear, topo maps and that lost widget for your stove.

  • Elevation

    Lone Pine

    Rents bear canisters and crampons, and sells hiking, backpacking and climbing gear.

  • Kierland Commons

    Scottsdale

    This outdoor mall in northern Scottsdale offers a mix of fashion, dining and events.

  • Lux

    Ballard & Discovery Park

    Lux is a well-stocked and well-staffed dispensary with an on-trend modern aesthetic.

  • Tongass Trading Company

    Ketchikan

    Large downtown outfitter that can fix you up with most of your outdoor supply needs.

  • GTR Mapping

    Southern Front Range

    Publishers of the topographical Recreational Map of Colorado and others.

  • Petco

    Flagstaff

    A pet supply store, handy for those heading to the Grand Canyon with dog in tow.

  • Petsmart

    Flagstaff

    A national, super-sized, pet-supply store, with all kinds of dog food and gear.

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