Must-see shopping in North America

Apple Annie's Country Store

Southwestern Utah

Apple Annie's is the local grocery store, post office and state liquor shop.

Finnegan's Toys & Gifts

Portland

Crammed with toys of all kinds, this chaotic kids' store is fun to explore.

Principle Gallery

Alexandria

This approachable place on King St exhibits work by painters and sculptors.

Central Comercio

Guanajuato

Small shopping center with a large supermarket; useful for self-caterers.

Joshua Tree Outfitters

Joshua Tree National Park

Small shop also rents quality camping and other outdoor gear and clothing.

Mr Ryder & Co Art & Antiques

Russian River Area

In a former post-office building, this place sells cool art and antiques.

REI

Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

Yellowstone topo maps, backpacking rentals and popular weekly workshops.

Modern Way

Greater Palm Springs

The oldest and most stylin’ shop for collectors of modern furniture.

Toyworks

Russian River Area

Indie toy seller with phenomenal selection of quality games for kids.

American Bookstore

Centro Histórico

Has novels and books on Mexico in English, plus Lonely Planet guides.

Hand Goods

Russian River Area

Collective of ceramicists, potters, jewelers, fine artists and more.

Lone Pine Sporting Goods

Lone Pine

Sells camping gear, clothing, fishing licenses (cash only) and maps.

Sign of the Bear

Sonoma

Kitchen-gadget freaks: make a beeline to this indie cookware store.

Brewery Arts Center

Nevada

For made-in-Nevada artisan crafts, shop at the Brewery Arts Center.

Northern Lights

Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

Everything you need for your next white-water or fishing adventure.

MudPuddles Toys & Books

Portland

Educational toys and books as well as all the latest for the kids.

Barnes & Noble

Kahului

Good selection of travel and local info books on Maui and Hawaii.

Westfield Mission Valley

San Diego

This mall is quite casual with shops like Target and Hot Topic.

Treasure House Books

Albuquerque

Tiny bookstore specializing in New Mexico authors and subjects.

Central Market

Inland Michoacán

The bare-bones central market contains some cooked-food stalls.

Pine Isle Market

Lanaʻi

Basic grocery store selling snacks, drinks and household items.

June Lake General Store

Mono Lake Region

For camping and fishing supplies, groceries, liquor and gifts.

Keaʻau Natural Foods

Puna

Small natural-foods store heavy on cosmetics and supplements.

Bazar Artesanal Mexicano

Coyoacán & San Ángel

Handmade jewelry, crafts and no shortage of touristy junk.

Tiddle E Winks

Sonoma

Vintage five-and-dime, with classic mid-20th-century toys.

Black Tie Ski Rentals

Southwest Colorado

Black Tie hires out skis, skiing equipment and snowboards.

Meltzanel

San Cristóbal de las Casas

Modern designs fashioned from traditional Maya textiles.

Parker Ranch Center

Kohala & Waimea

Has groceries and basics, plus restaurants and fast food.

Honolua Surf Co

Kihei & South Maui

Hip surfer-motif T-shirts, board shorts and aloha shirts.

Blue Ginger

Kihei & South Maui

Women’s clothing in cheery colors and tropical motifs.

Trading Post

Southeastern Utah

Sells Navajo crafts, beer and books. Winter hours vary.

Sylvan Peak

Montana

Topo maps, outdoor gear and winter equipment rentals.

Gardener

Healdsburg

Garden-shop lovers: don’t miss this rural beauty.

Farmers Market

Shenandoah Valley

Sells fresh produce from local growers and makers.

Village Outfitters

Space Coast

Outdoor and camping gear, as well as kayak rental.

Antique Society

Russian River Area

More than 125 antiques vendors under one roof.

Napa Soap Company

Napa Valley

Ecofriendly bath products, locally produced.

Lolo’s Consignment

Napa Valley

Groovy cheap dresses and cast-off cashmere.

Amy C Lund

East Bay

Specializes in handwoven Shaker-style rugs.

Coperfield’s Books

Calistoga

Indie bookshop, with local maps and guides.