Must-see shopping in Eastern USA

  • Eight Flags Antiques Market

    Northeast Florida

    Three dozen antique dealers sprawl across one large indoor space. Bargains on the 'treasures' of a hundred Southern attics await to be discovered.

  • Caron Gallery

    Mississippi

    Showcases Mississippi artists, with landscape paintings, jewelry, ceramics and modern art. And yes, a few Elivis-themed pieces are for sale too.

  • Phipps Plaza

    Atlanta

    One of Atlanta's most upscale shopping malls, with loads of luxury haute couture, a 14-screen AMC movie theater and LEGOLAND Discovery Center.

  • Leather Master

    Key West

    Besides the gladiator outfits, studded jockstraps and S&M masks, they do very nice bags and shoes here. Which is what you came for, right?

  • Newport on the Levee

    Northern Kentucky

    A massive shopping complex along the river, with restaurants and an arcade, a bowling alley, a movie theater and an aquarium beloved by kids.

  • Bal Harbour Shops

    Miami

    A classy scene boasting Prada, Gucci, Chanel and Saks Fifth Avenue outposts. Bal Harbour is located about 3 miles north of North Miami Beach.

  • Left Bank Books

    New Hampshire

    Just off the Dartmouth green, this small 2nd-floor shop sells used books, from current fiction to memoirs to books about the local outdoors.

  • Warehouse Row

    Chattanooga

    Restaurants, coffee shops and retailers from big (J. Crew) to small (Onward Reserve) share space in this group of 1800s warehouse buildings.

  • Alleva

    SoHo & Chinatown

    In the heart of Little Italy stands fourth-generation Alleva, one of the city's original cheese shops and a deli famed for its mozzarella.

  • Emerson Grace

    Nashville

    Chic yet fun-loving, this women's boutique is filled with dainty frocks, chunky sweaters, distressed denim, edgy heels and local jewelry.

  • Artisans' Well

    Faubourg Marigny & Bywater

    This lovely little shop, operated by a Panamanian historian, specializes in indigenous arts and crafts from Mexico and Central America.

  • Gallery 302

    Western Maine

    This co-op with 60 member artists displays and sells art in all its forms. It offers art shows, events, lectures and classes, too.

  • North Tisbury Farm and Market

    Martha's Vineyard

    Stop by this well-stocked market for organic and specialty foods from around the world, with plenty from farms around the island.

  • Sherman's

    Mount Desert Island

    Inside Maine's oldest bookstore (established 1886) you'll find books, maps, magazines, toys and oodles of Maine-themed souvenirs.

  • Massey’s

    New Orleans

    Massey’s is a large, well-stocked local chain carrying an excellent selection of camping, hiking and general outdoors gear.

  • Allure Art Center

    Virginia

    This active art center in the charming village of White Stone showcases and sells the work of regional artists and artisans.

  • Artists in Cahoots

    Shenandoah Valley

    Packed to the rafters with crafts produced by local artisans, this shop stocks attractive glass, textiles and other pieces.

  • Beachview Books

    Coastal Georgia

    A good selection of secondhand books, records and CDs, plus vintage colonial maps – some more than 100 years old.

  • Krön Chocolatier

    Upper Northwest DC

    This shop is known for hand-dipped truffles and amusing novelties, such as edible golf balls, laptops and iPhones.

  • Garden Gift Shop

    Atlanta

    Unique, botanically themed gift items inside the Atlanta Botanical Garden.

  • Gallery at Harborplace

    Baltimore

    Beside the harbor in Inner Harbor, this mall houses standbys such as Forever 21, the Gap and Victoria's Secret.

  • Kittery Outlets

    Southern Maine Coast

    Kittery's mile-long stretch of US 1 is lined with several outlet malls containing hundreds of name-brand shops.

  • Eyes on Lincoln

    South Beach

    Offers an impressive collection of glasses, sunglasses and optical accoutrements. It's a fun place to browse.

  • Greenport Fire

    Long Island

    Hundreds of hot sauces from around the globe, as well as a choice of cigars. Its motto: anything that burns!

  • Sunseed Food Co-op

    Space Coast

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Bubba's Blues Corner

    Arkansas

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

  • Bridgton Books

    Western Maine

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

  • Principle Gallery

    Alexandria

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

  • Farmers Market

    Shenandoah Valley

    Sells fresh produce from local growers and makers.

  • Amy C Lund

    East Bay

    Specializes in handwoven Shaker-style rugs.

  • Central Grocery

    French Quarter

    A hyper-busy store offering many of the cooking ingredients typically found in Louisiana kitchens: Zatarain’s Creole Seasoning and Crab Boil, McIlhenny…

  • Isle au Haut General Store

    Down East

    Pick up essentials from this small grocery store located 400m from the town dock (when arriving by ferry, turn left at the main road, which will lead you…

  • Grady Market

    Gulf Coast

    Built in the late 1880s and rebuilt after a fire in 1900, this hulking brick space was originally a ship's chandlery and general store, as well as the…

  • B&K Convenience Store

    Washington, DC

    B&K is primarily a pipe shop, one of the most famed among the city's stoner set. All of the glassware is, of course, to be used for tobacco smoking…