Must-see shopping in Ohio

  • Book Loft

    Ohio

    Bibliophiles go gaga in this sprawling German Village bookshop occupying a block of pre–Civil War era buildings. You’re guaranteed to get lost in the…

  • Findlay Market

    Cincinnati

    Indoor-outdoor Findlay Market lies deep in Over-the-Rhine, in a somewhat blighted section. The wrought iron–framed structure has been a public market…

  • Lehman's

    Ohio

    Lehman's is an absolute must-see. It is the Amish community's main purveyor of modern-looking products that use no electricity, housed in a 32,000-sq-ft…

  • Ohio Book Store

    Cincinnati

    A real-deal, old-fashioned bookstore, in business since 1940, with shelves stacked to the ceiling on five floors. Used books, rare books, art books,…

  • Shake It Records

    Cincinnati

    Get ready to sift through two floors of used vinyl, with a smattering of CDs, books and pop-culture products thrown in. Shake It is also a record label,…

  • Blue Arrow Records

    Cleveland

    Look for the neon blue arrow pointing the way into this cool record store. Flick through piles of vintage vinyl, from jazz to classic rock, country, soul…

  • 2nd Street Market

    Ohio

    More than 40 vendors offer produce, meats, cheeses and prepared foods in this renovated warehouse. Munch on French crepes, Greek spinach pies, Colombian…

  • Miller’s Dry Goods

    Ohio

    Miller's is for the quilters in the crowd, offering more than 8000 bolts of calico and other fabrics, as well as notions and patterns galore. Colorful…

  • CLE Clothing Co

    Cleveland

    The nifty gifty store next to the Cleveland Visitors Center sells mostly fun T-shirts with city themes (ie Burning River Surf Club, the Lake Erie Monster)…

  • West Side Market

    Cleveland

    The European-style market overflows with greengrocers and their fruit and vegetable pyramids, as well as purveyors of Hungarian sausage, Italian cannoli…

  • 400 West Rich

    Ohio

    More than 100 artists, designers and performers have studios at this cavernous, revamped warehouse. It hosts a cool craft market from noon to 4pm the last…

  • Holmes County Flea Market

    Ohio

    The largest flea market in Amish Country, this indoor hall has more than 60 vendors selling clothing, jewelry, tools, jigsaw puzzles, cosmetics,…

  • Cincy Shirts

    Cincinnati

    This Over-the-Rhine shop is a splendid place to get unique, only-in-Cincinnati T-shirts and hats. Props to the 'Goetta Life' and 'Chili 3-Way' logos.

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