Cambridge
Part garage sale, part art market, part street fair, Central Flea is a diverse urban market. There's less art but more grit than at the other New England…
Must-see shopping in New England
Connecticut
The former curator of new media at the respected New Britain Museum of American Art, Carr has created a space here for creating and selling contemporary…
Boston
This specialty shop is pretty much what the name says. Think tableware, picture frames and light fixtures, all crafted from the elegant metal. The…
Cambridge
You can find the much-loved tales about the mischievous monkey, Curious George, in this store, but there are also thousands of other books and toys to…
Down East
This colorful shop on Stonington's main drag has plenty of temptations, including jams, lobster-shaped chocolates, scarves, wool sweaters, jewelry, boldly…
Connecticut
Main St closes down in summer for the Chester Sunday Market, a weekly town-wide farmers market hawking produce, meats, cheeses and breads from small-scale…
Boston
You never know what you will find at this sweet boutique, but it’s bound to be good. The little shop carries a wonderful, eclectic assortment of jewelry…
Boston
With a large choice of wines packed into a small space, this is a delightful place to browse. The owners are enthusiastic about educating their customers,…
Cape Cod
Forget small antique shops with clean displays: at the Antiques Center of Cape Cod you'll find multiple buildings stuffed to bursting with the booths of…
Cambridge
Mainly, Rodney sells bookcases and books (including some 45,000 used and discounted books in all genres). It's a quirky place, though, as it also carries…
White Mountains
North Conway is more than a White Mountains basecamp. It's also a popular shopping destination due to the 80 outlet stores comprising Settlers Green…
Kenmore Square & Fenway
Nuggets is a little slice of 'old' Kenmore Sq. With a constantly shifting collection of vinyl, CDs and DVDs, it's a great place to browse. Many a Red Sox…
Boston
Geoclassics sells minerals, fossils and gemstones in jewelry and other decorative settings. The natural beauty of the stones is enhanced by their artistic…
Massachusetts
This little alleyway is lined with seasonal shacks where local artists create, display and sell their wares. The streets and sidewalks are painted and the…
Cambridge
A lovely little store run by folks who are passionate about playing games. The well-curated selection includes many unique toys and games that are…
Martha's Vineyard
If you're looking to take home a real piece of Martha's Vineyard history, this is the place. The shop is small, but every item is a treasure, especially…
The Berkshires
This design store carries a range of gorgeous artisan products by independent designers from around the world: items such as feather earrings, South…
Provincetown
The name says it all: jewelry, pottery, books and music by female artists from across America. It's the perfect place for an intriuging hand-sculpted bowl…
Midcoast Maine
Games are the name of the, well, game here – but the important caveat is nonelectronic games: role players, puzzles, party games, war games etc. If you've…
Portsmouth
The owner of this basement shop travels the world for his inventory of salts, which he sorts and sells by region and flavor. Free samples available. Heat…
Southern Maine Coast
For some local flavor, try the Kittery Trading Post. Opened as a one-room store in 1938, it now sells everything from kids' pajamas to secondhand guns and…
Providence
Wander Providence's Federal Hill neighborhood and take in the aromas of sausages, peppers and garlic from neighborhood groceries such as Tony’s. Imported…
Cape Cod
While nautical themed homewares and gifts may not seem too surprising on the Cape, the taste level of the selection at Curiouser & Curiouser sets it apart…
New Hampshire
Of course a town anchored by a prep school and brimming with Revolutionary history is going to have an amazing indie book store. Magazines to mysteries,…
Providence
RISD maintains several fine galleries. A design showcase is risd|works, a shop displaying an assortment of goods (jewelry, photographic prints, flatware,…
Burlington
This place rivals major outdoor-gear chains for breadth of selection, and trumps them on price for a vast array of used, closeout and even new gear and…
Portland
Keep an eye out for the big vinyl sign at this lovely little emporium, which only sells LPs. Inside you'll find a ton of cool older music, like rockabilly…
Newport
Great for gifts and souvenirs, this original boutique sells all manner of products that are made or sourced only in Rhode Island, including one-off…
Southeastern Connecticut
This magnificent and massive bookstore in downtown displays an affinity for local authors, without ignoring the best sellers. Look for the whale in front…
South End & Chinatown
Boston's year-round destination for cool old stuff, the SoWa Vintage Market is like an indoor flea market, with dozens of vendors selling clothes,…
Boston
Since 1932, this corner shop is where North Enders have stocked up on their beans. Look for 40-some kinds of imported coffee, over 150 spices, and an…
Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop
Midcoast Maine
Sherman's is a small bookstore chain with a hyper-regional midcoast Maine focus. Its Damariscotta branch stands a cut above its sister stores by sheer…
Southeastern Connecticut
Browse row after row of vinyl records with Yankee audiophiles. There are also some books, DVDs and occasional live music. You have to love someone who…
Portland
Besides having an excellent name, Portland's Flea-for-All is a fantastic secondhand market, full of everything from centuries-old silk kimonos and hand…
New Hampshire
You'll find books, coffee, author events and more at this large and inviting indie bookstore, around since 1898. Breakfast and lunch sandwiches ($3 to $9)…
White Mountains
A great place to shop for outdoor gear and clothing, Lahout's also just happens to be America’s oldest ski shop, in business since 1920! There's another…
Southern Maine Coast
Flowing summer linens, comfortable winter woolens, plus nicely curated jewelry, ceramics, candles and similar gifts make Folk a perfect retail stop and…
Burlington
This excellent contemporary and traditional craft center feels more like a museum gallery than the retail store that it is. A rigorous jury process…
Portland
Did you love New England seafood enough to decide you need some in your fridge at home? On Custom House Wharf, this iconic fishmonger packs lobsters to…
Pioneer Valley
This studio and gallery carries pottery and sculptures by local artist Molly Cantor, whose work features distinctive block print designs, as well as…
