South Philadelphia
We doubt you'll find a more adorable selection of handmade toys and kids' clothing – all made from organic materials – in Philadelphia. Choose between…
Must-see shopping in New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
East Village & Lower East Side
Making and selling skincare products since it opened in NYC as an apothecary in 1851, this Kiehl’s flagship store has doubled its shop size and expanded…
Pittsburgh
Way beyond just macaroni, this warehouse has bulk products ranging from olive oil by the barrel and dried beans to spices and cheeses by the round. The…
New York City
A beautifully curated boutique, brimming with locally made art, jewelry, women's clothing, candles and more. It's an inviting place to browse feminist…
SoHo & Chinatown
Some of the world's biggest names in music shop here – not surprising given that the store stocks one of the world's finest collections of D'Angelico…
Northern New Jersey
For those who still have a CD player, and maybe a turntable too. Over 140,000 slabs of non-digitized, fossil-fuel-produced musical selections (but who's…
Northern New Jersey
Aptly named – you can wander and wander over two floors of eclectic new and used books.
Upper East Side
This award-winning charcuterie and delicatessen is a holdover from when the Yorkville neighborhood was a largely German enclave. It sells over 15…
Upper East Side
This wonderful two-story bookstore, which opened in 2014 as part of the French embassy's cultural programming, caters to enthusiasts of French literature…
East Village & Lower East Side
Bonnie, the kindly owner, dotes on her customers, who are searching for the perfect cooking tome. Stocked to the ceiling with shelf after shelf of the…
East Village & Lower East Side
Designer Vera Balyura creates exquisite little pieces with a dark sense of humor in this delightful small shop on 9th St. Tiny, artfully wrought pendants,…
East Village & Lower East Side
This revered, long-running consignment shop on a leafy stretch of E 7th St has good-condition designer labels for men and women at some fairly hefty…
East Village & Lower East Side
A vestige of the East Village heyday of the 1970s, Trash & Vaudeville is the go-to for punk, glam and rock clothing. It was once the boutique of choice…
Midtown
For NYC souvenirs with a twist, stop by this shop next to the stationmaster's office in Grand Central Terminal, which carries a comprehensive supply of…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
The ‘oldest apothecary in America’ is a favorite among New Yorkers and a convenient spot to grab upscale lotions and face masks, organic soaps and bath…
The Adirondacks
This pioneering farm just outside of Essex has a vision to bring locally grown, sustainable food to New Yorkers all over the state through its pickup…
Chinatown & Center City East
Macy's is the latest tenant for what was once Wanamaker's, one of the US's first department stores when it opened in 1911. The sales floors fan out around…
East Village & Lower East Side
This stylish boutique sells beautifully designed garments with minimal environmental impact. Aside from its green credentials, it sells unique tops,…
Midtown
Visiting NYC's most-popular camera and electronics shop is an experience in itself – it’s massive and crowded, and bustling with tech-savvy Hasidic Jewish…
SoHo & Chinatown
This lovely male grooming shop was founded by John Scala, a Brooklyn-born Sicilian. Wooden cabinets display gorgeous traditional grooming products, like…
East Village & Lower East Side
Bringing sweetness since 1937, this candy shop is stocked with floor-to-ceiling goods in package and bulk, and is home to some beautiful antique gum…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
This 5500-sq-ft warehouse of vintage clothing is both a gold mine and a gauntlet. Arranged by color, its circular racks of coats, dresses, polyester tops…
Upper East Side
Upper East Side fashionistas had been emptying out their closets at the pioneering consignment and resale shop known as Encore since 1954 (even Jacqueline…
Financial District & Lower Manhattan
Suitably set in cobbled South Street Seaport and affiliated with the attached South Street Seaport Museum, this 18th-century veteran stocks reproduction…
Pittsburgh
True to its name, this enormous Southside emporium of used books and music is the largest independent bookstore in Pittsburgh. The selection is curated,…
Upper West Side & Central Park
One of the oldest open-air shopping spots in the city, browsing this friendly, well-stocked flea market is a perfect activity for a lazy Upper West Side…
East Village & Lower East Side
Step into this petite, peaceful boutique to browse sculptural glassware and pottery: handblown vases, geometric tabletop objects, ceramic bowls and cups,…
Midtown
Occupying most of an entire city block, the country’s largest department store covers most bases, with fashion, furnishings, kitchenware, sheets, cafes…
Pennsylvania
What better way to remember your visit than with a bottle of hand-crafted spirits that will last a lifetime – well, at least a week or two. Selections…
Upper East Side
Several generations of Upper East Siders have spent large chunks of their childhood browsing the stuffed shelves of this personable local toy store,…
Philadelphia
If you're after some gourmet food items, this impressive grocery/deli is almost sure to have it. It stocks a mouthwatering variety of prepared items, plus…
Western New York
A going concern since 1930 and run by the third generation of the same family, they certainly don't make them like Vidler's anymore. This is your classic …
SoHo & Chinatown
Downtown label Rag & Bone is a hit with many of New York's coolest, sharpest dressers – both men and women. Detail-oriented pieces range from clean-cut…
New York City
Hunt for thrift store bargains in the knowledge that 96% of what you spend is directly funding HIV/AIDS healthcare programs in the US and beyond. There is…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
For a strange sight in the West Village, stop by this eye-catching surf shop, complete with pricey boards by Tudor, Christenson and Haydenshapes. Of…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Rummage for your life at Buffalo Exchange, the go-to spot for Brooklynites on a budget. The used-clothing store, the first of six such outlets across the…
Harlem & Upper Manhattan
A great little boutique to stop into while strolling through the neighborhood, NiLu (named after the owner's sons Nigel and Luke) has something for…
Philadelphia
A Saturday morning shopping ritual for the well-heeled folks who live around Rittenhouse Sq is to stop by this year-round farmers market. Along the north…
The Hamptons
Immediately lovable Taylor moved the former Harbor Books to a second-story Division St 19th-century attic, changed the name and pushed her concept into…
Staten Island
New York City's first outlet mall is positioned to draw in shoppers the moment they step off the ferry at St George. Opened in 2019, Empire Outlets runs…
