West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Named after JFK airport’s original moniker, this indie travel bookstore gets feet seriously itchy. Books are divided by region and cover guidebooks as…
Must-see shopping in New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
East Village & Lower East Side
Through high windows glow the myriad colors of the handmade, unusual and stimulating items this small, old-fashioned and wholly wonderful toy store stocks…
New York City
This curious shop sells capes, masks, utility belts, invisibility goggles, buckets of antimatter and other essentials for budding superheroes…but the on…
SoHo & Chinatown
Shuttering after an 80-plus-year run, family-operated tofu purveyor Fong Inn Two recently got a reboot. Catering to both a new generation and devoted,…
East Village & Lower East Side
Occupying the former location of legendary punk club CBGB, this John Varvatos store goes to great lengths to acknowledge the site's rock-and-roll heritage…
Philadelphia
Vintage apparel gets a stylish makeover at this appealing boutique full of t-shirts, jeans, sweaters and accessories. Toward the back there's a separate…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
The flagship for 13 other branches around town, this shop with its swank window displays looks more boutique than thrift, but its selections of clothes,…
Upper West Side & Central Park
The warm aesthetic and friendliness of this neighborhood bookstore belies its size and selection. It caters not just to literary types but to gift hunters…
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Ten Thousand Villages is a non-profit organization that showcases handicrafts from communities representing almost three dozen countries around the world…
Upper East Side
Come out smelling like a rose – or wisteria, jasmine, cypress or sandalwood – at this olfactory oasis. Parisian company Diptyque has been creating…
East Village & Lower East Side
Sporting curios from around the globe, this whimsical little shop is packed with intrigue: from vintage Italian pencils and handsomely miniaturized…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
This small, delightful indie shop sells women's designer clothing from unique labels from the East and West Coasts and beyond. Look for easy-to-wear Sunja…
The Hamptons
Gwyneth Paltrow's conceptual lifestyle brand, featuring clean beauty products ranging from her own line to products she's fond of (Juice Beauty sunscreens…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
When an 'I heart NYC' T-shirt won't cut it, this locally based chain offers hip alternatives. Hooded sweatshirts, silk-screen T-shirts, button-down shirts…
South Philadelphia
Packed wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling with culinary goodies, Di Bruno has been a fixture of the Italian Market for over 75 years. Come here for quality…
South Philadelphia
For over a century this section of S 4th St, between Bainbridge and Catharine Sts, has been the heart of the city's rag trade. Although the retail…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
Devoted to children’s and young-adult titles, this wonderful bookstore is a great place to take little ones on a rainy day, especially when a kids’ author…
East Village & Lower East Side
Everything a well-groomed gentleman might need can be found in this small shop devoted to products for men's skin, hair, body and face – everything from…
New York City
Looking for a sports jersey? What about a piece of vintage designer clothing? There are many thrift stores in NYC, but few have quite this range. This…
Midtown
Uniqlo is Japan's answer to H&M and this is its showstopping 89,000-sq-ft flagship megastore. Grab a mesh bag at the entrance and let the elevators whoosh…
The Hamptons
Vinyl hounds should make a beeline for this sizable record store in Amagansett, where the inventory of new and used LPs, 45s – even cassettes! – runs very…
Philadelphia
Somewhat confusingly, the 3rd Street Gallery is actually located on 2nd St, but that's artists for you – never predictable. They're obviously doing…
New York City
Whether you're into Settlers of Catan or checkers, this community games store has something for you. Besides the large selection of games for sale, $10 …
Queens
This bastion of hip-hop couture, Queens-themed gear and street-art materials in Elmhurst has attracted the likes of rappers Nikki Minaj and French Montana…
New York City
This independent bookstore has been a neighborhood mainstay for more than a decade. How does it stick around in the age of Amazon? Friendly, book-loving…
SoHo & Chinatown
This enormous, three-story Japanese emporium, the company's first location in the US, owes its popularity to good-looking, good-quality apparel at…
Upper West Side & Central Park
One of the many branches of this classic New York beauty shop, Ricky's carries a huge variety of makeup, skincare and hair products from around the world …
Upper West Side & Central Park
Featuring more than 30,000 LPs, this shop has got you covered when it comes to everything from funk to jazz to classical, plus opera, musical theater,…
East Village & Lower East Side
Pucker up with pickled veg made the old-fashioned way at this kosher-certified shop that harks back to the classic Lower East Side. A few dozen barrels…
Trunk Show Designer Consignment
Harlem & Upper Manhattan
Step into this hot little consignment store in Harlem for a unisex edit of fabulous pre-loved finds. With merchandise delivered every other day, you’re…
SoHo & Chinatown
The Museum of Modern Art's downtown retail space carries a huge collection of sleek, smart and clever objects for the home, office and wardrobe. You’ll…
Philadelphia
Looking like an antique version of the United Nations, Humphry's (which was established in 1864) makes flags and banners in all shapes and sizes. If they…
Upper West Side & Central Park
This charming little shop carries a wide range of ecofriendly objects: elegant stationery, beeswax candles, hand-painted mugs, organic-cotton scarves,…
Philadelphia
At the flagship store of this environmentally conscious fashion brand you can peruse its range of clothing and outdoor goods made from recycled polyester,…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Printed Matter is a wondrous little shop dedicated to limited-edition artist monographs and strange little zines. Here you will find nothing carried by…
New York City
An impressive spectrum – from chic homewares and candles to vulgar crochet and blunt greetings cards – fills the shelves at Collier West. This…
Chinatown & Center City East
It's incredible to think that over 300 retailers, wholesalers and craftspeople in gems and jewelry are crammed into this couple of blocks around the…
East Village & Lower East Side
This cruelty-free, earth-friendly boutique sells surprisingly stylish microfiber (faux leather) shoes, handbags and wallets. Look for fashionable pumps…
Financial District & Lower Manhattan
Even if you can't tell a sashimi slicer from a meat cleaver, these ultra-high-end knives made by the eponymous Japanese manufacturer are worth checking…
Hudson Valley
Housed in a historic former firehouse, Spotty Dog is an appealing hybrid of bookstore and bar. Browse through their large selection of new books for kids…
