Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
A block from the Abbot Kinney strip, this shop sells coastal-cool clothing and accessories, from sage-green Converse sneakers to surfboards, sunglasses…
Must-see shopping in The USA
Brooklyn: Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn & Dumbo
Snarky greetings cards, souvenirs and books (from tattoo flash to children’s reads) are carefully curated inside Powerhouse Arena, which stands snug…
Northern Minnesota
This coop grocer that's open to everyone is a good place to restock on food and drink, as well as grab prepared salads, sandwiches and cakes for the road…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Step through the decorative archway into a kaleidoscope of kitsch and crafts, from Mexican wrestler masks and Day of the Dead–themed figurines to Peruvian…
Denver
This is a shoppers’ paradise: a huge shopping mall west of the downtown area with more than 200 specialty stores and 1.1 million sq ft of retail fun. All…
Los Angeles
Nearly 30 years in business and still going strong in an Amazon world, this store focuses on African-American literature, fiction and nonfiction…
Kapaʻa
This family-run shop is a standout for contemporary Hawaiian clothing and gifts – shirts, dresses, jewelry, souvenirs and more, but also for fabulous…
New Orleans
A nice bag may turn heads, but it'll drop jaws when your friends notice the canvas siding, vintage metal clasps, or exterior made from a repurposed rice…
West Texas
Close to the landmark Starlight Theatre, this store has great gifts, from hot sauces and wines to an impressive selection of books. Pick up a brochure on…
Pittsburgh
Kawaii means, roughly, 'cute' in Japanese, and Kawaii Gifts is basically an emporium of cuteness with a Japanese twist. You know where we're going with…
New York City
Come out smelling like a rose (or, if you'd prefer, almond, clary sage or orange blossom) from this 'fragrance boutique and apothecary' specializing in…
Coastal Orange County
This place has been making surfboards since 1959, but it's also about the surf-and-skate lifestyle, man. Eavesdrop on local surfers talking about their…
Anchorage
Weed shops have sprouted across Anchorage since the state legalized recreational marijuana in 2014. One of more than half-a-dozen weed shops in Anchorage,…
New Orleans
A giant crawfish, a robot made of wood, jewelry, baskets and candle holders: if you need a funky but finely designed gift, pop in here. The ‘I/O’ in the…
Atlanta
A defiant and fiercely independent cradle of counterculture since 1982, this 10,000-sq-ft alternative superstore stocks racks of vintage, ornery bumper…
Harlem & Upper Manhattan
Keep your wardrobe fresh at this uberhip uptown boutique, which has covetable apparel in all shapes and sizes. Lovely T-shirts, high-end sneakers, dapper…
Southern Arizona
If you're a bibliophile and near Benson, the Singing Wind Bookshop is a must-visit. One of the Southwest's great indie book stores, this inviting place is…
French Quarter Postal Emporium
French Quarter
The wide variety of gifts here ranges from raunchy Bourbon St tropes (gag gifts, wince-worthy quips on T-shirts and mugs) to the genuinely beautiful, such…
Eastern Shore
Well of course they're friendly at the Preppy Redneck, where southern hospitality meets the maritime sensibilities of the Eastern Shore. Among all the…
Honolulu
Hidden off a 2nd-floor parking deck, this small shop modestly proclaims that it's the source of the finest handmade ukuleles in the world. For once the…
Kapaʻa
The oldest art gallery on the island is arguably its best, especially when it comes to highly regarded fine artists – folks such as Steven Valiere, who is…
Denver
Bottles are stacked from floor to ceiling in this southwest shop – a little out of the way, but worth it for serious wine drinkers. It hosts events and…
Oakland
Stranded is the kind of cool record store you wished you had worked at when you were younger (or maybe now). It only carries vinyl, and offers a…
San Francisco
If your morning jog leaves your feet or shins hurting, get your gait checked here before you hit Ocean Beach or Golden Gate Park trails. The pros will…
Estes Park
For very high-end technical gear, you'll want to rent in Denver or Boulder, but if you're heading into the woods for a couple days, these guys have sturdy…
North Shore & Upcountry
Need a gift for the housesitter back home? This rustic but stylish market perched on the side of the volcano acts as a clearinghouse for island vendors,…
Savannah
Pickin' and siftin' for antique and vintage treasures is a delight in this bright, clean, organized mall that was once a mattress factory. Military and…
Honolulu
Head here for all your boarding needs, be they surfboards, bodyboards, skateboards or anything associated. There's new and used, all sorts of accessories,…
Honolulu
This block-sized open-air mall mixes local shops and restaurants with national chains. It matches the neighborhood's post-industrial vibe and has numerous…
Princeville
Stuffed toys and kites, board games and playing cards, remote-control choppers and matchbox-style cars – put it all together and you have one of…
Gulf Coast
Bickel is a renowned photographer with credits in the The New York Times, Newsweek, Die Zeit and The Times (London) among others. He is particularly…
Kapaʻa & the Eastside
This unique boutique delights ‘princesses of all ages’ with original block and screen prints on silks and other soft and flowing fabrics, and some funky,…
Faubourg Marigny & Bywater
How deeply New Orleans is this store? It's named for Ignatious Reilly, protagonist of A Confederacy of Dunces, and located in the Kowalski house from A…
Denver
MudHead is a well-regarded boutique specializing in Native American art, mostly Hopi and Navajo. Walking through the doors is kind of like walking into a…
The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill
Part bookstore, part community center, with books in the front, and local art shows and art books in the back. Alley Cat is not a hush-hush place but an…
San Antonio
Despite the name, this is no French haberdashery, but a purveyor of fine cowboy hats, established in 1917. You'll walk out looking like a real cowboy with…
Miami
Colorful textiles from Central and South America are transformed into lovely accessories and home decor at this eye-catching store in the heart of Coconut…
South Beach
An incredibly well-stocked collection of art, photography, design and coffee-table books from this high-quality illustrated books publisher. Check out…
San Francisco
Stagger out of this literary opium den while you still can, laden with remaindered art books, used cookbooks and just-released novels signed by local…
Waikiki
With stylish flair and panache, Newt specializes in Montecristi Panama hats – classic men’s fedoras, plantation-style hats and women’s fino. It also has…
