San Antonio
For biographies, fiction, children's books and Texas-related titles, step inside this indie bookstore in the Pearl District. Traveling with young kids?…
Must-see shopping in The USA
San Antonio
Like a romantic breath of fresh air, this shop has mix-and-match pieces in vibrant prints and fabrics you won't find anywhere else, along with designer…
Waikiki
Beauty oils, creams, perfumes and more are sold in this shop that looks as good as it smells. Everything is locally made from organic and natural…
Steamboat Springs
Among the crowded stacks and sharp fragrance of brewing coffee beans, patrons browse for books on local history and light vacation reads. The staff picks…
Moloka'i
This weekly market at the western end of Ala Malama Ave is the place to browse local crafts, try new fruits, stock up on organic produce and pick up some…
Never Summer Mountain Products
Northern Colorado
This super friendly shop offers excellent information on area hikes. It is also the only spot to rent bear canisters ($5) and cross-country skis or…
Sitka
One of the loveliest bookstores in the Southeast, with a large Alaska section, featured local authors, and the pie-selling Back Door Café adjoining…
Joshua Tree National Park
Expertly curated store with brand-name gear for numerous outdoor adventures, especially rock climbing and hiking. Staff is expert when it comes to local…
Dallas
A downtown landmark, this six-story veteran was the first Neiman Marcus store. Today it's still a wonderful place to enjoy a timeless high-end shopping…
Anchorage
Located on the 1st floor of the Alaska Native Medical Center, it has some of the finest Alaska Native arts and crafts available to the public. But it has…
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…
Montana
A long-running family-owned shop with massive floor space stocking high end outdoor clothing and shoes. Mens' sale items are now sold only at the store in…
Austin
In hip South Austin, family-owned Allens sells row upon row of traditional cowboy boots for ladies, gents and kids. A basic pair costs from $100 or so,…
East Nashville
This welcoming shop stocks everything from beard-grooming kits to Southern cookbooks to candles. Items are curated from indie producers all over the US,…
Houston
Along with lots of sporty shoes, clothes and gadgets for the outdoorsy set, Texas-based Whole Earth has essential travel merchandise such as guidebooks…
Cambridge
This cherished shop is one of the last used-books holdouts in Harvard Square. Its huge collection focuses on scholarly titles, especially in the liberal…
West Virginia
Our favorite thing about this small shop might be the easy hospitality. Stop here for some darn fine homemade granola – free samples – as well as gourmet…
San Antonio
Cavender’s Boot City is an affordably priced Western-wear chain around town. There are two other locations in San Antonio (303 NW Loop 410 and 8640 Four…
Northern Minnesota
Invaluable resource for stocking up on food and drink before heading out along the Gunflint Trail. Lots of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, as…
San Antonio
You'll find an amazing array of area history books in this busy shop that is part of the Alamo complex. Don't miss the diorama depicting the famous battle.
Austin
Grab a coffee and browse the shelves of this lively independent bookstore across the street from Waterloo Records. Great travel section. Hosts authors for…
Savannah
All the wares at this funky, kitschy boutique are designed by students, faculty and alumni of Savannah's prestigious college of art and design. There are…
Wisconsin
The heaving shelves are stacked with thousands of new, used and collectible books, making this an indispensable stop to pick up some travel reads or just…
San Francisco
City-run Alemany is California's first farmers market, offering bargain-priced local and organic produce every Saturday year-round since 1943. There are…
North Shore & Upcountry
Top independent gift shop serving tasty brews from Sip Me coffee (from $2.45) and clever handcrafted gifts – like a surfboard incense stand, wooden…
Dallas
This shop in the Nasher Sculpture Center sells handcrafted jewelry, books, design items and other accessories by local and nationally renowned artisans.
Denver
In addition to carefully selected outdoor equipment, this shop has an impressive collection of quality used gear (including good deals on hiking boots,…
Colorado
This boutique sells local artisan goods, from edgy sweatshirts to organic soap. Items are pricey but the quality is all there. For a bigger selection,…
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…
Southwest Colorado
With helpful budtenders and lots of different strands and edibles, Soma is considered a professional dispensary for recreational marijuana, with outlets…
The Triangle
The grocery co-op at Weaver Street Market serves Carrboro as an informal town square, with live music and free wi-fi, and the gift and crafts stores of…
Denver
This boutique sells one-of-a-kind gifts, quality souvenirs and home goods plus cards and accessories. Regardless of the item, the aesthetic throughout is…
San Antonio
Located inside the Blue Star Arts Complex, this store has a fabulous collection of colorful and whimsical folk art, and is a good place to start when…
Austin
Browse folk art and crafts from around the world, with a heavy Latin American influence of metalwork, jewelry, colorfully painted handicrafts, the Virgin…
Orange County
A hipster's love affair, this ladies' vintage store hangs sundresses next to hats, leather handbags and fabulous costume jewelry, all with a special…
Hanalei
The coolest clothing shop in Ching Young Village offers board shorts, bikinis and rashies for all ages, sundresses, surf and skate boards, sunglasses and…
Southwest Colorado
It’s not as mammoth as some of the other sporting-goods outlets in town, but for camping and climbing, REI sells the best gear and the enthusiastic staff…
Salt Lake City
Locally made and up-cycled products are the focus of this boutique, a designer yard sale if ever there was one. Stocks men's and women's clothing, oddball…
Charleston
A massive bead store, with two floors full of stones, Czech glass, wire, leather, chains, Swarovski crystal, tools and rhinestones. The store also offers…
Gulf Coast
Need a beach read? Or just a book in general? Sure you do. Head to this hip, indie book and music shop, which carries great literature, coffee-table…
