Dallas
Buy produce directly from the many excellent local growers, or shop for flowers and antiques at this multibarn market. It's at its best Thursday to…
Must-see shopping in The USA
Breckenridge
This is the girliest shop in Breck – and we mean that in the best way possible. Here are printed fabrics, stuffed toys, tot-sized tees, and dresses and…
Austin
'Curious oddities' is what they advertise at this quirky antique store that sells all manner of fabulous knickknacks, all displayed with an artful eye…
Streetcar Suburbs
Year after year, this independent bookstore wins ‘Best Bookstore in Boston.’ Customers love the lineup of author talks and poetry readings, the emphasis…
Philadelphia
Reveling in geek culture is this mashup of a comic book store and cafe, the passion project of owner Ariell Johnson. Check its Facebook page for details…
Boulder
Boulder’s favorite indie bookstore has a huge travel section downstairs, along with all the hottest new fiction and nonfiction. Check the visiting-authors…
Philadelphia
Easily missed is this quirky store by designer Alex Stadler, who sells his textile and clothing designs alongside a colorful mishmash of arty gifts,…
Charleston
Some of the city's best contemporary art regularly appears in this long-standing downtown gallery. Artist Nathan Durfee's experimental work is a highlight…
Anchorage
Billing itself as a 'funktional' art gallery, Dos Manos sells locally crafted art and jewelry, and very cool Alaska-themed T-shirts. A recent expansion…
Honolulu
Hidden away on a Kaimuki back street is Honolulu's best bookstore. Run by a local publisher, the carefully curated selection of books includes plenty of…
West Hollywood & Mid-City
An intimate, hidden-away courtyard shop that specializes in selling signed shooting scripts from past blockbusters, and 1st editions from Shakespeare (…
Haleʻiwa
The North Shore's top ukulele store, this place also has an excellent website and ships all over the world. Head to the store to see and try out a mind…
Kalele Bookstore & Divine Expressions
Moloka'i
A community treasure. Besides books, get free maps or enjoy a coffee and meet some locals out back on the shady terrace. Owner Teri Waros is a fount of…
Galveston
Watch the saltwater taffy, peanut brittle and chocolates being made at this throwback to the 1920s Strand. It's an old-fashioned candy store and ice-cream…
North Shore & Upcountry
Showcases the extraordinary art of Andreas Nottebohm, who etches flat sheets of aluminum to create an illusion of depth. You won't believe your eyes. Also…
Central Colorado
A terrific bookstore that merges local naturalist literature, hiking guides, maps and children's books with modern, offbeat and classic fiction. Skinny…
Central Colorado
A unique outdoor clothing shop where stylish adventure wear is made right behind the counter. The factory doubles as a store; browse for hoodies, skirts,…
Jerome Artists Cooperative Gallery
Arizona
Need a gift? At this bright and scenic gallery, more than 30 local artists work in pottery, woodwork, painting, jewelry and other crafts, before selling…
Philadelphia
In its fifth decade, this friendly indie bookstore is not just a store, but a community worth seeking out and supporting. There's a good selection of…
Houston
Houston's top independent bookseller since 1974. Carefully curated, with a strong literary bent, it’s a wonderful spot to browse local titles or meet…
John K. King Used & Rare Books
Detroit
This cluttered, multistory bookstore is a Detroit landmark sure to delight any bibliophile. Treasures await in the dusty stacks, and exploring the…
Boulder
Your inner child will want to spend hours in this store. Not only does it sell the most beautiful kites, but there are games, puppets and toys to intrigue…
Long Beach & San Pedro
Everyone from today's hipsters to Hollywood costumers comes to shop at Retro Row's dozens of vintage stores, cafes, hair salons and happening restaurants.
Houston
Try on Project Runway winner Chloe Dao's fashionable wares in this Rice Village gem that's all about local design, looking good and having fun.
Kailua-Kona
The Big Island's largest selection of used books, CDs and DVDs, including Hawaiiana titles, is piled floor to ceiling in this warehouse-sized bookstore.
Kailua
This fabulous and small indie bookshop has a great selection of used and new books, including a lot of Hawaiiana. Staff are great with recommendations.
St Louis
A great indie bookstore stocking new and used titles. There are recommendations of books by local authors and frequent author readings.
Fort Worth
Get your Stetson on at this downtown hat shop, in business since 1911. Enjoy the wall of fame – famous folks wearing their hats.
Lahaina
Excellent selection of island-made crafts from 300 local artists, jewelers and craftspeople. One of four locations on the island.
Houston
A beautiful shop filled with vintage art and handicrafts from Mexico, plus unique items from top artisans south of the border.
Kailua
Locally produced tropically scented lotions and soaps. Anything accented with plumeria is addictive. Great for gifts.
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
Lose track of time browsing aisle after aisle of intriguing old titles and hard-to-find tunes.
Alaska Geographic Museum Store
Skagway
NPS bookstore selling classic Klondike tomes and essential Chilkoot Trail maps ($8.50).
Chicago
Travel fiends and design junkies alike will delight in this charmingly curated shop, which deals in quirky finds such as tableware from steamships and…
Malibu & Pacific Palisades
This one-of-a-kind store pops from the Topanga Canyon roadside, thanks to skeletons and mannequins dressed like Egyptian eunuchs and Viking warriors,…
Queens
A whimsical shop that's packed with great gift ideas, including plenty of intriguing Queens-related objects. You'll find vintage wall hangings, hip baby…
Cambridge
If you’re into maps, you’ll be into Ward Maps. It has an incredible collection of original antique and reproduction maps, with a special focus on Boston,…
Chicago
At awesomely academic Seminary Co-op, you might run into a Nobel laureate or three. Local scholars adore this place, where you'll find no less than eight…
The Willamette Valley & Wine Country
Americana folk meets Pacific Northwest heritage at Velour, an aesthetic-forward lifestyle shop curating vintage and handmade clothing, jewelry and…
