Must-see shopping in The Southwest

  • Morning Star Gallery

    Santa Fe

    This stunning gallery focuses on historic Plains Indian ephemera, with weavings, jewelry, beadwork, kachina dolls and even original ledger drawings just…

  • Santa Cruz Chili & Spice

    Southern Arizona

    Warning: if you sample the salsa, you won't be able to resist purchasing a bottle for later consumption. Yep, this spice factory south of Tumacácori…

  • Rift Gallery

    Santa Fe Region

    Just up the road from the Blue Heron Brewing Co, this gallery showcases the work of Betsy Williams, a potter specializing in the Japanese Karatsu…

  • Nedra Matteucci Galleries

    Santa Fe

    Works by the Taos Society of Artists are on display at this top gallery, which shows the best work of Joseph Henry Sharp, Ernest Blumenschein and the rest…

  • Cool Springs Station

    Arizona

    Resurrected in 2004, this gas station is a Route 66 classic. Built in the 1920s so motorists could refill and recline before tackling the hairpins of the …

  • Milagro Herbs

    Santa Fe

    Created by ethnobotanist Tomas Enos, Milagro Herbs' organic herb-based salves, essential oils, soaps and tinctures have acquired something of a cult…

  • Jim Gray's Petrified Wood Co

    Eastern Arizona

    For the best selection and quality of fossilized wood, meteorites and other polished minerals, stop by Jim Gray’s Petrified Wood Co, about 2 miles south…

  • Shoppes at Mandalay Place

    Las Vegas

    With a de-stress atmosphere and vaulted ceilings, Mandalay Bay’s airy promenade shows off more than two dozen boutiques, including Suite 160 for limited…

  • Bien Mur Indian Market

    Central New Mexico

    This Native American–owned trading post sells crafts and souvenirs from all the region’s Native peoples. While it doesn't compare to buying directly from…

  • Market

    Navajo Reservation

    Rain, snow, sandstorm or shine, there will always be a few local vendors here, selling jewelry, grilled corn and other odds and ends. If you're passing…

  • JM Capriola Co.

    Northern Nevada

    If you fancy yourself a cowboy or cowgirl, kit up at this Elko family business, selling custom saddles, boots and jeans galore, and all manner of cowboy…

  • Sabinita López Ortiz shop

    Santa Fe Region

    Tiny Córdova is best known for its unpainted, austere santos (saint) carvings created by local masters such as George López, Jose Delores López and…

  • Seret & Sons

    Santa Fe

    Feel like you've stepped into an Asian or Arabian bazaar at this warehouse-like emporium of art and sculpture, overflowing with gorgeous Afghan rugs,…

  • Taos Drums

    Taos

    Touted as the world's largest selection of Native American drums, just south of town. All are handmade by masters from Taos Pueblo and covered with real…

  • Jackalope

    Santa Fe

    Essential pieces of Southwest decor – albeit largely imported from Mexico – can all be yours at this sprawling shop. Start with a cow skull like the ones…

  • Las Vegas Premium Outlets South

    Las Vegas

    Bargain hunting is practically a sport at the southern branch of Las Vegas Premium Outlets, where 140 stores cater to families and casual shoppers…

  • Cameron Trading Post

    Arizona

    Selling everything from wonderfully intricate Navajo rugs, antique textiles and fine ceramics to plush buffalo toys and T-shirts, this historic trading…

  • Denny’s Wigwam

    Kanab

    For all kinds of cowboy gear, as well as Native American pottery, jewelry and rugs. Dress up in old-fashioned duds and get your photo taken, or pick up…

  • Diaz Farms

    New Mexico

    If you're not passing through Hatch, this produce stand is the spot to pick up inexpensive chile ristras, big bags of chile powder (red and green), sacks…

  • Hike House

    Sedona

    This forward-thinking store offers an 'energy cafe,' online resources such as a trail finder and 'Grand Canyon Planning Station,' gear and maps. You'll…

  • Morley's Books

    Nevada

    Let it be known that if you are a lover of books, you will be committing a crime against yourself and literature in general if you do not browse the…

  • Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise

    Navajo Reservation

    For a good selection of Navajo jewelry and crafts, swing by the Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise store in the center of Window Rock. Established in 1941,…

  • El Rincón Trading Post

    Taos

    This shop dates back to the arrival of German trader Ralph Meyers in 1909. Even if you're not looking to buy anything, step into the dusty museum-like…

  • Van Gogh's Ear

    Arizona

    Deep pockets are required at Van Gogh’s Ear, where you can snap up John Lutes’ ethereal glass bowls, Dale O’Dell’s stunning photographs, or works by three…

  • Seconds Ecostore

    Taos

    The pick of several artsy little boutiques in the John Dunn Shops, just north of the Plaza, this quirky store sells all kinds of cool recycled gifts, from…

  • Nathalie

    Santa Fe

    Come to this welcoming store for exquisite cowboy and cowgirl gear, including gemstone-studded gun holsters, handmade leather, denim couture and lingerie…

  • Turquoise Village

    New Mexico

    Originally founded to sell turquoise, silver, coral and other raw materials to local artisans, the shop today has arguably the best collection of locally…

  • Kowboyz

    Santa Fe

    Secondhand shop selling everything you need to cowboy up. Shirts are a great deal; the amazing selection of boots, however, demands top dollar. Movie…

  • Babbitt’s Backcountry Outfitters

    Flagstaff

    Named for a pair of rancher brothers who arrived from Ohio in 1886, Babbitt's sells and rents all the outdoor gear and clothing you could need, and also…

  • Bahti Indian Arts

    Tucson

    Founded by New Mexican anthropologist and American Indian art collector Tom Bahti in 1952, this wonderful store carries Zuni fetishes, Hopi kachinas,…

  • Adobe Gallery

    Santa Fe

    This gallery specializes in exquisite 20th-century ceramic pieces from the pueblo pottery renaissance, and also sells rugs, kachinas and other artifacts…

  • Shiprock

    Santa Fe

    In a 2nd-floor loft at the northeast corner of the Plaza, Shiprock has an extraordinary collection of Navajo rugs. Run by a fifth-generation Native…

  • Garland's Indian Jewelry

    Arizona

    This ivy-draped trove of American Indian jewelry carries bracelets, buckles, earrings, bolo ties and countless other trinkets crafted by artists of the…

  • Gerald Peters Gallery

    Santa Fe

    Owned by a local restaurant and real-estate tycoon, this gallery, two blocks from Canyon Rd, carries fine art by Southwestern masters including Nicolai…

  • Ellis Tanner Trading Company

    New Mexico

    Just south of town toward Zuni, this long-established store, run by a fourth-generation trader, sells everything from rugs and jewelry to saddles and…

  • Santisima

    Albuquerque

    Interesting folk-art gallery selling Day of the Dead artifacts and images, some imported from Mexico and some quirky variations by artists including owner…

  • Hunt's Trading Post

    Southeastern Utah

    Sells hand-crafted jewelry and rugs, Native American tribal music (long live the compact disc!) and books on Navajo teachings. Good spot to chat with…

  • Crownpoint Navajo Rug Auction

    New Mexico

    At the monthly Crownpoint Navajo Rug Auction at the local elementary school you can talk to and buy from the weavers directly. Check the website for dates…

  • Hopi House

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    Excellent selection of Native American designed and crafted jewelry and pottery housed in the historic Mary Colter–designed building.