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  1. Virgin Trading Post

    Fourteen miles west of Springdale, you can’t help but pass a Virgin. The town, named after the river (what else?), has an odd claim to fame – in 2000 the council passed a law requiring every resident to own a gun. Locals are fined $500 if they don’t. Kolob Terrace Rd takes off north from here to Lava Point in Zion National Park. The huge store at the Virgin Trading Post sells homemade fudge, ice cream and every Western knickknack known to the free world. But it’s the hard-to-miss Old West Village (admission $1) that’s the real reason to stop. Have your picture taken inside the ‘Virgin Jail’ or ‘Wild Ass Saloon’ before you feed the deer, donkey and llama in the…

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  2. Escalante Outfitters, Inc

    Escalante Outfitters, Inc is a great travelers' oasis, selling maps, books, camping supplies, liquor, espresso and the best homemade pizza ($17 to $23, no slices) you'll find in Utah - no kidding.

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  3. Saving Graces Doll Shoppe

    Marie Osmond has been busy collecting and designing her own line of porcelain dolls; see them online at www.mariedolls.com or shop in person at Saving Graces Doll Shoppe.

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  4. Hatch Trading Post

    The closest store to Hovenweep National Monument is the Hatch Trading Post, an atmospheric white-brick building that sells a few sundries and some Native American crafts.

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  5. A

    Desert Thread

    Pick up a gorgeous hand-knitted scarf or bag, or buy supplies to do it yourself.

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  6. Sugarhouse Neighborhood

    The Sugarhouse neighborhood looks like Main St, USA, and has a good mix of indie shops and mall stores.

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  7. Zion Natural History Association

    Nonprofit organization; runs field institute classes and sells maps, books and gifts at the visitor center.

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  8. Factory Stores at Park City

    Factory Stores at Park City, at the junction with I-80 (exit 145), has dozens of outlets.

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  9. B

    Downtown Farmers Market

    In warmer months, this market showcases locally grown produce and tasty ready-to-eat goodies.

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  10. C

    Gateway

    Major-label shopping mall right downtown.

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  12. Red Kiln Pottery & Gallery

    For local artists’ work, head to Red Kiln Pottery & Gallery.

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  13. Natural Resources Map & Bookstore

    Look online or inside the store for detailed maps of all the stellar places to explore.

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  14. D

    Utah Artist Hands

    Local artists' work, all made in-state.

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  15. Moab Rock Shop

    The Moab Rock Shop is a rock hound’s paradise.

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  16. Back of Beyond

    Excellent downtown bookstore with extensive regional selection.

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  17. Arches Book Company

    Good fiction selection. Also has coffee shop and wi-fi.

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  18. E

    Sam Weller Books

    The city's biggest and best independent bookstore also has a praise-worthy local rare book selection. Note that at press time, Weller's was looking for a new downtown location.

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  19. Sewing Parlor

    Pick up the supplies to create your own clothing, or have something custom made here.

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  20. F

    Ken Sanders Rare Books

    Specializes in Western authors.

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  22. Zion Natural History Association

    Nonprofit organization; runs field institute classes and sells maps, books and gifts at the visitor center.

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  23. Tanger Outlet

    Dozens of outlet and other outdoor mall shops at the junction with I-80 (exit 145).

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  24. G

    Arches Book Company & Back of Beyond

    Excellent, adjacent indie bookstores with extensive regional selection. Coffee shop on site.

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