Asheville
This long-standing North Carolina favorite is great for outdoor gear, organic and natural cosmetics, provisions, candy, toys – you name it – much of it…
Must-see shopping in Southern USA
East Nashville
A small-business incubator, this mini-mall in Five Points is home to eight modular specialty boutiques, selling everything from rare books to vintage…
Knoxville
This two-level regional outdoor-gear and -apparel store also sells old-fashioned candy and Tennessee-made honey, soups and other food products.
New Orleans
If you’re looking for stylish, one-of-a-kind jewelry – rings, necklaces and cuffs – with a bit of sass, GoGo is a good place to start.
Mississippi
This offshoot of Square Books deals in travel, lifestyle and used titles.
New Orleans
A one-stop emergency shop for anyone caught completely unprepared for Mardi Gras, Halloween or any other occasion that calls for a disguise. It’s an…
Tennessee
This little blue shotgun shack specializes in vinyl, but you'll also find classic board games, old typewriters, antiques and a retro Elvis collection…
Tennessee
Independent stalls showcase various categories of antique, from furniture to dishware to books to jewelry, in this sprawling space a few blocks from Main…
New Orleans
This painting-cluttered gallery specializes in regional folk art, especially the works of the late Nilo Lanzas, whose daughter operates the shop. Lanzas…
Nashville
Owner Claudia Robertson Fowler has styled country music superstars Faith Hill, Tricia Yearwood and Martina McBride. She brings her global sensibilities –…
New Orleans
Actor Bryan Batt of Mad Men fame (he played art director Salvatore Romano) co-owns this elegant, pleasantly eclectic gift and homewares shop. In addition…
Nashville
When someone describes themselves as a 'sugar-peddler,' you know you're in for something quirky and fun. That's exactly how to describe Sarah Souther, an…
Berea College Visitor Center & Shoppe
Kentucky
All of the students at Berea College are part of a work-study program that includes traditional Appalachian craft-making. See their pine-bough brooms,…
Tennessee
Singer-songwriter Holly Williams knows how to capture an audience. In this modern-day general store, she's assembled a thoughtful collection of small…
Nashville
This modern take on the general store hits all the right notes, embodying the vibe of the 12South neighborhood where it resides: cool, quirky and gorgeous…
French Quarter
If all these drag shows have you feeling like your undergarments (or your life!) need a bit of spicing up, head to this vintage-inspired lingerie store –…
Atlanta
Menswear designer Sid Mashburn has since expanded nationally, but it all started in Atlanta, where 80% of his high-end boutique and haberdashery…
Nashville
This shop is an explosion of color and kitsch with its superb selection of vintage items with a distinctly mid-century flavor. Pop culture collectibles…
French Quarter
Dirty Coast offers a wide range of T-shirts and other gifts that bring environmental, social, or other local issues to light. Don't expect to find 'I'm…
Lexington
Large independent bookstores are pretty much a thing of the past, which is why Joseph-Beth is such a treat. Natural light streams in through the high…
Nashville
Buttery soft leather goods perch like gorgeous runway models in this minimalist store and showroom. But these boots and bags are more than a guilty…
Atlanta
This throwback streetwear shop dates to 1952 and is said to have the biggest collection of street-smart kicks in town. It's often the first shop in…
East Nashville
The cacao beans are slow-roasted then stone-ground at this dapper artisan chocolate shop. You can observe the bean-to-bar process during the 40-minute…
Atlanta
There is almost nothing this massive, good-time emporium doesn't have. Hebrew alphabet kits? Ouija boards? Paper pinhole cameras? 3-D White House puzzles?…
Nashville
Sure, it's a little out of the way, but if you're a stationery and homeware aficionado, you'll want to hit this place up. Their retail space is also their…
Nashville
This store is filled top to bottom with gorgeous vintage goods that scream Americana – visitors winding through the warmly lit nooks of the little cabin…
East Tennessee
Shops, restaurants, live music and amusement-park thrills keep families busy all day long at The Island, which sprawls beneath the graceful grandeur of…
Lorraine Frances Fine Accessories
Nashville
This independent jewelry shop specializes in making old things new – the handmade jewelry incorporates vintage items like coins, locker tags and perfume…
New Orleans
Want a book about New Orleans history or a coffee-table tome about Mardi Gras? Then stop by this well-stocked indie bookstore inside the Rink mini-mall…
French Quarter
Do not confuse this with a joke shop or a spot for those Groucho Marx nose 'n' glasses. Decades old, this place deals in high-quality masks by local and…
Atlanta
Help save the bees at this Savannah, GA transplant gone national, where high-quality monofloral and polyforal honeys are the backbone, but the golden…
Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art
Mississippi Delta
Friendly St Louis transplant and author Roger Stolle runs a colorful, all-purpose, blues emporium. Shelves are jammed with books, face jugs, local art and…
New Orleans
If you need a hand-poured candle that lasts 60 hours, try one of the sweet-smelling Diptyques on sale here. As you soak up that vanilla-scented goodness,…
Lowcountry
Apparently Tom Hanks became a big fan of this chocolate shop during the filming of Forrest Gump in Beaufort, and he still orders a box every year despite…
French Quarter
This old candy shop specializes in that special Creole confection, the praline. If you’ve already tried pralines elsewhere and decided that you don’t care…
Atlanta
Atlanta menswear designer Thomas Wages subscribes to a 'Made in America' ethos and you'll find plenty to love at this hip boutique, where his own light…
East Nashville
Nestled in East Nashville is the town’s oldest vintage shop, a charming space featuring wood floors, colorful lanterns and great vintage finds. Stocked…
East Nashville
Located in an old firehouse, this motorcycle-aesthetic vintage shop has a well-curated array of rocker-chic apparel, including leather jackets, cowboy…
French Quarter
Bet you thought Tabasco was either red or green and always hot, right? Guess again: here you'll find Tabasco ketchup, mayonnaise, cookbooks, plenty of…
