Must-see shopping in Southern USA

  • Clutter

    Savannah

    You may not be able to buy a townhouse here, but you can outfit your home like a Savannah mansion. Start by purchasing the perfect Savannah bedroom at…

  • Byrd Cookie Company

    Savannah

    A souvenir bowl of shrimp and grits won't keep on the way home, but a tin of Savannah's favorite cookies will. We love the classic chocolate-chip, key…

  • Corner Music

    Nashville

    Guitars. Banjos. Ukuleles. Mandolins. If it has strings and plays music, you'll find it here. Don't be surprised if you hear someone strumming away. Also…

  • Social Chair

    Mississippi

    Eclectic gifts, handmade crafts, locally produced print work and general artiness are all for sale at this much-beloved home full of gifts, bric-a-brac…

  • Two Women & A Warehouse

    Savannah

    Interior designers and collectors will have a field day in this 7000-sq-ft warehouse, where more than 20 vendors peddle rescued and repurposed vintage and…

  • Beckham’s Bookshop

    French Quarter

    This large, neatly organized store has been selling books for nearly 40 years. With two floors of used books, as well as used classical LPs, it’s…

  • Faubourg Marigny Book Store

    Faubourg Marigny & Bywater

    The South’s oldest gay bookstore is a ramshackle, intellectual spot, and a good place to pick up local ’zines and catch up on the New Orleans scene, gay…

  • Pelican Coast Clothing Co

    New Orleans

    Dapper dudes and Tulane students get their preppy on at this small and friendly shop. It's packed tight with colorful ties and sports shirts, plus some…

  • Red Piano Too

    Lowcountry

    A long-standing St Helena Island gallery featuring an eclectic collection of Gullah art, books, gifts, jewelry, quilts and more. More than 150 artists are…

  • Indigo & Cotton

    Charleston

    Stocks high-end and innovative brands of clothing, footwear and accessories: for instance, Raleigh Denim, a company that stitches its jeans on vintage…

  • Tops for Shoes

    Asheville

    This may look like a run-of-the-mill, old-school shoe store, but venture inside – it’s enormous, with an eye-catching assortment of hiking boots and hip…

  • Croghan's Jewel Box

    Charleston

    Long-standing, family-owned jewelry store offering pricey but gorgeous antique pieces, estate finds, engagement rings and other one-of-a-kind gifts on…

  • Ernest Tubb

    Downtown & the Gulch

    Marked by a giant neon guitar sign, this 70-plus-year-old store oozes old-school, vintage charm and is the best place to shop for country and bluegrass…

  • Imogene + Willie

    Nashville

    This independent purveyor of style, housed in a 1950s service station, does built-to-last, custom-hemmed denim (from $245) that ships to you within a few…

  • Diaspora Boutique

    New Orleans

    Sells clothing, jewelry and crafts from across the African diaspora. Some of the prints are stunning, and the shop also has books by small print…

  • Savannah Bee Company

    Savannah

    This internationally renowned honey dreamland is one of Savannah's must-stops. Expect artisanal honey of infinite variety, and limitless free tastings.

  • Shop Historic Charleston

    Charleston

    This place showcases jewelry, home furnishings and furniture inspired by the city's historic homes, much of which is based on Blue Canton porcelain.

  • Abednego

    Nashville

    This boutique features Nashville-chic frocks, tees and jewelry (think mod pieces with a folksy twist), plus a few stylish home accessories and gifts.

  • Gallery 220

    Mississippi

    Two dozen local artists are represented at this energetic little gallery, which includes studio space in the back of its art deco–style building.

  • W Hampton Brand Gallery

    Charleston

    An excellent place to unearth unique souvenirs and gifts, such as likenesses of the homes of Rainbow Row, painted on reclaimed slate roof tiles.

  • Ariodante

    New Orleans

    This small but well-stocked gallery sells jewelry, glass works, ceramics and fine art by local and regional artists. It's a fun place to browse.

  • Goat. Sheep. Cow. North.

    Charleston

    A gourmet cheese shop that triples as a cafe and wine bar. Get your pasteurized Spanish goat's milk and thermized Italian sheep's milk here.

  • Charleston Crafts Cooperative

    Charleston

    A pricey, well-edited selection of contemporary South Carolina–made crafts, such as sweetgrass baskets, hand-dyed silks and wood carvings.

  • Tavern at Rainbow Row

    Charleston

    America's oldest liquor store has been getting people drunk since 1686. There are free tastings of local whiskey and moonshine on weekends.

  • Farmers Market

    Charleston

    Stop by Charleston's terrific farmers market on Saturdays for local produce, homemade food and drinks, art, music, boiled peanuts and more.

  • M Judson Booksellers & Storytellers

    Greenville

    This sunny, woman-owned bookstore inside the former courthouse has a wide selection of books and book-related gifts, plus a charming cafe.

  • Attic Gallery

    Mississippi Delta

    If you're downtown, don't miss this gallery. It features virtuoso regional artists and a funky collection of folk art and jewelry.

  • Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual

    North Carolina Mountains

    To pick up authentic Cherokee craftwork, including basketry, stone carving and ceramics, head to this large cooperative gallery.

  • Wilson & Wilson Folk Art Co

    Ozark Mountains

    A good dealership to find original, contemporary folk art (that is, art created by those who are not formally trained artists).

  • Stock & Belle

    Memphis

    Design-forward clothing, art and home accessories, often with a Memphis bent. It's the coolest shop for hip Memphis T-shirts.

  • South Carolina Artisans Center

    Lowcountry

    The South Carolina Artisans Center is a rambling house with folk art, fine art and traditional crafts filling several rooms.

  • Island of Salvation Botanica

    Faubourg Marigny & Bywater

    Run by genial owners who sell voodoo spells, cards, spell components and the like for serious practitioners of the faith.

  • Savannah Wine Cellar

    Savannah

    Boutique bottle shop with more than 400 wines; offers try-before-you-buy tastings and classes.

  • Blue Bicycle Books

    Charleston

    Excellent new-and-used bookstore with a great selection on Southern history and culture.

  • Indigo Market

    Charleston

    One-of-a-kind art, jewelry, furnishings, textiles and other gifts, lots of it vintage.

  • Lorelei Books

    Mississippi Delta

    Find current bestsellers here as well as a good selection of local and regional books.

  • Freret Street Market

    New Orleans

    This combined farmers, flea and art market offers a great mix of local culture.

  • Hewlett & Dunn

    Tennessee

    Sells cowboy boots and Western wear on the town square.

  • Fayettechill Basecamp

    Fayetteville

    Fayettechill is a nationally renowned outdoor-clothing retailer that is committed to using sustainable materials (recycled polyester, recycled cotton, etc…