French Quarter
Step inside and you'll see this is one religious store that’s not bent on snuffing out the party. An altar at the entry includes a serious request that…
Must-see shopping in Southern USA
French Quarter
A jam-packed little shop of delights for the avid bookworm and collector. The emphasis here is squarely on very old (and sometimes dusty) volumes. You…
French Quarter
Dr Sophia Aomo Omoro has worn many hats in her life: runway model, surgeon, philanthropist and now proprietor of a high-end fashion boutique. All of the…
Downtown & the Gulch
The pride of Nashville, this market alongside Bicentennial Mall operates daily but comes alive on Saturday, when the farm sheds groan with the best of the…
Jasper
Emma's has to be one of the most accurately named businesses in the Ozark, for it is, by any standard, a big old house stuffed to the rafters with...well,…
Bluegrass Country
The name tells the truth: everything in the shop is made in Kentucky. Peruse knit hats, scarves, barbecue spices, ceramics, wood-carved bowls, candles and…
Greenville
In the warmer months traffic shuts down and the tents go up on Main St each Saturday as part of a lively farmers market. Organic produce, artisanal cheese…
East Nashville
Nashville's vintage stores often have a slick NYC or LA vibe. Not so Goodbuy Girls, a packed-tight module of sassy vintage wear in the Idea Hatchery…
Cades Cove Campground Store & Deli
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
One-stop shopping for campers, hikers and day-trippers, this compact souvenir shop and market sells T-shirts, hats, camping sundries, snacks, drinks,…
Faubourg Marigny & Bywater
Self-taught outdoor artist Dr Bob is a fixture in Bywater, and you’re sure to recognize his signature work – the ‘Be Nice or Leave’ signs that appear in…
French Quarter
Sweet-smelling confections with a Southern accent are created in this neat little shop. A visit is guaranteed to put a big ol’ Dolly Parton smile on your…
New Orleans
You’re not a cool new New Orleanian if you haven’t picked up one of the clever T-shirts or bumper stickers (eg 'make wetlands, not war'), all related to…
French Quarter
What's not to love about a pet shop specifically dedicated to costumes? Not just dogs – they've proudly dressed snakes, pigs, iguanas, rabbits and even…
Asheville
With its silky truffles ($2.25) and sinfully good caramels, not to mention 20-minute tasting tours ($10), Chocolate Fetish deserves a flag on any…
Atlanta
In the upscale suburb of Dunwoody, 13.5 miles north of Downtown, Perimeter Mall is Atlanta's best shopping mall outside the Perimeter (OTP) and the second…
Charlotte
Apart perhaps from its giant robot sign and blue-brick facade, this Plaza Midwood store is just like the local record stores you used to love. Rack upon…
Nashville
Is it art or home decor? Probably both. The household accessories and furniture in this bright and inviting shop pop with color, clean style and sometimes…
New Orleans
This cluttered shop a half-block from Canal St has a truly astounding inventory of world-class hats. Biltmore, Dobbs and Stetson are just a few of the…
East Nashville
This colorful, art-focused shop features an array of packable Nashville-themed gifts to bring back home. There's a strong stationery focus, with an…
Lexington
More than 50 vendors ply their sweet corn, heirloom beans, grass-fed beef, honey, peaches and beer cheese in the covered pavilion beside the Historic…
Alabama
This nicely put together independent bookstore has an attached cafe and curated selection of titles that includes a large regional author section, plus…
Faubourg Marigny & Bywater
The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts is a fine regional arts-magnet school, and this gallery exhibits work by faculty, alumni students and visiting…
Faubourg Marigny & Bywater
A magic store that's a cut above the average French Quarter spell shop, Crescent City Conjure is a place for believers, where the staff will let you know…
New Orleans
The bold, expressive work of outsider and folk art (produced by those with no formal arts education) is an aesthetic that seems to particularly fit funky,…
East Tennessee
More than 100 local artisans sell their creations at shops and galleries dotting an 8-mile driving loop east of downtown. Check the website for a list of…
Tennessee
The Amish: artisanal before artisanal was hip. The shop inside this well-worn former feed mill in Nolensville sells jam, honey, Amish noodles, and pies…
French Quarter
From the sidewalk, you might be inclined to pass this one by: it's full of guns, including flintlocks, colts, Winchester '73s and even a French musket or…
Stifft Station Gifts and Sundries
Arkansas
We need more stores in this world that add '...and sundries' to the title – it just sounds good. Stifft specializes in Arkansas-made or-themed stuff:…
Louisville
This converted slaughterhouse complex that's been turned into a grab bag of quirky, cute and artsy boutiques is a zoo of desirables. Whether it's funky…
New Orleans
This cool gallery is run by a nonprofit that gathers some of the city's most talented artists and craftspeople. The artists participate in arts education…
Alabama
Honestly, it's tough out there for independent toy shops, but you wouldn't know it at Fantasy Island, which carries enough stock to satisfy a thousand…
East Nashville
Shop dog Addie welcomes visitors to this pleasing showroom of simple yet high-quality basics. Boston transplant and eponymous fashion designer Natalie…
Asheville
Beautiful ceramic mugs and plates, made by a collective team of local ceramicists that includes Alex Matisse, the great-grandson of Henri himself. Their…
French Quarter
There are many (many) hokey magic/voodoo/spell shops in the French Quarter, but Esoterica is one of our favorites. There's a sense of sincerity regarding…
Atlanta
This eco-driven mom-and-pop-run gift shop is full of coveted stuff: vegan wallets from Matt & Nat, Tokens & Icons wine openers fashioned from recycled…
Asheville
This small shop focuses on local and ethically sourced products. You'll find work from more than 70 regional artists and some funky Asheville souvenirs…
Mississippi
In business more than 100 years, Reed's is a downtown anchor that sprawls across most of a city block – just be aware that most of the different…
Mississippi
This hip little gallery in a photogenic shotgun shack is the town's current media darling. How best to describe it? Well, we can't quite say. Just pop in…
East Nashville
For that perfect Nashville-themed T-shirt ('Hot Chicken Capital of the World'), flip through the racks at this small shop. A portion of the profits goes…
Charlotte
If you’re shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts, head to this small boutique. The real standout amid its carefully curated selection of locally made craftwork…
