Ballard & Discovery Park
Even if you think you've been to every oddities shop worth a two-headed calf, Ballyhoo is worth a visit. What it lacks in space it makes up for in the…
Must-see shopping in Western USA
Denver
It's easy to lose yourself, poking around this eclectic shop. Selling everything from mid-mod furniture and handbags to baby clothes and jewelry, it's a…
Denver
This welcoming shop on the 16th Street Mall sells everything Colorado. Well-made, totally appealing, I-must-have tees, hats, postcards, baby clothes,…
North Coast & Redwoods
The renowned hometown jeweler, famed for its nature-inspired Niobium metalwork, has its headquarters in Arcata's up-and-coming Creamery District. You get…
North Coast & Redwoods
You'll find the non-GMO cheeses made by this 100-year-old company on the menus of high-end restaurants up and down the California coast. Be sure to stop…
Boulder
One of the coolest stores on Pearl, this kitchen, bed and bath supplier stocks upscale goods, locally produced foods, scores of specialized cookbooks and…
The CD, Madrona & Madison Park
If you are in the market for women's clothing in a size 14+, Two Big Blondes is the place for you – this plus-size consignment store has thousands of…
Wyoming
These adjoining shops are Wild West classics. The Wrangler has been selling diamond-studded Stetsons, cowgirl jeans and, yes, Wranglers, since 1943, while…
Santa Fe
This large space in the Railyard district is the top gallery in town representing contemporary Native American and regional artists. There are generally…
South Bay Beaches
If you dig old stuff, weird stuff and weird old stuff, stop by this old barn crammed with Brunswick record players and Hammond typewriters. There are…
Breckenridge
This is the girliest shop in Breck – and we mean that in the best way possible. Here are printed fabrics, stuffed toys, tot-sized tees, and dresses and…
Boulder
Boulder’s favorite indie bookstore has a huge travel section downstairs, along with all the hottest new fiction and nonfiction. Check the visiting-authors…
West Hollywood & Mid-City
An intimate, hidden-away courtyard shop that specializes in selling signed shooting scripts from past blockbusters, and 1st editions from Shakespeare (…
Central Colorado
A terrific bookstore that merges local naturalist literature, hiking guides, maps and children's books with modern, offbeat and classic fiction. Skinny…
Central Colorado
A unique outdoor clothing shop where stylish adventure wear is made right behind the counter. The factory doubles as a store; browse for hoodies, skirts,…
Jerome Artists Cooperative Gallery
Arizona
Need a gift? At this bright and scenic gallery, more than 30 local artists work in pottery, woodwork, painting, jewelry and other crafts, before selling…
Boulder
Your inner child will want to spend hours in this store. Not only does it sell the most beautiful kites, but there are games, puppets and toys to intrigue…
Long Beach & San Pedro
Everyone from today's hipsters to Hollywood costumers comes to shop at Retro Row's dozens of vintage stores, cafes, hair salons and happening restaurants.
Malibu & Pacific Palisades
This one-of-a-kind store pops from the Topanga Canyon roadside, thanks to skeletons and mannequins dressed like Egyptian eunuchs and Viking warriors,…
The Willamette Valley & Wine Country
Americana folk meets Pacific Northwest heritage at Velour, an aesthetic-forward lifestyle shop curating vintage and handmade clothing, jewelry and…
Los Feliz & Griffith Park
Occupying two adjoining shopfronts, this much-loved Los Feliz institution carries everything from art, architecture and fashion tomes, to LA history…
Los Angeles
Set in the Helms Complex, this is the city's best visual-arts book depot, with new, fine and out-of-print titles on its shelves and in its cabinets. The…
Las Vegas
A cut above your normal vintage emporium, savvy secondhand clothing chain Buffalo Exchange features racks of primarily '90s & 2000s club wear, jeans,…
Eastern Sierra
This large store is a one-stop shop for all your outdoor needs. Rents camping, climbing, backpacking and winter-trekking gear, and sells shoes, clothing…
Pasadena & the San Gabriel Valley
An amazing boutique with a steampunk vibe, Gold Bug shows work and collections created (or curated) by 100 area artists. We saw a robotic, metallic…
Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront
Selling fake dog poop, stink bombs, water-squirting rings and magic tricks, this Pike Place Market magic shop is heaven for aspiring magicians, pranksters…
Marin County
Corte Madera is home to one of the Bay Area's best bookstores. In the Marketplace shopping center, it has a strong travel section and frequently hosts big…
Lone Pine
Food, beer, souvenirs and excellent advice from the friendly staff make this the (only) place to visit before and/or after your hike up Mt Whitney. It…
Las Vegas Premium Outlets North
Las Vegas
Vegas' biggest-ticket outlet mall features 120 brands including high-end names such as Armani, Brooks Brothers, Diane von Furstenberg, Kate Spade, Michael…
Oakland
Urban fashions for anyone who 'hella' loves Oaktown are sold downtown at this signature shop. T-shirts, hats and stickers make a statement with original…
Gold Country
Specialists in kitsch and highly collectible Americana, with Hawaiian shirts, alternative vinyl, guitars, ukuleles and even pinball machines. In their…
West Hollywood & Mid-City
Large, popular and rather-polished vintage boutique with racks packed with skirts and tops, fur-collared jackets and Pendleton wool shirts.
Las Vegas
One of the first medical marijuana dispensaries in Las Vegas, Inyo has an extensive menu and delivers city-wide.
The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill
Get back to the land and in touch with California's roots without leaving sight of a Mission sidewalk. Gravel & Gold celebrates California's hippie…
Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood
The Beverly Hills branch of New York's most fashion-forward department store delivers four floors of sharply curated collections for women and men. Expect…
The Haight & Hayes Valley
Everything you always wanted to know about mushroom foraging, worm composting and running for office on an environmental platform – plus poetry and…
Meltdown Comics & Collectibles
West Hollywood & Mid-City
LA’s coolest comic store proudly lets its geek flag fly, with indie and mainstream comic books, from Japanese manga to graphic novels, and all the…
Glacier National Park
A Glacier Park institution since 1960, Montana House offers a wide selection of quality jewelry, Montana-inspired artwork and photography, and books about…
Huntington Beach
Just south of downtown HB, this flashy, futuristic new mall sits right across Pacific Coast Hwy from the ocean. Besides large, chain retailers like H&M,…
Japantown, Fillmore & Pacific Heights
A three-story emporium devoted to Japanese pop culture, New People brings Tokyo style to SF. Get dolled up in Lolita petticoat dresses at 2nd-floor Baby…
