Upper West Side & Central Park
Around since the 1930s, Harry’s is a classic. It's staffed by gentlemen who will measure your foot in one of those old-school metal contraptions and then…
Must-see shopping in New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
One of Philly's best vintage and junk stores offers up a keenly edited and photogenic selection of homewares and decorative retro items, including posters…
Pittsburgh
Some people think a Steelers jersey is a great Pittsburgh souvenir. News flash: the best gift you can buy here is a rodent skull attached to supernatural…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
Outfitting active New Yorkers since 1908, Paragon's goods sprawl across three floors of its giant corner store. With everything from team and solo sports…
SoHo & Chinatown
Bustling indie MJ stocks an excellent selection of magazines and books, covering contemporary fiction, food writing, architecture and design, art and…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Check out Flight 001’s range of luggage and smaller bags by brands ranging from Bric's to Rimowa, kitschy ‘shemergency’ kits (breath freshener, lip balm,…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Named after the mighty Norse god, Odin offers a bit of magic for men seeking a new look. The teeming boutique carries stylish labels such as Dickies…
Upper West Side & Central Park
Shoe lovers pack this multistory emporium, which offers some of the best deals on footwear in the city – aside from its other locations around town, that…
SoHo & Chinatown
Male style-meisters love INA for pre-loved, luxury clothes, shoes and accessories. Edits are high quality across the board, with sought-after items,…
Upper West Side & Central Park
This tiny gem of a vintage shop specializes in antique fine and costume jewelry dating from the 1700s to 1970s, but also stocks carefully curated dresses,…
SoHo & Chinatown
Once known only to Swedes and Danes and a few lucky tourists, this uber-popular backpack with the unmistakable fox logo and impossible-to-pronounce name…
Philadelphia
If you like your fashion to come with a political message then this new brand brings it on strong with a range of unisex clothing, stationery and home…
Philadelphia
Billing itself as an 'oddities parlor' this Gothic-style emporium specializing in taxidermy and novelty gifts, as well as antiques, lives up to its name…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
A comic store lives or dies by the encyclopedic knowledge of its staff, and Desert Island sure knows its stuff. A breezy welcome and good advice make it…
Upper West Side & Central Park
Aficionados of the brewed leaf will find more than 150 varieties at this outpost of an Australian tea company: oolong, green, black, yellow, herbals, you…
Philadelphia
The name says it all. Stocking a wide variety of affordable items by some 50 local artists and craftspeople, Phi Ind is a go-to destination for original…
Catskills
Gilded Carriage is a charming mess of a store that manages to sidestep the typical bland knickknack-shop trap found in many touristy towns. The gifts and…
New York City
Records, coffee, antiques and taxidermy await you in this darkly delightful Court St gem. Sample vintage vinyl – from disco and funk to heavy metal – on…
Pittsburgh
We'll be honest: the interior of this store feels a little like a mess. But it's a lovable mess, the sort of cluttered record shop you've probably dreamed…
Long Island
This alluring shop, run by artist Rena Wilhelm and hubby, showcases the work of mostly local craftsman and will have you buying a second bag to get it all…
New York City
Rifle through the racks for bright vintage clothing, zany accessories and footwear at the Park Slope branch of this NYC thrift-store stalwart.
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
At Beacon's, which has three other locations in Brooklyn, you'll find a good selection of gently used clothing of a decidedly downtown/Brooklyn hipster…
Philadelphia
Founded in 1895 when Cassel Goorin hit the streets of Pittsburgh to sell his hats from a horse-drawn cart, there's still an old-world feel to the…
Philadelphia
Environmentally-conscious United By Blue makes clothing and outdoor goods from recycled polyester, organic cotton and wool. For every product sold they…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Indulge your inner sci-fi and fantasy nerd with heaps of comics, manga, graphic novels, posters and toys. The products represent everything from Star Wars…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Williamsburg’s favorite bookstore has community at its heart. The shelves brim with social justice tomes, rad art and intriguing coffee-table books, along…
Upper West Side & Central Park
A great place to pick up a gift for that little someone special, no matter their age. In stock are lots of hands-on activities and fun educational games,…
Philadelphia
In 2016 this small business making stylish linen and leather goods shifted base from Boston to Philly and hasn't looked back. As well as its own…
Philadelphia
Exhibitions change every six weeks or so at this long-running gallery specializing in contemporary painting and sculpture by both local and international…
Hudson Valley
Colorful boutique-gallery in an old firehouse where you can buy artfully designed, hand-crafted pieces or watch glassblowers do their thing at the…
The Adirondacks
Stop by the Hub on the Hill to shop for meats, cheeses, veggies, bread, handmade trinkets and other goodies sourced from farms in the area. There is also…
Catskills
The clever raison d'être of this compact bookshop is Top 10 lists. Owner Aaron Hicklin has charmed the likes of actress Tilda Swinton, writer Marlon James…
McNulty’s Tea & Coffee Co, Inc
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
McNulty’s is a sweet addition to the otherwise bawdy Christopher St. Its worn wooden floorboards, fragrant sacks of coffee beans and large glass jars of…
Pittsburgh
The oldest used bookstore in Pittsburgh is a pleasant pile of manuscripts, comfy chairs, jazz music and the musty smell of many words crammed together…
Philadelphia
Manayunk is fortunate to have such a cute and proactive indie bookstore. Various book launches are held here.
Hudson Valley
Some 30 local antique and curio dealers offer up their best Americana and vintage items in this large red-painted barn.
SoHo & Chinatown
The brainchild of a former Martha Stewart Living editor, Purl is a colorful library of fabric and yarn that feels like an in-person Etsy boutique, with…
Philadelphia
Get your inner Japanophile on with this shop that embraces the concept of zakka – stocking all things that might make life a little better. Fashion items,…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Founded by two sisters, this cute card shop specializes in wedding announcements and other specially made letterpress endeavors, so skip the stock…
Philadelphia
This chic womens-wear boutique offers a role call of designers from Comme des Garçon to Rick Owens. Credit card be damned, put yourself in the hands of…
