Downtown & the Gulch
One of the oldest letterpress print shops in the USA, Hatch has been using old-school, hand-cut blocks to print its bright, iconic posters since…
Must-see shopping in Southern USA
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New Orleans
They don’t make them like this anymore – neither the clothes, millinery, lingerie nor Yvonne herself, a businesswoman who has outfitted generations of…
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Savannah
Our favorite vintage shop in town occupies the sprawling 1st floor of an old Victorian home, where each room is thoughtfully curated with unique, hand…
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Atlanta
This throwback record store is stacked wall to wall with a library's worth of new pop, soul, jazz and metal, on CD or vinyl. It has a fun music-related…
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New Orleans
Peaches has been around since 1975, doing the holy work of promoting, cataloging and marketing the best in local New Orleans music. Once in the French…
Downtown & the Gulch
In a still-industrial slice of downtown you'll find Jack White's boutique record label, shop and novelty lounge, complete with its own lathe and live…
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Carolina Cider Company & Superior Coffee
Lowcountry
This must-stop shop between Beaufort and Hunting Island State Park is known for its wealth of housemade ciders (peach, blackberry, blueberry etc), but…
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New Orleans
Owners Alex and Cindy Williams, who have made and sold pottery from their Magazine St shop since 1993, call their exquisite creations functional art…
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Mississippi
Square Books, one of the South's great independent bookstores, is the epicenter of Oxford's lively literary scene and a frequent stop for traveling…
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New Orleans
It isn’t really as scandalous as the name suggests, except by Victorian standards. Diva’s specialty is sassy 1940s- and '50s-style cinched, hourglass…
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North Georgia
What started as an outdoorsy mountain blog and Instagram page has turned into one of Georgia's coolest start-ups. The fantastic T-shirts are the main…
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Fayetteville
The South has more eccentrics than some people may assume, and a shop like Fayetteville’s Funky Yardsale is evidence of these idiosyncratic individuals…
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New Orleans
Haven't found the droids you were looking for? Then stop by this self-proclaimed 'geeky' bookstore where books and movies loved by nerds take the…
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Alabama
This highly recommended spot specializes in crafts and garments made from sustainably sourced cotton; the stuff on sale falls in a median space between…
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Nashville
Get ready to spend an hour browsing this small but well-stocked store, a great place to find gifts for friends, family and, well, yourself. OAK stands for…
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Memphis
This fabulous artisan-centric store and coffeehouse in Binghampton stocks exquisitely curated everyday coolness (handcrafted soaps, hipster backpacks,…
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Ozark Mountains
This family-owned and -operated music store is a cornerstone of the Mountain View roots-music scene, and has a fantastic stock of mandolins, banjos,…
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New Orleans
The Ogden boasts a very fine museum store, stuffed with prints, crafts and books that explore the theme of regional art. Start with graphite pencils, move…
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Louisville
Go down the rabbit hole into this massive, three-story brick-and-stained glass antique emporium crammed with collectibles from eight decades. Think homey…
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Charleston
Some of the city's best contemporary art regularly appears in this long-standing downtown gallery. Artist Nathan Durfee's experimental work is a highlight…
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Ozark Mountains
This neat little shop is full of both toys for kids, and funky gifts for adults, so you'll find everything from vintage action figures to Freddie Mercury…
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Fayetteville
In contrast to the lovably messy Dickson St Bookshop, Nightbird is more curated and focused in its selection. It's a lovely, polished independent…
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Atlanta
Features the largest selection of retail craft beer in the Southeast along with 60 taps to drink from on the premises. The local inventory is obviously…
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Nashville
This renowned vintage-instrument store has been serving the Nashville community since 1970. The expert staff and amazing inventory attract musicians of…
Charleston
With more than 300 vendors hawking everything from sweetgrass baskets to piping-hot biscuits, this vibrant, open-air market is one of the nation's oldest,…
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New Orleans
You’ll find wigs in every color at Funky Monkey, which sells vintage attire for club-hopping men and women. This fun-house of frippery is also a good spot…
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Nashville
Stunning leather products and simple, elegant fashions are highlights in the flagship store of this sustainable fashion label. Able was started by Barrett…
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East Nashville
At this welcoming bungalow of music, the down-to-earth staff is eager to help you find your next vintage guitar, banjo or ukulele. Have some musical chops…
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Cajun Country
A good way to round out your prairie musical tour is to stop by this record shop in Ville Platte. In 1957 Floyd Solieau left his DJ job to start both the…
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Atlanta
This fiercely curated all-under-one-roof flagship shop stocks a dizzying array of top-quality – some say hipster – brands of products you didn't know you…
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New Orleans
Local artist Simon Hardeveld has made a name for himself by painting groovy signs that hang like artwork in restaurants all over New Orleans. You’ll…
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Savannah
Find some of the best vintage deals in town here – and once you've had a good run with your garments, Civvies just may buy them back from you. The racks…
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Nashville
It's easy to get turned around in this sprawling antique mall, home to 160 spaces and consistently named Nashville's best antique store. From china and…
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North Carolina Mountains
The Parkway Craft Center, where the Southern Highland Craft Guild sells superb crafts, is housed in a 1901 Colonial Revival mansion that’s directly…
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New Orleans
Shave and a haircut: 40 bits. Or $40. Apiece. But who’s counting at this suave barbershop, where smartly dressed Prohibition–era mobsters would surely…
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Grimey's New & Pre-Loved Music
East Nashville
Looking for some new tunes to add to your collection? Grimey’s is your place – this church turned music shop is loaded with new and 'pre-loved' vinyl and…
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The Triangle
Raleigh born and bred, this hip, mostly men’s clothing boutique made a name for itself by dishing out its own shirt designs in half sizes. Along with…
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Memphis
The 'Clothier to the King,' this mid-century men's shop once outfitted Elvis with his two-tone shirts. Today it has a retro line of menswear (including…
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New Orleans
This place is so cute – or should that be mignon? Or joli? We haven't taken French in a few years, but we could brush up here – the largest French…
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Nashville
If ethical beauty brands are your thing, Thistle Farms has everything your bathroom needs for the ultimate relaxation. Thistle Farms is more than a beauty…
