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A favorite resource for New Orleans and regional music—new and old—the Louisiana Music Factory has records, tapes, CDs, DVDs, sheet music, and books, as well as listening stations, music-oriented T-shirts, original art, and a stage that hosts frequent live concerts. This shop is a beehive of activity during the New Orleans Jazz Fest.
Sean Barnes' unique boutique offers a variety of home goods that defy conservative decor aesthetics. From trendy Jonathan Adler furnishings to psychedelic pillows, plates, candles, lamps, bar and tabletop goods, and even bespoke cannabis accessories (it's legal in California), this is not your run-of-the-mill housewares emporium.
If you need vintage holiday items, clothing, Barbies and other dolls, records, and so much more, this longtime, packed-to-the-ceiling store is worth a browse and a chuckle. Some of the content is definitely adult.
Skip the two-for-one boot deals on Broadway in favor of the hand-stitched beauties at Lucchese. This luxury Texan brand is renowned for expert craftsmanship and attention to detail; if you're interested in raising some eyebrows, you can even find boots made of exotic materials like alligator, lizard, ostrich, and more.
The word often used to describe it is "adorable," and this quirky downtown shop showcases clothing, accessories, and home décor, both vintage and new. A favorite of locals and visitors—you never know what treasures you might find.
The international contemporary furniture in this 21,000-square-foot showroom includes pieces by Philippe Starck and Antonio Citterio. Sleek kitchen designs and tabletop pieces are from Zaha Hadid and other edgy designers from around the globe.
This full-service liquor store specializes in wine, microbrews, and obscure spirits from small-batch distilleries. Attend one of the frequently held wine tastings to try before you buy. There is also a branch in West Town ( 1412 West Chicago Avenue).
The ultimate destination for designer shopping in Hawaii is this elegant town house–style center, where high-end shops include Chanel, Coach, Tiffany & Co., Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Miu Miu, and Moncler.
Take home a piece of art from plein air water colorist Lyla Clayre, whose hand-painted stationary, wrapping paper, postcards, and more feature French Quarter town houses and New Orleans flora and fauna.
More a souvenir shop than a hardware store, here you'll find lots of Jack Daniel’s memorabilia and other local products. It's a good place to stop after visiting the distillery, as you won't find any souvenirs there. However, you won't find any booze here, so if you want to bring some home from the source, best to buy it at the distillery.
Out-of-print books, first editions, and antique prints are the specialties at Lyrical Ballad Bookstore.
Every day till midnight, all manner of M&M's merchandise is sold here—a slot machine that dispenses M&M's jackpots is a best seller—and the popular candy may be purchased by the pound. Four air-conditioned levels of colorful, milk-chocolate goodies attract crowds of families with children (and strollers). Those who use the personalized printing machine can create and print custom messages on M&M's, or select from 14 Las Vegas images (the "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign or a deck of cards).
If you're bored with the handful of colors you normally find in a pack of M&Ms, head to this impressively large store, which is filled with candies in hues that include maroon, silver, white, dark blue, midnight black, and every shade in between. In addition to a candy counter filled with a dazzling range of sweets there are shelves and displays stacked with M&M–themed merchandise including golf balls, baby clothes, apparel, and accessories. You may need an insulin shot after this one.
Come prepared to dig through rows upon rows of new and used vinyl, carefully selected by the audiophiles who run the locally owned record shop. Keep an eye on their schedule for live performances, in-store artist signing events, listening parties, and, of course, Record Store Day deals every April and Black Friday.
A great place for boots, ready-to-wear or custom-made, is M. L. Leddy's.
Mike Field's iconic, high-graphic artwork is on display at this small, quaint gallery. An active waterman raised in Hawaii, Mike captures the island lifestyle of canoe paddling, surfing, and sailing as well as island plants and landscapes. T-shirts and other inexpensive items are also for sale here.
Ma Petite Shoe sells chocolates as well as funky, fabulous shoes.
The rustic stand offers a selection of fruits grown on their farm, such as peaches, blackberries, pears, apples, and raspberries. Owners Julia and Stephens Gregory make the jams and ciders that fill the shelves.
Stock up on fresh fruits and vegetables, or flowers early in the season, at this farmers’ market. It's held Fridays, early May through October from 9 am to 1 pm.
This upscale, men's clothier carries one of the best selections of fashion-forward, emerging labels in the city. In addition to Machus's own private-label dress shirts and tees, check out threads by A.P.C., Ksubi, and Purple Brand Denim. You won't find many—or any—pastels or bright prints in here; expect clean classics, with lots of blacks, grays, and whites.
Sit down with a slice of Sardinian flatbread, Nutella brioche, or a raisin twist—or more elaborate lunch options.
The Chicago flagship on State Street, formerly Marshall Field’s, is known for the beloved Walnut Room and iconic holiday traditions like the Great Tree and their magnificent holiday windows as well as for its position as a National Historic Landmark. Macy’s State Street is well known for its architecture and ornamentation; it has a Louis Comfort Tiffany vaulted ceiling, two "Great Clocks" on State Street at Randolph and Washington, the Burnham Fountain, and more.
This iconic New York department also has a home in Boston, at one of Downtown Crossing's flagship locations in a historic building at the corner of Washington and Summer streets. Browse through men's, women's, and children's apparel, fragrances and skin care products, kitchen gadgets, and home furnishings.
With more than 1 million square feet of retail space to explore, it's easy to spend an entire day shopping at Macy's vast, iconic Herald Square flagship store, which stocks everything from fragrances and beauty products to shoes and handbags to furniture and appliances. The brand itself is legendary, having launched in 1858 and opened these Midtown doors in 1902. On the Broadway side, check out the painted streetscape (refreshed every year) for the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Located in a large shopping center by itself, this small but upscale Macy's features name brands and island-influenced clothing for men, women and children, plus designer handbags, shoes, jewelry, and housewares, along with top-quality luggage if you find yourself needing to take more than you have room for. It's the best place in Kona to find high-quality, name-brand aloha shirts. They always have great sales and are beloved by local residents.
