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Newell, West Virginia
Fiesta Tableware Retail Outlet
A factory store where more than 150 years of American pottery history is stacked—and still made just beyond the showroom.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Leroy's Place New Orleans
An art gallery/gift shop that feels like Tim Burton, Pee Wee Herman, and Jim Henson combined!
Lakewood, Ohio
Cleveland Curiosities
An oddities shop with incredible permanent displays on top of its collection of purchasable curiosities.
St Ignace, Michigan
Castle Rock
This nearly 200-foot tall limestone stack offers visitors amazing views and a chance to meet Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox.
Seattle, Washington
Golden Age Collectables
Founded in 1961, this comic shop is said to be the oldest in the world.
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A Supposedly Boring Mall I Might Actually Visit Again
In an underground maze filled with miles and miles of retail storefronts, our reporter searches for the heart of the Canadian dream.
Westminster, California
Asian Garden Mall
The heart of Little Saigon in Orange County is also the first and largest Vietnamese shopping center in the U.S.
Chiang Mai, Thailand
John Gallery The Tree House
A local Thai artist started building this gallery in 1980.
Hong Kong
Chan Chi Kee Cutlery Co.
Even Michelin-starred chefs are said to get their cleavers at this century-old shop.
Huntington, West Virginia
Heritage Farm Museum & Village
Step back in time to explore 19th-century Appalachian life, from blacksmiths to Model Ts.
Québec City, Québec
Musée du Chocolat
A chocolatier with a quaint museum showcasing the history of chocolate.
Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis Pyramid
The 10th-tallest pyramid in the world, this former sports arena is now home to a massive Bass Pro Shops store.
St. Charles, Illinois
Ghoulish Mortals
This horror movie and monster shop is like if a haunted house was a retail store.
Wilderness, South Africa
Smokkelhuis
A vast and varied antique and vintage collection that borders on museum status.
Indianapolis, Indiana
Magick Candle
Tucked into the heart of historic Irvington, this 56-year-old metaphysical shop specializes in the olde ways.
Baguio, Philippines
Baguio Stone Market
This market built by German prisoners of war is made of local stones.
Görlitz, Germany
Jugendstilkaufhaus Görlitz
After falling into disuse, this imposing department store found new life as a Hollywood backdrop and a theater.
London, England
Floris Perfumery
A storied London perfume shop that supplies scents for royalty has been operating out of this storefront for nearly 300 years.
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