The Muttrah Souq is believed to be one of the oldest marketplaces in the world.
Like so many Arabian bazaars, the Muttrah Souq is a vibrant and bustling collection of colorful stalls filled with textile and spice dealers. Established as a major point of commerce in a vital shipping port, its geographic importance has clearly sustained the marketplace through the centuries to this day.
January 18, 2012
Newell, West Virginia
A factory store where more than 150 years of American pottery history is stacked—and still made just beyond the showroom.
New Orleans, Louisiana
An art gallery/gift shop that feels like Tim Burton, Pee Wee Herman, and Jim Henson combined!
Lakewood, Ohio
An oddities shop with incredible permanent displays on top of its collection of purchasable curiosities.
St Ignace, Michigan
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
Founded in 1961, this comic shop is said to be the oldest in the world.
Westminster, California
The heart of Little Saigon in Orange County is also the first and largest Vietnamese shopping center in the U.S.
Chiang Mai, Thailand
A local Thai artist started building this gallery in 1980.
Hong Kong
Even Michelin-starred chefs are said to get their cleavers at this century-old shop.
