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There’s no doubt that Atlanta has one of the most diverse shopping experiences in the Southeast. Each neighborhood within the city touts its own style and vibe with unique shops and businesses that call it home. Whether you’re looking for the perfect souvenir, a gift for a loved one, or a treat for yourself, we’ve got your go-to stops for a shopping trip you’ll never forget!

Ansley Wine Merchants 1544 Piedmont Avenue NE, #211 Atlanta, GA 30324 404-876-6790 AnsleyWine.com In-store shopping, curbside pickup Located in Ansley Mall, this 7-days-a-week wine shop offers over 1,000 bottles of wine, 600 types of liquor, 200 types of beer, mixers, and a knowledgeable staff happy to help you find the perfect pairing.

Atlanta Water Gardens 2165 Cheshire Bridge Road NE Atlanta, GA 30324 404-235-0739 AtlantaWaterGardens.com In-store shopping Providing “serenity to the city,” Atlanta Water Gardens offers fountains of every size, sculptures, statuaries, garden accessories, and amazing gifts. A stroll through the outdoor showroom alone will relax you for the rest of the day. Atlantic Station 1380 Atlantic Drive Atlanta, GA 30363 404-961-7112 AtlanticStation.com Located off 17th Street near Interstate 75/85 in Midtown, Atlantic Station is a mixed-use development on the site of an old steel mill. This open-air mall includes an excellent mix of shopping — Athleta, H&M, Forever 21, Charming Charlie and the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United Team Store, to name a few — restaurants like Bantam + Biddy, envegan, and The Pig and the Pearl; a Regal Cinema; plus the city’s IKEA store.

Barking Leather 1510 Piedmont Avenue, Suite A Atlanta, GA 30324 404-900-5847 BarkingLeather.com In-store shopping, in-store pickup Leather clothing, accessories, and more for the BDSM, fetish, and fashion lifestyles. Want something different? If they don’t have it, they’ll “fetch” it for you.

Book Nook 3073 N Druid Hill Road NE Decatur, GA 30033 404-448-2166 BookNookBookstoreDecaturGa.com In-store shopping Book Nook has helped customers find quality used books, music, movies, board games, video games, and comics since 1973. Whether you’re looking for something specific, want to sell or trade, to browse and relax, this bookstore is the place for you.

Boy Next Door Menswear 1447 Piedmont Avenue Atlanta, GA 30309 404-873-2664 BoyNextDoorMenswear.com In-store shopping, curbside pickup Boy Next Door is proud to offer an expanding selection of brands for men’s activewear, undergarments, and swimwear, not to mention the perfect

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outfits for business and date nights.

Brushstrokes Pleasures 1510-D Piedmont Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30324 404-876-6567 BrushstrokesAtlanta.com In-store shopping An Ansley Square staple since 1989, Brushstrokes is the one-stop-shop for gifts, pleasures, DVDs, and other adult entertainment.

Charis Books & More 184 S Candler Street Decatur, GA 30030 404-524-0304 CharisBooksandMore.com In-store shopping Thursday-Saturday, curbside pickup, delivery Charis Books & More is the oldest and largest independent feminist bookstore in the Southeast, carrying a wide range of titles covering feminist, LGBTQ, and intersectional topics. The store also offers writing groups, book discussions, author visits, and more, funded in part by its charitable arm, Charis Circle.

The Cook’s Warehouse 1544 Piedmont Avenue NE, #403 Atlanta, GA 30324 404-815-2993 CooksWarehouse.com In-store shopping, in-store pickup, local delivery This local chain carries a huge selection of more than 15,000 kitchen tools and supplies, including the top brands of cookware, cutlery, kitchen electrics, and gadgets, as well as some unique local products. More than 700 cooking classes taught yearly by renowned chefs are also offered.

Criminal Records 1154 Euclid Avenue NE, Suite A Atlanta, GA 30307 404-215-9511 CriminalATL.com In-store shopping This classic record store houses both new and used vinyl from across almost every genre. You’ll be sure to find your next favorite album among their crates, and they also offer posters, comic books, and tees from your favorite bands.

Eco Denizen 999 Peachtree Street NE, #180 Atlanta, GA 30309 678-705-9880

335 W Ponce de Leon Avenue, Suite G Decatur, GA 30030 404-835-2629 EcoDenizen.net In-store shopping, curbside pickup, delivery This eco-friendly shop offers great gifts like responsibly sourced jewelry, handmade crafts, beautiful candles, stationary and cards, home décor, and more.

Flora/Fauna 751 Gaskill Street SE Atlanta, GA 30316 404-500-2192 FloraFaunaAtl.com In-store shopping This Black woman-owned local plant shop is nestled in Cabbagetown. They offer a unique procurement of rare and hard-to-find houseplants and also carry locally handmade pottery perfect for your favorite plant’s next re-potting.

Green’s Beverages 737 Ponce De Leon Avenue Atlanta, GA 30306 404-872-1109

2614 Buford Hwy Atlanta, GA 30324 404-321-6232 GreenBeverages.com In-store shopping, curbside pickup, delivery Green’s offers two locations and a huge stock of liquors, craft beer, wine, and even kegs. Party responsibly.

Intaglia Home Collection 1544 Piedmont Avenue NE, Suite 105 Atlanta, GA 30324 404-607-9750 IntagliaHome.com In-store shopping, delivery A furniture and home décor store that brings a fresh approach to Atlanta furniture, one that ultimately relies on timeless interior design.

Jonathan Buckhead 110 E Andrews Drive NW #4 Atlanta, GA 30305 404-846-7988 JonathanBuckhead.com In-store shopping Get a diamond for that special someone or a ring to pop the question at private jeweler Jonathan Shapero’s posh boutique.

Junkman’s Daughter 464 Moreland Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30307 TheJunkmansDaughter.com In-store shopping, curbside pickup A Little Five Point’s staple, this store offers something for everyone, from

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clothing and footwear to prints from local artists and gifts for your favorite person. No matter how alternative your style is, The Junkman’s Daughter has something in store for you.

Kaboodle Home 485-B Flat Shoals Avenue SE Atlanta, GA 30316 404-522-3006 KaboodleAtlanta.com In-store shopping, in-store pickup, delivery Kaboodle Home in East Atlanta Village offers local art, locally made eclectic home furnishings, home décor, candles, gifts, and more.

Kudzu Antiques 2928 E Ponce de Leon Avenue Decatur, GA 30030 404-373-6498 KudzuAntiques.com A family-owned business, Kudzu has grown over 35 years into one of Atlanta’s most beloved furniture stores. The unique marketplace imports fabulous finds from worldwide to craft an eclectic selection of both old and new items.

Lost-n-Found Youth Thrift & Consignment 2585 Chantilly Drive NE Atlanta, GA 30324 678-856-7824 Lnfy.org In-store shopping Lost-n-Found Youth’s thrift stores have thousands of donated items for sale. Proceeds help fund the operation of the nonprofit, which takes homeless LGBTQ youth off the street and transitions them to more permanent housing.

M2/Mode Marche 1544 Piedmont Avenue NE, #226 Atlanta, GA 30324 404-892-7463 ShopModeMarche.com In-store shopping Midtown’s shoe and clothing boutique offers carefully selected unique, highquality brands for all genders. Find them in the iconic Ansley Mall.

The Merchant Atlanta 99 Krog Street NE Atlanta, GA 30307 404-331-1200 77 West Paces Ferry NW, Suite 35C

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Atlanta, GA 30305 404-228-2372 TheMerchantAtl.com In-store shopping Whether you’re looking for books, bedding, stationary, candles or something one-of-a-kind, The Merchant’s perfectly curated selection of gifts, stationary, and vintage goods has something for you

The Mission Motif 747 Miami Circle NE Atlanta, GA 30324 404-370-1505 MissionMotif.com In-store shopping, in-store pickup, delivery Atlanta’s source for Arts and Crafts-style furniture, The Mission Motif supports a portfolio of fine artisans and designers to deliver top-quality, customizable products perfectly suited for you.

Nandina Home & Design 6170 Roswell Road Sandy Springs, GA 30328 404-521-9303 NandinaHome.com Call for consultation Whether you’re looking to outfit your home in rustic, minimalist, or mod styles, Nandina has you covered. After a consultation, their team helps you select appropriate fabric, colors, art, and accessories to pull together your dream home.

Out of the Closet Thrift Store 1858 Cheshire Bridge Road Atlanta, GA 30324 470-447-6473 OutOfTheCloset.org In-store shopping A nationwide enterprise, Out of the Closet is a multipurpose thrift shop that donates 96% of proceeds to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation. In addition to shopping, they also offer confidential HIV testing and a pharmacy, where prescriptions are filled while you shop.

Oxford Comics and Games 2855 Piedmont Road NE Atlanta, GA 30305 404-233-8682 Facebook.com/ OxfordComicsAndGames/ In-store shopping Browse their amazing selection of new and vintage comics, graphic novels, action figures, DVDs, posters, and more!

Park Pet Supply 479A Flat Shoals Avenue, #A Atlanta, GA 30316 404-588-0140 ParkPetSupply.com In-store shopping, curbside pickup Park Pet Supply offers dozens of brands of natural-based and gourmet remedies, foods, and treats. Plus, you can adopt one of its “Park Pets” if you don’t have a furry friend already.

The Pet Set 976 Piedmont Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30309 404-249-6668

2480 Briarcliff Road NE, #3 Atlanta, GA 30329 404-633-8755 ThePetSet.com This shop offers an extensive line of pet toys and accessories. If Fido is traveling with you, take him in for a day spa or grooming.

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Phipps Plaza 3500 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA 30326 404-261-7910 Simon.com/Mall/Phipps-Plaza Buckhead’s Phipps Plaza is for Atlanta’s most upscale shoppers. Anchors include Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue, with many smaller posh retailers like Johnny Was, Cole Haan, Gucci, Anne Fontaine, Tiffany & Co., Rigby & Peller, and more!

Ponce City Market 675 Ponce De Leon Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30308 404-900-7900 PonceCityMarket.com This vibrant marketplace breathes new life into the historic Sears, Roebuck & Co building. Check out the numerous eclectic and trendy shops and boutiques, the impressive Central Food Hall, or mini-golf, carnival games, and craft cocktails on The Roof.

Rag-O-Rama 1111 Euclid Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30307 404-658-1988 RagORama.com In-store shopping This unique thrift store offers some of the most interesting finds you’ll see in a secondhand shop. They offer a wide range of recycled classic, current, and vintage styles, with something for everyone.

Simple Finds 3614 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Chamblee, GA 30341 678-691-4241 SimpleFindsConsignment.com In-store shopping, delivery A unique destination for the smallest décor or outfitting an entire room. Not only do they showcase a myriad of antique and vintage items but also a wide variety of everyday items from beautiful accessories to more current furniture items.

Trina Turk and Mr. Turk

Phipps Plaza

3500 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA 30326 404-949-1444 MrTurk.com In-store shopping With a California dapper style, Mr. Turk is designed for men — and Trina

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Turk for women — who want to make a statement with simple silhouettes in unique patterns, textures, and colors.

Tokyo Valentino Erotique 1739 Cheshire Bridge Road NE Atlanta, GA 30324

850 Northside Drive NW Atlanta, GA 30318 404-875-9200 TokyoValentino.com This iconic Atlanta landmark has touted the largest selection of adult toys, products, lingerie, and bondage gear in the Southeast since 1995.

Tower Beer, Wine & Spirits 2161 Piedmont Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30324 404-881-0902

5877 Buford Highway Doraville, GA 30340 770-458-3272 TowerWineSpirits.com In-store shopping, curbside pickup, delivery Tower is not just a package store. In spite of being #1 in volume sales for the entire state of Georgia, Tower offers personalized service to each customer to help you find just the right drink for every occasion. Wine consultants are always on hand.

Westside Provisions District 1198 Howell Mill Road Atlanta, GA 30318 678-974-1940 WestsideProvisions.com In-store shopping Westside Provisions District has everything from upscale clothing boutiques to glasses shops. It has furniture stores and ice cream all in one place. What more could you ask for?

The Works Atlanta 1295 Chattahoochee Avenue NW Atlanta, GA 30318 678-974-8534 TheWorksATL.com In-store shopping Located in the heart of Atlanta’s Upper Westside, this converted space houses several shops and eateries. With places like BOBO’s Intriguing Objects and Adelina Social Goods, you’ll be sure to find something here to spark joy in your life.

Worthmore Jewelers 500 Amsterdam Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30306 404-892-8294

117 E Court Square Decatur, GA 30030 404-370-3979 WorthmoreJewelers.com In-store shopping With a slogan like “enlarging your family jewels since 1994,” you know to expect more than just your average jewelry store. They offer a wide array of wedding rings, watches, necklaces, and even custom work at two locations — Midtown and Decatur — in an LGBTQ-welcoming atmosphere.

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