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Showing 54 shop activities logged during our motorhome cross-country adventures.

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Fudge

Dozens of fudge shops line Market Street with some of the best fudge in the U.S.

Mackinac IslandNorthern Loop2000
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Wall Drug Emporium

Amazing collection of souvenirs, Indian jewelry, camping supplies, Western wear, etc. etc. in a block-long emporium

Wall DrugNorthern Loop2000
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Buy Route 66 Souvenirs

Route 66 memorabilia of all sorts--signs, license plates, clocks, knick knacks, postcards, books, mugs, etc.

Oklahoma Route 66 MuseumSouthern Loop2002
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Ruby's

Funky store that sells everything from Jimi Hendrix t-shirts and bathing suits to erotica novelties such as jello molds in the shape of breasts and windup dancing penises.

Moab - TownBest of Utah2003
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Cabela's

Huge store full of every conceivable piece of fishing, hunting, camping, and outdoor gear.

Cabela'sPacific Northwest2001
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Cabela's

Huge store full of every conceivable piece of fishing, hunting, camping, and outdoor gear.

Cabela'sNorthern Loop2000
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Historic Santa Fe Plaza

Hundreds of vendors selling arts and crafts, jewelry, clothing, etc.

Santa FeSouthern Loop2002
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Breckenridge Village

Funky shops along the main street through town

BreckenridgeBest of Utah2003
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Augusta Shopping Mall

Walmart, Pac Sun, The Gap, Radio Shack, and much more

Wal-Mart - AugustaMaritime Provinces Road Trip2004
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West Quoddy Gifts

Located on the road to West Quoddy Head Light, this gift shop's claim to fame is that it is the easternmost gift shop in the U.S. It offers a wide variety of gifts with a nautical theme.

Quoddy Head State ParkMaritime Provinces Road Trip2004
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Corner Brook

Newfoundland's 2nd largest city and a great place to stock up on supplies--Walmart and Dominion Food Store

Ferry to Corner BrookMaritime Provinces Road Trip2004
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Cavendish Sunset Boardwalk

Shops, boutiques, pizza, camping supplies, etc., along a boardwalk right next to the campground

CavendishMaritime Provinces Road Trip2004
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Brine shrimp

Bring a little of the Great Salt Lake home with you.

Antelope Island State ParkPacific Northwest2001
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Garden of the Gods Trading Post

Largest trading post in Colorado

Garden of the GodsColorado & Utah2005
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Town of Moab

Numerous shops and photo galleries along Main Street

Moab - TownColorado & Utah2005
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Breckenridge Village

Funky shops along the main street through town. One of our all time favorites is Space Cowboy where there is a great selection of classic rock t-shirts and paraphenalia.

BreckenridgeColorado & Utah2005
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Sourdough Drus Gold & Gifts

Gift shop on the Main Street of Hope with fine crafts and a very friendly owner

HopeAlaska RV Road Trip2006
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Homer Spit

Shops and galleries towards the end of the Spit

HomerAlaska RV Road Trip2006
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Shops and Galleries along 4th Avenue

Miller's Landing - SewardAlaska RV Road Trip2006
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L. L. Bean

World famous retailer of high-quality outdoor gear and clothing

L. L. BeanWinter Road Trip to Acadia2000
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Vermont Country Store

A real country store experience, featuring an amazing array of items: Christmas collectibles, antiques, home furnishings, pies and pastries, Vermont cheese, an old-fashioned apothecary, clothing, candy, and novelties of all sorts.

Weston Country StoreWinter Road Trip to Acadia2000
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Cold Hollow Cider Mill

Old barn that houses a small working apple cider mill, a specialty bakery, and a large country store

StoweWinter Trip to Stowe, Vermont2002
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Barefoot Bubbas

Giant surf shop on Harbor Island with alls kinds of beach gear and clothing. Also, don't miss the hermit crabs for $5.

Hunting Island State ParkSpring Break on Hunting Island2002
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Pedro's store

Largest collection of tacky souvenirs on the East Coast - very entertaining

South of the BorderSpring Break on Edisto Island2003
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Pirate's Chest

Great collection of pirate gear - from black eye patches to swords to swashbuckle with

Ocracoke IslandSpring Break on Ocracoke Island2004
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Cabela's

Huge store full of every conceivable piece of fishing, hunting, camping, and outdoor gear.

Bryce Canyon National ParkGraduates' XC Trip2009
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Wall Drug Emporium

Amazing collection of souvenirs, Indian jewelry, camping supplies, Western wear, etc. etc. in a block-long emporium

Badlands National ParkGraduates' XC Trip2009
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Savannah Candy Kitchen

Gooey confections of all types produced before your very eyes

SavannahSoutheast Coast Trip2009
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REI

Huge outdoor recreation store

Peak to Peak HighwayColorado Rockies2011
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Wild Flour Bread

Bakery in Freestone featuring brick-oven baked sourdough breads, scones, biscotti, and coffee drinks. All their breads are made in a wood-fired brick oven, which gives great flavoring and especially hard crusts.

Sebastopol and Side Trips through Sonoma and Marin CountyNorthern California Road Trip2012
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Alley's General Store

Small general store where locals frequently gather on the porch of Alley’s General Store to get the day’s news, drink coffee, and watch the tourists.

West TisburyMartha's Vineyard RV Vacation2008
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Native American wares

Along the approach to the lighthouse is a path lined with gift shops selling native Wampanoag wares and several take-out chowder and seafood shacks

AquinnahMartha's Vineyard RV Vacation2008
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Main Street

Art galleries, elegant clothing shops, and t-shirt shops along Main Street

EdgartownMartha's Vineyard RV Vacation2008
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Ikea and Bed Bath and Beyond

Help Tommy furnish and supply his new apartment

SeattleFinal Family XC Trip2013
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Peter Lik Photo Gallery

Actually more like window shop in this beautiful gallery displaying the incredible landscape photography of world-renowned Australian photographer, Peter Lik

Campland on the Bay and San Diego Side TripsYosemite Thanksgiving2013
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REI

Huge store selling outdoor recreation gear, sporting goods, and clothing

Sebastopol and Side Trips through Sonoma and Napa CountySeattle, San Francisco, and Sierra2015
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Wilson’s Eastside Sports

Climbing shop in Bishop with outdoor gear, books, and clothing. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Eastern Sierra - South (Mammoth Lakes, Bishop, and Lone Pine)Seattle, San Francisco, and Sierra2015
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Solvang gift shops

Browse the cuckoo clock, beer stein, wooden shoes, etc. selections in the numerous shops in the village

Carpinteria Beach / SolvangSouthern California Deserts2017
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Peschiera del Garda back alleys

For dresses on an outdoor rack on one of its less chic and expensive clothing shops

Peschiera del Garda on the GardaseeEuropean Vacation2017
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Pak Klong Talad Flower Market

Warehouse building containing the largest flower market in Bangkok. The varieties sold ranged from local species (jasmine, chrysanthemum, orchids, lilies, roses, etc.) to imported species such as tulips, snapdragons, iris, delphinium, and more - and very inexpensive.

BangkokThailand Trip2018
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Don Sao Island in Laos

Tourist trap with a large market filled with local handicrafts, opium paraphernalia, faux designer bags, and the ubiquitous elephant pants. However, our best experience on the island, besides standing next to the sign showing that we we were in Laos, was having a shot of tiger penis whiskey.

Chiang RaiThailand Trip2018
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Orchid Jade

Tour of an upscale jade factory where beautiful jade jewelry and figurines were made and sold

Chiang MaiThailand Trip2018
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Costco in Chule Vista

Exchange dollars for pesos and get some last minute supplies before crossing the border

San DiegoBaja Adventure2019
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Powell’s City of Books

Largest independent new and used bookstore in the world with miles of bookshelves containing new, used, and out-of-print books.

PortlandPacific Northwest - Escaping the Smoke2021
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The Viking

Very nice department store and gift shop where I was able to successfully find a souvenir meaningful to our trip

AkureyriIceland2023
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Stone Age Quarry

Souvenir purchase of a pair of beautiful ammonite shells, the fossils of an ancient organism that died out over 66 million years ago.

Virginia CityVancouver Island2023
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Costco and Safeway

Stock up on supplies so we could have breakfast, lunch, and cocktail hour from our room

South Shore - Sheraton Kauai ResortKauai2024
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Costco

Stock up for the second half of our trip

North Shore - The Cliffs at PrincevilleKauai2024
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Woolworth's Grocery Store

Stocking up at a grocery store near the rental place

Wilderness Motorhome RentalsNew Zealand South Island2025
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Chilmark General Store

Quaint store with a great selection of sandwiches, prepared foods, and sourvenirs. It has a lovely covered porch with rocking chairs to sit on and talk about the Vineyard news of the day.

AquinnahMartha's Vineyard & Vermont2025
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Edgartown Stop & Shop

Stocking up for the week, we set an all time record - 3 full shopping carts and nearly $800

EdgartownMartha's Vineyard & Vermont2025
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Main Street

Art galleries, elegant clothing shops, and t-shirt shops along Main Street. However, we found our best purchases at the Edgartown Paper Store (little plastic sharks), the Edgartown Book Store (Kid version of Jaws), and Larry's Tackle Shop (fish nets for the kids)

EdgartownMartha's Vineyard & Vermont2025
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Vermont Country Store in Weston

A nostalgic, old-fashioned general store with an eclectic collection of everything from clothing to home goods, to toys and gains. I remember about 30 years ago not being able to tear the kids away from this store.

Vermont (and the Berkshires)Martha's Vineyard & Vermont2025
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Woolworth's Grocery Store

Stocking up at a grocery store near Wilderness Motorhomes

Van Pickup and Rotorua Thermal Holiday ParkNew Zealand North Island2025