Novel Places
146. Burke's Book Store, Memphis, TN; (901) 278-7484. Textbooks and manuals.
147. Capitol Book & News Co., Montgomery, AL; (334) 265-1473. The city's largest collection of works by local and regional authors.
148. City Books, Chattanooga, TN; (423) 756-0930. Rare and used books.
149. Murder by the Book, Houston, TX; (713) 524-8597. Mysteries, espionage, true crime stories, and more.
150. Politics & Prose Bookstore, Washington, D.C.; 1-800-722-0790. Titles range from thrillers to children's stories.
151. Sundog Books, Seaside, FL; (850) 231-5481. Books for the beach or bedside.
152. The Book Thing of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD; (410) 662-5631. Hundreds of thousands of volumes from which to choose--all for free.
153. Trans Allegheny Books, Parkersburg, WV; (304) 422-4499. The state's largest used bookstore with more than a half-million titles.

Crazy About Arts, Crafts, and Collectibles
154. Acadian Connection, Washington, LA; (337) 826-3967. Locally made baskets, crafts, and Acadian-themed books.
155. Alex Franklin Ltd./Mountain Artisans, Charleston, WV; (304) 342-8333. Fine gifts, stationery, foods, and wines, while Mountain Artisans features locally made crafts.
156. Center of the Earth Gallery, Charlotte, NC; (704) 375-5756. Unique prints, paintings, sculpture, and gift items.
157. Charleston Clay Works Studio and Gallery, Charleston, SC; (843) 853-3345. Regionally and locally made pottery and crafts.
158. Classic Collection Inc., Birmingham, AL; (205) 854-1701. Collectibles, antiques, and gifts from around the world.
159. Crescent Gallery, New Orleans, LA; (504) 525-5255. Paintings and sculpture by locally and nationally known artists.
160. Delaware Made General Store, Dover, DE; (302) 736-1419. Handmade crafts and gifts from state artisans.
161. Glassworks Gallery, Louisville, KY; (502) 992-3056. Handmade glass and gifts.
162. Hambidge Gallery, Rabun Gap, GA; (706) 746-7187. Pottery, textiles, paintings, and jewelry.
163. Hatch Show Print, Nashville, TN; (615) 256-2805. Hand-printed posters and prints.
164. Little Gallery on Smith Mountain Lake, Moneta, VA; (540) 721-1596. Paintings and glassworks by local and national artists.
165. Lone Star Country Goods, New Braunfels, TX; (830) 609-1613. Gift items made by Texas craftspeople.
166. Sam F. Jackson, Jr., Tuscaloosa, AL; (205) 758-2711. Collectibles, silverware, and housewares.
167. Shearwater Pottery, Ocean Springs, MS; (228) 875-7320. Artist Peter Anderson's family continues the pottery tradition he started in 1928.
168. The Glassblower, San Antonio, TX; (210) 226-3542. Handmade glass created in the city's historic La Villita area.
169. The Millen Charm Barn, Millen, GA; (478) 982-5313. Floral arrangements, collectibles, and gifts.
170. The Outlet at Country Originals, Jackson, MS; 1-800-249-4229, ext. 130. Crafts and gifts from all over the world.

Museum Quality
171. American Visionary Art Museum, Baltimore, MD; (410) 244-1900. Outsider and folk art, books, and prints.
172. Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, Key West, FL; (305) 294-2633. The gift shop features nautical-themed books, videos, and replicas of coins.
173. National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City, OK; (405) 478-2250. A gift shop filled with Western books, prints, and collectibles.
174. Salvador Dalí Museum, St. Petersburg, FL; (727) 823-3767. Dalí-related books, prints, and pictures.
175. The Smithsonian Museum Stores, Washington, D.C.; (202) 357-2700. The National Air and Space Museum is just one of 14 museums and art galleries (most with wonderful gift shops) that make up The Smithsonian complex.
176. The Women's Museum: An Institute for the Future, Dallas, TX; (214) 915-0860. Books, CDs, photographs, and memorabilia of women throughout history.
177. Toy and Miniature Museum of Kansas City, Kansas City, MO; (816) 333-2055. Toys, books, and a few miniature items.
178. Winterthur Museum Store and Bookstore, Winterthur, DE; 1-800-448-3883. Decorative arts, books, home furnishings, garden accessories, and more on the grounds of the famous du Pont estate.

Just for Fun
179. Apollo's Axes, Lutz, FL; (813) 920-7363. Guitars, violins, and other antique and rare stringed instruments.
180. Butterfly Place, Branson, MO; (417) 332-2231. Clothes, knickknacks, and books all in a living exhibit that's also home to more than 1,000 flying beauties.
181. Crayola Store and Café, Kansas City, MO; (816) 274-7500. Gifts, books, and crayons of all shapes and sizes.
182. Cromer's P-Nuts, Columbia, SC; (803) 779-2290. Since 1935, the place to go when planning a party or craving peanuts.
183. Dooley's 5-10 & 25¢ Store, Fredericksburg, TX; (830) 997-3458. Penny candies and toys from the past.
184. Eggemeyer's General Store, San Angelo, TX; (915) 655-1166. Toys, candies, kitchen supplies, and more.
185. Full Tilt Skate & Snow, Snowshoe Mountain Resort Village, WV; (304) 572-5742. The South's most complete collection of snowboarding equipment and clothing.
186. Gibson Bluegrass Showcase, Nashville, TN; (615) 514-2233. A factory and store in which customers can buy the famous guitars where they are made.
187. Gotcha! Columbia, MO; (573) 442-2540. Costumes and magic tricks.
188. Grrreat Bears Ltd., Baltimore, MD; (410) 276-4429. Stuffed animals, books, and toys in a British-themed shop.
189. Hog Wild Collectible Toys and Vintage Clothing, Austin, TX; (512) 467-9453. Vintage and unusual toys, collectibles, furniture, and clothes.
190. J& K Sports Cards and Collectibles, Beltsville, MD; (301) 595-3001. Baseball cards and memorabilia.
191. Kids' Ketch, Lewes, DE; (302) 645-8448. Toys, games, and clothing for the thinking kid.
192. Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head, NC; (252) 449-2210 or (252) 441-4124 (reservations). Hang gliders, kites, equipment, and lessons.
193. Lighter Than Air, Inc., Lexington, KY; (859) 272-7777. Balloons, inflatable rides, entertainers, and children's party supplies.
194. Monograms for You, St. Louis, MO; (314) 432-3500. Jewelry, soaps, towels, and gifts--all with your own initials.
195. Pearson's Suburban Flag Headquarters, Wilmington, DE; (302) 994-4281. Flags from around the world, plus souvenirs, shirts, and gifts from around Delaware.
196. The Bicycle Shop, Baton Rouge, LA; (225) 344-5624. Bicycles, bicycle parts, equipment, and repairs.
197. The Doll Boutique, Winchester, VA; (540) 667-8835. Porcelain collectible dolls, teddy bears, puppets, and marionettes.
198. The Map Shop, Greenville, SC; 1-888-571-6277. Flags, maps, globes, and guides.
199. The Music Center/A Plus Guitars, Bridgeport, WV; (304) 842-8510. One of the South's largest collections of stringed instruments and electronic musical accessories.
200. The Toymaker of Williamsburg, Richmond, VA; (804) 783-1744. No batteries needed for these classic toys, games, collectible figurines, and model trains.
201. Tulsa Violin Shop, Tulsa, OK; 1-888-484-6546. Violins, violas, cellos, and basses sold or repaired.
202. Vintage 429, New Orleans, LA; (504) 529-2288. Autographs from the movie and entertainment businesses.
203. ZZ Toys, Fernandina Beach, FL; (904) 277-3319. Toys, games, and kites.

(To read about more Southern favorites, read "Readers Choice Awards" on pages 28-32 of Southern Living Favorites 2003)

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