Not even travel guides will tell you about these 10 odd American stores

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Aug 14, 2026

General·6 min read

Not even travel guides will tell you about these 10 odd American stores Discover   You've been to the mall. You've been to the big-box stores. But have you ever walked into a shop and thought: what on earth is this place, and why am I already in love with it? The stores on this list will do exactly that; and fair warning, you'll probably want to visit more than one. We'll ease you in gently, starting with a store that sells everything in a single color and a gift shop that celebrates terrible paintings, before working our way toward bizarre things you won't be able to unsee. Which one would you visit first? Read full article

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