203 favorite shops

Southern Living, Spring 2003 by Black, James T, Hamilton, Majella Chube, McKenzie, Jennifer L

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. Re. gionally 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) 4782250. A gift shop filled with Western books, prints, and collectibles.

174. Salvador Dali Museum, St. Petersburg, FL; (727) 823-3767. Dali-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) 9207363. 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.