The best local shops in Dover

9 local shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Just Between Friends, Harrington- Next POP up Kids sale: Sept 16-20, 2026

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Just Between Friends turns closets into cash and lets you stock up on gently used clothes, toys, books, and baby gear, all inspected for…

Former Centre Ice Rink, Memorial Hall, 18500 S Dupont Hwy (Harrington)

“Just Between Friends turns closets into cash and lets you stock up on gently used clothes, toys, books, and baby gear, all inspected for safety and neatly organized. The next pop-up runs Sept 16-20, so start tagging this week or hand it to a VIP Tagger and breathe.”

From the Dover newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Once Upon A Child - Dover

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Chain operation that buys & sells gently used items for children, including clothes, shoes & toys.

1259 N Dupont Hwy

“Chain operation that buys & sells gently used items for children, including clothes, shoes & toys.”

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Golden Poppy

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Trendy retailer for women’s clothing and accessories such as handbags and jewelry, with giftware.

50 N Dupont Hwy Unit 2

“Trendy retailer for women’s clothing and accessories such as handbags and jewelry, with giftware.”

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Shoe Carnival

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Chain store selling a wide array of brand-name footwear for men, women & kids.

1574 N Dupont Hwy

“Chain store selling a wide array of brand-name footwear for men, women & kids.”

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Red Wing - Dover, DE

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Chain retailer offering a traditional collection of handcrafted leather boots for work & recreation.

260 S Dupont Hwy A

“Chain retailer offering a traditional collection of handcrafted leather boots for work & recreation.”

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BLUvintage Boutique

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Clothing store offering dresses and sweaters, plus accessories.

150 S Governors Ave

“Clothing store offering dresses and sweaters, plus accessories.”

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Boscov's

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Sprawling retailer featuring clothing, housewares and other products plus a gift registry and other services.

1365 N Dupont Hwy

“Sprawling retailer featuring clothing, housewares and other products plus a gift registry and other services.”

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Delaware Shoppes

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Souvenir and gift shop, also selling original artwork, honey, jams and beeswax candles.

325 S State St

“Souvenir and gift shop, also selling original artwork, honey, jams and beeswax candles.”

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DTLR

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Retail chain stocking brand-name shoes, sporty apparel & accessories for all ages.

1365 N Dupont Hwy #5062

“Retail chain stocking brand-name shoes, sporty apparel & accessories for all ages.”

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