The best local shops in Salem

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

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Independent fashion brand with a Salem-based shop selling t-shirts and sweatshirts featuring parody and macabre designs.

196 Essex St

Independent fashion brand with a Salem-based shop selling t-shirts and sweatshirts featuring parody and macabre designs.

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Popular shop with fresh flowers and a pre-made arrangement selection.

145 Summit St #9 (Peabody)

Popular shop with fresh flowers and a pre-made arrangement selection.

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Gift shop with candles, teas and antiques in a historic setting.

11 Central St

Gift shop with candles, teas and antiques in a historic setting.

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Florist featuring an easy-to-use website, same-day delivery, and designer's choice bouquets.

63 Main St (Peabody)

Florist featuring an easy-to-use website, same-day delivery, and designer's choice bouquets.

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Relaxed, authentic boutique featuring a range of Wiccan supplies, including stones, herbs and runes.

190 Essex St

Relaxed, authentic boutique featuring a range of Wiccan supplies, including stones, herbs and runes.

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Gifts and bouquets as well as nursery staples such as herbs and topiaries.

87 Corning St (Beverly)

Gifts and bouquets as well as nursery staples such as herbs and topiaries.

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Lingerie shop offering bras and other undergarments, with fittings available.

59 Atlantic Ave (Marblehead)

Lingerie shop offering bras and other undergarments, with fittings available.

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Long-time sweet shop specializing in handcrafted chocolates for gifts.

154 Atlantic Ave (Marblehead)

Long-time sweet shop specializing in handcrafted chocolates for gifts.

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Store for Salem-themed souvenirs, tarot cards, crystals, and other witchy gifts.

226 Essex St

Store for Salem-themed souvenirs, tarot cards, crystals, and other witchy gifts.

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Women's clothing boutique featuring contemporary designer pieces, as well as accessories & handbags.

138 Charles St (Boston)

Women's clothing boutique featuring contemporary designer pieces, as well as accessories & handbags.

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Long-running, family-owned shop offering floral arrangements for weddings, funerals, and other occasions, plus delivery.

49 Warren St (Peabody)

Long-running, family-owned shop offering floral arrangements for weddings, funerals, and other occasions, plus delivery.

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Charming shop featuring clothing, jewelry, accessories and shoes, plus friendly service.

6 Front St

Charming shop featuring clothing, jewelry, accessories and shoes, plus friendly service.

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Specialty gifts and handcrafted witch hats are sold at this welcoming, cozy shop.

127 Essex St Unit C

Specialty gifts and handcrafted witch hats are sold at this welcoming, cozy shop.

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Full-service florist specializing in European floral designs and garden design.

164 Washington St (Marblehead)

Full-service florist specializing in European floral designs and garden design.

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Hip boutique offering classic & vintage apparel, accessories, grooming products & gifts for men.

577 Tremont St (Boston)

Hip boutique offering classic & vintage apparel, accessories, grooming products & gifts for men.

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Mall store for goth and alternative clothing, plus shoes and accessories.

9 Church St

Mall store for goth and alternative clothing, plus shoes and accessories.

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Unique floral studio for weddings and events using seasonal flowers.

38 Jefferson Ave Unit F2

Unique floral studio for weddings and events using seasonal flowers.

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VIOLA LOVELY

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Fashion-forward clothing boutique with a low-key vibe despite featuring goods from edgy designers.

1409 Washington St (Boston)

Fashion-forward clothing boutique with a low-key vibe despite featuring goods from edgy designers.

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Women's boutique carrying trendy clothing, shoes, and accessories, including wedding pieces.

126 Charles St (Boston)

Women's boutique carrying trendy clothing, shoes, and accessories, including wedding pieces.

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Curated inventory of baby clothing, furniture, carriages and car seats, plus a registry, plus gift wrap.

118 Washington St (Marblehead)

Curated inventory of baby clothing, furniture, carriages and car seats, plus a registry, plus gift wrap.

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Boutique offering cute, eclectic gifts, jewelry and clothing items as well as kind staff.

Lower Storefront, 172 Newbury St (Boston)

Boutique offering cute, eclectic gifts, jewelry and clothing items as well as kind staff.

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Marshalls

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Retail chain offering brand-name clothing, accessories, shoes & housewares.

350 Washington St (Boston)

Retail chain offering brand-name clothing, accessories, shoes & housewares.

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COVEN

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Cute, spooky store stocking clothes and accessories, from bath bombs to beauty products and candles.

63B Wharf St

Cute, spooky store stocking clothes and accessories, from bath bombs to beauty products and candles.

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Tailor of stylish suits and shirts, providing both custom-made and ready-to-wear options.

201 Newbury St (Boston)

Tailor of stylish suits and shirts, providing both custom-made and ready-to-wear options.

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Women's apparel brand known for its careerwear, dresses & separates in contemporary styles.

200 State St (Boston)

Women's apparel brand known for its careerwear, dresses & separates in contemporary styles.

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Bouquets and houseplants are available at this flower shop known for its friendly service.

71 Stuart St (Boston)

Bouquets and houseplants are available at this flower shop known for its friendly service.

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Gift shop selling Salem-themed T-shirts, hoodies, jewelry, and other souvenirs.

191 Essex St

Gift shop selling Salem-themed T-shirts, hoodies, jewelry, and other souvenirs.

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Flower store offering cut flowers, custom arrangements & fruit baskets, with delivery.

1 International Pl (Boston)

Flower store offering cut flowers, custom arrangements & fruit baskets, with delivery.

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Cozy floral fixture offering ready-made & custom arrangements for casual or special occasions.

1 Devonshire Pl (Boston)

Cozy floral fixture offering ready-made & custom arrangements for casual or special occasions.

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Garden center for perennials, annuals, shrubs and vegetables, plus Christmas trees for sale.

164 W Shore Dr (Marblehead)

Garden center for perennials, annuals, shrubs and vegetables, plus Christmas trees for sale.

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Sprawling clothing shop with gothic and Halloween-themed items along with a coffee shop.

253 Essex St

Sprawling clothing shop with gothic and Halloween-themed items along with a coffee shop.

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Pamplemousse

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Down-to-earth shop with gifts, wines and beers, plus spices, snacks, spirits, and cooking supplies.

185 Essex St

Down-to-earth shop with gifts, wines and beers, plus spices, snacks, spirits, and cooking supplies.

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Museum-like shop filled with curiosities and souvenirs of Salem alongside friendly staff and tours.

234 Essex St

Museum-like shop filled with curiosities and souvenirs of Salem alongside friendly staff and tours.

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Colorful, patterned, figure-flattering clothing store stocking vintage and vintage-reproduction frocks.

3 Central St

Colorful, patterned, figure-flattering clothing store stocking vintage and vintage-reproduction frocks.

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Anime Zakka

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This destination for anime enthusiasts stocks toys & threads, plus quirky Japanese novelty items.

349 Newbury St (Boston)

This destination for anime enthusiasts stocks toys & threads, plus quirky Japanese novelty items.

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Small shop selling Harry Potter–themed merchandise such as puzzles, food, and beer.

272 Newbury St (Boston)

Small shop selling Harry Potter–themed merchandise such as puzzles, food, and beer.

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Fern

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Long-running flower dealer specializing in roses & Dutch flowers like tulips.

225 Massachusetts Ave (Boston)

Long-running flower dealer specializing in roses & Dutch flowers like tulips.

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Well-stocked gift shop with designer handbags, jewelry, home decor & knickknacks.

60 Charles St (Boston)

Well-stocked gift shop with designer handbags, jewelry, home decor & knickknacks.

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Gift shop at the Peabody Essex Museum selling ship models, prints, stationery & apparel.

161 Essex St

Gift shop at the Peabody Essex Museum selling ship models, prints, stationery & apparel.

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Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).

331 Paradise Rd (Swampscott)

Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).

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Target

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Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

1341 Boylston St (Boston)

Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

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Family-owned supermarket chain with meat & seafood, plus produce, baked goods & flowers.

227 Highland Ave

Family-owned supermarket chain with meat & seafood, plus produce, baked goods & flowers.

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Marshalls

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Retail chain offering brand-name clothing, accessories, shoes & housewares.

1005 Paradise Rd (Swampscott)

Retail chain offering brand-name clothing, accessories, shoes & housewares.

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Whether your tote has seen better days or you just deserve something beautiful, Stitch and Tickle delivers handmade leather bags by fiber…

63 Thayer St (Boston)

Whether your tote has seen better days or you just deserve something beautiful, Stitch and Tickle delivers handmade leather bags by fiber artist Sophie Truong, linen pieces, and a tight curation of Japanese design, jewelry, and ceramics. Swing by this week to find a gift that actually feels personal.

From the Boston newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Whether you're overdue for an eye exam or just want a new look, Warby Parker Newbury St. pairs a freshly renovated space, tons of frames,…

83 Newbury St (Boston)

Whether you're overdue for an eye exam or just want a new look, Warby Parker Newbury St. pairs a freshly renovated space, tons of frames, and a custom Amber Vittoria mural with comprehensive eye exams, complimentary lifetime adjustments, and a Virtual Vision Test if your prescription hasn't changed.

From the Boston newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Madewell

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Chain featuring stylish apparel, including denim jeans, plus accessories, shoes & bags.

800 Boylston St Ste 31 (Boston)

Chain featuring stylish apparel, including denim jeans, plus accessories, shoes & bags.

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Sunglass Hut

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Chain retailer carrying a wide selection of trendy brand-name & designer sunglasses.

7 N Market St (Boston)

Chain retailer carrying a wide selection of trendy brand-name & designer sunglasses.

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Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade.

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Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade.

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Retail chain known for its discounted brand-name & designer shoes, handbags & accessories.

210 Andover St (Peabody)

Retail chain known for its discounted brand-name & designer shoes, handbags & accessories.

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If your glasses need a glow-up, Warby Parker Boston Seaport has stylish eyeglasses, sunglasses and contacts that feel good on your face.…

72 Seaport Blvd (Boston)

If your glasses need a glow-up, Warby Parker Boston Seaport has stylish eyeglasses, sunglasses and contacts that feel good on your face.

From the Lynn newsletter, August 13, 2026

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Hunting for designer gems that actually feel like you? Vintage Taste - Women and Men's New and Modern High-End Consignment curates standout…

100 Charles St (Boston)

Hunting for designer gems that actually feel like you? Vintage Taste - Women and Men's New and Modern High-End Consignment curates standout pieces for women and men from labels like Chanel, Gucci, Hermès, Prada, and Loro Piana, so your weekday fits and date-night looks land that timeless, put-together vibe this week.

From the Boston newsletter, August 12, 2026

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Source for music, movies, comics & other pop culture goods, with an emphasis on independent artists.

Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 1 N Market St #366 (Boston)

Source for music, movies, comics & other pop culture goods, with an emphasis on independent artists.

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ALO

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Alo has sleek leggings, matching sets, and reliable yoga mats, plus men’s and women’s gear for yoga, training, running, tennis, and…

70 Pier 4 Blvd. Ste 200 (Boston)

Alo has sleek leggings, matching sets, and reliable yoga mats, plus men’s and women’s gear for yoga, training, running, tennis, and recovery, so you can upgrade the rotation this week with pieces that move well and lounge better, from sweatshirts to trousers to sneakers. Check it out.

From the Quincy newsletter, August 14, 2026

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Habit

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Cozy-chic men's & women's boutique stocking an edited selection of designer clothing & accessories.

703 E Broadway (Boston)

Cozy-chic men's & women's boutique stocking an edited selection of designer clothing & accessories.

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Eataly

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Vegas branch of the upscale Italian food hall, with restaurants, quick-service counters, and groceries.

800 Boylston St (Boston)

Vegas branch of the upscale Italian food hall, with restaurants, quick-service counters, and groceries.

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