The best local shops in Rochester
16 local shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Jerry's Bike Barn
ShoppingJerry's Bike Barn is the little bike shop in the Berwick woods that keeps Lebanon’s rides rolling, with tune ups, overhauls, wheel and rim…
Jerry's Bike Barn
ShoppingWristies Inc.
ShoppingWristies Inc. makes those clever fingerless gloves you keep meaning to buy, plus Tubies neckwarmer/headband and cozy hats, all built for…
Wristies Inc.
ShoppingA Little Happy Corner Shop
ShoppingWhether you need a last-minute birthday surprise or a treat for yourself, A Little Happy Corner Shop packs local makers, artist-made…
A Little Happy Corner Shop
ShoppingOcean State Job Lot
ShoppingRetail chain for household goods, clothing & grocery items at closeout prices.
Ocean State Job Lot
ShoppingDusk Fine Jewelry & Repairs
ShoppingRings scuffed, clasp cranky, or ready to invest in a piece that actually lasts, Dusk Fine Jewelry & Repairs handcrafts ethically sourced…
Dusk Fine Jewelry & Repairs
ShoppingStage Door Tickets And More
ShoppingStage Door Tickets And More is the Rochester Opera House’s go-to ticket outpost and a low-key gift shop for show-night surprises. Grab…
Stage Door Tickets And More
ShoppingSmitten Yarn Co.
ShoppingSmitten Yarn Co. is the spot for squishy skeins, handy kits, and beginner-friendly classes that turn “someday” projects into finished…
Smitten Yarn Co.
ShoppingHampshire Pewter
ShoppingWhether you need a just-right wedding present, a New Hampshire-themed ornament, or a personalized keepsake, Hampshire Pewter is a clutch…
Hampshire Pewter
ShoppingMarshalls
ShoppingRetail chain offering brand-name clothing, accessories, shoes & housewares.
Marshalls
ShoppingBerwick Flower Studio
ShoppingWhether you need a just-because bouquet or an artful centerpiece that feels curated, Berwick Flower Studio delivers with designer’s choice…
Berwick Flower Studio
ShoppingLabel Shopper
ShoppingIf you want new looks without the stress to your wallet, Label Shopper stocks Women, Men, Juniors and Plus racks with fresh finds, then…
Label Shopper
ShoppingShepherd's Gate Flowers
ShoppingShepherd's Gate Flowers designs one-off arrangements, bouquets, and wearables that feel fresh because many stems are cut from their own…
Shepherd's Gate Flowers
ShoppingBlush Bridal
ShoppingBlush Bridal is the spot when you want a designer moment without leaving town, with over 100 Casablanca sample gowns you can customize top…
Blush Bridal
ShoppingRiverStones Custom Framing
ShoppingFrom custom framing and shadow boxes to oil painting and frame restoration, RiverStones Custom Framing treats everything from heirlooms to…
RiverStones Custom Framing
ShoppingTarget
ShoppingRetail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.
Target
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