If you want antiques, vintage clothing, eye-popping jewelry, handcrafted gifts, or something that's just different, you're going to love Frederick's shopping. The historic district has plenty of interesting shops, mostly on Patrick, Market, Church, and North East streets. They're usually open from 10am to 5pm, though many close on Mondays.
For First Saturday Gallery Walks, shops stay open until 9pm; some offer trunk shows or special merchandise and some serve refreshments.
Everedy Square/Shab Row, located around North East Street, is a cluster of specialty shops and restaurants. Everedy Square is housed in modern buildings, while Shab Row shops are located in historic town houses and even a log cabin. They stay open late every Friday night.
Antiques lovers should check out Heritage Antiques, 39 E. Patrick St. (tel. 301/668-0299), for china, crystal, and mahogany furniture. Little's, 102 E. Patrick St. (tel. 301/620-0517), also has handmade reproductions; it's closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Emporium Antiques, 112 E. Patrick St. (tel. 301/662-7099), has more than 130 dealers crammed into an old car dealership. You'll also find antiques dealers on East, Patrick, and Carroll streets.
For home decor, try Chiffon, 101 E. Patrick St. (tel. 301/228-3857), where shabby chic reigns supreme; and Molly's Meanderings, 17 N. Market St. (tel. 301/668-8075), for vintage-look styles.
Take home a gift: handmade soap from La Savon, 10 E. Church St. (tel. 301/694-0935); jewelry or animation cels from McGuire Fine Arts, at 110 N. Market St. (tel. 301/695-6567); or fun tableware and crafts from The Muse, 19 N. Market St. (tel. 301/663-3632). For chocolate, head to Candy Kitchen, 52 N. Market St. (tel. 301/698-0442) or go to Frederick Cellars, 221 N. East St. (tel. 301/668-0311) for locally produced wines and chocolates by The Perfect Truffle (tel. 240/529-5221). Take a trip to Provence by way of Evangeline, 115 E. Patrick St. (tel. 301/634-5500), purveyor of Provencal pottery, linens, and prints.
Teenagers love the sneakers at Social Study at 201 N. Market St. (tel. 301/695-5671), and clothes at Velvet Lounge, 203 N. Market St. (tel. 301/695-5700).
