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 and Shab Row, clusters of businesses located around North East Street, have plenty of specialty shops and restaurants. Everedy Square is a block of modern buildings, while Shab Row shops are located in historic town houses and even a log cabin.
Antiques lovers should check out Heritage Antiques, 39 E. Patrick St. (tel. 301/668-0299), for china, crystal, and some fine mahogany furniture. Little's, 102 E. Patrick St. (tel. 301/620-0517), has antiques and country-style reproductions; it's closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Emporium Antiques at Creekside, 112 E. Patrick St. (tel. 301/662-7099), has more than 130 dealers crammed into an old car dealership, selling everything from furniture and toys to silver and china. There are plenty of other antiques dealers on East, Patrick, and Carroll streets.
For home decor, try Artful Gatherings, 122 E. Patrick St. (tel. 301/682-7770), for something old or new; 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: perhaps handmade soap from La Savon, 10 E. Church St. (tel. 301/694-0935); handcrafted jewelry or animation gels from McGuire Fine Arts, now at 110 N. Market St. (tel. 301/695-6567); brightly colored tableware and crafts from The Muse, 19 N. Market St. (tel. 301/663-3632); or items made in the Third World from B&B International Alley, 47 E. Patrick St. (tel. 301/620-2165). For fine chocolate, head to Candy Kitchen, 52 N. Market St. (tel. 301/698-0442).
