Bottom Line: An enchanting place to shop for, or just browse, the artwork of 50+ local artists who…read moreget their inspiration from Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay. Local by Design opened in May 2016 and I am so sad that they were not listed on Yelp prior to Annapolis' busy summer tourist season (soon to be followed by the busy Navy-football-games-and-boat-show-weekends season). This store is delightful and if I was an impulse shopper I would have gone broke today and filled my car with serene water colors, fun jewelry, transitional upholstery furniture, upcycled art work, practical pottery and pop art posters. Local by Design features the artwork of other 50 local artists that use all sorts of mediums. The art here ranges from super subtle, traditional and classic to zany, wild and fun. I enjoyed all of it! Even if you aren't shopping for something on your walls, there is plenty of other great stuff here for the home, for yourself and for gifts. Also, this store offers a little snapshot into the cultural icons of Annapolis and the surrounding area - USNA, sailing, steamed crabs alongside National Bohemian beer, oysters, blue herons, anchors, etc.

Great little place with tons of little nooks that never seems to end. You want local pottery? They…read morehave it. You want cute handmade ornaments? They have those too. Do yourself a favor and buy from here and support local.

Christopher's Antiques is one of those charming local spots that makes you feel like you've stepped…read moreinto a treasure hunt. The shop is filled with unique finds -- vintage décor, classic jewelry, and one‑of‑a‑kind pieces you simply won't see anywhere else. Every visit feels like discovering a new story. What really stands out is the atmosphere: quiet, nostalgic, and perfect for anyone who loves exploring antiques at their own pace. The selection is thoughtfully curated, and it's clear the owner has a deep appreciation for history and craftsmanship. Whether you're hunting for a standout item for your home or just enjoy browsing through vintage collectibles, Christopher's Antiques is absolutely worth a stop. A great local spot for antique lovers in Bowie -- definitely a place where hidden treasures still exist.

This place is open by appointment only. The hours are wrong. We drove an hour for nothing. Dont…read morewaste your time.

AWFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE! Paul has had my item for 2 years now, it was listed at $450 and he has…read moretold me twice now (this year) that he'd send me a check for $150. to date, I have received ZERO! this is unethical business behavior and I've run out of patience with his excuses. will report to the better business bureau.

I went here recently because I was in the hunt for a new Yukata but stumbled so much beyond that…read more They were one of the shops at the Sakura Matsuri DC event that sold Kimonos/Yukatas/Obis, ect... First thing out of the way, Arise Bazaar is not easy to find but I made it easier to find. It's behind the shops in front as soon as you enter. Past the first row of places, immediately make a left and you'll see Arise. I think they did not have a sign at the time luckily it was not hard to spot ( there was a van that had cherry blossoms as a dead giveaway too ). Second, the person (Paul) who runs this shop does not open this shop frequently. If it is not a sale he is doing, most of the time you'd have to schedule an appointment for him to come out. It's a bit strange but since my visit was based on his IG post about a sale on everything in the store, it was enticing for me to check it out. They just have really limited hours so I highly suggest you go early. Third, while I am all for supporting Arise Bazaar, the items I got besides the Yukata might be on Amazon. I realized after buying my Clip On Obi that it's cheaper on there but I will leave that to your digression. That being said.. Walking in here, this is a warehouse full of antiques. From pottery to paintings, to kimonos/yukatas.. there's a lot going on here. Paul, the person who runs the store was kind enough to take time to show me where the Yukatas were at and left me to see what color scheme or design I wanted to try out. He was nice and even offered to help me put the yukata on. Since I wanted more than the Yukata, I also tried out the Clip on Obi he recommended. He was not really knowledgeable and tried his best to help me put it on securely but he offered to see if a staff member could come in to help assist in the future. After picking out the Yukata and the Clip on Obi, we looked at fans to buy and he was generous enough to let me get an extra fan as a gift. I think the total after the discount was around 200 which was a nice deal. My only complaint is that the store is very all over the place. Many boxes of things that could be out in display, there were Kimonos/Yukatas I did not get to check out and I wish I mentioned that sooner. Paul is also an expert of Kimonos, but if you wanted to get your kimono actually dressed professionally, he has to inquire with a staff member who's more prepared for that. I just found it a bit difficult to understand if it's your profession to be an expert but not be able to not tie a Kimono/Yukata. Perhaps I'm being a bit harsh but I want people to what to expect. Overall my experience was great, I do want to support the store despite knowing some items could be a bit pricier. Definitely a hidden gem if you are on the hunt for Japanese Antiques!

FOXWELL'S ANTIQUES' MALL has nice selection of quality antiques, jewelry, and vintage collectibles…read more- all nicely merchandised and carefully curated by assorted vendors. I worked with Charlie and Glory re: a couple of items; they are extremely courteous and knowledgeable. Their vendors are fortunate to have such good ambassadors for their wares! Antiques and fine, vintage jewelry aficionados - add Foxwell's to your list of places to hunt and gather!

Stunning antique bookshop! They had so many first editions, I was blown away. It was so cozy and…read morefull of fascinating books. I loved walking around and taking in all the little details.

I must have walked by Back Creek Books dozens and dozens of times - on Main Street among dozens of…read moreother shops and restaurants and bars, it's right truly in the heart of historic Annapolis. And yet I'd never stopped in until last week! I don't know what took me so long. It's a bookstore, but it's not your every day bookstore. Back Creek Books sells used books and antiquarian books (rare and very old books). It's small, so I wondered if I wouldn't find something I wanted to take home with me. What a silly thought. I had about 20 minutes to kill before heading to a work event and popped in. I found several books I wanted to take home within just a few minutes and without even leaving the first one or two bookshelves (fiction). They have lots of older editions, signed books, and less common finds - many at still very affordable prices (don't get intimidated by their very rare and quite expensive books in the front window, not everything in the shop is a first edition with a high price tag). I picked up a signed book of short stories that I'm really excited to read. This probably isn't the bookshop for you if you're looking for something specific or if you only read new releases. But it's a great shop for browsing if you're looking for something unexpected, different, or special!

Hours say they open at 10. I've been standing here for 45 minutes and drove an hour and a 1/2 to…read moreget here. If you don't open at ten, change your hours online!! I won't come back

What a great shop!! We found some awesome stuff and the owner was really friendly. You should…read moredefinitely check it out

Just as nice as N&F, they are connected to each other. All of these years, I never thought they…read morewere two shops.

Tucked softly in the left corner of another antique retailer down on the boardwalk, Willetta's…read moreAntiques is truly the hidden find of the area! Willetta has one of the most lovely collections of beautiful furniture & assortment of classy antique miscellaneous pieces I have seen. From a small yet impressive under appreciated majolica collection to lovely teacups, oriental porcelain, cloisonné tin canisters, salmon dishes, cordial sets, turn of the century silver combs, collectibles, art work, lamps and crystal ware; she has shot well above the mark in her selections to have a delightful assortment of exciting goodies to take home locally or make sure not to miss on a vacation to the area. Definitely a "jewel" of the "jewel of the Chesapeake" for the discerning purveyor of lovely high end vintage furniture and antiquities. Filled from wall to wall with a menagerie of crafted mahogany and carved treasures from around the globe to display & store your collector pieces as well as functional items such as desks, side tables and other miscellaneous, you will find yourself having to pair down in order to fit everything in the car ride home. Totally fell in love with this little store - a diamond in the rough! Twenty stars - if you're in the area antiquing - this is the place to go.

Great record shop. Every time I'm in there I find something that I didn't expect to find. It's like…read morea treasure hunt. Great selection of new titles and a decent curated selection of used/rare stuff too. They also have a small selection of various VHS, vintage video games, cds, etc.

Love supporting this cute, small local business. Owner is great and very helpful and personable…read more The whole street this business is located on is lined with the most precious little shops. The first few times I visited Annapolis I wasn't even aware of this street. I'm so happy we discovered it on our last trip this December.