The Country’s Coolest Mom and Pop Shops

Sometimes, it feels like you’re drinking the same Starbucks, eating the same Big Mac, watching the same Netflix, ordering the same stuff from Amazon as everyone else.

Slideshow: The Coolest Mom and Pop Shops in the U.S.

When all that same-ness gets to be too much, it’s time to get off the beaten trail and check out a fun local shop. Whether you’re looking for books or vintage cocktail gear or Halloween costumes or even dinosaur eggs, these cool mom-and-pop shops have got you covered.

Click here for the country's coolest mom and pop shops.