Shopping in Sag Harbor


Sag Harbor Variety, 114 Main St.: Established in 1922, the store remains the quintessential five-and-dime, offering supplies for knitting, sewing, crafts, pots and pans, underwear, toys and yes ... even candy that is still 5 and 10 cents.

Canio's Books, 290 Main St.: A great place for browsers, Canio's has both new and used books. There are also book signings and readings.

Paradise Books, 126 Main St.: A branch of Book Hampton, the shop is spread over two levels. If you work up an appetite while you browse, there's a restaurant in back (along with a nice deck).

Romany Kramoris Gallery, 41 Main St.: Plenty of things to give as house gifts to the friends you're visiting--American crafts, blown glass, books on design--you name it.

Sue's Gifts, 20 Main St.: gifts--picture frames, lamps, candlesticks and so on. Even some kids' stuff.

Puravida, Main St. and Long Island Ave.: Trendy clothes for women.

Mata Hari, Main St.: unusual jewelry.

Punch, 80 Main St.: very upscale clothes and accessories for kids.

Bike Hampton, 36 Main St.: Anything for a cycling enthusiast, including bike shorts and jerseys; also bike accessories and scooters.

Wharf Shop, Main St.: The toy soldier marks the spot. Specialty toys, scrimshaw, gifts.

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