Northampton

Thornes Marketplace

150 main street, +1 413 584-5582, (http://www.thornesmarketp...). an old department store that was converted into several unique boutique stores and restaurants.

Urban Outfitters

Local division of the chain of stores, located in the old bank on Main Street. Large selection of men's and women's apparel and home goods.

Faces

175 main street, +1 413 584-4081. this store has clothes and apartment or dorm housewares, but is most noted for its large bizarre toy section and huge selection of cards you would never find at hallmark.

A division of the larger Provincetown store, home to all sorts of interesting merchandise for the "alternative lifestyle." They have interesting clothes, jewelry, incense, and other paraphernalia.

Sweetie's

Main st. noho's favorite candy shop. all sorts of candies and chocolates, pay by weight.

Synergy

Main st. great shoe shop!

The Mountain Goat

Main st. great for outdoorsy apparel and shoes.

The Hempest

177 main st. the largest selection of natural fiber clothing and accessories in the country. ask about the endless benefits of hemp and you'll be blown away.

Unite Footwear

Main st, cutting edge of fashion and trends.

Newbury Comics

Amherst's store has recently moved to a spot in downtown Noho. This location is bigger and more open, and as always, they have great prices for CDs and DVDs.

Turn It Up

Pleasant st off main st, great selection of used cds and vinyl records. also some vhs and dvds. you can listen before you buy.