Bert Gallery 540 Water St., Providence, RI 02903, 401-751-2628, Independent art gallery featuring art work from throughout history with an emphasis on Southern New England artists. more... 

CenterCity Contemporary Arts 65 Weybosset St., Providence, RI 02903, 401-521-2990, A showcase gallery for one-of-a-kind and limited edition fine arts and crafts made by Rhode Island artists. Items available include jewelry, ceramics, photographs, stained glass, furniture, paintings, sculptures, and quilts. 

Gallery 401 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, RI 02903, 401-861-8800, Only local art gallery dedicated to Jewish cultural art, this fine art gallery also promotes works by regional, Rhode Island, national, and international artists. 

Helianthus 398 Wickenden St., Providence, RI 02903, 401-421-4390, You will find a variety of works by local and national artists at this art gallery including a selection of pottery, paintings, glass, wood, and stone. 

JRS Fine Arts 218 Wickenden St., Providence, RI 02903, 401-331-4380, A large selection of original art by national, regional, and Rhode Island artists is available at this gallery. The shop also carries Native American pottery of the Southwest. 

Peaceable Kingdom 116 Ives St., Providence, RI 02903, 401-351-3472, Browse through an exciting collection of folk art, kilims, tribal weavings, masks, musical instruments, ethnic clothing, jewelry, and Native American crafts while you are at this diverse store. 

Tilden-Thurber Co. 292 Westminster St., Providence, RI 02903, 401-272-3200, Fine art gallery carrying The Stanley Weiss Collection, the largest selection of 18th and 19th century museum-quality furniture in New England. Also carries fine new and estate jewelry, paintings, and Chinese export porcelain. 

Cellar Stories Book Store 111 Mathewson St., Providence, RI 02903, 401-521-2665, Rhode Island's largest bookstore for used and rare books. 

Made in Italy Outlet 145 Westminster St., Providence, RI 02903, 401-272-4328, You will find Shearlings shoes and clothing from Italian designers at up to 75% off the retail price at this outlet store. 

Christiaan Salon & Day Spa 4 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02904, 401-521-5050, Christiaan Salon & Day Spa features a highly trained staff, color & highlighting specialists, knowledgable of the latest hair styles. Private spa pedicures, and manicures, relaxing facials, body treatments, waxing. Gift packages and gift certificates online. Since 1973, leading East Side Salon & Day Spa.  more...

Squires Salon 10 Euclid Avenue, Providence, RI 02906, 401-274-5660, Full service hair salon and day spa offering an array of services for men and women including hair styling, coloring, highlighting, hair replacement, manicures, facials, waxing, nails, pedicures, wraps, and massages. The salon also offers a complete line of professional hair products. more... 

Forget Me Not Flower Shoppe 65 Maude Street, Providence, RI 02908, 401-272-7398, Full service florists offering an array of fresh flowers and baskets. They also lease, rent, and sale plants. 

OOP! Contemporary Gift Gallery 297 Thayer St., Providence, RI 02906, 401-751-9211, An imaginative and entertaining store featuring a diverse and whimsical selection of crafts, jewelry, furniture, and houseware by local, regional, and national artists. more... 

Contrast 5 Steeple Street, Third Floor, Providence, RI 02903, 401-454-0494, You'll find lots of rare, new, and used hardcore and Indie rock on CDs, LPs, and 45s at this music store. more... 

Friends Market 126 Brook St., Providence, RI 02903, 401-861-0345, This neighborhood market carries an extensive selection of Portugese pop, rock, and traditional music on LPs and 7" EPs spanning over 20 years. 

Camera Werks 766 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906, 401-273-5367, Custom framing and photo boutique that features passport photos, used equipment, camera repairs, film and digital printing. The little shop that's big on service. more...

Arcade, The 65 Weybosset St., Providence, RI 02903, 401-598-1199, Established in 1828, this is the oldest indoor shopping center in the United States and offers an array of specialty shops, services, and eateries. 

Providence Place Mall 30 Exchange Terrace, Providence, RI 02903, 401-453-2100, This 13 acre mall is an architectural wonder and features 150 specialty shops and restaurants, plus a cinema and an IMAX theatre. more... 

The Arcade 65 Weybosset St., Providence, RI 02903, 401598-1199, America's oldest indoor shopping mall. 

Map Center, The 671 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904, 401-421-2184, The amazing storeful of maps globes atlases and charts.

Spectrum India Retail Store 252 Thayer Street, Providence, RI 02906, 401-421-1010, Spectrum is a fun store where guests receive superb service as they shop for life-enhancing clothing, accessories, books, CDs, candles and gifts. They have been on Thayer Street for 38 years.  more...