Eight Cool & Different Retail Spots Near the Priory Hotel
One interesting thing about visiting different destinations is the chance to explore the unique retail that those places have to offer. While everyone knows that the nearby Strip District is your place to visit for sports memorabilia and Italian cheese, the neighborhood surrounding the Priory (Deutschtown) offers some memorable shopping experiences, all within walking distance!
Annex, 522 East Ohio Street (Deutschtown), https://www.annexpgh.com/
Billing itself as a “lifestyle” retailer, Annex offers everything from bath and body products to memorabilia to attire. Very cool vibe and well worth a visit! Check the website for hours.
Government Center, 715 East Street (Deutschtown), https://www.thegovernmentcenter.com/
If you like your music the old fashioned way (via vinyl), Government Center is your place. Filled to the brim with new and used record albums, music buffs can spend hours wandering among the racks of this light and airy store. Also, stay for coffee or a cocktail, as Government Center also has a coffee and cocktail bar on premise!
The Farmer’s Daughter, 502 East Ohio Street (Deutschtown), https://www.thefarmersdaughterflowers.com/brick-mortar
While known for its fresh flowers and fabulous floral arrangements, the Farmer’s Daughter offers much more than morning glories and roses. It’s an all-in-one stop of eclectic merchandise, from candles to gardening items to books.
412 Apotheca, 1202 Federal Street (Central North Side), https://www.412apotheca.com/
Offering a wide variety of beauty and skin care products, 412 Apotheca offers great self-care gifts for your self or others!
National Aviary Gift Shop, 700 Arch Street (Central North Side), https://www.aviary.org/
The National Aviary’s recently expanded gift store is a marvel! It features a wide variety of plush bird and animal themed toys, as well as books, games and all other kinds of interesting stuff. There’s no charge for visiting the store, but leave yourself an hour and a half to pay the admission and tour the fascinating exhibitions at the largest zoo devoted to birds in the country.
Wagsburgh, 622 East Ohio Street (Deutschtown), https://www.wagsburgh.com/
Wagsburgh, as its name suggests, is a hub for pet products (especially dog-related), from beds to toys to treats. Rover will love you if you visit!
Bernie’s Photo, 523 East Ohio Street (Deutschtown), https://berniesphotocenter.com/
A Deutschtown fixture since the late 1950’s, Bernie’s Photo offers a dizzying array of classic photo equipment including specialty lenses, classic cameras, and other accessories. Also, check the hours, but the attached Photo Antiquities museum is well worth a visit too!
Sweet Time Cafe & General Store, 435 East Ohio Street (Deutschtown), Facebook Here
A delightful old time general store with lots of interesting gifts and sundries.