Genuinely fresh produce and local artisan goods are some of the simplest yet most underappreciated pleasures in life. In fact, if you're visiting a new area, stopping at the local farmers' market is a fantastic way to get to know the community. Check out these must-shop farmers' markets across the country.
Santa Fe, New Mexico, boasts a year-round farmers' market that is one of the oldest and largest farmers' markets in the country. You can find over 150 active vendors at the market every Saturday, and the market offers specialized markets, too, like the Railyard Artisan Market on Sundays.
If you're in sunny California, the Santa Monica Farmers' Market is a must. Located in downtown Santa Monica on Wednesdays and Saturdays, this beautiful market fills up four city blocks with stunning local produce along with freshly baked pastries, artisan cheeses, and other local delicacies.
Stop by the Peachtree Road Farmers’ Market in Atlanta at the Cathedral of St. Philip along one of ATL’s major thoroughfares to step away from the hustle and bustle of the city and into a world of brightly colored produce. Everything sold at this market is certified naturally grown or certified organic.
In the picturesque midwest, Madison, Wisconsin, is known for its farmland, so it's no wonder why it has one of the best farmers' markets in the country. The hyper-local market has several different seasonal events, including the Late Winter Market, Wednesday Market, Saturday Market on the Square, and Holiday Market.
You might know Pike Place as one of Starbucks’ most iconic brews, but it also happens to be a spectacular market that spans nine acres in historic downtown Seattle. In fact, it’s among the largest farmers’ markets in the US. It features not only local produce but booths for a variety of other local businesses and artisans.
Burlington, Vermont, is known for its gorgeous scenery, and you can feast on the fruits of that natural landscape at the Burlington Farmers' Market. You'll find it in the South End of Burlington from May through October, and you'll quickly find out why it has won awards from Trip Advisor and others.
The St. Paul Farmers' Market has been operating since the 1850s, back when the busy city of today was merely a small pioneer town. Every Saturday and Sunday morning, you can visit this beautiful farmers' market all year round and even participate in special events like wellness events and food demos.
Charleston is known for its old-world charm, and its farmers’ market has certainly stayed on-brand. The regular season runs from March through November, bringing you fresh local produce every Saturday, with an additional holiday market during the holiday season.
In gorgeous Union Square Park in New York City, a group of New Yorkers is working hard to keep some beautiful greenery in the city and grow the appreciation for local farmers with the Union Square Greenmarket. Open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays all year round, this market is a convenient stop in NYC.
Most people don’t think of farming and produce when they think of Anchorage, but the snowy city has plenty to offer. You can find abundant local produce at this farmers’ market every Wednesday and Saturday from May through October.