I love visiting quilt shops as we travel, we have met the most interesting people. DH usually checks out the main street of town first & then wanders in, he's always in shock if I come out without at least one bag. I have only ordered 2 times on-line when the fabric line I needed wasn't available after looking at local (within 100 kms) stores.
I love to shop in small grocery/specialty shops as well..not just to support them, but because I enjoy the atomosphere.