As far as favorites, any shop we are in at the moment beats none at all. Now we have some must stop ats. The Fabric Hut in Norfolk, Virginia has a great selection of fabric. They cater to quilters mostly. It depends on who is working as to how pleasant the experience will be. Joanns in Virginia Beach, really friendly people, decent Mexican eatery next door. We love The Quilt Shop in Huffman, Texas. we try to stop by any chance we are in the area. Friendly folks, great little shop. We stop in any quilt shop we pass. We carry a "Quilters Travel Companion" and if there is a shop within a few miles of our travels we will stop if we have time. We'll travel 50 or 60 miles if we are out and about, just to check out a quilt shop.