@dadpad,
I used to love going to farm auctions. Sometimes to buy, sometimes to just hang out and watch, sometimes to hang out and schmooze.
Any type of museum...large or small. Old-fashioned hardware stores -- you can find the coolest gadgets there.
Don't let Mr.Irish near a wine shop -- he'll be there for hours and hours (he's Irish, too) lol.
almost anywhere, i'm a browser
fave places, record stores, book shops, charity shops, markets
when traveling, i love to take the road less traveled and stop in small towns and check out small town shops (still some independent department type stores in small towns)