Shopping in Lockport

Steve and Tom Sanna oversee Bristol's Garden Center, a verdant, 11-acre garden and nursery that has been greening up the Rochester region for more than 25 years. Their flora emporium blooms with more than 900 varieties of trees, shrubs, and specialty plants ranging from red maple and spruce to dwarf evergreens and ornamental trees. Cacti, houseplants, and cascading fountains fill their tropical greenhouse with sweet scents and calming sounds, and leafy residents in the covered greenhouses include perennials, ornamental grasses, and hostas. The center's garden store arms DIYers with tools, soils, and fertilizers, and professional landscapers lend out their services to customers whose thumbs are flesh-colored instead of green.

The fashionistas at Small Wonders Boutique meticulously scrutinize prospective consignment pieces, accepting only the garments that meet exacting standards: freshly laundered and pressed; name brand; no older than three years; and devoid of smoke, stains, and holes. In addition to seeking out quality pieces, the staff strives to ensure a diverse selection, with women’s sizes ranging from XS to 4X and brands including Kate Spade, Ann Taylor, and Express. There’s also an ample selection of children’s and teens’ clothing as well as maternity wear by A Pea in the Pod and Liz Lange. Customers can keep their kids entertained in the store’s small play area while they peruse circular racks and reenact Elizabethan fashion montages.