McCarthy Mercantile

Independent makers, collectors and artists of Central New York take center stage at McCarthy Mercantile, a shop in downtown Syracuse. The setup is underground, which the shop describes as the most unique shopping experience in the downtown core. It is a good stop for gift shoppers.

Beyond retail, the space fosters creative collaborations and works as a creative meeting space and venue, so a visit can be about shopping, meeting up or both. The shop ties its mission to the creative energy of downtown Syracuse and the people making art there.

What to Know

• The focus is on independent makers, collectors and artists from Central New York.
• The shopping is underground, in a space the shop calls one of a kind downtown.
• It also serves as a creative meeting space and event venue.
• Featured by Visit Syracuse among downtown shopping stops.