![]() ![]() Just a few blocks from Illinois State University is one of the oldest headshops in the country. ![]() Considered the oldest surviving headshop in America, this psychedelic bazaar is so full of antiques and counterculture merchandise that you “have to check in your umbrella at the door or you might knock something over.” The owners launched the career of legendary glass artist Bob Snodgrass back when you could barely buy a metal or wood pipe in the state of Ohio. Now operated by the third generation of its founding family, the Cupboard started as a five-and-dime store following World War II, then was transformed into a headshop by husband and wife team Phil and Nancy in 1965. So take a toke and check out these legendary purveyors of all things irie, ranked from oldest to newest! Katie Aaberg/ High Times We honor these these old-school headshops that prevailed through the decades and continue to be the best joints in their towns. Born from an era of counterculture and protest, many of these relics survive today as reminders to let your freak flag fly. Headshops are an all-American story of underground entrepreneurship, creativity, faith and passion. Burning incense fills the air, tie-dye shirts sway on racks and counters full of colorful glass catch the light. ![]()
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