233 Best Places to Shop in Florida, USA

The Star Wars theme is strong in this desert dome shop outside the Star Tours ride. Guests of all ages can build their own single or double lightsabers complete with crystals, hilts, and blades. And what's a lightsaber without a droid to share it with? So build a droid as well. Collectible pins, books, action figures, art, clothing, and Vinylmation characters are also popular here. Don't feel up to the long line and price of building a lightsaber in Galaxy's Edge? The lightsabers here might not be as intricate, but they will still please younglings—and their parents' wallets.

Near Fifth Avenue South, a collection of tin-roof former boat docks along Naples Bay has more than 30 boutiques, eateries, and souvenir shops, with everything from jewelry and T-shirts to Jet Ski rentals and seafood.

After the screams and thrills of the Tower of Terror, what could be better than a mug from the hotel bar, the actual bell from the front desk, or a leather key fob from "your" room. In addition to leather handbags and bellboy hats, you can find some rather macabre takes on Disney characters that are exclusive to this shop.

Over on the west side of the interstate in Boca, this indoor megamall has over 220 stores and just about every major high-end designer. But not every shop here requires deep pockets. The Town Center at Boca Raton is also firmly rooted with a variety of more affordable national brands like Gap.

This boutique has "hip" and "eclectic" written all over it (hence the name), with ever-changing merchandise that gives (primarily teenage) shoppers a chance to wear clothing imprinted with 1980s and ’90s cartoon characters, fashions from the Disney Parks Forever Collection, and chic sundresses with subtle Mickey-ear designs that are perfect for an evening at the shops and clubs of Disney Springs. Designer items are from Billabong, Dooney & Bourke, Harveys (Original Seatbeltbags), and Roxy, with many featuring fairies and princesses.

This café and wine bar is an exclusive seller of some of Italy's unique wines.

A longtime fashion resident of Coconut Grove (circa 1989), Unika takes shoppers from day to night, and all affairs in between, with a wide range of inventory for men and women. The contemporary boutique has an it-girl vibe, but the cool, relaxed one you’d actually want to be friends with. High–low pricing appeases all budgets; expect to uncover up-and-coming designer gems tucked within the racks of well-known brands. Bonus: the staff is great with styling for a head-to-toe look.

Like Disney's Emporium in the Magic Kingdom, this sizable store is the last retail outlet you see before exiting the park. Although it doesn't have all the merchandise sold in individual park gift shops, as the park's central shopping destination it does have most of it—and some of the best, including T-shirts, stuffed animals, hats, backpacks, gifts, mugs, and limited-edition Universal trading pins. A big plus is that even if you don't visit IOA, you'll find some of the popular merchandise that's sold primarily at the neighboring park.

Locally owned boutiques, galleries, antique shops, and a cupcake bakery are among the attractions of this five-block shopping district just a few blocks north of downtown.

Stroll along the classy boutiques that line the water's edge, and grab a bite at one of the excellent restaurants, all with fantastic views.

This shopping village has garden alcoves, picnic tables, and shops with everything from trendy clothing and artwork to home decor. The Bohemian Arts Club hosts classes and other events here. Grab a bite at Bad Boy Burrito, where the fish tacos are almost legendary.

More than four dozen upscale stores as well as eateries wrap around a series of waterfalls, waterways, and shaded open-air promenades. Saks 5th Avenue and Nordstrom are the main anchors; Tiffany & Co., De Beers, Ralph Lauren, and St. John are in the mix.

Practical jokes and novelties are a never-ending source of amusement—at least for the person who owns them. This is where you can stock up on cheap gags that'll keep you entertained (and others annoyed) for weeks. Highlights included Pygmy Puffs, U-No-Poo pills, Skiving Snackboxes, Puking Pastilles, Sneakoscopes, Bombtastic Bombs, Peruvian Instant Darkness Powder, Decoy Detonators, Extendable Ears, chattering teeth, and whoopee cushions. It's everything a kid (and some juvenile adults) could ever want.

It's worth getting up early on a Saturday to amble through the local farmers' market (8 am to 1 pm), a favorite destination for food, flowers, and fellowship since 1979. Within and just outside a historical train station, some 85 vendors hawk everything from fresh vegetables and artisanal cheeses to locally produced honey and dried fruit. Pick up fresh fruits and veggies from Sugar Top Farms and artisanal bread from Old Hearth Bread Co. or chopped pineapple from Indian River fruit. A quick coffee and fresh croissant from the market is a great way to jump-start a day of Park Avenue shopping. You can park on nearby streets and the public lots on New York Avenue and Morse Boulevard and Lyman and New England Avenues.

You might think you've wandered into the North Pole at this quaint store, which sells character-themed stockings and ornaments, Mickey wedding top hats and Minnie bridal veils, plus art, housewares, and collectibles.

This colorful, cluttered souvenir shop (think: roadside America circa 1948) lures dinophiles with big displays of quite large and scary-looking, yet soft and huggable, T-rex, velociraptor, and other dinosaur figures (some you'll recognize from Toy Story). Beyond the prehistoric, the shop has retro candies, toys, and an attractive bin of rocks for collectors.

This popular shop sells apparel and accessories, including Mickey ears with leopard spots and jewelry and pottery handcrafted by African artisans. There are also Disney-themed games such as dominos and Monopoly, plush dolls, mugs, and upscale clothing selections for men and women.

It's easy to lose track of time in this little oasis of fine art, handcrafted jewelry, and Zen paraphernalia. Big sellers include solid bronze frogs by Frogman; signed, digitized paintings by Alan Foxx; Josh Simpson glass-planet art pieces; and handsome menorahs and mezuzahs.

To the left as you enter Discovery Island from the Oasis, the Animal Kingdom's largest shop stocks clothing, cookware, photo frames, and logo souvenirs. Safari hats, caps, and straw hats—much of them designed with animal prints—range from $20 to $30, and you can buy a backpack or messenger bag. Load it with towels for when you emerge soaked from Kali River Rapids. Fans of The Lion King and Pandora will want to stop here for animal figurines and African percussion instruments.

In Harambe Village, this is a great stop for unusual items like hand-painted dishes from Zimbabwe and South African wines such as a Chakalaka red varietal by Spice Route Winery. Young kids like to play with the small, inexpensive figurines of giraffes, elephants, rhinos, and other critters they just saw on their Kilimanjaro Safaris ride.

This shop sells simply designed women's clothing and accessories perfect for easy, carefree, beach-town casualness.

At this gem of a shop you'll find bejeweled sandals and thongs and gorgeous, colorful print scarves of silk, satin, or India chiffon. There's also a good chance you'll find something on the clearance shelves—anything from a calligraphy kit to a Buddha figurine.