80 Best Places to Shop in Georgia, USA

Neatly tucked inside the Mansion on Forsyth Park, this gallery showcases hotelier and native Georgian Richard Kessler's expansive collection. You'll find more than 400 works by acclaimed local, national, and international artists, including contemporary paintings, blown glass, whimsical sculptures, and innovative jewelry.

With more than 70 vendors under one roof, this shop's sprawling hodgepodge of antique styles has a growing emphasis on the mid-century modern designs of the '50s and '60s. In one booth you'll find funky Lucite chairs and teak sideboards, and in another you'll find slinky costume jewelry and handbags. It is always fun to browse the ever-changing collections, and prices are among the most reasonable you can find in a city known for its antiques.

This working pottery studio in a large 120-year-old roadside farmhouse is filled with lots more than "just" beautiful pottery. Vibrant stained glass, a variety of jewelry, and fiber art are featured, along with the vivid, decorative, and functional stoneware of shop owner Cody Trautner, who enjoys sharing his craft by sending little bags of clay home with children.

This is where savvy gentlemen go to suit up. Look for outerwear, sportswear, and dresswear by top men's designers like Filson, Southern Tide, High Cotton, and Mountain Khakis. If you need a seersucker suit on short notice, this is your best bet.

The specialty here is fine-art photography.

Tucked in a storefront in the Historic District, this shop has brought a touch of glamour to the city. Featured here is apparel designed by James Hogan himself, as well as upscale women's fashions from well-regarded American and European designers.

Kooky wigs, vinyl corsets, and water pipes are all sold at this funky-junky department store.

One of the most attractive spas in Savannah, the JW Salon & Spa is a must for brides-to-be. The range of services includes massages, hydrotherapy, facials, manicures, and pedicures. The treatment area is two levels of a 19th-century brick row house that was renovated into a soothing, contemporary loftlike setting.

Between the bustling hubs of Broughton Street and City Market sits the city's foremost cooperative art gallery. Near Ellis Square, the tasteful space is teeming with fine art across countless mediums. Noteworthy are industrial-style jewelry by Danielle Hughes Rose, the colorful landscapes of Dana Richardson, and Dicky Stone's intricate woodworking.

This is a long-cherished establishment for Savannah's wine aficionados. With a devoted following, proprietor Christian Depken has a trained palate for old-world wines—trust him to recommend the perfect accompaniment to any dish. Plus, its temperature- and humidity-controlled environment is the only one of its kind in Georgia.

One of Atlanta's oldest and most popular shopping centers, Lenox Square has branches of Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's, and Macy's next to specialty shops such as Cartier and Mori. Valet parking is available at the front of the mall, but free parking is nearby. You'll do better at one of the several good restaurants in the mall—even for a quick meal—than at the food court.

You'll discover an array of unique local shops nestled around historic Madison Square. Grab lunch on the rooftop of The Public Kitchen and Bar before stopping in longtime favorites like Saints & Shamrocks and E. Shaver, Bookseller. ShopSCAD offers some of the finest gifts, clothing, and home decor items designed and produced by students of the highly regarded Savannah College of Art and Design. Take afternoon tea at the college's Gryphon Tea Room, located inside a remodeled old-time pharmacy. For something a little stronger, head to Artillery, a speakeasy-inspired bar housed in a restored cavalry artillery; the bartenders make some of the city's best handcrafted cocktails.

One of the state's best sources for folk art, Main Street Gallery carries works by more than 75 regional artists. The store also carries jewelry, pottery, paintings, and sculptures.

This gallery sells contemporary paintings, sculpture, and photography.

Smaller than its original location, the quality of work is not compromised in the three large, open gallery spaces that exhibit contemporary work from regional, national, and international artists.

Upscale antiques and decorative-arts shops are the draw here.

This unique shop has been operating continuously since 1872. The front part of the store operates more as a museum, with antique farming implements, old-timey tonics and soaps, and even caskets on display. The retail store, influenced by an earlier owner's Scandinavian heritage, continues to sell Swedish farmer's cheese and Norwegian flatbread. Shoppers can also pick up old-time candy and toys. You can even grab lunch at the Old Sautee Market behind the shop.

Whimsically named for the classic Dr. Seuss book, One Fish Two Fish is a high-end home decor shop located in the Downtown Design District. Look for contemporary furnishings, fine linens, and bedroom and bathroom accessories. Every corner of the store has something charming to offer, including elegant handbags and jewelry and colorful modern lighting fixtures. For fine wearables, cross over Whitaker Street to visit the Annex, its sister store.

The "First Lady of Southern Cooking" sells her wares at this shop on Congress Street. You can find some very Southern spices and sauces, such as a smokin' barbecue sauce, and salad dressings—like peach pecan and blueberry walnut—that are so sweet they could double as dessert toppings. Two full floors of Paula's own label of cooking goodies and gadgets are cleverly displayed against bare brick walls. The shop is adjacent to Deen's famous Southern-style restaurant, The Lady and Sons.

Occupying an historic storefront, this shop goes for a minimalist, industrial decor. The highly stylized space makes for a chic shopping experience. Stop here for high-end shaving gear, skincare products, or fragrances. It's a great place for softly scented candles, trendy sunglasses, or home accessories.

Ray Ellis Gallery/Compass Prints sells original artwork, prints, and books by acclaimed landscape artist Ray Ellis, whose art is included in permanent collections of the White House and exhibited in the U.S. embassies in Geneva, Vienna, and London.

This is the place to be if you want fashionable and affordable apparel, shoes, and handbags. It features sharp looks from up-and-coming designers, all at under $100. It's also a great place to search for unique jewelry.

Savannah's self-described "oldest and original" candy store, River Street Sweets opened in 1973. The aroma of creamy homemade fudge will draw you in, and once you're inside you won't be able to resist the piping hot pralines, made all day long. The store is also known for milk chocolate bear claws. The old-fashioned taffy machine pulls 50 different flavors. You'll always receive excellent customer service here.

Though it's often crowded and a little rowdy after dark, no visit to Savannah would be complete without a stroll through Riverfront/Factors Walk. These nine blocks of renovated waterfront warehouses were once the city's cotton exchange. Today, you'll discover more than 75 boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and pubs, as well as a spectacular view of the Savannah River. Glimpse impressive cargo ships as they head to port while you shop for souvenirs, specialty treats, and local art. Tired of shopping? Catch a dolphin tour or dinner boat and see the waterfront from a different perspective.

River Street's cobblestones and Factors Walk's steep stairwells can be rough, so be sure to wear comfortable footwear.