3888 Best Places to Shop in USA

Vinyl records and music memorabilia abound in this hip yet modest record store/music lover magnet. A visit here is usually a multi-hour affair that involves browsing through display cases, digging through wooden carts of used vinyls, CDs, and cassettes, and then playing your picks at the listening station.

Red is just the place for contemporary furniture and home accents as well as funky gifts and jewelry.

A good selection of books, toys, and games plus darling toddler duds and Chicago-centric onesies are on offer at this long-running favorite for children's gifts.

There’s something for everyone at this eclectic shopping destination, including fresh produce, prepared foods, antiques, art, clothing, health and wellness products, household items, and more. This 145,000-square-foot flea market has more than 600 vendor booths and shops both indoors and outdoors. It frequently hosts special events that attract both locals and visitors.

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.

This boutique stocks a wide array of specs from the likes of Anne Klein alongside stylish newcomers such as Jai Kudo and Gant. There's also an in-house optometrist to make sure your glasses not only look good but help you look better.

Nostalgia rules in this cavernous space filled with well-organized, good-quality (and sometimes pricey) vintage and new clothing. Fantasy outfits from decades past—complete with accessories—adorn the dressing rooms. It's a go-to spot for stylists and thrifters. Fun fact: this funky shop was one of the locations in Macklemore’s “Thrift Shop” video.

This center promotes local, regional, and national ceramic artists. Exhibits change monthly.

Red Raven is an anchor on Lancaster's Gallery Row, a couple of blocks along North Prince Street. The cooperatively owned gallery presents diverse fine art by its member artists, as well as shows of work by visiting artists.

This Main Street shop boasts a nice combination of antiques, home goods, and accessories, making it the perfect stop for a host or housewarming gift—or just a new item for your own abode.

The omnipresent and irresistible sale rack outside this sizable shop is always a huge draw, and when you step inside, you never know what you’ll find—but it will be something good: belts, bags, men and women’s clothing, pretty glassware, antiques and jewelry from around the globe, along with beauty products and men’s grooming. Prices can be high, but there's a good chance that you'll find something that is well worth a splurge.

This gallery stocks hand-stitched clothing, giftware, and jewelry, in addition to works of art by watercolorists C. D. Clarke and Julie Joyce and painters Luther Hall, Stephen Left, Tim Borski, and Jorge Martinez, among others. Proceeds benefit cystic fibrosis research. It's in the Morada Way Arts and Cultural District.

A stylishly curated collection of vintage apparel and home decor includes architectural and industrial pieces as well as farmhouse accessories. You'll find beautiful western hats, woven textiles, and other eclectic stock to brighten up the home.

Watercolor and oil paintings, photography, pottery, woodwork, and jewelry, mostly by Colorado artists, are on display at this gallery. There's also a sculpture garden in the backyard; a fanciful gift shop; and a roster of workshops, classes, and artists' receptions. Hours are limited October through May, so call ahead.

Built in 1869, this historic opera house in downtown Salem is home to an eclectic collection of locally owned stores, shops, restaurants, bars, and bakeries, everything from art galleries to tattoo parlors. Its Trinity Ballroom hosts special events and celebrations.

Cool girls from Olivia Munn to Taylor Swift love this eco-friendly fashion brand from Los Angeles whose flirty, vintage-inspired dresses and two-piece outfits are made with recycled, leftover, or otherwise sustainable fabrics. There are several locations around the city.

Local trendsetters flock here for the sexy, easy-to-wear Reformation dresses, including a totally affordable bridal line, jumpsuits, and separates. They are sustainably manufactured using recycled materials.

This shop sells personal and home accessories with a sense of humor, style, and a decidedly local flair.

If you get to Alaska and discover you've left some critical camping or outdoor recreation gear behind, REI rents camping, skiing, and paddling equipment. It also gives regular seminars on season-specific outdoor topics. The salespeople are very knowledgeable about local conditions and activities and the gear required to get you out and back safely.

Think of Reiss as the Banana Republic of Britain—a go-to place for upscale casual-but-tailored clothes. Standouts for women include cowl-neck sweater dresses and A-line skirts. Men's wool combat trousers are complemented by shrunken blazers, military-inspired peacoats, and trim leather jackets.

This new wellness sanctuary in the former Exhale's subterranean space across from the Public Garden is a great midday stop for self-care. Experience therapeutic massage, skin-care services, guided contrast-therapy sessions, IV therapy, reflexology, cupping, or buy a one- or two-hour pass for actual bliss—the Bliss area boasts a relaxation room, infrared and traditional saunas, eucalyptus steam room, and cold plunges in a coed spot, with men's and women's showers and locker rooms.

Offering well-curated clothing, accessories, and jewelry from the Roaring '20s to the hippie '60s, this premier vintage shop has a loyal following among retro-conscious gals and pals. Patrons have fun turning back the clock in the well-organized yet funky interior with Hawaiian-theme dressing rooms and a leopard-print chaise lounge.

In fashionable Cady's Alley, this dramatic space holds a women's collection handpicked seasonally by the owner. Modern, elegant, and practical selections include European classics and well-tailored modern designers, such as Marc Jacobs, Pierre Hardy, Thom Browne, Uma Wang, and Dries Van Noten.

The seven glass towers of the GM contain nearly two dozen retail shops, the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center hotel, offices, restaurants, and theaters. Shops here include Brooks Brothers, Godiva, and Jos. A. Bank.

A throwback to the days of Southern Belles, this shop on Jackson Square has linens and lace, ranging from christening outfits for babies to table runners, napkins, women's handkerchiefs, and more. It also offers a charming array of antiques and reproductions, such as perfume bottles, tea sets, fleurs-de-lis, and crosses.

Rennes is an upscale modern designer boutique that features clothing, shoes, accessories, bags, handmade beauty items, and gifts for the home from lesser-known brands. With wood floors and neutral and earth-toned shades, the shop is a lovely and tranquil place to browse and pick up a few specialty gifts. It's a wonderful neighborhood gem that curates a variety of items from talented designers locally as well as globally.

The huge Renninger's Antique and Collector's Market draws thousands of collectors and dealers on Sunday, starting at 7:30 am. Nearly 300 indoor stalls, open year-round, overflow with every conceivable type of collectible, as well as rustic and fine furniture. On good-weather days, the outdoor flea market adds to the selection.

You're sure to find a bargain at one of the 800-plus booths at this market, which is held every Friday and weekends from 9 to 4.

With its emphasis on high-value merchandise—from Timberland shoes and Carhartt jackets to locally made products like Maine Chefs Wild Blueberry Jam, Raye’s Mustard, and bamboo cutting boards made into a map of Maine—this third-generation family-run Maine-centric department has been serving Mainers since 1949. There are 17 stores around the state, but this location is an excellent place to pick up clever souvenirs, a sweater for chilly nights, gifts for folks back home, or just a home accessory to reinforce your love of the Pine Tree State.