3843 Best Places to Shop in USA

A true Durham original, the Scrap Exchange has promoted creativity through reuse since 1991. One building is like a traditional thrift store, with books, furniture, clothing, and home goods, while the other has barrels full of empty film canisters, bolts of deadstock fabric, and bins of mysterious plumbing supplies someone might incorporate into a sculpture or a Halloween costume. An Artist Marketplace sells pieces of art made from traditional and nontraditional materials, and regular workshops allow guests to make and take art home.

Browse through racks bulging with vintage finds from the 1920s through the '90s. Retro wear includes everything from prom dresses to soccer shirts. Although most of the nondesigner finds are affordable, Screaming Mimis also carries pricey vintage designer duds from Valentino, Chloé, and Gaultier.

The Italian-leather address books, fancy journals, hand-decorated photo albums, specialty papers, custom stationery, handmade invitations, and high-quality fountain pens sold here are fitting tributes to the art of handwriting. The store also creates gorgeous stationery with New Orleans themes.

This gallery and museum in Old Colorado City carries the contemporary sculptures of renowned artist Michael Garman, including Western-themed pieces and a firefighter series.

The brand's flagship location displays totes in every shape and size made from recycled sailcloth and decorated with bright, graphic patterns. Check out the display that shows you exactly how a sail is used to create all the different bags and accessories. The factory store, located just a few blocks away on the Custom House Wharf, is where the bags are actually sewn; you can find some factory sales as well.

On the Front Street side of the Walter Soboleff Building, Juneau's regional Alaska Native arts and cultural center, this shop and gallery sells work by Northwest Coast and Alaska Native artists from Seattle to Yakutat and farther north. Here you'll find a wide range of items, from moderately priced earrings and T-shirts to high-end, one-of-a-kind art pieces.

Take home a shopping bag full of scarlet hibiscus, fuchsia heliconia, blue parrotfish, and even pink flamingo fabric chosen from the city's widest selection of tropical-print fabrics.

This French-pedigreed shop carries classic, understated menswear imported from Europe at reasonable prices. Linen and corduroy painter's coats are best sellers, along with V-neck sweaters and a respectable collection of slim-cut suits.

Local businesses, including those owned by women and minorities, make up the vendors at this annual outdoor vendor market. Housewares and pottery, jewelry and clothing, artwork, cosmetics, and pet goods are among the unique wares to browse. Bring the kids because this market is quite family friendly with a DJ and games, Children's Museum programming, and lots of food.

If you're looking for trinkets and souvenirs, this is the place. This complex of kitschy shops and waterfront restaurants has upped its hip factor with boutiques like San Pasqual wine bar and bamboo clothing–maker Cariloha. While there, keep an eye out for Urban Girl Accessories to find an eclectic mix of clothing and gifts from name brands and local artisans, and stop by Village Hat Shop to browse their collection of 50,000 fedoras, bowlers, cowboy, and custom-embroidered hats. In addition to shopping, the village has views of the bay, fresh breezes, and great strolling paths. A hand-carved historic carousel and frequent public entertainment are among the attractions. Seaport Village is within walking distance of hotels, the San Diego Convention Center, and the San Diego Trolley.

Tucked down a driveway beside the trail to the Giant's Stairs, this tiny cottage is packed with carefully selected, Maine-made items created by nearly 100 artisans. The paintings, jewelry, soaps, clothing, textiles, and other wares make the perfect gifts or souvenirs.

The concept is simple, silly, and fun: you and a group of friends (kids love this place) show up and pose for pictures—the staff will help you bring out your inner goofiness—in each of the eight themed upside-down scenes, and you leave with a bunch of frameable mementos. The inverted vignettes include a saloon, a kitchen, and a Seaside's own promenade. 

Antique lovers should not miss this market. A funky warehouse offers everything from vintage furniture to gemstones, magazines, clothes, and bicycles, with an unmistakable charm that keeps Seattleites coming back. Parking is tricky, so if you are already shopping in Pike Place Market or visiting the Aquarium, we recommend soaking up the fresh salty breeze and walking to this hidden gem.

The experience here is as enriching as the tea itself. Helpful staff will walk you through the selection of oolong, pouchong, jasmine, and green teas. All the teas are available to try, and you can pick up a cute teapot while you're at it. They also offer bubble tea and ice cream (in tea flavors, of course).

Santa Barbara–based SeaVees makes and sells casual, comfortable, '60s-style California sneakers that have a classy, dressed-up flair.

With a knowledgeable crew of "budtenders," Seaweed Co.'s flagship location is unusually spacious, with plenty of room to gather with fellow enthusiasts or the staff and learn more about the products that range from flower to sleep aids and edibles to tinctures. The bright and sunny store is lined in blonde woods and tables filled with products, and sitting areas indoors and out. Food trucks, live music, and events sometimes make a showing. There is a second, smaller location in Portland's Bayside neighborhood.

Second Chance salvages unique architectural pieces from old buildings being renovated or destroyed; the five large warehouses are open Tuesday–Saturday 9–5.

One of Montana's largest bookstores, Second Edition Books, buys, sells, and trades books on many different subjects but specializes in hard-to-find regional tomes.

Located in a former brothel, this fun shop offers a wide range of books, segmented into different sections in the tiny rooms once frequented by ladies of the night. The adjacent Night Heron Books & Coffeehouse sells used books, as well as coffee and locally sourced eats, including sandwiches, soups, and pastries. A door divides the two spaces.

One of the largest used and rare book stores in the country, Second Story Books has grown along with its neighborhood, and its orderly and classy space houses rare books, signed first editions, maps, posters, manuscripts, CDs, prints, and DVDs. (There are often bargain books for sale, usually outside the store.) A knowledgeable staff is always on hand to help you shop.

Named after the Francis Hodgson Burnett classic, this cozy shop has delighted readers for decades. It stocks a wide array of imaginative literature and thoughtful nonfiction for all ages, but their children's section is particularly noteworthy.

This historic landmark holds a rotating lineup of up-and-coming local businesses from cafes to retail shops. Check the website for info on the shops, pop-ups, and upcoming events.

Located in its current location since 2021, Serendipity has been a 12South staple since 2001. You'll still find lots and lots of gifts for everyone. Travel games, novelty items, little books, and locally made candles with scents such as "Nashville" (whiskey and leather) abound. This store also stocks women's clothing and accessories and has quite a collection of children's books, games, and more.

If you've always wished for the sleek tresses of the stunning Vegas showgirls (or female impersonators), or if you want to try a daring new look for the clubs, head to this bright and spacious Vegas institution. You'll find an expansive selection of natural-hair and synthetic wigs and hairpieces available in many styles, lengths, and colors, as well as accoutrements such as Styrofoam heads, hair adhesives, shampoos, scarves/turbans, and eyelashes.  A hair covering must be worn (scarf, bandana, nylon stocking) or purchased before trying on wigs (and the cost credited back if you purchase something). Allow additional time for cutting, styling, and proper fitting of your hairpiece if you plan to wear it on the same day of purchase.

A beautifully designed cannabis shop in which carefully curated marijuana is displayed in blue ceramic dishes inside blond-wood cases, Serra stands out for its knowledgeable staff and decidedly artisanal aesthetic. They'll lend you a bronze magnifying glass if you want a closer inspection of the products, which also include cannabis-infused local chocolates, gummies, and other edibles. There's a similar branch in Southeast on Belmont Street.

Sharp dressers take note: some of the coolest guys’ clothes and grooming products around are on display within the industrial-chic walls of Service. The open space has been designed to fit racks of tailored blue blazers, graphic tees, selvedge denim, and designer footwear and cases of rock-star Ray-Ban and Super sunglasses. If you find yourself without the right thing to wear on your travels to Austin, this is the place to fix that.

Local, sustainably made specialty items fill the shelves of this small boutique in the Wai Kai complex, which features men’s and women’s clothing, children’s gifts, and upscale souvenirs.

Find Alaska-made crafts for every budget—from glasswork to jewelry to notecards—at this bright, welcoming studio, owned by painter and printmaker Katie Sevigny.

The artists at this screen-printing boutique offer homespun souvenirs in the form of colorful graphic T-shirts and hoodies paying homage to the city. Favorites include tees saluting North Beach and various signature San Francisco street signs. You can often see the giant screen printer behind the counter in action.

Sister shop to one of New York City's most iconic bookshops, founded in 1983 on the Upper East Side, this new Upper West Side outpost offers a generous 3,000 square feet to find your favorite books, a café, cool merchandise, and even a printing machine to print books (including your own work) on demand. There is another location farther uptown at 105th and Broadway.