3870 Best Places to Shop in USA

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We've compiled the best of the best in USA - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Something Else

Mount Washington

Something Else is the source for sophisticated hippie wear: Flax-brand clothes, flowing skirts, big scarves, and colorful sweaters.

1611 Sulgrave Ave., Baltimore, MD, 21209, USA
410-542–0444

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Sony Square NYC

Flatiron District

On the ground floor of Sony headquarters, this sprawling space is more a showroom of themed, rotating installations to showcase the latest Sony electronics than it is a store. Take new Playstation games for a spin, experience the latest VR products, preview unreleased products, and even borrow top-of-the-line cameras and lenses to test around the city. The space also hosts events with celebrities and industry experts: check out the online calendar.

25 Madison Ave., New York, NY, 10010, USA
212-833–8800

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Soodee

Back Bay

This tiny, woman-owned, upscale fashion boutique is just a few steps down into a Newbury brownstone and right into a world of trendy women's clothing, from bandage tops to knits with bell sleeves, party dresses to kimono coats. They also have a second location in Beacon Hill on Charles Street.

170 Newbury St., Boston, MA, USA
617-266--7888

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Sophy Curson

Rittenhouse Square

In this shop that dates back to 1929, women's fashions from top American and European designers, such as Blumarine and Krizia, are presented in a salon setting with experienced sales staff selecting the latest styles that are totally you.

19th St. and Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA, 19103, USA
215-567–4662
Shopping Details
Closed Sun.

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Sotto Casa

A specialty Italian grocer for lovers of Slow Food, this shop is owned by Abruzzo-born Lorenzo Scarpone, who founded SF's Slow Food chapter; he also moonlights as a wine importer. Stop by for dried pastas from ancient villages like Gragnano; imported Italian specialty cheeses; aged balsamic vinegar from Modena; holiday cookies and specialties; and canned goods, such as San Marzano tomatoes. Also on offer are Roman roasted coffee and bottles of extra-virgin olive oil from Scarpone's family's production in Abruzzo.

1351 Grant Ave., San Francisco, CA, 94133, USA
415-475–7774

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South Beach Marina Village

South End

Built to resemble a New England fishing village, this quaint area in Sea Pines Resort’s Harbour Town is home to the Salty Dog Cafe (and the cafe's shop that sells the island's signature Salty Dog T-shirts), plus a selection of other souvenirs and logo'ed items. There are several other little shops in South Beach, in addition to an ice cream spot and seafood restaurants.

232 S. Sea Pines Dr., Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, USA

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South Moon Under

Harbor East

South Moon Under specializes in the latest trends. Whether you're a bohemian free spirit, yoga groupie, or plaid aficionado, this chic boutique will suit your style.

815 Aliceanna St., Baltimore, MD, 21202, USA
410-685–7820

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South Side Works

is a new development that maintains the historic character of the South Side. The shopping is upscale and diverse, and includes an REI store for outdoor enthusiasts (complete with rock-climbing wall).

Cinema Dr., Pittsburgh, PA, USA
412-481--8800

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Southeastern Salvage

Berry Hill

Eclectic furniture and unbeatable closeout deals are the hallmarks of Southeastern Salvage, a large warehouse store for both home renovators and decorators. The ever-rotating stock of home furnishings, housewares, lawn and garden accessories, and more make for a treasure hunt at discount prices.

Southern Rhoades Apothecary + Mercantile

Bywater
Jessica Rhoades is the founder behind this thoughtfully curated assemblage of homegrown, sustainably produced, and community-supported natural health, body, and home products. You can find goods like palo santo sticks, soaps, perfumed oils, and more. A percentage of sales goes to local nonprofits like Grow Dat Youth Farm and One Tree Planted.

SouthPark Mall

South Park

Shoppers flock to this spendy spot for high-end stores like Tiffany & Co., Tory Burch, Coach, and Neiman Marcus.

4400 Sharon Rd., Charlotte, NC, 28211, USA
704-364–4411

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SoWa Open and Vintage Markets

South End

From May through October, the excellent SoWa Open Market on Sunday (affectionately known as "SoWa Sundays") is a great excursion packed with artists, food trucks, and a farmers’ market. Held 11 am to 4 pm, it's jam-packed with outdoor tent vendors, along with 100-plus indoor artist studios, galleries, and retail shops; food trucks; and a thriving vintage market that's also held the first Friday of every month 5 to 9 pm.

The Space

Little Italy

This spacious warehouse bears the James Coffee logo on the front and the intoxicating scent of its pour-over brews inside, but the building houses more than just the local coffee roaster. Its tenants rotate every so often, but currently include a bookshop, full-service salon, chiropractor office, and other small businesses and pop-ups throughout the year.

Space

This more than 2,000-square-foot warehouse just off North Queen Street is a source of all things midcentury, from furniture and lighting, to glassware and jewelry, as well as old video games.

SPACE 519

This is a truly curated local shopping and dining experience, created by guys-in-the-know Jim Wetzel and Lance Lawson. The clothing selection (focused on new and emerging brands) is the big draw but there are also wonderful home items, apothecary goods, inspired coffee table books, and all kinds of gift items. While you're here, you can grab a bite at The Lunchroom, the 40-seat breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch restaurant. The Lunchbox features take-away sandwiches, baked goods, and quiches, along with a coffee bar, cold drinks, and curated wine bottles.

200 E. Chestnut St., Chicago, IL, 60611, USA
312-751–1519

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Space Kiddets

Flatiron District

The funky (Elvis-print rompers, CBGB onesies) mixes with the old-school (retro cowboy-print pants, brightly colored clogs, Bruce Lee T-shirts) and the high-end (Lili Gaufrette, Kenzo, Boo Foo Woo from Japan) at this casual, trendsetting store for kids.

26 E. 22nd St., New York, NY, 10010, USA
212-420–9878

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Spartan Shop

As the name suggests, the aesthetic at this trendy lifestyle shop is on the clean and spare side, all the better for browsing the natty selection of muted-tone housewares and accessories. There's a notable selection of bath and apothecary products, plus jewelry, wallets, and other intriguing goods you never knew you needed.
1210 S.E. Grand Ave., OR, 97214, USA
503-360–7922

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The Spirit Goat

Just steps from Main Street, this family-owned shop specializes in skin care products made from goat's milk. Filled with aromatic fragrances like cranberry orange, citrus, and lavender, the quaint shop has an in-store workshop and brims with more than 80 varieties of soaps, plus body lotions and other gifts.

28 Federal Ave., Logan, UT, 84321, USA
435-512–9040

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Spitfire Girl

Los Feliz

When you're shopping for the nontraditional type, you can count on this quirky boutique to provide unique goods including taxidermy, printed wood flasks, white magic spell kits, and cheeky socks, much of which is created by Spitfire Girl's own house label.

1939½ Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA
323-912–1977

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SpongeBob StorePants

Universal Studios

With its cartoonish nautical theme (pink jellyfish overhead, a pineapple home in the middle of the store), this silly shop will have you stocking up on weird, fascinating SpongeBob merchandise from mugs to shorts to swimwear.

Spoonbill & Sugartown Booksellers

Top-notch art and design monographs as well as harder-to-find magazines like Edible Brooklyn, Bomb, and Monocle share shelf space with used and new best sellers, essay collections, and philosophy titles at this indie bookshop. The back of the shop has Brooklyn-made cards and notebooks.
218 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn, NY, 11211, USA
718-387--7322

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Sportsman & Ski Haus

If you need outdoor equipment of any kind, this well-equipped sporting goods store probably has it. They can also tune your skis and bikes, and rent you either if you didn't bring your own. There's also a store in the Whitefish Mountain Mall off Highway 93.

The Spotty Dog Books & Ale

This eclectic indie bookstore housed in an 1889 firehouse has a long wooden bar serving craft ales and lagers on tap. In addition to the large selection of books by local authors, it also sells stationery, gifts, and art supplies for both children and professional artists.

440 Warren St., Hudson, NY, 12534, USA
518-671–6006

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Spring Bull Gallery

This Rhode Island artists' cooperative, a working studio gallery, changes its shows frequently. One wall is dedicated to its members, who are primarily painters. The gallery's name is a nod to its original location at the corner of Spring and Bull streets. The juried Fakes and Forgeries exhibit, now in its fourth decade, awards prizes for the best copies and reinterpretations of popular paintings.

55 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI, 02840, USA
401-849–9166
Shopping Details
Closed Tues.

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Spring Street Gallery

Shoreham

The gallery, located in a renovated horse barn for 40 years, exhibits paintings, photographs, pottery, and jewelry by island artists and artisans. The rustic gallery also serves as a community arts center, hosting artist openings, art classes, and workshops.

105 Spring St., Block Island, RI, 02807, USA
401-466–5374
Shopping Details
Closed Mon.--Wed. in fall; closed Indigenous Peoples' Day--Memorial Day

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Sprout Home

Ukrainian Village

Sprout’s original location deals in all things green: think terrariums, planters, and bud vases for your indoor life, plus unusual plants and gardening products for your outdoor one. A newer annex directly across the street is geared more toward beautifying your tabletop with boho handmade ceramics, linen textiles, and handsome culinary journals.

744 and 745 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL, 60622, USA
312-226–5950

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Spruce Eco-Studio

Garden District

Even if you aren't looking for environmentally friendly furniture and accessories, this chic home-decor store is worth a visit for its carefully chosen collection of Jonathan Adler ceramics and lamps, John Robshaw bedding, and Greenform outdoor items. The owner has a sharp eye for design, and an environmental consciousness that makes going green seem smart and easy. Note that you can visit by appointment only.

2043 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA, 70130, USA
504-265–0946

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Squarehead Industries

The globally sourced men's and women's clothing, accessories, and home goods at this on-trend shop reflect the local owners' focus on sustainably produced wares that are both nicely designed and good for people and the planet. They call their curated look a balance between California bohemian design and Scandinavian minimalism. Prices aren't low, but the items are attractive and stylish.

Squasht

Friendly owner Lesley Timpe stocks her Humboldt Park boutique with fun accessories and vibrantly printed dresses and cropped tees in easy-wearing fabrics that manage to tick the boxes for both style and comfort. Some of the goods come from her own line, which shares the shop’s name.

2556 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL, 60622, USA
773-292–4123
Shopping Details
Closed Mon.

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St. Armand's Circle

No visit to Sarasota is complete without a visit to this busy yet laid-back shopping hub—literally and figuratively, as it's arranged around a large traffic circle in the middle of Lido Key. (Trivia: it was developed by John Ringling.) You'll find a sprinkling of upscale retail chains, including White House Black Market, but the area's small, imaginative boutiques are the real draws. St. Armand's Circle also offers plenty of dining and dessert (especially ice cream) options, nightlife, and just plain people-watching.