3843 Best Places to Shop in USA

A go-to shop for climbers for more than 50 years, Teton Mountaineering specializes in alpine touring, climbing, hiking equipment, and clothing.

Light, bright, and filled to the brim with just about every iteration of Texas salt imaginable: smoked salts, spicy salts, culinary and cooking salts, beer and cocktail salts, and the coup de grace: cowboy salt, which is cold-smoked over hardwood, with garlic and fresh rosemary, perfect for finishing meat and seafood. You can also find great gift sets, candles, and a few kitchen accessories. The salt is smoked over bourbon barrels, and it's so good that it's honestly a little addictive.

Solo and group shows rotate through several exhibition spaces at this sculpture and painting gallery in the Congdon Yards complex. The frequent art openings are always open to the public.

Set right on the beachfront and framed in glass, this shopping and dining complex features a large arcade, a rooftop music venue, the Tin Roof, and three restaurant anchor tenants: Banditos (upscale Mexican), a sports bar, and a Starbucks.

Out by the Sandia foothills, Theobroma Chocolatier carries beautiful, handcrafted, high-quality chocolates, truffles, and candies (most of them made on the premises).

In addition to fun housewares, books, wellness items, and stationery that leans toward retro charm, this local company sells smart decor, linens, and accessories with San Francisco and California themes.

The archetype of Hudson antiques shops is Theron Ware: a single storefront populated with rare and pricey treasures. It specializes in European and American antiques and artworks from the 17th through the 19th century, but also has tribal and Native American art, antiquities, and contemporary art.

Billing itself as Portland's "most hands-on store," Thinker Toys offers puppets, games, educational toys, and a large wooden playhouse that kids can hang out in.

The shop makes offbeat, playful candy creations, as well as traditional sweets. Plus it sells small children's toys. Try the crisp and nutty chocolate turtles, which, unlike others, won't hold your teeth for ransom.

There is no shortage of spots to shop everything from sporting goods to trendy fashions on this pedestrian-friendly strip. Outposts here are mainly of the chain-but-cool variety (think Urban Outfitters or Anthropologie), and in between splurging on books, clothing, sneakers, and more, shoppers can pop into one of the many eateries, watch street performers and artists do their thing, or even catch a movie at one of the theaters. Additionally, the chef-approved Farmers Market takes over twice a week (Wednesday and Saturday), and with the beach just a few steps away, the destination is a quintessential California stop.

This shop specializes in leather travel gear, handbags, wallets, hats, and accessories, all priced under $30, of course.

Handmade jewelry by local artist Thomas Mann, known for his "technoromantic" pins, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces (often featuring industrial-style hearts), is showcased here, alongside work by a changing slate of other artists. The result is an eclectic mix of contemporary jewelry, housewares, sculpture, and unique gifts—the "I/O" stands for "Insight-full Objects." 

The creations of this nationally recognized, local furniture company are displayed in a beautifully restored 19th-century home about a block from L.L.Bean. The two-floor showroom is filled with artful, finely crafted wood pieces that have clean, classic lines. If you'd like to see how the furniture is made, ask about tours given on Wednesday and Friday at the large workshop 30 minutes away in Auburn (by appointment only).

This indie boutique in South Park’s historic 30th & Fern building is filled with quirky art, jewelry, gifts, and clothing from emerging designers and artists using recycled or repurposed materials. Take advantage of their custom Build-A-Box option to create a one-of-a-kind souvenir.

This quaint little gallery brings a little edge to otherwise sleepy La Jolla, showing off some of the best lowbrow and street artists in the city. This is a great place to purchase something truly unique for a low price.

Embracing the neighborhood's maritime history is this little shop where kitsch meets nautical-theme merchandise. Self-described as the Red Hook vintage store/souvenir store/general store/five-and-dime, the items in here are constantly changing, may they be funny socks, aloha shirts, vintage dresses, trucker hats, jewelry, Stormtrooper mugs, greeting cards, or other random things that you may not necessarily need—but, as they say, "you just gotta have." 

Dozens of outstanding local and international wines line the walls of this cozy shop, which has an indoor tasting room and outdoor seating for sipping by the glass or bottle. California reds and champagne are the strongest specialties on the impressive roster. Many of the wines poured here are harder to find and more exciting than most wine bars in the region.

If you're in need of a new necktie, the Tie Bar’s flagship store is the place for you. It stocks everything from funky bow ties to more traditional styles, with pocket squares to match—all bargain-priced, considering the quality. Helpful staff are at the ready with styling suggestions for novice dandies.

This festive "store of the kings" stocks Old Town's largest selection of Day of the Dead art, and carries sculpture, handbags, and glassware from Mexico and Peru.

Who can resist a gift that comes in those iconic blue boxes? Discover three floors of classic and contemporary jewelry (including plenty of sparklers perfect for popping the question) as well as watches, crystal, and china.

It's hard to think of a more quintessentially New York jewelry store than Tiffany, along with its unmistakable robin's-egg blue box. Daydream among the displays of platinum-and-diamond bracelets and massive engagement rings, or head to the sterling-silver floor for more affordable baubles. The first level's "Diamond Sky," a marvelous 22-foot-art installation, glistens among displays of gold- and platinum-crafted pieces and assorted gemstones. This flagship is among the world's most famous stores, thanks in part to Truman Capote's 1958 novella Breakfast at Tiffany's and the 1961 classic film starring Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly. It's now possible to have breakfast or some high tea within the store's Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud.

Browse through a full selection of Tiffany's timeless merchandise as well as the exclusive jewelry designs of Elsa Peretti, Paloma Picasso, and Jean Schlumberger. Cleaning and repair services are also offered. Additional store locations include The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, The Shops at Crystals, Wynn, and Fashion Show mall.

This large gallery displays the paintings and sculptures of nationally known artists.

Set back off the street at the end of a wooden walkway, this fantastic little slice of literary heaven is packed with volumes upon volumes—rooms of used-but-in-good-shape books, including some rare and out-of-print texts. It's a great place to lose track of time year-round.

You probably won’t find anything useful in the Time Travel Mart, and that’s exactly the point. From dinosaur eggs to robot milk, this is a store that touts the absurdly hilarious—all of which should bring back memories of your childhood and maybe a little bit of joy. That's because the store holds a secret: it’s really a fundraiser for the nonprofit 826LA, which tutors neighborhood kids in the back section. So buy something unnecessary but absolutely wonderful, for a worthy cause.

This old-timey toy shop has served multiple generations of kids and parents since opening in 1993. Lose yourself in a magical mix of classic wooden toys alongside fanciful dress-up costumes, plush puppets, cuddly stuffed animals, board games, puzzles, and books.

This locally owned and operated grocery store chain is a community staple on Maui, with an outstanding seafood counter, locally made products, bakery, and a full grocery selection.

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.

At 25,000 square feet, Title Wave Books is easily the largest independent bookstore in Alaska. The shelves are filled with nearly half a million used books, CDs, and vinyl records across more than 1,600 categories, including several aisles of Alaska-focused books. The staff is very knowledgeable, and the store hosts game nights, author talks, and children's story times. Anyone can bring in used books and trade them for store credit.