3843 Best Places to Shop in USA

Like its northern sister outlet, this branch has a vast selection of popular brands such as Fossil, Lucky Brand, Ann Taylor, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, DKNY, Journeys, Nautica, Nike, Skechers, Wilsons Leather, and Zales at up to 65% off. But these shops, 2.5 miles south of the Strip, are indoors and air-conditioned, with plenty of free on-site parking. Stop at the Information Center for a layout and listings brochure, which includes coupons and daily specials. Moreover, AAA card members receive a free discount card for additional savings. Some stores offer student discounts as well. The Disney store, Carter's, and Gymboree stock stuff for kids. Regional buses will pick up or drop off shoppers at Silverton and South Point hotel-casinos, as well as from several on-Strip locations. (Call RTC at 702/228–7433 for information.)

Somewhat overstuffed with merchandise for men, women, children, and infants, this Boston branch of the popular national chain stocks classic clothing by such designers as Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren, along with accessories, cosmetics, and jewelry.

Louis Vuitton has it all under one roof—the coveted purses, leather goods, and luggage bearing the beloved logo, plus the designer's men's and women's shoes and jewelry lines. There’s also a Louis Vuitton boutique in Nordstrom (55 E. Grand Avenue).

Take the stairs up from the Vine Street entrance to Walnut Square's top floor to find this cupcakery showcasing scrumptious made-from-scratch confections.

Take a number at this throwback to Old Italy and wait your turn to order a sloppy-good, meatball-and-provolone sandwich or the neighborhood fave, the #1 Italian combo: salami, ham, mortadella, and provolone, spiced up with a few Italian peppers. The sausages and prepared salads are also good here.

Known for its personalized service, Marathon gives advice for choosing the perfect shoe, whether you're a beginning walker or a serious sprinter. With numerous branches, including one in Boston (671 Boylston Street) and another in Brookline (1638 Beacon Street), this flagship store sees many a marathoner stopping in to buy shoes before the Boston race each spring.

Bucktown is a fitting locale for Marc Jacobs, a fashion icon whose whimsical, slightly offbeat designs make trend-followers drool.

Jacobs's high-end runway line is showcased in this glamorous boutique in the swanky Elysian Hotel.

Cute dresses, playful skirts, and form-fitting tops make up the selection here. The Cambridge location is a little larger and easier to navigate, but Brookline houses the original.

Set in the dynamic SOWA (South of Washington Street) district, this 10,000-square-foot showroom dishes forth an exotic visual feast: cabinets, tables, chairs, and lamps from Thailand, India, China, and Indonesia, along with contemporary and antique Oriental rugs and silver and gem jewelry. The undecided can ponder what to buy over a breakfast sandwich or lunch salad in the store's café.

In Harambe Village, this is a great stop for unusual items like hand-painted dishes from Zimbabwe and South African wines such as a Chakalaka red varietal by Spice Route Winery. Young kids like to play with the small, inexpensive figurines of giraffes, elephants, rhinos, and other critters they just saw on their Kilimanjaro Safaris ride.

Fed by more than 25 boutiques in San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles, the Closet carries clothing and accessories by designers like BB Dakota, Current Elliot, and Alexander McQueen, all at least 50% off the retail price.

This branch of the respected Navajo gallery carries an excellent selection of locally made crafts and works of art.

At its Back Bay location, the flashy Texas-based retailer jokingly referred to by some as "Needless Markup" has three levels of swank designers and a jaw-dropping shoe section, as well as cosmetics and housewares.

Prices are high here, but they're usually matched by the outstanding and tasteful selection of designer clothing and accessories for men and women. The gourmet food area on the top floor tempts with hard-to-find delicacies and impeccable hostess gifts.

One of only a couple of poetry-only bookstores in the country, this serene space is conducive to hours of browsing; when you're ready to interact, the owners are always happy to answer your questions, make suggestions, or chat about the titles you've selected. There's also a good selection of magazines as well as chapbooks; the emporium also hosts readings.

Technical wear for serious outdoors enthusiasts is the specialty. Along with sportswear and casual clothing, the store carries active wear for backpacking, fly-fishing, kayaking, and other activities.

The specialty here is French, Italian, and Scandinavian antiques, but you'll be lured in by the altogether uncommon mix of industrial and decorative furnishings, accessories, and fixtures. The selection reflects the collecting acumen of its two idiosyncratic owners, who scour Europe and the Midwest for items in the perfect state of intriguing decay.

This shop sells simply designed women's clothing and accessories perfect for easy, carefree, beach-town casualness.

Manor house meets mass marketing—the upper-crust chic covers men's, women's, and children's clothing as well as housewares. Fabrics are often enticing (suede, silk organza, cashmere), but expect to pay a pretty penny.

This store has a spare, cool look that matches its modern inventory of clothing, shoes, and bags. In fact, unless you're a Miuccia devotee, the three-story shop can seem almost bare.

All treatments at the St. Regis Hotel's très chic spa incorporate a line of high-end French skin-care products. Offerings include custom skin therapy, massage, body scrubs, seaweed wraps, and a variety of mani-pedi, facial, and waxing options. Prices range from $18 for a lip wax to $330 for a four-hands massage.

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.

Straightforward yet stylish pieces with a modern sensibility blend quality craftsmanship and materials with relatively affordable pricing.

The smaller, less-crowded cousin of the New York flagship doesn't scrimp on its selection of designer clothes, though the primary draw might be the store's noteworthy first-floor makeup and fragrance department. A men's specialty store is across the street.

The clothing and accessories at this posh national department store run from the traditional to the flamboyant, making this Prudential Center location an excellent place to find that one-of-a-kind outfit that will set you apart from the crowd in a tasteful, elegant way. The store also carries an impressive collection of shoes and cosmetics and conveniently stays open late during the week.

The shoes have been the classic choice of the well-heeled for generations, but it's the designer's handbags, with a fresh, contemporary sensibility, that are generating excitement of late.