3888 Best Places to Shop in USA

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 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 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 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.

This winery 3 miles north of Friday Harbor has a tasting room and gift shop, and organizes such special events as a harvest festival in October and November barrel tastings. Noteworthy varietals here include Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc.

Eccentric and fun, this shop is a great place to buy trendy T-shirts, Disney-themed glassware, and vintage clocks, not to mention solar-powered bobbleheads, outrageous erasers, and very small (porcelain) happy cats.

If you're hunting for exotic game meats, you've come to the right place. Savenor's food market, once Julia Child's favorite butcher, carries buffalo rump, alligator tail, even iguana. You'll find plenty of tamer choices, too, as well as outstanding cheeses, breads, and treats such as foie gras and smoked salmon. Another location operates in Cambridge.

The Seattle Team Shop has your Seahawks, Sounders, and Mariners needs covered.

This industrial-looking shop has some of the finest modern furniture in town. Collections from Italian lines like Flexform and Poliform are set up in roomlike designs on the floor to give shoppers an accurate visual of their future interior design.

Women seeking high-end European designer fashions and accessories love this shop's fine cashmere from Scotland, stylish classics from Italy and France, and sportswear from Herno.

Displayed among the leather suitcases and vintage furniture are of-the-moment denim, tops, Ts, and dresses from the likes of Cheap Monday, Boxing Kitten, and Funktional, along with the equally hip in-house label—for men and women, naturally. The aesthetic? "Classic with a twist." Vintage eyewear keeps you looking just as sharp from the neck up.

Where Bridgeway intersects Princess Street and curves toward the dock, this contemporary jewelry and craft gallery carries trinkets and gifts, from unique watches to dragon pendants.

Yep, it's a Portland import, but Seattleites have swallowed their pride with this one, as the coffee is just too good to ignore.

This 8,000-square-foot store that stocks major-brand products sells everything from camping gear to downhill and cross-country ski equipment. The staff is friendly and has extensive experience in most outdoor pursuits.

You're likely to rub elbows with area chefs in their work whites at this spacious and well-organized restaurant supply store. Find aisles of spices and jarred delicacies along with all the pots, pans, and appliances you'll need to be your own Top Chef. The adjoining café serves salads, sandwiches, and baked goods.

Live, usually themed, auctions occur on Saturday mornings about once a month. Preview items are also displayed on the floor for immediate sale at a set price. Preview hours are typically Monday through Saturday 10–5 the week before the auction.

This local fave hit the big time by becoming a staple in Academy Awards gift bags. Try exotic chai-infused, peppermint pistachio, and lavender-vanilla toffee—or stick with the irresistible almond-and-pecan McCall's Classic, named for owner Terry Opalek's grandmother, whose recipe inspired the entire operation. There's a second location on the first floor of the Galleria (5247 N. Clark Street).

Massages at this oasis of calm near Japantown include and hot-stone options. Acupunture and facials are also available. The focus is on cleansing and calming the mind as well as the body.