3888 Best Places to Shop in USA

Fine service complements the finest in gems and precious metals—as well as high-end leathergoods and fragrances—in this Copley Place store of the elegant jewelry chain. There is a branch on 5 Newbury Street.

Choose from a wide selection of the practical bags and driving moccasins that made Tod's famous, as well as newer additions to the line, including high heels.

In 2011 this beloved British brand invaded a 30,000-square-foot space on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Pearson Street, bringing the latest U.K. fashions to the Mag Mile. Notable among the three floors of clothes, shoes, lingerie, and accessories are collections from Topman, the men's clothing branch, and cosmetics exclusive to Chicago.

Northern Stamford's United House Wrecking has acres of architectural artifacts, furniture, decorative accessories, antiques, nautical items, and lawn and garden furnishings.

No one does a better red than Valentino, and the mix here at this four-story town house is at once audacious and beautifully cut; the fur or feather trimmings, low necklines, and opulent fabrics are about as close as you can get to celluloid glamour. Big spenders can request the VIP suite.

About 30 miles east of the city on Viejas Indian Reservation, this outlet mall in the community of Alpine is situated across from the Viejas Casino & Resort. Major brands represented here include Coach, Guess, Levi's, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Wilsons Leather. Free entertainment is offered year-round at the ShowCourt. Kids enjoy the FunZone Arcade, bowling, and ice rink (open late October through January).

Daily free tastings of organic and small-production wines take place at this neighborhood wine shop, which specializes in both local and domestic vintages and is situated in a beautifully restored water pumping station.

A Moab landmark since the 1950s, this is as close as you'll get to a department store for more than 100 miles. Besides pharmacy and drugstore items, you can buy all the essentials, including camping supplies, swimsuits, hats, sunglasses, and souvenirs. The pharmacy section is closed on weekends.

It may be known as the wine store to the stars, but regular folks also delve into the vast selection of liquors and liqueurs, fine chocolates, and imported cheeses. The shop also offers regular tastings and other events wine aficionados won't want to miss.

A stroll through these landscaped grounds is always a pleasure and will provide gardeners with myriad ideas. The farm is the headquarters of a mail-order operation that sells annuals, perennials, shrubs, vines, bulbs, and houseplants to gardeners throughout the United States; there is also a retail store on site.

One of the first travel-only bookstores in the country, Wide World Travel Store has been outfitting the adventurous since 1976. This is a great place to grab hard-to-find travel guides to just about anywhere, along with trip essentials by Eagle Creek, Klean Kanteen, and more. From travel journals to sporks (a handy cross between spoons and forks), to voltage transformers for overseas trips, they'll either have it or know where to get it.

The highly informed and friendly staffers here are willing to help you find the perfect wine for any occasion. The Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Rhône selections are especially good, and the assortment of California wines is small but well chosen. Prices are reasonable.

At this gem of a shop you'll find bejeweled sandals and thongs and gorgeous, colorful print scarves of silk, satin, or India chiffon. There's also a good chance you'll find something on the clearance shelves—anything from a calligraphy kit to a Buddha figurine.

The Spanish chain's original Chicago outpost has 34,000-square feet of cute, trendy clothing that usually won't bust your wallet. A second location opened in retail hub Block 37 (1 W. Randolph Street).