553 Best Places to Shop in USA

Here you'll find 140 stores, including Williams-Sonoma, OshKosh B'gosh, and numerous designer outlet shops like Coach, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, and Polo Ralph Lauren. For the true shopper, it's worth the 45 minutes it takes to get here from Atlanta's northern perimeter.

While playing on the North Shore, check out this open-air plaza that includes a number of art galleries, as well as clothing, gelato, and jewelry stores, among its tenants. And don't miss the Silver Moon Emporium for eclectic Islands fashions. People drive out of their way for the Coffee Gallery or for happy hour at Cholo's Homestyle Mexican Restaurant or Maya's Tapas and Wine.

Developed as the nation's first indoor mall by art collector Ray Nasher, NorthPark Center has world-class art on its walls and sculptures in its hallways. Retail outposts include Neiman Marcus, Barneys New York, Bottega Veneta, Oscar de la Renta, Michael Kors, and Salvatore Ferragamo. Elevated features include a gorgeously landscaped greenspace, an indoor duck and turtle pond, and the twice-yearly Fashion at the Park runway shows. December is the best and busiest time to visit—the train exhibit delights children and adults alike, puppets and humans perform throughout the mall, and the building is decked out in tasteful holiday finery.

The heart of Manchester Center, this bookstore is adored by visitors and residents alike for its ambience, selection, and service. Up the iron staircase is a second floor dedicated to children's books, toys, and clothes.

This boutique has been around for more than 30 years and is as popular as ever. Navigate the collections of top brands such as Frame, Spell, and Rhythm, or browse the shop's Nuage Bleu line for handmade leather bags and women's attire—new collections come out four times per year. The keiki (kids) section includes designer organic clothing, huggable stuffies, and a fantastic selection of books.

Local surfers get their wetties (wet suits) and other gear at this O'Neill store or the one in Capitola ( 1115 41st Ave.). There's also a satellite shop on the Santa Cruz Boardwalk.

Even adults love this supercool toy emporium, where many of the toys are on display for on-the-spot playtime.

Recognizable by the wooden "Hamilton's Store" sign over the entrance, this shop dates to 1897 and is the second-oldest building in the park. The old-fashioned soda fountain serves up all your ice-cream favorites, including beloved huckleberry shakes.

This unique shop has been operating continuously since 1872. The front part of the store operates more as a museum, with antique farming implements, old-timey tonics and soaps, and even caskets on display. The retail store, influenced by an earlier owner's Scandinavian heritage, continues to sell Swedish farmer's cheese and Norwegian flatbread. Shoppers can also pick up old-time candy and toys. You can even grab lunch at the Old Sautee Market behind the shop.

Old West Gallery and Antiques is a huge shop selling gifts, collectibles, Native American and Western art, and furniture. The kids are likely to be enamored of the Old West Candy Store inside, which features fudge and hand-dipped chocolates. The entire family will enjoy the player piano and other music machines.

As you explore Diagon Alley, you might feel empty-handed when you notice other guests are carrying wands—some with the ability to cast spells throughout the streets (through the magic of a laser pointer that triggers lights, fountains, signs, and other inanimate objects). Inside this cramped shop are thousands of wands waiting to choose their wizards—which they do with a little help from the wand keeper himself. Although it may take a few minutes before you're ushered inside, the interactive experience as a wand looks for its new owner is clever and fun.

Locally owned and carefully curated, OMG features a single very long aisle of candy, from gimmicky items to gigantic rainbow swirl lollipops. There's also an in-house clothing line, BeCandylicious.

At this downtown fine-foods market, shelves and displays are filled with small-batch snacks, sauces, and sweets that make great edible souvenirs. There's also a selection of wine and beer, and the deli case—well-stocked with nitrate-free cold cuts, cheeses from boutique creameries around the world, pickled veggies, and fancy condiments—provides the starting point for yummy sandwiches and trendy charcuterie boards that would be perfect for a picnic or a pool party. 

It's the one shop you don't want to miss on Sunset Boulevard. Vintage-style T-shirts of Mickey, Pluto, Donald, and Grumpy are classy alternatives to standard-issue T’s, and a white-sequined Mickey hat adds flair to any outfit. Women's fashion T's and costume bling draw lots of shoppers. Customized watches, like those sold at the Magic Kingdom's Uptown Jewelers, as well as purses and totes, are sold here, too.

Classic board games and activity stations will keep you entertained in this well-stocked store. Theme toy rooms feature princess and fairy items or Star Wars stations, where you can create your own lightsaber. There are lots of games redesigned with Disney themes, like a Haunted Mansion version of the Game of Life. You can test-drive many of the toys, and at the Mr. Potato Head Creation Station, you can fill a box with assorted eyes, lips, noses—even Mickey ears—and make your own potato sculpture.

Opry Mills is the be-all end-all of malls in Tennessee. In fact, it’s so gigantic that it has its own exit off of Briley Parkway. There are more than 200 stores inside, both outlet and retail, covering every corner of the shopping landscape: shoes, clothes, sporting goods, hunting gear, handbags, and multiple vendors who sell nothing but cowboy boots. And the brands cover just as wide a spectrum, from Coach to rue21. The layout is a huge oval, so there are no shortcuts as you make a full lap around this hall of commerce. When you’ve reached your shopping limit, catch a movie at the Regal Opry Mills IMAX & RPX and enjoy a bottle of Nashville craft beer. For food, Chuy’s Mexican Food is the best pick for both flavor and value, and Aquarium Restaurant is an excellent choice if you’re willing to shell out a little more for the dreamy experience of dining surrounded by a 200,000-gallon saltwater aquarium.

America's largest motorcycle manufacturer has been going strong since 1903, and its apparel has been popular for nearly as long. Harley enthusiasts of all ages can buy biker jackets, vests, T-shirts, patches, and other gear. Climb aboard an iconic hog for a photo op.

The toys in this trim, tidy shop are artfully arranged in colorful displays. There's something here for everyone, regardless of their age.

Head 30 miles northwest of Downtown to get your fill of more than 80 outlet stores, including Coach, Kate Spade, Brooks Brothers, and Nike.

Just west of Highway 224 when you exit I–80 toward the ski resorts, this is a bargain shopper's paradise, with dozens of outlets. Tourists spend lavishly here, and locals find deals year-round. Among the 70 stores are activewear brands like Columbia and Nike, plus fashion labels Banana Republic, Gap, Polo Ralph Lauren, Eddie Bauer, and J.Crew.

Here you can not only purchase some stationery or a postcard and a quill pen to write to your favorite Muggles, but you can also get your correspondence authentically postmarked before sending it off.

Located in Crystal Cove's Historic District, The Park Store carries fine art works by local plein air artists, as well as sea glass and ocean-themed jewelry, children's toys, snacks, and beach toys and apparel.

For an old-fashioned sweet treat, pull up a stool at the Parrot Confectionery, a soda fountain and candy store built in the 1920s that sells everything from chocolate malts with homemade ice cream to hand-dipped chocolates and a regional favorite, cherry phosphates.

Taste wine and craft beer, feast on ramen bowls, burgers, and sweet treats, and shop for one-of-a-kind gifts in this upscale public market in a residential area six blocks north of City Park. The eclectic collection of purveyors showcases the products of local chefs, vintners, and makers—all committed to sustainable business practices.  Book a room in one of the six luxury lofts on the market's second floor for convenient dining and shopping before or after wine touring.

The industrial-looking building that housed a pineapple cannery from the 1920s until 1961 is now home to more than 40 local businesses that include art studios, health and beauty services, restaurants, tour operators, and more.

Just off I–95 (Port Orange Exit), this outdoor shopping complex houses a 14-screen Regal Pavilion, numerous restaurants, and retailers like HomeGoods and ULTA beauty and cosmetics.

This thoughtfully curated shop features beautiful wooden toys, kid-appropriate art supplies, whimsical costumes, and a range of storybooks chosen so every child can see themselves represented on the page. The goods aren’t cheap, but they’re built to last.

In 1962, the late Earl Jamison moved some 18th-century houses to a 6-acre site and opened small, mostly locally owned specialty shops and restaurants that today, in a much-expanded form, cater to tourists and locals seeking a pleasant shopping experience. Some 55 shops in the well-landscaped, 42-acre villagelike setting peddle clothing, jewelry, housewares, crafts, gift items, toys, and more. There's also an inn, the Golden Plough, a dozen or so food and drink options, and ample parking. Giggleberry Fair offers the 1922 Grand Carousel and indoor games for kids; admission is charged. The many seasonal and holiday events draw big crowds. Check Peddler's Village app for discounts.