553 Best Places to Shop in USA

Condo guests can do some one-stop shopping at this mall—it offers a barbershop; a hair and nail salon; boutiques that sell clothing, Hawaiian gifts, and local art; plate lunch and other eateries; snorkel rental shop; and a liquor store.

As the name suggests, Rainy Day carries gifts and amusements perfect for one of the island's gloomy afternoons when you just need a warm, dry diversion. You'll find toys, crafts, books, puzzles, island-made soap and other products, island-inspired home goods, and more.

This convenience store carries groceries, souvenirs, camping supplies, and other basics.

The shelves at this gallery and art shop are packed with local and Alaska Native artwork, crafts, cards, jewelry, and ravens—lots of them, including a couple of murals that adorn the side exterior. This store is beloved by Alaskans all over the state.

A good selection of books, toys, and games plus darling toddler duds and Chicago-centric onesies are on offer at this long-running favorite for children's gifts.

There’s something for everyone at this eclectic shopping destination, including fresh produce, prepared foods, antiques, art, clothing, health and wellness products, household items, and more. This 145,000-square-foot flea market has more than 600 vendor booths and shops both indoors and outdoors. It frequently hosts special events that attract both locals and visitors.

You're sure to find a bargain at one of the 800-plus booths at this market, which is held every Friday and weekends from 9 to 4.

Here you can stock up on high-quality meats, produce from Lanai's Sensei Farms, fresh fish, fine wines, and imported gourmet items. The market also has a deli, a poke bar, and a bakery.

Throw a dart in any direction in any high desert city, and it's likely to end up at a vintage store. Even new-clothing proprietors usually have at least one rack of secondhand threads. This downtown business is filled with upcycled, good-condition Western wear (cowboy boots, scarves, belts with big buckles, leather cuffs, silver jewelry), as well as things like frilly 1950s TV mom aprons. 

A mixed-use lifestyle center of shops, dining, entertainment, and luxury residences, businesses at The Rim include Bass Pro Shops, Southerleigh Haute South, James Avery Jewelry, Bakery Lorraine, Woodhouse Day Spa, Nordstrom Rack, Panera Bread, and more. Disover current sales on the promotions tab of their website.

This shopping center features surf shops, western wear, and clothing stores. Visit River Street Ranch petting farm at this new entertainment complex.

Though it's often crowded and a little rowdy after dark, no visit to Savannah would be complete without a stroll through Riverfront/Factors Walk. These nine blocks of renovated waterfront warehouses were once the city's Cotton Exchange. Today, you'll discover more than 75 boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and pubs, as well as a spectacular view of the Savannah River. Glimpse impressive cargo ships as they head to port while you shop for souvenirs, specialty treats, and local art. Tired of shopping? Catch a dolphin tour or dinner boat and see the waterfront from a different perspective. River Street's cobblestones and Factors Walk's steep stairwells can be rough, so be sure to wear comfortable footwear.

The merchandise is one of the draws at this market, held Saturday from 10 to 3; the unique location is another. It's tucked under the soaring bridge that carries I--95 over the St. Johns River, a block from the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and a healthy walk along the Riverwalk from Downtown. Singles, couples, and families (and their dogs) all come to shop for locally created art and crafts; sample bites from food trucks and other vendors, including some excellent area restaurants; and check out street performers or the live music shows on the riverfront stage. Quality is high in every aspect—artists and vendors all go through a fairly rigorous application/audition process—and what there is to see or hear or eat varies from week to week. There's also a farmers' market, with licensed farmers and growers selling everything from just-laid eggs and local honey to salad greens that were still in the earth the day before. Because it's sheltered by the bridge, RAM goes on rain or shine. Free parking is available at adjacent businesses, and a "bike valet" service encourages people to arrive on two wheels.

More than 60 artists, craftspeople, and entrepreneurs in ceramics, painting, textiles, woodworking, and jewelry work in this complex of studios and galleries in the River Arts District. Several of the artists offer classes, and there's lots of free parking.

This farm hosts a weekend market featuring its own meat (including succulent Meishan pork), eggs, and produce, as well as items from other local producers and makers. You can also get breakfast sandwiches.

This historic stand and farm sells more than 100 types of jams, jellies, honeys, and salad dressings along with farm-fresh veggies and dozens of tropical fruits. The list of rare finds includes carambola, lychee, eggfruit, sapodilla, and tamarind. Try them in a smoothie or milk shake.

You'll feel like a kid in a candy shop, no matter what your age is, in this store packed with hard-to-find sweets that you haven't seen since childhood. Owner Robin Helfand searches out and buys up vintage candy and keeps a stock of jelly beans in just about every flavor imaginable.

You'll find a quick fix for your sweet tooth here, and you can watch them make fudge, dozens of different caramel apples, and other scrumptious treats. There's another location at 1385 Lowell Avenue.

The community's "downtown" has great shops clustered mostly on Barrett Square and Main Street. It's easy to stroll from boutique to toy store to gift shop to home decor showroom—and take a coffee break at Amavida Coffee & Tea or stop at a restaurant if you're in need of greater revivification.

After the wildfires, this was one of the only major grocery stores on the west side of the island, sitting just outside of the burn zone. It offers an array of national and local brands, a deli, and a very impressive beer, liquor, and wine selection, including many local options. Safeway is a member of the Randall's, Albertson's, Tom Thumb, etc. family, and with Hawaii grocery prices you'll want to use your membership discounts as much as possible. The grocery chain has four stores on the island.

A cash-only piñata and party goods shop, this is a creative if unusual pit stop for toys, birthday party items, and hard-to-find candies.

More than a dozen interesting apparel, home, and jewelry stores and upscale local restaurants, set in 1920s, Mediterranean Revival–style buildings, surround the open square here.

Santa Cruz is famous for its long tradition of organic growing and sustainable living, and its downtown market (one of five countywide) reflects the incredible diversity and quality of local agriculture and the synergistic daily life of community-minded residents. The busy market, which always has live music, happens every Wednesday from 1 to 6, rain or shine. The stalls cover much of an entire city block near Pacific Avenue and include fresh produce plus everything from oysters, beer, bread, and charcuterie to arts and crafts to prepared foods made from ingredients sourced from on-site vendors.

One of the largest candy stores in the South, Savannah's Candy Kitchen has made its home on historic River Street for more than 30 years. Owner and head confectioner Stan Strickland grew up in Woodbine, Georgia, watching his mother bake pecan log rolls, pralines, and peanut brittle. You'll find every scrumptious delight imaginable here, but don't miss the world-famous praline layer cake. There's a second location in City Market.

If you're an aspiring Jedi, plan a trip to Savi's Workshop to build a lightsaber. More intense than just a toy from the store, this lightsaber allows its wielder to choose different themes and kyber crystals, creating a truly unique design. Reservations are highly recommended, and be prepared for sticker shock: prices start at $249.99.

It's easy to spot this behemoth of a sporting goods store against the horizon. In fact, Scheels is so big it has a Ferris wheel inside. You can also bowl, admire the exotic fish in the floor-to-ceiling aquariums, have lunch, or simply shop while the kids play in the arcade. Scheels is two very impressive stories of apparel, fishing gear, firearms, home goods, ski equipment, bikes, Montana-themed gifts, and just about everything you need to enjoy the local outdoors. It also rents out ski equipment, snowboards, and snowshoes from November through March. Bike rentals are available in the summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

A true Durham original, the Scrap Exchange has promoted creativity through reuse since 1991. One building is like a traditional thrift store, with books, furniture, clothing, and home goods, while the other has barrels full of empty film canisters, bolts of deadstock fabric, and bins of mysterious plumbing supplies someone might incorporate into a sculpture or a Halloween costume. An Artist Marketplace sells pieces of art made from traditional and nontraditional materials, and regular workshops allow guests to make and take art home.

Local businesses, including those owned by women and minorities, make up the vendors at this annual outdoor vendor market. Housewares and pottery, jewelry and clothing, artwork, cosmetics, and pet goods are among the unique wares to browse. Bring the kids because this market is quite family friendly with a DJ and games, Children's Museum programming, and lots of food.

If you're looking for trinkets and souvenirs, this is the place. This complex of kitschy shops and waterfront restaurants has upped its hip factor with boutiques like San Pasqual wine bar and bamboo clothing–maker Cariloha. While there, keep an eye out for Urban Girl Accessories to find an eclectic mix of clothing and gifts from name brands and local artisans, and stop by Village Hat Shop to browse their collection of 50,000 fedoras, bowlers, cowboy, and custom-embroidered hats. In addition to shopping, the village has views of the bay, fresh breezes, and great strolling paths. A hand-carved historic carousel and frequent public entertainment are among the attractions. Seaport Village is within walking distance of hotels, the San Diego Convention Center, and the San Diego Trolley.

The concept is simple, silly, and fun: you and a group of friends (kids love this place) show up and pose for pictures—the staff will help you bring out your inner goofiness—in each of the eight themed upside-down scenes, and you leave with a bunch of frameable mementos. The inverted vignettes include a saloon, a kitchen, and a Seaside's own promenade.