609 Best Places to Shop in USA

With refined dining options, boutique shopping, coffee and tea stations, and community workspaces, it’s impossible to pigeonhole this hip locale. Housed in a turn-of-the-last-century building once used as a stable for the nearby Tampa Bay Hotel, it's a large and meandering place: around one corner you might find a cerebral bookstore with great literary finds; around another, you might come upon a sunny courtyard or comfy seating area where you can relax with a cup a coffee.

This venerable aqua farm on the northern end of the peninsula is a must for fresh oysters and clams. You can take your purchases to your lodging or a picnic, or enjoy them, raw or barbecued, on the expansive deck overlooking what's been called America's cleanest estuary, Willapa Bay. The on-site deli also sells beer, wine, and other gourmet goodies. 

Three floors stocked with brand-name exercise wear and all kinds of accessories, plus a super-knowledgeable staff working in the shoe department who give advice on what kind of footwear is right for you, make this a go-to for New Yorkers, whatever their sport. In-store offerings focus on the season, which means lots of swimwear in summer and ski goods in winter, but there's always plenty of running gear.

An anchor in downtown Belfast, this two-decade-old gallery showcases the work of a super-talented family: luminescent paintings by Joanne Parent and masterful, mostly black-and-white or sepia photographs of the Maine Coast and its fishing vessels and traditional windjammers by Neal Parent. These are complemented by the work of a handful of other talented artists.

This shop and gourmet sandwich counter offers kitchenware, cookbooks, plush toys, and specialty foods, as well as wines, chocolates, teas, coffees, and scads of candy. Breakfast and lunch is served until 4 pm. Gift baskets can be shipped all over the country.  This shop is known for its pimento cheese. Take some to go, or have it spread on a BLT to enjoy at the tables outside or a pink banquette inside.

A cross between a design gallery and a museum gift shop, the Passdoor stocks high-quality artworks; glassware and ceramics; jewelry; and creative home-decor items.

In this slick, museum-like space, you'll find outstanding contemporary jewelry, textiles, and sculptural objects of metal, clay, and wood. With a staff whose courtesy is matched by knowledge of the genre, artists-owners Ivan and Allison Barnett have used their fresh curatorial aesthetic to create a showplace for dozens of American and European artists they represent—many of whom are in permanent collections of museums such as MoMA.

Sweet Pearl carries the latest in women's fashions. Celebs find bags, shoes, jewelry, and outfits here—and you might, too.

Design devotees and architecture buffs alike gravitate to this beautifully curated shop, where everything on the shelves celebrates form and function. Rare international art, architecture, and design books (including a few for kids) share space with sleek home goods from Alessi and Iittala. You’ll also find elegant notebooks, portfolios, and design tools. For a quirky, memorable gifts that are as beautiful as they are functional, consider a pentagram typography calendar, an Arne Jacobsen wall clock, or an aerodynamic umbrella.

Magnificent handblown glass pieces of all sizes, including vases, artwork, table settings, and jewelry, are sold at this gallery and studio at the southern edge of Downtown.

The highly respected, longest-running gallery in Utah features three floors of local and regional artists' work, including mixed media, paintings, and sculptures. Check out the sculptures in the rooftop garden.

Branches of Tiffany & Co., Saks Fifth Avenue, and Gucci are here, as are shops like Lilly Pulitzer and Bally. The mall also is home to Legoland Discovery Center.

All under one roof (with 30 solar panels) in a delightful shop owned and operated by the Hays family since 1955, you can find contemporary clothing in natural fibers by global designers such as Eileen Fisher, OSKA, White+Warren, Michael Stars, and Lilla P. There's also a stunning selection of jewelry from Germany, Turkey, Israel, and Italy; gorgeous leather handbags by Annabel Ingall; floral arrangements from a sustainable farm in Virginia; and fine- and folk-art pieces from Mexico.

The place to go for an almost unbelievable collection of new, rare, and out-of-print photography books; the staff is made up of photographers who are excellent sources of information and advice on great spots to shoot in and around Santa Fe. The store has an impressive gallery in the Railyard District ( 541 S. Guadalupe St.) that presents fine photography.

 A haven for lovers of architectural salvage, vintage treasures, mid-century furniture, and antique decor, Picker Joe's offers 10,000 square feet of discovery. A consistent receiver of local awards, the shop's many booths are carefully tended and offer a true variety of quality finds for pickers of all walks of life.

This beautifully styled shop carries a wide variety of design-conscious goods for the home, including geometric print pillows, outdoor bistro chairs, and home bar accessories. In Pigment's plant lab, you can build your own terrariums, which make great souvenirs.

These folks have spent about 50 years carving out a reputation as one of the best wine markets in the city. With more than 1,000 wines personally selected from around the world, Pike and Western offers expert advice from friendly salespeople and is organized both by region and flavor profile. You'll find Pacific Northwest varieties along with stand-out, approachable vintages from the Old World wine regions.

Looking for that unique gift or souvenir you'll never find in a corporate chain shop? Then stop into this matchbox-sized charmer specializing in the wacky, whimsical, and charming. There are novelty greeting cards, funny coffee mugs, books for kids, and candles with unorthodox scents.

One of a row of shops on 12th Avenue near Kirkland Avenue, Planet Cowboy stocks a beautiful selection of handmade cowboy boots for men and women in a variety of hues and materials, ranging from traditional Western to more understated styles. The store's namesake brand is made in Mexico; other brands hail from Texas and elsewhere. Cowboy hats are customizable with designs in the crown, for example; there's also a selection of Western-inspired jewelry. The store smells great and looks great, with hide rugs on the floor and a leather settee in the small showroom space. A second location is located at The Factory in Franklin.

This eclectic shop set in a stunningly restored adobe 1870s Victorian with bright blue trim is packed with vintage furniture, Indigenous pottery and jewelry, Navajo rugs, and fine art.

After being bought by two former Washington Post reporters in 2011, this legendary independent continues the tradition of jam-packed author events and signings. In the downstairs coffee shop and wine bar, The Den, you can debate the issues of the day or read a book while enjoying a casual meal or snack.

Head to the city's Bayside neighborhood for the Portland Flea-for-All, where you'll find all sorts of vintage eye candy from an ever-rotating array of antiques, original art, and goods from artisan vendors—a fun excursion, whether or not you actually buy anything.

Vintage clothing enthusiasts find a constantly evolving collection of women’s and men’s pieces on these racks, alongside new numbers—linen maxi skirts, silk tunics, and flowing kimonos—from local designers. The apothecary section carries retro manicure and beard trimming sets, as well as fragrances from Maison Louis Marie.

This ultramodern, multilevel flagship space, designed by Rem Koolhaas, is both showpiece and showcase. It's worth wandering in to check out the oft-changing artistic display in the central open staircase, even if the luxurious clothes and accessories for men and women are out of your price range. The store stretches from Broadway to Mercer Street, with entrances at both ends.

One of the world's top collections of Plains Native American artwork and crafts makes Prairie Edge Trading Company and Galleries seem more like a museum than a store. The collection ranges from books to stunning artwork representing the Lakota, Crow, Cheyenne, Shoshone, Arapaho, and Assiniboine tribes of the Great Plains. You won't find a place like Prairie Edge anywhere else in the Black Hills or, for that matter, hundreds of miles around. But you don't have to go out of your way to find it, since it's in the heart of downtown Rapid City next to Main Street Square.

This is the nation's oldest Native American co-op. It displays and sells items created by more than 250 Cherokee craftspeople. The store has a large selection of museum-quality baskets, masks, and wood carvings, some of which can cost hundreds of dollars.