3888 Best Places to Shop in USA

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We've compiled the best of the best in USA - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

BookHampton

The people here love books, and they love helping you find just the right book to suit your whim. The independent shop combines an autonomous spirit with chain-store selection and pricing (hardcovers are always 20% off). There's plenty of contemporary fiction and nonfiction, as well as classical literature, cookbooks, children's books, and titles on the Hamptons. Join in on author events, book clubs, or arrange private author parties

41 Main St., Southampton, NY, 11968, USA
631-324–4939

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BookHampton

Fully stocked, this bookstore has a friendly and knowledgable staff and hosts author events and book clubs around town.

41 Main St., East Hampton, NY, 11937, USA
631-324–4939

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Bookmans

Packed solid with used books, music, musical instruments, and movies, Bookmans is also a laid-back café where you can munch on pastries, surf the Internet, and hear live folk music.

1520 S. Riordan Ranch St., AZ, 86001, USA
928-774–0005

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Bookmans Entertainment Exchange

Central

A Tucson institution, Bookmans carries an enormous and eclectic selection of used and new books, movies, music, magazines, games, and musical instruments in three spacious locations. Bring your own gently used items for store credit or cash.

3330 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ, 85719, USA
520-325–5767

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BookMark Shoppe

The selection of books and knitting materials at this homey neighborhood shop makes it the perfect stop for the craft-loving reader, the book-loving crafter, and every permutation in between. Events range from author readings to book club meetings to learn-to-knit classes.
8415 3rd Ave., Brooklyn, NY, 11209, USA
718-833--5115

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Books & Books

The Hamptons attract a lot of writers, and no doubt a lot of them frequent this bookstore with "no cafés, no kitsch," which is co-owned and operated by a pair of locals who happen to be former book-publishing executives. A great kids room will keep the little ones entertained for hours, and author events are held here throughout the year.

130 Main St., Westhampton Beach, NY, 11978, USA
631-998–3260
Shopping Details
Closed Tues. off-season

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Books Are Magic

Author Emma Straub opened this spacious and well-stocked bookstore after neighborhood landmark BookCourt closed, and she even used her predecessor's tall wooden bookshelves in creating the new space. Books Are Magic hosts author events—many with celebrated writers who happen to live in Brooklyn—several days a week. Don't miss the excellent kids' area in the back.

Books to be Red

Ocracoke Village
In an 1898 cottage, this independent book store features a large children's selection, the latest novels and nonfiction, and everything ever published related to Ocracoke. A section of the building serves as a gift shop and local pottery gallery.

The Bookshop

East Nashville

The Bookshop is the place to shop for all things literary in East Nashville. Though it's tucked into a small space, the shop has an expertly curated assortment of books, ranging from literary fiction to art to cooking. It's connected to Hanna Bee Coffee, making for the perfect leisurely browsing experience. The shop also plays hosts to bookish events, so check the calendar to join the fun.

1043 W. Eastland Ave., Nashville, TN, 37206, USA
615-485--5420

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Bookshop Santa Cruz

In 2021, the town's best and most beloved independent bookstore celebrated its 55th anniversary of selling new, used, and remaindered titles. The children's section is especially comprehensive, and the shop's special events calendar is packed with readings, social mixers, book signings, and discussions.

Booksmith

Haight

This fine bookshop sells current releases, children's titles, and offbeat periodicals. Authors passing through town often make a stop at this neighborhood institution.

1644 Haight St., San Francisco, CA, 94117, USA
415-863–8688

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BookStacks

You're welcome to browse for a while in this airy, well organized little bookshop. But don't expect to do it alone. Leo, the big orange shop cat, will trot up to greet you, chat happily, purr when he's patted, and gladly curl up with you on a sofa. You can also sip some "pretty good coffee" as you visit. There's a selection of more than 5,000 books, a few used books, magazines, and lovely greeting cards. The shop also sells wines and hosts monthly tastings.

The Bookstore

Pick up a new or used book for the next leg of your trip here, and also browse the greeting cards and a small selection of magazines and journals. The shop stocks a solid selection of titles by local authors, including Nick Jans and Heather Lende, as well as Alaska-oriented fiction and nonfiction.

223 Main St., Haines, AK, 99827, USA
907-766–3356

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Boondocks

The tiny boutique Boondocks focuses on earth- and eco-friendly merchandise, like organic cottons and colorful artisan-made jewelery.

535 Piermont Ave., Piermont, NY, 10968, USA
845-365–2221

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Boot Country

Downtown

If it’s time to replace or update your dancing boots, Boot Country offers a wide selection of cowboy boots, Western wear, and other wearable Nashville souvenirs. It is conveniently located for boot-scooters on Broadway and frequently offers promotions for discounts on new boots.

304 Broadway, Nashville, TN, 37201, USA
615-259–1691

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Bop to Tottom

Stockade District

A whimsical mix of gift items for children of all ages, Bop to Tottom sells fun jewelry, throw pillows, vegan pocketbooks, scented soaps and candles, spinning tops and jack-in-the-boxes, funny signs, rice-paper lamp shades, and more.

334 Wall St., Kingston, NY, 12401, USA
845-338–8100
Shopping Details
Closed Sun.

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Borgin and Burkes

Universal Studios

Step through Knockturn Alley to enter this somewhat gloomy shop where the somewhat macabre items include Death Eater masks, skulls, pendants, rats (fake), snakes (same), wanted-poster replicas and picture frames, costume replicas, apparel, jewelry, collectibles, a variety of T-shirts (with an assortment of characters and graphics), and the famed Vanishing Cabinet.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley, Universal Orlando Resort, FL, 32819, USA

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Born Yesterday

Rittenhouse Square

This shop is filled with unique clothing and toys for haute tots. Specialties include handmade goods, imported fashions, Philadelphia-themed clothing, and styles not available elsewhere.

Borrego Outfitters

This contemporary general store stocks high-end outdoor gear, hiking essentials, personal care items from Burt's Bees, footwear from Teva and Merrill, swimsuits, and tabletop items. You can browse through racks of clothing and piles of hats, all suited to the desert climate.

579 Palm Canyon Dr., Borrego Springs, CA, 92004, USA
760-767–3502
Shopping Details
Sun. 10–4, Mon.–Fri. 9–5, Sat. 9–6

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Boss

Center Strip

Browse men's fashions straight from European and New York runways. There's also a store at Fashion Show mall, plus two outlet stores in town.

3500 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, USA
702-696–9444

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Boston General Store

Coolidge Corner

This is the sort of shop every neighborhood should have—a warm, welcoming space filled with beautifully crafted, locally sourced products. Bamboo pet brushes share room with handwoven French market baskets, fruit and flower cocktail syrups, vintage fabric neckties, notebooks, and fragrances from a Boston-area perfumer who uses only botanicals (no synthetics!) to create her scents. It's hard to walk out empty-handed.

Boston Innovation and Design Building

Seaport

Once an Army storehouse, this building is now a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship that's home to the Boston Design Center, the award-winning Chickadee restaurant, numerous other dining spots, home furnishing and decor shops, and the Reebok headquarters store. It's at the far reaches of the Seaport District, but it's easy to get to on the Silver Line.

1 Design Center Pl., Boston, MA, 02210, USA
617-449–5501

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Botanic + Luxe

Come here to browse a carefully curated collection of goods, many from local craftspeople, including items for the home, jewelry, personal care, and plants—all that you need to inspire soulful living.

110 Cooper St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, USA
831-515–7710

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Bottega Veneta

Center Strip

Renowned for its modern, sophisticated take on the classics, this Italian fashion house crafts elegant leather goods and clothing. The line appeals to the woman with a taste for timelessness and a sense of her own style. Additional locations are at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, Via Bellagio, Wynn, and Fontainebleau.

3320 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV, 89158, USA
702-220–4751

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Bottega Veneta

Upper East Side

The signature crosshatch weave graces leather handbags, slouchy satchels, and shoes; the especially satisfying brown shades extend from fawn to deep chocolate. The stylish men's and women's ready-to-wear collection is also sold here.

740 Madison Ave., New York, NY, 10065, USA
212-371–5511

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Bottlecraft Beer Shop & Tasting Room

Little Italy

This boutique beer shop and tasting room stocks the best craft beer from San Diego and around the world, from double IPAs and pale ales to saisons and wheat beers. Owner Brian Jensen offers a wealth of knowledge on the local craft beer scene. Bottlecraft now has locations in North Park, Little Italy, Liberty Station, and Oceanside, as well as outside San Diego in Long Beach and San Luis Obispo.

2252 India St., San Diego, CA, 92101, USA
619-487–9493

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Bottles & Cans

North Center

This little storefront bottle shop and liquor store has many of the city's best breweries located nearby, so it makes sense that the neighborhood has a destination where you can get beers from all of them (and a whole lot more). Everything here is available by the can, so you can curate your perfect six-pack and sample any beer you want to try. 

Bottleworks

If you love microbrews, then make a pilgrimage to Bottleworks to peruse its massive collection. With 16 taps plus around 950 chilled varieties of malty goodness available, including seasonal varieties, vintage bottles, and global rarities, there's a beer for everyone here—as well as a good sampling of mead and cider. Try a few beers from the taps or bottles (with corkage fee) in their sit-down area, too.

Boucheron

North Strip

This boutique jeweler, which was found in Paris in 1893, carries bridal and other high-end jewelry pieces, including its iconic Quatre and Serpent Bohème collections. The shop, which evokes the Parisian architecture of the flagship on the Place Vendome, is only the brand’s second in the United States, opening three months after its first American location in New York. 

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2777 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, USA
725-258--5080

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Boulevard Mall

East Side

Like many an indoor mall, Las Vegas's first (it opened in 1968) was in danger of becoming a \"ghost mall\" before new owners began a creative transformation. While some of the bygone anchor stores are now given over to non-retail clients (the old Sears is now a truck-driving school), some time-honored retail chain stores remain and are surrounded with more activity- and entertainment-oriented draws: a Galaxy cineplex with the city's largest indoor movie screen, a SeaQuest Aquarium, and Rex Center, a dinosaur-themed indoor amusement park with arcade games and bumper cars. The Mercado is a separately themed area styled like a street market, with dozens of vendors in small retail kiosks, and a food court with at least 10 south-of-the-border choices. It's worth winding through the Mercado, which has more food-truck style Mexican/Central American offerings.

3528 S. Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas, NV, USA
702-735--7430

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