3843 Best Places to Shop in USA

Bargain hunters can sometimes find little treasures at the mall, which houses more than 100 local vendors under one roof.

The numerous art galleries that line Cannon Beach's Hemlock Street are an essential part of the town's spirit and beauty. A group of about a dozen galleries featuring beautifully innovative works in ceramic, bronze, photography, painting, and other mediums have collaborated to form the Cannon Beach Gallery Group. You'll find information about exhibits and special events on the website.

This shop in West Sedona is good for gearing up with maps, clothing, and camping equipment before your outdoor adventures.

This big and well-stocked downtown retailer geared toward skiing, snowboarding, and other winter-sports gear and apparel—both for sale and for rent—also stocks plenty of warm-weather items, including paddleboards, mountain bikes, tents, and more. You can also buy lift tickets.

Maine leads the way in whoopie pie adoration, and gourmet shops like this one offer up all kinds of imaginative flavors including chocolate cakes with chocolate hazelnut and cayenne cream, vanilla cakes with maple cream, or seasonal options like pumpkin cakes with cream cheese cream and Granny Smith apple spiced cake with caramel cream. There are even gluten-free options. And the best part? They can be shipped all over the continental United States.

This expansive, multidealer emporium across from Publik Coffee Roasters specializes in antiques of all periods, plus jewelry and vintage clothing. You're sure to encounter some great finds.

Pop into this three-story maze of used, new, and rare books, where the volumes are piled floor to ceiling, and no flat surface is left bare. (Even the bathroom is stacked high.) The knowledgeable staff will help you browse through a wonderful collection of out-of-print history titles, political and fiction writings, and mysteries.

Even grown-ups will get sucked into this fun little shop. The harborside Captain Kid Toys brims with such fabulous toys, colorful trinkets, and artistic and educational kits, it's hard to say no.

Located in an 1889 train depot, the Carbon County Arts Guild & Depot Gallery showcases paintings and sculptures by Western artists.

You’ve seen shops like Cardenas Oil & Vinegar Taproom in small-town downtowns all across the country. At this Italian Market shop, they’ve got the requisite refillable oils and vinegars (in flavors that include blood orange and coconut) but distinguish themselves with a serious lineup of rare, unadulterated elixirs sourced from Italy, Spain, and even South Africa. The team is generous with samples.

Locally owned and operated, this gallery sells artworks, craft items, and other creations—from sculptures to fossilized ivory bracelets to children's books—created by Alaskans.

Lee Godie, Henry Darger, Bill Traylor, and Joseph Yoakum are among the outsider and self-taught artists whose work is shown at this gallery.

This outdoor shopping center contains more than 80 outlet stores, including designer brands like Coach, Kate Spade, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, and Nike.

Carmel's oldest gallery, established in 1927, exhibits original paintings and sculptures by local artists.

Tiffany & Co. and Anthropologie are among the name brands doing business at this mall on Carmel's east side, but what makes it worth a stop are homegrown enterprises such as Carmel Honey Company for local honey; Monterey Design Center for home decor; and J. Lawrence Khaki's for debonair menswear. Flying Fish Grill, Alvarado Street Brewery, and several other restaurants are here, along with Wrath, Hahn, and Blair Estate wine tasting rooms. The Carmel Visitor Center (open daily) is on the second floor.

This art gallery and shop focuses on upscale crafts, glass and metal work, and fine art by regional artists of every genre. You'll find pottery (it's owned by a local potter), jewelry, wood carvings, and all manner of paintings and prints.

Herrera's designs are ladylike and elegant. At this New York flagship, her suits, gowns, and cocktail dresses in luxurious fabrics make for timeless silhouettes, while the store itself feels sumptuous, with bright colors, artful displays, and ample room for plush seating. Perfumes and makeup by the designer also are showcased, and shoppers can customize their lipstick or lip balm. 

Stop in for custom-made copper gas and electric lanterns based on designs from downtown's Historic District, as well as a host of other lights and accessories.

After a morning drive on the Hana Highway or an afternoon at Hamoa Beach, you can stop at this fun stand to grab fresh fruit or a tropical smoothie and to shop for jewelry and local art. Stretch your legs on a leisurely stroll, or just kick back and enjoy the breezes and the views.

Established in 1917, this legendary French jeweler and firm favorite among royals and celebrities is the place to come for exquisite engagement rings, luxury watches, or cuff links. The brand's iconic designs include the panther motif, the Trinity ring, and Tank watches—all available at the famous Cartier Mansion on 5th Avenue, along with vintage accessories and leather goods. The entire building, which is a Gilded Age mansion built for Morgan Freeman Plant, son of railroad tycoon Henry B. Plant, is wrapped in a Cartier signature red bow every year for the holidays.

There are three boutiques from this venerable jeweler in Las Vegas: at Bellagio, The Shops at Crystals, and Wynn. You'll find a fine collection of jewelry, watches, leather goods, accessories, and fragrances.

Cartier has a bridal collection to sigh for in its chandeliered and respectfully hushed showroom, along with more playful pieces (chunky, diamond-encrusted panther cocktail rings, for example), watches, and accessories. The shop itself feels like the ultimate playground for A-list clientele, complete with a red-carpeted spiral staircase.

is a nine-block shopping-and-entertainment district with more than 300 shops and 25 restaurants. Parking is scarce on weekends.

Located 2½ miles north of the Taos Plaza, Casa Cristal has a huge stock of stoneware, serapes, clay pots, Native American carvings, fountains, sweaters, ponchos, clay fireplaces, Mexican blankets, tiles, piñatas, and blue glassware from Guadalajara. You’ll feel like you’ve arrived at a Mexican market, and that’s because many of their crafts hail from south of the border (though there are regional New Mexican and Native American crafts to be found, too). Shipping is available for some of the more delicate or larger pieces you don’t want to carry home.

Magazine shops were once nearly ubiquitous in New York. Not anymore. Which makes this walk-in-closet-sized magazine shop all the more beloved. A West Village institution—local residents Sarah Jessica Parker, Julianne Moore, and Malcolm Gladwell are regulars—Casa Magazines stocks domestic and international magazines and newspapers. After a few minutes in here, you'll think you time-traveled back to pre-Internet days when print still ruled the reading world.

Peruse a wide selection of hand-painted Mexican Talavera tiles at this Old Town stalwart that's been in business since 1977. Prices are reasonable, making the colorful geometrics, florals, mural patterns, and solids close to irresistible. Tin lighting fixtures as well as ceramic sink and cabinet knobs fill in the rest of the space in this DIY-inspiring shop (yes, they ship).

This small boutique is filled with a wide array of locally made jewelry, unique accessories, and vintage clothing. There's also home decor items, handbags, and fun gift items. It's a fun shop to browse while exploring Old City.