3888 Best Places to Shop in USA

A 500-acre planned community is home to one of the area's largest shopping complexes, with more than 140 stores, including upscale boutiques and big-box retailers, as well as plenty of big-name restaurants. There's a boardwalk for a breather between impulse purchases and a castle-theme kids' play area.

This three-story, indoor-outdoor mall anchors the Grove's shopping scene, and a recent renovation has given it new life. Once filled with cheesy, touristy kiosks and chain restaurants, it's now home to many local shops and some quality restaurants, like Mister 01 Extraordinary Pizza, PLANTA Queen, and Sushi Garage. On the top floor sits Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas, a multiscreen, state-of-the-art movie theater with a wine bar and lounge and in-seat food service. Overall, the space mixes the bustle of a mall with the breathability of an open-air market.

Adjacent to the Cody Country Chamber of Commerce visitor center, this expansive and eclectic gallery displays paintings, wood carvings, bronzes, and pottery by both established and emerging regional artists, and at a wide range of prices.

Find souvenirs like organic almond butter, locally made chocolates, hip T-shirts, and trendy shopping bags at Cold Spring's modern take on a traditional general store.

Located just as you enter town, this is Hope's only option for basic and essential groceries, liquor, propane, and firewood. There's also a small laundromat and an information desk for guided Kenai River trips.

A bit out of town, this seafood market has an interesting collection of smoked and fresh local seafood, meats, and cheeses. Their signature offering is smoked mussels in honey mustard, salsa, chipotle, garlic and olive oil, and plain. They can also ship lobster anywhere in the continental United States.

This brand is known for comfortable but stylish footwear and its designer and limited-edition collaborations. All kinds of shoes from sandals to boots to pumps are available.

The Coleman Gallery and Studio features works by photographer Merv Coleman. Natural scenery and wildlife are his specialties.

Things are always humming at this shopping center, which is within walking distance of the most popular public beach on Hilton Head. Coligny Plaza has more than 50 shops and restaurants, including unique clothing boutiques, souvenir shops, and a Piggly Wiggly grocery store. Don't miss Skillets for breakfast, Frozen Moo for ice cream, and Frosty Frog for drinks outdoors.

This mall is the latest addition to the luxurification of Friendship Heights, which now can claim Bulgari, Dior, Ralph Lauren, Louis Vuitton, Jimmy Choo, and Barney's Co-op as residents.

A favorite with both locals and visitors, this eclectic boutique brims with clothing, pretty jewelry, humorous gift cards, housewares, leather goods, yoga wear, and local beauty products.

This funky and attractive shop sells local jewelry, glass, pottery, and clothing from numerous local artisans.

Vintage barware, cocktail supplies, cookbooks, and plenty of tiki mugs are among the many treasures at this small, but well-stocked bar supply shop.

Give your plastic a workout in South Beach shopping at the many high-profile tenants on this densely packed stretch of Collins between 5th and 8th Streets, with stores like FREE People, The Webster, Vans, and Armani Exchange. Sprinkled among the upscale vendors are hair salons, spas, cafés, and such familiar stores as Gap and Sephora.

This shop in the heart of Yuma features locally handcrafted bowls, vases, and dishes.

This "Gallery Row" includes a series of important dealers housed in a striking, Arquitectonica-designed postmodern building.

Founded by a former cast member of the popular country music variety show Hee Haw, this charming little chocolate shop serves up seriously sweet treats like whiskey caramel brownies, their signature chocolate–peanut butter cups with roasted almonds, and a variety of samplers and gift baskets. This is a great stop to make before you board your flight back home.

Near the Machias River Bridge in downtown Machias, this longtime shop used to be a couple towns over in Columbia Falls, thus the name. Offsetting the creamy white earthenware are softly hued purple, pink, blue, and green pieces with hand-painted patterns that evoke the Down East landscape: blueberry, lupine, iris, pine cone, fern, and lady slipper. There are also decorative tiles and a line featuring an image of a loon on a pond. The potter herself will likely be on hand to help you select from mugs, bowls, clocks, lamps, and other useful pieces. Gift wrapping is free, as is assistance in packing items for safe travel; shipping is also available.

A local legend and global force in recreational outdoor wear, Columbia Sportswear is especially strong in all-weather jackets, pants, and durable shoes. The national brand's Downtown flagship store, just two blocks from Pioneer Courthouse Square, stocks the latest styles. You'll find another outpost at the airport.

Part record store, part music gear store, this laid-back spot has a great selection of vinyl that's not huge but nearly all of note. Similarly they often have some obscure synths and music effects boxes that have been refurbished and are reasonably priced.

In a striking 1886 brick building downtown with maroon wood banding on the front, this spacious, uncluttered, well-lit store features the works of many fine Maine artisans and artists as well as a nice selection of books including Passamaquoddy-theme children's books. Open year-round, it offers fine jewelry, bowls made from gourds, paintings, and Passamaquoddy baskets among many other decorative and useful items. Owned and operated by a trio of local women known as "The Women of the Commons," the property has vacation rentals with wonderful water views above the store. 

This longtime co-op gallery is packed with art in various mediums, jewelry, paintings, sculpture, fiber, clay, and glass art. It also hosts an art festival every year around Labor Day.

A mecca for those who love role-playing games, this shop stocks board games and classic soldier sets, as well as fantasy games.

High-fire porcelain dinnerware and housewares in abstract designs, decorative raku pieces, yoga-inspired porcelain jewelry, and colorful tile backsplashes and tables are for sale at Connie’s Clay of Fundy Pottery. The potter and owner gives demonstrations in the attached studio and invites visitors to relax on the deck.

This women's luxury resale specialist dutifully delivers on all promises. Discover a wealth of vintage and consignment items by top designers at pre-owned prices, including Chanel suits, Fendi bags, and Celine and Prada treasures. The shoes and handbag selections are particularly awesome.

This flea market–style space selling salvaged items, vintage finds, and oddities lives up to its name. The friendly and unassuming environment is great for shoppers who live to dig for treasure. Take home one of their rustic, metal, lighted Nashville signs as a souvenir.