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.

Floyd's Record Shop

Come here for recordings of Cajun, zydeco, and "swamp pop"—a mix of rock, R&B, and Cajun music that's big in the area. You can also shop on their website for an even larger selection.

700 S. Chataignier St., Ville Platte, LA, 70586, USA
337-363–2184
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Closed weekends

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Fly Boutique

After 13 years on South Beach, this hip vintage clothing store moved to the up-and-coming MiMo District in Miami's Upper East Side. This resale boutique is where Miami hipsters flock for the latest arrival of used clothing. Glam designer pieces from the 1980s fly out at a premium price, but vintage camisoles and Levi's corduroys are still a resale deal. You'll find supercool art, furniture, luggage, and collectibles throughout the boutique. And be sure to look up—the eclectic lanterns are also for sale.

The Flying Pig Bookstore

It should come as no surprise that this bookstore is notable for its whimsy and carefully curated children's section: one of the founders is a picture-book author, and the other is a stand-up comedian.

5247 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, 05482, USA
802-985–3999
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Closed Mon.

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Flying Solo

SoHo

Flying Solo is anything but. That's because this SoHo shop is actually an assemblage of designers who have come together to cooperate with each other, instead of compete. The industrial-chic, 7,000-square-foot-space features about 70 or so brands, each one displaying jewelry, handbags, shoes, beauty products, housewares, and ample amounts of fashionable, this-season clothing. Think of it as a smaller, but very hip department store for all your fashion needs and desires.

419 Broome St., New York, NY, 10013, USA
646-982–1133

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Folia

Old Port and Waterfront

A design studio boutique, Folia showcases artists' creations that veer from edgy and modern (designers like Lisa Hall and Leslie Player) to regal (Carly Cooke and Cindy Edwards). The staff is helpful, knowledgeable, and welcoming.

50 Exchange St., Portland, ME, 04101, USA
207-761–4432

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Folly 101

Old Port and Waterfront

A beautifully curated shopping experience, Folly 101's gracious staff knows how to present an utterly lovely selection of home accessories, kitchenware, cookbooks, personal accessories, and ridiculously cute baby clothes. Think intricately embroidered linen dishcloths, meticulously dried flowers, handmade soaps, cookbooks by local authors, and handwoven baskets. The question isn't what to buy; it's how to resist buying all of it.

101 Exchange St., Portland, ME, 04101, USA
207-773–5227
Shopping Details
Closed Sun. and Mon.

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Fonté Cafe and Wine Bar

A one-stop shop for all your needs, whether that's an espresso brewed with freshly roasted coffee beans or a glass of rosé and local cheese plate.
1321 1st Ave., 98101, USA
206-777--6193

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Foodland

This branch of the local supermarket chain at the Pukalani Terrace Center has prepared foods, a deli, fresh sushi, local produce, and a good seafood section. Sign up for a Maikai Rewards card for deep (and necessary) savings.

55 Pukalani St., Pukalani, HI, 96768, USA
808-572–0674

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Foodland Farms

This large supermarket combines the best of gourmet selections and local products with all the familiar staples you need to stock your vacation kitchen. It also makes an excellent poke (diced raw fish).

345 Keawe St., Lahaina, HI, 96761, USA
808-662–7088

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Forever 21

North Strip

This two-level anchor store at Fashion Show mall features all the fast fashion you can imagine for young women, men, and children. Shoes, jewelry, and even games make an appearance here. There's also a store at Las Vegas Premium Outlets North.

3200 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, USA
702-680–6372

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Forever New Orleans

French Quarter

It's all about the Crescent City in this small shop filled with New Orleans–theme items, including glassware adorned with pewter fleurs-de-lis, affordable jewelry that boasts local icons, stationery, tiles, clocks, ceramics, framed crosses, charms, bottle stoppers, frames, candles, cookbooks, and more. This is a great place to pick up upscale souvenirs and gifts.

Fork's Drum Closet

Wedgewood-Houston

Fork’s has been around since 1982, though they've only been in their location near Wedgewood-Houston since 2018. They carry a full stock of new and used items to keep percussionists happy, covering everything from sticks and mallets to drumheads and cases.

308 Chestnut St., Nashville, TN, 37210, USA
615-383–8343
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Closed Sun.

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Forsythe Jewelers

South End

This is the island's leading jewelry store, offering pieces by famous designers.

71 Lighthouse Rd., Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, USA
843-671–7070
Shopping Details
Closed Sun.

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FORTS

Wedgewood-Houston

Hanging out in this small super-chill store is like spending time in a sneakerhead’s well-appointed closet where shoes, T-shirts, and more are tastefully displayed. In addition to a quite nice selection of sneakers, this menswear store carries watches and streetwear (including vintage items), along with a smattering of housewares like candles. Design books for sale include volumes on Basquiat, Charles and Ray Eames, and, of course, sneakers.

325 Hart St., Nashville, TN, 37210, USA
615-933--9911

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Foursided

Lakeview

This general store takes its name from the custom framing business that launched them, but travelers are much more likely to pay them a visit for the vast array of cards, gifts, books, socks, stickers, vintage items, and Chicago-centric souvenirs they've curated. The original Lakeview location and the Andersonville location have both spawned standalone framing businesses, leaving the boutiques plenty of space to focus on fun products. 

2959 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60657, USA
773-248–1960

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Fox's

Chicago Loop

Snap up canceled and overstocked designer clothes from the likes of Tahari and ABS at 40% to 70% discounts. Shipments come in several times a week, so there's always something new to try on. (Modest shoppers, take note: The dressing room is communal.)

7 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL, 60614, USA
773-281–0700

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Frangipani

Colorful, bold prints befitting Miami feature heavily in the men's and women's clothing at this bright, independently owned boutique. Books, stationery, and locally made art and accessories also serve as perfect mementos of Florida.

Frank Anthony's Market

Seaport

From hot sandwiches and French toast to snacks, groceries, and wine, this market and deli is a great place to grab a quick breakfast or lunch in the Seaport District. You can expect top-quality ingredients cooked to order. 

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Expect high style and eye-catching garments at this boutique. The studio-like setting matches the highly edited collection of fashionista favorites (previous brands have included Bec & Bridge, Sam&Lavi, IRO, and For Love & Lemons). Co-owner Cheryl Herger also designs her own private-label line especially for frankie. Skirts and dresses with interesting silhouettes, uniquely cut tops, and swimwear almost too good for just the pool are interspersed with easy-chic basics.

Franklin Antique Center

This center houses many antiques dealers under one roof. The goods—art-deco furnishings, old cameras and typewriters, Victrolas, jadeite—are just as varied and sell quickly.

142 Main St., Nyack, NY, 10960, USA
845-353–0071

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Française

Coronado

A sleek boutique on Orange Avenue, Française offers a selection of housewares in a modern industrial motif with a touch of class imported from France itself. The Francophile shop is stocked with attractive items for every room in the house, including cookware and serving utensils, posters and stationery, and even a variety of kids' toys. Before departing, make sure to peruse the backroom, which is stocked with edible treats like honey, hot sauce, chocolate bars, and floral salts.

1037 Orange Ave., San Diego, CA, 92118, USA
619-319--5318

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Fred Segal

North Strip

Fred Segal brings Los Angeles to the North Strip with the company’s only Las Vegas store (and one of its few remaining stores), carrying a collection of men’s and women’s clothing from well-known and emerging designers as well as accessories, jewelry, and things for the home such as candles and coasters.

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3000 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, USA
702-676–7758

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Fred's General Mercantile

For hardware, firewood, locally grown vegetables, deli sandwiches, pumpkins for Halloween, snowboard and ski rentals, gourmet birdseed, and just about anything else you need, Fred's General Mercantile—half general store and half boutique—is the place to go. At 5,046 feet, it's billed as the highest-elevation general store east of the Mississippi River.

Fredericksburg Natural Baby + Kids

This family-owned retail shop features a curated collection of natural and organic clothes, toys, books, blankets, and well-made products for babies and children.

Freebird

Back Bay

While the boots you usually see in Boston are made to tackle the snow, this new outpost for boots is kicking that notion to the curb. With sizes ranging from tiny tots to adults, they offer the best in handcrafted leather Western boots, booties, and bold strappy sandals.

201 Newbury St., Boston, MA, 02116, USA
617-729–2150

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Freestone Artisan Cheese

"Try this one!" are the three favorite words of Omar Mueller, this shop's sociable monger of quality cheeses from Sonoma, nearby counties, and a few places beyond. Omar also sells gourmet food and kitchen items and makes crepes (the one with Nutella is a hit with kids and adults alike).

380 Bohemian Hwy., Freestone, CA, 95472, USA
707-874–1030
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Closed Tues. and Wed. yr-round, also Mon.–Thurs. in winter

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Fremont Vintage Mall

Goods from about 25 vendors are crammed into every conceivable corner of this bi-level space, so you'll likely score at least something to take home (or giggle at in nostalgia). Clothing, furniture, and collectible art are among the finds, and the mall's eye-catching assortment of kitschy retro stuff is fun to look through whether you're a serious collector or just an innocent bystander. The Jive Time Records Annex is also a tenant. It's easy to walk right past this place—look carefully for the door and then proceed down the flight of stairs.

French & Italian

Beacon Hill

Pieces here are meant to be versatile wardrobe staples, and you're sure to feel like you're shopping at a Parisian apparel boutique. Exquisite fabrics bring life to casual, classic European women's wear from emerging designers from across Europe, and there are shoes, scarves, hats, and accessories, too.

119 Charles St., Boston, MA, USA
857-990–3141

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French Antique Shop

French Quarter

One of the largest collections of European crystal and bronze chandeliers in the country glitters over gilded mirrors, 18th- and 19th-century hand-carved marble mantels, French and Continental furniture, porcelain, and objets d'art in this shop, which originally opened in 1947 and is run by the second and third generations of its founding family.

The French Bee & Co.

Michael Hansen made a name for himself as a designer of jaw-dropping silk floral arrangements. Those talents eventually turned into the French Bee, a wonderland of flowers, vases, and home furnishings. It's a visual delight.

3833 E. Indian School Rd., AZ, 85018, USA
602-954–2024

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