3888 Best Places to Shop in USA

Located in Park Place, this boutique is known for sophisticated women's clothing. In need of evening wear at the last minute? The French Shoppe also has stunning ballroom gowns in stock.

If you're up for a bit of shopping in between music shows and dinners out, this bohemian night market, filled with handmade jewelry, crafts, and other treasures, is right in the thick of the action on Frenchmen Street.

Pick up a crab cake, Belgian waffle, or small-batch craft spirit made by local vendors at this farmers' market on Wednesday from 3 to 7 in early April through November. Similar fare is available near Lafayette Square ( 810 Vermont Ave. NW) on Thursday 11–2, April–mid-November. Other FRESHFARM markets are in the Capitol Riverfront (Sunday 9–1, May–September), Dupont Circle (Sunday 8:30–1:30, year-round), H Street NE (Saturday 9–12:30, April–mid-December), Penn Quarter (Thursday 3–7, June–mid-November), and elsewhere. All locations also sell local fruits and vegetables.

Located at the crossroads of Kiawah and Seabrook islands, this shopping area includes a variety of homegrown stores. There are French and Italian restaurants, an ice-cream shop, a sports outfitter, and stores selling upscale apparel. More than just a shopping destination, Freshfields has become a major social center, offering everything from wine and beer tastings to movies and concerts on the green.

Friedman's is far more than a surplus and has been a Hillsboro Village institution since opening in 1972. The store offers plenty of surplus gear, plus camping supplies, outdoor equipment, and all you could possibly need for a last-minute fishing trip at one of Nashville's many beloved watering holes.

A boutique in the lobby of the Ace Hotel features local and small designers of hip, unique menswear. Small gifts and accessories from other local shops are also available. Next door, the Marfa-born Freda boutique sells boho women's clothes.

The island's best-stocked supermarket has a slogan ("Your family store on Molokai") that is truly credible. Sun-and-surf essentials keep company with fresh produce, meat, groceries, and liquor. Locals say the food is fresher here than at the other major supermarket.

Located in the belly of Bunnell, Fringe is a used and new clothing boutique. Its biggest draw are the locally made wearable art pieces that range from groovy hats to clever, funky dresses and linens.

Clothing, housewares, fair-trade handicrafts, and novelty items can all be found at this small curiosity shop and gift boutique, which stocks one of the best collections of Rhode Island--made goods in the state. A second location is at 713 Westminster St. downtown.

This fashionable shop curates trendy yet approachable apparel, plus other well-chosen odds 'n' ends, including fine Moroccan slippers, Japanese ceramics and glassware, and bold-looking jewelry. They've outgrown this original space and have expanded to an outpost just a few doors down.

There's an old western feel at this 6,000-square-foot mecca for boots, thanks to the exposed brick walls and reclaimed barn doors. In addition to a huge variety of Frye's famed boots, the store sells flats, oxfords, clogs, and mules.

The scent of homemade fudge wafts into the street in front of the cheery Fudge Co., drawing people into this sweet little spot. Storefront displays of colorful, scrumptious confections—including many novelty items—delight kids as well as grown-ups.

Works by some 20 artists who live or summer in the region, including nearby in Canada, are sold in this spacious high-ceilinged fine arts gallery in the former J.J. Newberry Co. Pieces include the husband-and-wife owners’ acrylic paintings (hers) and limited-edition photographic prints (his), as well as pottery, sculpture, and the not-to-miss driftwood sea creatures. The gallery also has three vacation rentals, including two lofts.

Stop here to enjoy artist Randy Fullbright's collection of gorgeous Dinosaur National Monument photographs. His paper castings of petroglyphs make nice mementos, too.

Popular with local college students, this clothing exchange mixes new, used, and vintage apparel for men and women with hipster T-shirts, handmade costumes, and lots of quirky accessories—all at affordable prices.

With more than 1 million square feet of showroom space, this complex, the biggest furniture retailer in the world, makes an IKEA look like a corner store. This goes far beyond an average shopping experience—a visit here could easily take all day. Customers register with the front desk and are given tips by a Furnitureland consultant on how to maximize their time in the sprawling store, which includes innumerable galleries from leading manufacturers and a discount center. Meals and refreshments are available at a Starbucks and a Subway (the largest one in the United States, of course).

This studio-shop gives you the chance to watch designer Flavie Furst or her pupils at work—and then purchase their fine, handcrafted, gold, gold-filled, and silver jewelry. The other half of this space is the Ronald Furst bespoke handbag store, selling unique bags, purses, and sacks.

Racks are filled with a mix of natural fabrics and stylish but comfortable clothing that stay on trend. The combination makes this shop a favorite stop for fashion-conscious mature women as well as college students looking for skirts, jeans, shorts, dresses, blouses, casual shoes, handbags, and jewelry.

A local fixture in Highland Park for decades, Galco's is in some ways a trip down memory lane, carrying more than 600 sodas—most of which harken back to the days when soda was a regional affair—and options from all over the world. They also have a collection of retro candies, a soda creation station with more than 100 syrups to choose from, and a selection of alcohol that would put most liquor stores to shame.

You can find 19th- and 20th-century, as well as contemporary, prints, sculpture, and paintings here—including original Picassos and Chagalls.

The gallery showcases the oil paintings (mostly large-format seascapes and landscapes) of local artists Cyndra Bradford and Jeff Daniel Smith.

Gallatin River Gallery, the first contemporary gallery in Big Sky, sells one-of-a-kind jewelry, paintings, sculptures, and photography from international, national, and local artists.

For a slightly upscale mall experience, try The Galleria, a 10-minute drive from Downtown on I-40.

Fort Lauderdale's most sophisticated mall is just west of the Intracoastal Waterway. The split-level emporium comprises Apple, H&M, Macy's, and dozens of specialty shops. You can chow down at the Capital Grille, P. F. Chang's China Bistro, or Seasons 52—or sip cocktails at Blue Martini. The mall itself is open Monday through Saturday 11–9, Sunday noon–6. The stand-alone restaurants and bars are open later.

This enclosed mall in northwest Henderson boasts dozens of stores and boutiques, a large food court, sit-down restaurants, such as the Brazilian steak house Rodizio Grill and Gen Korean BBQ House, and seasonal carnivals. There's also a children's play area and a kiddie train to keep the little ones entertained.

Rotating exhibits by local artists keep visitors coming back to this popular co-op gallery on Tejon Street. Members display works in a variety of mediums, but vibrant paintings often dominate the gallery walls and space. You will also find locally created jewelry, pottery, and sculptures throughout.

This attractive gallery on the east side of town sells contemporary fine art from Southern Utah–based artists that includes paintings, photography, ceramics, and sculpture.

More than 50 local and regional contemporary artists sell their art at this terrific co-op gallery that's been going strong along Historic 25th Street since 2000.

Creative shop windows showcase an individual artist on a rotating weekly basis, inviting passersby into Bridgton Art Guild's wide-open tin-ceilinged gallery in a former hardware store. Eclectic and fun—definitely not stuffy—the gallery opened in 2003 and represents more than 40 local and regional artists working in various media. Artists' displays have their bio and photograph. Don't miss the back-corner gift shop with cards, small prints, and the like. Along with hosting wine and cheese receptions, lectures, and community events, the guild holds classes and workshops—many for a day or half day, so consider signing up (check the website for information on the many offerings).