3888 Best Places to Shop in USA

Step inside the Sundance catalog, which features distinctive home furnishings, clothing, and jewelry reflecting the rustically elegant Sundance style. Ask about many items that are organic or made of recycled materials.

Indie record shops were once a big part of the American indie-pop culture landscape. At this shop, you can pretend it's the '80s or '90s again by shopping for CDs and vinyl. While Generation Records stocks many genres of music, its forte is punk and metal, so if you're looking for Celtic Frost or the Dead Kennedys on vinyl, this is the place.

There's a good mix of retailers at this mall in the center of Georgetown, including Anthropologie & Co. (which has floors devoted to housewares and bridal), H&M, J. Crew, and T.J. Maxx. Stop at the Georgetown Visitor Center inside the main entrance to learn about what's happening in the neighborhood. You can even try your hand at bocce or bowling at Pinstripes, a bistro and entertainment spot with a wonderful patio. Grab macaroons at locally owned Olivia Macaroons.

One thing you will notice in Georgetown is the abundance of runners. If you feel inspired to run, check out Georgetown Running Company, a store dedicated to the sport. Their staff are all runners and offer free gait analysis to determine the best running shoe for you.

Personally sourcing beans from more than 60 farms in six countries, the owners of this shop, Georgio and Lydia, love to share their knowledge of coffee. They specialize in rare single-origin, specialty, gourmet, and organic beans roasted on-site in their small storefront, in a largely industrial area, and they also carry unique coffee-brewing products in their shop. While you're there, grab a knock-your-socks-off cold-brewed iced coffee.

This family-run toy shop has been in business for more than 40 years. With nine locations throughout San Diego, the store offers classic toys and games as well as the newest must-haves. It's a great place to wander with kids or pick up something to take home.

This bustling market is a fun stop for picnic supplies or treats to bring home with you—think chocolates, local coffee, finishing salts, cheeses, charcuterie, artisan cider and beer, handmade sugar scrubs and soaps, toys, and flasks.

The Ghelfi family has been making candy for three generations; the chocolate-covered magic happens in the candy kitchen behind this shop. They make their own fudges, brittles, mints, and most of the chocolates. Their treats are so adored, one customer was buried with a tin of her favorite Ghelfi's chocolates (top that, M&Ms!). Try a sea salt caramel or a cashew turtle and you'll see why. There's a second location in Mashpee Commons. Ice cream is on the menu at both.

Gibson's flagship experiential guitar shop combines the historic narrative of a museum with a hands-on music store. Staffed by some of the most knowledgeable gearheads that can be found, it's easy to take a Gibson for a test drive or track down a special accessory to get you the tone of your dreams. Branded apparel, gifts, and a book section ensure there's a little something for everyone.

If you can't check gifts off your list at Gift Horse, you must not be looking hard enough. The small friendly shop is chock-full of unique and clever goodies, like a wide array of notebooks and stationery, funny graphic T-shirts and bumper stickers galore. For those looking for Nashville- and Tennessee-inspired gifts, head around the corner to Tenn Gallon Hat, Gift Horse's outpost for local souvenirs.

Enchanting homemade gifts from a rotating group of more than 60 artists (including the owner, Marie Corcoran) fill this dreamy and colorful boutique. Scoop up dainty charm and gemstone pendants, vegan handbags, men's hand-painted ties, or handcrafted items that show Boston a little love. This store has something for everyone, including you.

Head to this gallery for fine pieces created by talented Mainers. It represents more than 75 of the state's artists and craftspeople, and its offerings include pottery, jewelry, glassware, artwork, and handmade chocolates.

The oldest private art gallery in Key West represents local and internationally acclaimed artists on an annually changing basis, in media ranging from paintings to art glass.

Italian designer Armani cuts a cloth like nobody's business. Clean lines, high-quality fabrics, expert stitching—all are evident in the luxury formalwear displayed throughout this elegant store. The maestro's signature spiffy sportswear, shoes, handbags, and accessories are sold here, too, as well as fragrances and cosmetics. There's another location at The Shops at Crystals.

Open for only a few years, this Italian specialty grocer---a throwback in the very best way---feels like it's been a neighborhood staple forever. The third enterprise by Tony Gemignani, along with Tony's Pizza Napoletana and Capo's, in what's quickly becoming a San Francisco pizza empire is named after the pizzaiolo's son. The shop sells Italian kitchen staples like excellent canned plum tomatoes and olive oil, as well as fresh pasta and ravioli---more than 100 pounds per day are made here for Gemignani's restaurants. Home cooks can also find all the equipment their hearts desire to make pizza and pasta. And of course, grab a slice to go.

According to Girl Meets Dirt founder Audra Lawlor, fruit is affected by terroir, just like wine, and the salty San Juan Islands breezes certainly seem to work magic on locally grown stone fruit and pomes. Lawlor's small-batch jams made in a collection of heavy copper pots are the perfect addition to a charcuterie board, with complex flavors like Cherry Fig Leaf, Island Plum, and Orange Peppered Peach. The shop also carries housemade shrubs and bitters.

A fun place to shop for a quirky gift or just to browse before or after a visit to Akaka Falls, the store is chock-full of old Hawaii bottles, antiques, vintage clothing, Japanese collectibles, and interesting ephemera. A super-friendly owner loves to engage with customers. There's often even a "free" table out front to add to the discovery.

Seattle's oldest glassblowing studio and gallery lets you watch fearless artisans at work in the "hot shop." Some of the best glass artists in the country work out of this shop, and many of their impressive studio pieces are for sale, along with around 40 other Northwest artists represented by the shop.

This antiques district has a plethora of shops and restaurants in colorful, century-old bungalows. Stroll the pedestrian-friendly streets and window-shop, or have lunch at one of the neighborhood eateries to fuel up for some retail therapy.

The sweet scent of lavender will draw you into this petite shop. Many of the products, including lotions and sachets, are made using lavender from the owner's farm in the nearby countryside. Also on offer are candles, soaps, pottery, Italian and French cosmetics, and locally made and European clothing.

Everything from Native American jewelry and local art and antiques to Middle Eastern rugs and musical instruments is showcased at Global Arts.

Hands down Savannah's best shoe store, Globe has served both well-heeled women and well-soled men since 1892. There's an expansive storefront display, so it's easy to window shop for the perfect pair. It features footwear and accessories by Stuart Weitzman, Donald Pliner, Cole Haan, Sam Edelman, VanElli, Thierry Rabotin, Gentle Souls, and Jeffrey Campbell, to name a few.

The popular New York City nail salon GLOSSLAB opened an outpost in Georgetown. Their sleek and modern nail studios are a great place to stop in for a quick, efficient, and clean mani-pedi before shopping, exploring the sights, or grabbing a bite.

You'll find yourself in a good mood after spending just a few minutes in this store surrounded by Gogo Borgerding's brightly colored jewelry designs. Her vibrant cuff bracelets, made of sterling silver and anodized aluminum, are the store's signature pieces. The boutique also carries her sterling-silver necklaces, rings, and other items, as well as works by a few other artists. A quirky blend of kitsch and high-end, the shop also features offbeat items like paint-by-number sets and taxidermy.

Home to the History Channel's famous (and soon-to-be former) Pawn Stars, Gold & Silver Pawn Shop has a little bit of everything. Shop for rare coins, first-edition books, and jewelry and watches galore, including Super Bowl rings or that special piece of history you saw on the show. With ever-changing stock, you never know what you will see. Because the shop doubles as a TV set, lines to get in can get long, and the store is open 24/7. The neighboring Pawn Plaza—a two-story shopping center made from shipping containers—features Rick's Rollin Smoke BBQ from Gold & Silver Pawn Shop co-owner Rick Harrison, along with other small stores.

You'll see the works of more than 100 artists, including sculptures, animal specimens, crystals, and other unique oddities for the eccentric giftees on your list, inside this family-owned boutique located just behind bustling Colorado Boulevard. But the main draw here is the jewelry. Funky, whimsical finds like earrings crafted from Kennedy half-dollars are stocked alongside more minimalist pieces, all of which are created by independent designers.