3843 Best Places to Shop in USA

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 Rhubarb Lavender, Island Plum, and Orange Peppered Pear. 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.

Margie Rogerson opened this store to showcase her platinum-only designs. While she carries a large selection of engagement rings, her specialty is colored stones: rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. Their colors really sparkle against the background of this all-white and Lucite space. It's open by appointment only.

You can pick up handmade pendants, rings, earrings, and bracelets with maritime (and Block Island) themes at this jewelry store.

An institution since 1978, this venerable independent bookstore's friendly staff helps you navigate the eclectic mix that's heavy on local lore and children's favorites. There are events several days a week, so don't be surprised by a best-selling author reading from a newly published novel or a group of local poets sharing the stage.

Vintage is hot because it's green and stylish, and if you don't mind digging around piles of stuff, you may enjoy hunting for period pieces, toy trains, lamps, old kitchen tools, porcelain, jewelry, and all kinds of memorabilia from the '60s and '70s. The market, open since 1967, has more than 30 often-overstuffed indoor collectibles and antiques shops and dozens of outdoor stalls. Wednesdays are quieter. A small café is on-site.

In a block-long, 10,000-square-foot space, Asian furnishings and artifacts are arranged in vignettes depicting various eras and regions, from a British Colonial reception hall to a Chinese scholar's courtyard. The vast collection includes a line of custom-designed modern furnishings made from reclaimed wood. If you can't fit that must-have Burmese colonial bookcase or mid-century Chesterfield in your suitcase, cheer up: purchases can be shipped around the world. 

This store can be a bit overwhelming with thousands of pieces of swimwear lining the walls from floor to ceiling. To make shopping a bit easier, swimsuits have been arranged by color. Browse through mix-and-match pieces from the most fashion-forward swimwear designers like Luli Fama and Indah. It's worth taking the time to peruse what is simply San Diego's best swimwear selection.

The Goo Goo Cluster is a legendary Nashville candy confection so good that it deserves to have an entire store dedicated to it. A chocolate-covered cluster of nuts and nougat, every flavor of Goo Goo is available here along with the option to create your own customized Premium Goo Goo from a list of delicious ingredients.

At Good Cheap Food, a combination health-food shop and children's store, you can pick up everything you need for a lavish picnic as well as an outfit for your tyke. The front window holds wooden cases filled with fresh, organic, local produce; handcrafted earrings are for sale behind the counter.

A cheery red door welcomes customers to this hip, cozy grocery that sells specialty, organic, and Maine-produced foods. There's also a great selection of wines and domestic craft and imported beers, and the helpful staff can suggest picnic items or what to cook for dinner at your lodgings like the “heat and eat” meals and to-go salads—don't forget the whoopie pies for dessert. You can also order take-out sandwiches, soups, and salads, and even in winter, the store's outdoor Smokin’ Good BBQ ( www.smokingoodbarbecue.com) serves slow-smoked poultry, pork, and beef offerings from an orange trailer.

A collaboration between local makers, this airy boutique aims to provide ethical and green options for clothing, jewelry, houseware, cosmetics, and more. Choose from specialty glass-jarred candles, where purchase of each scent donates to a specific campaign or relief fund.

This place is good fun—a modern general store selling beachy home style items, cute kitchenware, sweet baby goods, and all sorts of pet treats and necessities. Watch out: the candy at the checkout counter is hard to resist.

Nothing is over $25 at this fun home goods store with great taste. Goodies offers a wide selection of handcrafted stone, ceramic, and wood-based items for the kitchen and living spaces. Goodies’ cozy bright yellow atmosphere should be the picture that shows up under the dictionary definition for “delightful.”

Goodlettsville Antique Mall is a good place for antique browsing.