276 Best Places to Shop in USA

A two-block side street off the beachfront S. Virginia Dare Trail road, now known officially as Gallery Row, is home to several local artist studios and retail displays, including the Glenn Eure Ghost Fleet Gallery and the SeaGreen Gallery, where works are created from driftwood, buoys, and other reclaimed maritime items. There's plenty of parking on this quiet residential street, meaning you can easily walk from gallery to gallery.

On this walk, you'll pass more than 30 galleries and other venues downtown and nearby that exhibit art; it takes place on the first Friday of the month from 5–9 pm.

This eclectic gallery carries a great mix of paintings and other pieces by local artists—notably Nick Beason's edgy monotypes and copper etchings and Lise Poulsen's felted kimonos and striking fiberworks. You'll find both contemporary and traditional works here.

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

You can buy items such as a vase or sailboat sculpture made of granite in the self-serve shop in one of the small buildings at this old granite quarry. If you blow the horn, as advised, owner Obadiah Bourne Buell may appear. Also here is his business, Stone Designs Inc., which makes practical and sculptural granite pieces for gardens and homes, "upcycling" the blocks of granite that are all about. Buell grew up and lives on this ethereal land, where rain long ago filled the old quarries. He has created a large year-round public garden (free, donations welcome) with granite sculptures large and small; granite benches, tables, firepit, and pizza oven; and trails, flower beds, and charming signage (even when asking folks to stay back from the work area). Ping-Pong, anyone? Yes, the table is granite, and paddles and balls are provided.

Previously the Richard Gray Gallery, this location of Gray (there's also one in West Town) lures serious collectors with work by modern artists ranging from Pablo Picasso and David Hockney to Alex Katz and local artist Theaster Gates.

More than 50 regional artists display their works in this double-shotgun house in the middle of the French Quarter. You'll find paintings, metalwork mirrors, a vast array of earrings, blown glass, ceramics, wood sculptures, handmade clothing, hats, ironwork, masks, and vignettes in oyster shells.

This gallery has wonderfully scenic large-scale photographs of the Rockies and wildlife, as well as handcrafted furniture and home decor items.

The gallery's 9,000 square feet hold high-quality ceramic, glass, fiber, wood, and other crafts, along with furniture in what the gallery calls "the Asheville style." 

In addition to offering original paintings, scratchboard art, and ceramics by Hawaii artists, this stylish gallery in The Shops at Kukuiula doubles as a boutique that sells a unique sampling of clothing, jewelry, bags, and gifts by local designers with prices that range from good values to splurges.

A spirit of fun imbues this inviting space that showcases local emerging artists. Prices range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand, making it an ideal place for novice collectors to get their feet wet.

Since 1990, this classy gallery has been enticing visitors with a vast collection of paintings and sculptures by more than 200 Big Island artists. There are also antique maps and prints, wooden bowls, paddles, koa furniture, jewelry, and glasswork. The shop hosts two annual wood shows and actively supports the local arts community.

This gallery features impressionist images by the award-winning Montanan artist, and lifelong resident, Harry Koyama. He uses a palette knife and bold colors, and his subjects include horses, wildlife, Native Americans, and dramatic landscapes. You can call to see if you can visit by appointment on the weekend.

Hatch Show Print is home to the legendary letterpress style that has single-handedly created the signature iconography of Nashville through its handmade show posters. Housed within the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the print studio offers art for sale, as well as tours demonstrating their unique printing and design process. Hands-on experiences are also available at Saturday workshops.

Half a dozen galleries and two popular restaurants, The Hudson and Javelina Cantina, are housed in the Hillside Sedona complex.

One of New England's foremost crafts centers, the gallery shows and sells American arts and crafts, with a strong focus on pottery, jewelry, and textiles.

Located in two areas on Ocean Street (51 and 180), on a boardwalk that parallels the Hyannis Harbor and at Bismark Park, 12 artist shanties host a rotating slate of 80-plus Cape Cod--based artists. Work ranges from photography and paintings to handmade jewelry, ceramics, and wood carving. Hours vary for artists, so check the website for details.

Around the corner from the Phillips Collection, this art space features works from local, regional, and international contemporary artists, and also regularly hosts artist talks and other events. With a mission to support emerging artists and to encourage artistic collaboration across the globe, Hillyer offers intellectually stimulating exhibits that provoke and intrigue. Special events take place on the first Friday and third Thursday of the month, with talks and tours available at other times, too.

Watch talented contemporary glass artisans at work in the hot shop and browse the extensive array of works for sale in this acclaimed studio. Items range from tiny marbles to bowls and tableware. 

Peruse, and perhaps purchase a print, of the fine nature photography by world-renowned photographer and artist Tom Mangelsen. His collection includes photos from around the world.

This shop showcases photographer Erik Stensland's stunning images of the park—a must-see collection of local photography.

Owned by several local artisans, this longtime gallery sells fine crafts and art by scores of Maine artists and makers. The large selection includes basketry, pottery, fiber work, textiles, embossed paper, wood bowls, blown glass, apparel, and jewelry.

A co-op of local artists, this storefront gallery sells their jewelry, pottery, fine-art prints, and other works.

A former member of the U.S. Ski Team and a veteran of the rodeo circuit, Jace Romick has shifted from crafting splendid textured lodgepole furniture at his now-closed Into the West shop and focuses instead solely on his photography here, which features contemporary Western images for sale. Two other galleries also share the space: RWR Roland Reed Gallery, which features Native American photographs from the turn of the 20th century, and R-Diamond Collection, devoted to Western contemporary art.

The specialty here is fine-art photography.

Fun and functional pieces by up-and-coming artists are exhibited here.

This small gallery shines a spotlight on local, up-and-coming artists and creatives from across the world. There are a variety of experimental exhibits throughout the year, and the space is also host to women and nonbinary-focused community events. 

The focus at this gallery is on jewelry, sculpture, painting, and pottery by local artists.