553 Best Places to Shop in USA

Stocked floor to ceiling with sugary treats, chocolate confections, and chewy caramels, Amy's Candy Bar packs a lot of flavor into a small Damen Avenue storefront. Stop by to stock up on their homemade candy bars and marshmallows, bags of sour treats and licorice, or even German- and Swedish-inspired sweets. 

Everyone from young kids to ardent collectors makes the pilgrimage to the showroom of this internationally renowned shop that's been hand-crafting whimsical dolls since 1934. Annalee's expressive mice are a top draw, but holiday figurines are also highly popular.

The perfectly giftable, Brooklyn-made products at this variety store include Apotheke candles and diffusers, Claudia Pearson’s hand-drawn tea towels, and PiccoliNY's rubber baby teethers in the form of iconic New York foods. Brooklyn-theme tchotchkes, funny socks, books, stationery, games, and toys round out the selection.

This petite but well-stocked independent bookstore offers new and notable fiction and nonfiction, used books, and a kids’ corner with books, games, and puzzles. A summer series features author talks and “wine and sign” events.

A majestic replica of Michelangelo's David in Carrara marble marks the entrance to the Appian Way Shops, dominated by the massive King Baby, with its broad array of apparel, jewelry, and accessories. The slightly-less-massive Appian Way Essentials carries—you guessed it—pretty much everything essential for your stay. Carina can spiff up your wardrobe with styles for the clubs, for cruising the Strip, and for everything in between, including handbags and jewelry. Misura fills the same niche for men, with classic, funky, and sexy fashions and accessories. If you work up an appetite while shopping, know that nearby you'll find the quick-service Pronto from Giada De Laurentiis and Dominique Ansel Las Vegas, with pastries and sandwiches. Nobu's just across the Appian Way.

Homemade baked goods, fresh cider, Vermont cheeses, maple syrup, and around a dozen varieties of apples are among the treats for sale here. There's berry picking in season, for a fun family stop, and on weekends you can watch the bakers make cider doughnuts.

At this 250-acre farm, pick apples and berries or buy freshly baked fruit pies and cookies and outstanding homemade ice cream. Fall brings cider pressing, hayrides, pumpkins, and music on weekends. Author John Irving's experiences working here as a teen inspired The Cider House Rules.

For nearly a century, Disney has created distinct and iconic characters, theme parks, and films that have become fan favorites as well as the subjects of collectible works of art. In this intriguing gallery, a dazzling array of Disney images are captured in a variety of media, including sculptures, limited-edition Sericels, lithographs, framed prints, original paintings, and figurines. What's more, it doesn't necessarily cost a fortune to become a collector of Disneyana—just start with a collectible postcard. Check the calendar: Disney artists often come here to meet guests and sign their works.

Sponsored by the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP), nearly everything at this downtown market is local. Offerings usually include produce, free-range eggs, homemade breads, cheeses, and crafts from some 60 local farms, bakeries, and craftspeople. Every Saturday morning it covers an entire city block on North Market Street. ASAP publishes a print and online guide to local food sources and tailgate markets.

A mixed-use development and outdoor mall, Atlantic Station covers about 10 square blocks, clustered around a green space known as Central Park. Retailers include IKEA, the Dillard's department store, Banana Republic, and H&M. It's easy to reach by car but is also accessible by free shuttle buses from the Arts Center MARTA station. An on-site concierge is happy to help you find your way around or to make dinner reservations for you at the more than a dozen restaurants here.

Explore Anthropologie, have an authentic Persian meal at Rumi’s Kitchen, then indulge in dessert from Cafe Intermezzo at this outdoor mall. This 86-acre community with apartments and a hotel nearby is in the heart of Alpharetta. It features more than 500,000 square feet of retail for hours of shopping, including a 12-screen movie theater—and it's entirely walkable.

Spread across two complexes on either side of South Kihei Road, this no-frills shopping center is in the heart of Kihei. The mall has more than 50 stores, including a scuba shop for rentals and dive bookings. It also has a gas station, several great takeout and dine-in restaurants, a coffee shop, a post office, and ample free parking.

There are tourist shops up and down the Emerald Coast Parkway selling suntan lotion, swimsuits, floats, and gator heads, but there's nothing quite like Banana Bart's. In a sea of newness, this brightly painted store is a standout, situated in one of Destin's original 1930s-era fishing shacks. Inside there really is a Banana Bart, who opened his store in 1984. Every square inch of this rabbit warren is jam-packed with baubles, jewelry, and stuff appealing to all ages. Bart has a great selection of bespoke T-shirts with graphics extolling the virtues of the beach life. And the parking lot offers a lovely view of Destin Harbor.

The signature look here is the British company's waxed-cotton and quilted jackets, available for men, women, and children. The tweeds, moleskin jackets, lamb's-wool sweaters, and tattersall shirts also invariably call up images of country rambles. Fittingly, the dog-friendly store also sells canine accessories, such as collars, bed, coats (of course), and more.

This complex features more than 100 specialty shops, bars, and restaurants, plus amusement rides and the Crooked Hammock Brewery. Restaurants fronting the Intracoastal Waterway include Greg Norman's Australian Grille and LuLu's. In summer, check out the fireworks displays every Monday night.

Home of San Diego's largest pumpkin patch each fall, this family farm is where you might find a 200-pound pumpkin. It also sells locally grown pecans, macadamia nuts, and almonds. On the 100 acres, there's a farm zoo, a picnic area, and a gift shop.

Housing an exquisite collection of first-edition titles in pristine condition, this antiquarian bookstore carries an ever-changing selection that might include such classics as Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat, Truman Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany's, and A Farewell to Arms, inscribed by Hemingway himself. Other treasures include a small-folio 1575 edition of The Bishop's Bible with woodcut illustrations, and a copy of the second American edition of On the Origin of Species accompanied by a letter signed by Charles Darwin himself. Historical documents showcase the original signatures of Jung, Edison, and presidents Lincoln and FDR, among other notables. Special binding services are also offered. You may have seen this bookshop on the History Channel's Pawn Stars.

This independent bookstore is the spot to sit, read, and sip coffee on an overcast day by the sea. Great for international travelers, there's a large selection of foreign-language magazines and newspapers, and for youngsters, there's a section in the back devoted to children's books and games. Because of its close proximity to the Navy bases on Coronado, the shop has a large stock of books dedicated to military history. Bay Books also has regular book-signing events; it has hosted a wide array of authors, from Newt Gingrich to Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger. While you're there, grab an espresso or a pastry from the sidewalk-facing café within the bookstore.

Old-fashioned village bookstores don't get more cute and quaint than this, and locals work hard to keep it that way by actively embracing the printed word. A community hangout, the nearly 50-year-old shop hosts numerous readings by authors, workshops, and book clubs, as well as a significant section of Vermont writers.

This open-air shopping center has about 40 stylish boutiques and specialty stores, some of Fort Myers's best restaurants and bars, and 20 movie screens.

In this impressive trifecta of shopping centers, you'll find just about any chain store you've heard of (and some that you haven't). Bellevue Square's wide walkways and benches, its many children's clothing stores, kid's hair salon, and first-floor play area make this a great place for little ones, too. A variety of local restaurant groups and national chains serve quick, good casual food, and you can park for free in the attached garage. Take the sky bridge to Lincoln Square to catch a flick at their 16-screen cinema, organize your life at the Container Store, or sample an assortment of other retail outlets. Eat at one of the several high-end restaurants, the famous Din Tai Fung, or the upscale food court. Bellevue Place, across from Lincoln Square, hosts a variety of stores, restaurants, and a Fonte Coffee Roaster. From Black Friday through Christmas Eve, thousands of people line Bellevue Way between the shopping centers every night at 7 pm to experience the festive and free Snowflake Lane extravaganza.

These side-by-side stores at the corner of Hollywood and Minion Land are packed with souvenirs celebrating two of the most marketable icons in the merchandising world. Representing Old Hollywood is cartoonish flapper Betty Boop, whose image is affixed to mugs, apparel, gifts, jewelry, and other collectibles. Walk through the rainbow archway connecting the stores to find similar souvenirs celebrating the internationally popular (and supercute) Hello Kitty. There's no shortage of choices, with specialty sections like the Hello Kitty Lounge (robes, slippers, toys, and other pajama-party items); the Sweet Yummy Shop's cupcakes, fudge, and candies; and Hello Kitty at the Movies, which places Kitty in some classic films.

The whole family can shop for stylish threads at this boutique. Charming items—including upcycled pieces, Hawaii-made products, Free People clothes, pillows, shoes, and earth-friendly bags—are on display along with comfy cotton tees, airy tunics, and statement necklaces. The menswear selection includes vintage aloha shirts. Repurposed kids' clothing and home accessories are locally made. At Rose's Closet, the women's consignment shop in the back, you can score designer pieces at great prices.

This merchandise cart across the walkway from the Country Bear Jamboree has Davy Crockett coonskin caps, cowboy hats like Woody wears in Toy Story, personalized sheriff's badges, and other gear that draws oohs and aahs from aspiring cowboys and cowgirls.

If you're visiting Galaxy's Edge to get in character, stop by Black Spire Outfitters for the perfect costume. It has everything from blaster belts to full Jedi robes. How "in character" you go is up to you. Many of the shirts are stylish on their own, and who doesn't need a good cloak when visiting the cliffs of Ahch-To?

At this book shop, college students, locals, and visitors alike sift through the crowded shelves and tables of new, used, and rare books in all genres, including children's. The shop also hosts book signings and creative book clubs, including a silent one.

This little shop offers a great selection of Hawaii-made items for adults and children. Look for brightly colored, beach-casual clothing, bags, jewelry, and accessories in soft cotton and rayon aloha prints.

Upper East Siders shop at this pricey French children's boutique for the beautiful designs and impeccable workmanship—think leather baby booties, hand-embroidered jumpers, and cashmere onesies. This NYC flagship location has a loftlike design with whimsical touches, such as a large indoor tree and a cloud sculpture.

Windows at this modest-size bookstore frame close-up views of the docks and San Francisco Bay. Commuters snap up magazines by the front door as they rush off to their ferries, and kids browse the Kids' Corner while Ferry Building visitors thumb through the thorough selection of cooking and travel titles. Author events take place several times a month.