3888 Best Places to Shop in USA

More than 100 dealers peddle their treasures in this 15,000-sq-ft building, displaying everything from costume jewelry and mid-century furnishings to vintage farm tools and weird ephemera. It's one of Adamstown's originals.

Every item in this delightful gift shop was handpicked by owner Mary Wolfe, a fifth-generation resident of Wallowa County. Her love for the area and for finding unique, fun, and funny gifts is evident throughout. The shop is filled with local souvenirs, toys, puzzles, books, clothing, accessories, and an abundance of home and holiday decor—something for just about everyone. Ice-cream lovers will also be delighted with a visit to Mad Mary's Soda Fountain next door (open only during the summer months). 

The Mad River Taste Place is a grocery store in the same way that Waterbury's Ben & Jerry's Factory is an ice cream shop: you'll find all the Vermont-made food and drink you could want, but a visit is about more than tasting the end product, and you're guaranteed to learn something while you're there. It's the place for local cheese, with more than 100 options representing every producer in the state, all expertly curated and explained by in-the-know staff. A walk-in beer cooler stocks hard-to-find brews and ciders, and the shelves are piled with perfect edible gifts. Meats from on-site 5th Quarter Butchery & Charcuterie are making their way onto high-profile menus, so be sure to grab some from the source.

If you're wondering where some park guests found their Potter-themed apparel, there's a chance it came from here. In this shop "Where Well-Dressed Witches and Wizards Buy Their Wares" the couture is dazzling. For those who love to play dress-up, the choices include replicas of Hermione's Yule Ball gown and the full line of Hogwarts apparel—not just robes but also house scarves and sweaters, as well as anything else you can think of.

Bright watercolor canvases and prints of cacti, desert scenes, and animals by the popular local artist Diana Madaras can be found at this gallery.

Among the many shops along the 300 Block of North Queen Street, Madcap & Co is especially fun. Gifts, souvenirs, local products, fair-trade imports, and more fill the spacious store—the vibe is definitely amusing.

One of four locations in Nashville, this little shop is absolutely packed with potential presents for the folks back home: candles, puzzles, jewelry, food products, and more from a number of Nashville and/or Tennessee enterprises. Thistle Farms, an organization dedicated to helping women survivors of abuse and addiction, is well represented here, as is Loveless Cafe, Bongo Java coffee, and Sweet Tea Candle Company. There's a good selection of items for little ones, too. No room? No problem, you can arrange free shipping when you check out.

You'll discover an array of unique local shops nestled around historic Madison Square. Grab lunch on the rooftop of The Public Kitchen and Bar before stopping in longtime favorites like Saints & Shamrocks and E. Shaver, Bookseller. ShopSCAD offers some of the finest gifts, clothing, and home decor items designed and produced by students of the highly regarded Savannah College of Art and Design. Take afternoon tea at the college's Gryphon Tea Room, located inside a remodeled old-time pharmacy. For something a little stronger, head to Artillery, a speakeasy-inspired bar housed in a restored cavalry artillery; the bartenders make some of the city's best handcrafted cocktails.

If you are easily overwhelmed, you should take a deep breath before you walk into this expansive shop, where every possible inch of counter and shelf space is filled with antiques and vintage goods. You will find an array of costume and fine jewelry, vintage photographs, antique clocks, home decor, glassware, clothing, silver, furniture, china and ceramics, and a variety of other collectibles from a number of vendors.

The Magazine Street Merchants Association publishes a free brochure with maps and descriptions of the myriad stores, galleries, restaurants, and shops that line the city's boutique strip; it's available in hotels and stores, or you can request or download one from the association's website.

This toy shop, beloved by both children and adults, sells the kind of items you won't find in big-box stores. While they do carry popular toys by LEGO and Playskool, the emphasis is on independent brands. You'll find everything from baby toys to play items for older children to party games for adults. The staff go above and beyond with customer service, and can help with shipping and assembly.

Located near the courthouse in downtown Lockhart, this little gem carries a well-curated collection of vintage pieces at great prices in a historic building. The warm and welcoming staff makes it a lot of fun to shop here.

Since 1977, this two-story, 7,000-square-foot shop in the heart of Pioneer Square has been supplying families with games, toys, puzzles, tricks, candy, and figurines. They claim a professional child runs this friendly store—and it shows.

Melrose Avenue might be Los Angeles’s most well-known vintage shopping destination, but Burbank’s Magnolia Park Merchants shopping district gives it a run for its money. Spanning several blocks on Magnolia Boulevard with some stores on scattered side streets, this revitalized area of independent boutiques, self-care purveyors, cafés, and eateries has a small-town feel and easy parking that Melrose lacks. It's heavy on well-stocked vintage, thrift, and antiques shops—Junk For Joy, Best of Times Antiques, Studio Hope, The Holding Company, Chance Vintage, Yes Baby! (which has a secret arcade in back), The Blue Pig, Hive & Hanger (owned by a beekeeper out to educate the public), and Playclothes Vintage.

But there's also an occult apothecary (The Crooked Path), vinyl vendor (Run Out Groove Records), a sourdough bakery (Random Acts of Breadness), a collection of comic books and pop culture collectables (Blast From The Past), jewelers (Stay Home Friend), a horror and paranormal museum/oddities gift shop/bookstore/goth clothing boutique (The Mystic Museum), a throwback video store that holds screenings (Be Kind Video), and a plant nursery (Tansy). There's even a vintage and makers' mall with a cat-themed section and adoptable kittens in the window (Catnip Coalition).

It’s worth venturing a bit outside town to visit Magnolia Pearl, a unique shop in a multistory barn that features the eclectic designs of San Antonio native Robin Brown, the owner/designer whose elevated shabby chic and collectible pieces, made with distressed fabrics and a purely Texas twist, have been called “farmhouse boho chic, a mashup of Alice in Wonderland and Oliver Twist."  A favorite of celebrities like Taylor Swift and Johnny Depp, everything is quite pricey, but if something catches your eye, be warned: it will be hard to resist!

For funky vintage garb that dates from the 1950s through the 1990s, look no further than this colorful nest of fashion treasures. Jewelry, shoes, dresses, coats, and even rhinestone tiaras can be found here.

At this boutique, you can snap up the latest styles without breaking the bank. A friendly staff, easy-breezy dresses, resort-perfect rompers, and loads of accessories await the smart shopper. There are branches in Kihei, The Shops at Wailea, Whalers Village, Lahaina Gateway Center, and Paia.

Small on space but huge on sustainable quality, this shop carries the owners' full line of proprietary organic skincare products created mostly of botanicals grown on their farm. The store also stocks the organic macadamia nuts and coffee grown on 60 acres the proprietors own and manage in South Kona.

Gallery after gallery displays artwork in myriad styles—contemporary, Western realism, Native American, and traditional. Several antiques shops are also here; specialties include porcelain and china, jewelry, and Oriental rugs.

One of the state's best sources for folk art, Main Street Gallery carries works by more than 75 regional artists. The store also carries jewelry, pottery, paintings, and sculptures.

The gallery, a light and cheery space run by the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council, showcases established artists and rising stars. It's well worth a visit.

Thanks to its co-owners' past kitchen experience at L'Espalier, this pasta shop opened to much fanfare. You'll leave with everything you need to make a meal—fresh pasta, meatballs, sauce, and a bottle of wine (or beer) from upstairs.

Maine Art Hill's centerpiece is a two-story gallery showcasing works by artists from Maine and elsewhere in New England. There's also a sculpture garden, filled with copper and stainless steel works created by the artist Lyman Whitaker. Just steps behind is a cluster of studio galleries, each hosting various artists and local services.

This is a wonderful place to find meaningful souvenirs of Maine. Made by dozens of Maine artisans, the finely hand-crafted pieces include jewelry, pottery, paintings, fine photography, clothing, skincare products, preserves, and household items.

Maine's largest shopping mall (and the second largest in northern New England) is enclosed and has a full stable of the expected national and international retail shops including Pottery Barn, Apple, Banana Republic, H&M, and Sephora. Mixed in, however, are regional and local stores, too. Department stores include Macy's and JC Penney, and the food court offers healthier options like Red Mango and a Mediterranean grill on top of the usual fast food.

Pop into the Maine State Prison Showroom for handcrafted wooden items ranging from beautiful cutting boards to furniture offered at very modest prices. Since 1824, prison inmates participating in the skills-building industries program have created wooden goods to be sold to the public; the proceeds fund the program. The store contains hundreds of items. Some, like ship models, have a nautical theme. Other items include toys, bowls, jewelry boxes, birdhouses, bureaus, and tables. They also sell metal firepits.

Housed in a historic town house, this boutique peddles European-style housewares and home accessories. Whether you might like some lavender soap from Provence, a set of gourmet cheese knives, or a couple of plush decorative pillows, this boho-chic spot is worth a browse.

This cute shop is the place to find gorgeous host and dining entertainment gifts like Mariposa napkin holders, Julia Knight bowls, and Michael Aram picture frames, along with trendy Mud Pie household wares.

This store epitomizes the Rockridge neighborhood's funky-chic shopping scene. Look for high-end housewares and clothes along with impulse buys like adorable brooch pins, colorful champagne flutes, and porcelain animal cake toppers for celebrations.