3888 Best Places to Shop in USA

Serious collector or casual art lover, you'll be mesmerized by the luminous maritime paintings exhibited within the 1772 Stephen DuBois House. Works by contemporary masters are strongly represented. Don't leave without making a voyage downstairs to the Constellation Room, a gallery space paneled in solid oak and modeled after the USS Constellation.

Known for fabulous service and designer labels, this high-end boutique treats every client like a superstar. Men shop the ground floor for Armani, Etro, and Zegna; women ascend the ornate staircase for Prada, Emilio Pucci, and Lanvin. A freestanding Hugo Boss boutique sells the sharpest tuxedos in town.

Contemporary fine crafts, including jewelry, sculptural glass, ceramics, and fiber arts can be found at this longtime Albuquerque gallery. In town since 1974, a smart and changing selection of high-quality wares by local artisans has been a constant. Special exhibits focus on established artists (such as extraordinary mixed-media metalwork by Cynthia Cook and provocative pieces by collagist Suzanne Sbarge) and worthy newcomers.

This is the destination in Naples for ultra-high-end designer women's wear.

The helpful and friendly staff at Markel's is known for wrapping gifts with giant bows. You'll find unique Lowcountry gifts, including hand-painted wineglasses and beer mugs, lawn ornaments, baby gifts, greeting cards, and more.

Combining high-end shopping with upscale living and dining spaces, the 114-acre Market Common features stores like Anthropologie, Barnes & Noble, Orvis, Pottery Barn, and a Southern Living store. A movie theater, playgrounds, bountiful year-round outdoor festivals, and a park with a man-made lake and bike path make it a day-trip destination.

Hop off I–10 at Exit 203 to head to this shopping and dining district filled with more than 50 locally owned specialty shops, salons, cafés, and restaurants. Hearth & Soul (home goods and clothing), Narcissus (boutique), and Coton Colors (local giftware) are popular, as are many other stores in smaller area enclaves. No worries: most are within easy walking distance of one another. The district is slightly west of Thomasville Road at the intersection of Timberlane Road and Market Street.

One of the best shoe stores in town, Market Street stocks so many styles and brands that you're likely to find something. Shoes for men, women, and children prioritize comfort, so you'll see sensible picks from Dansko, Hoka One One, and Blundstone, but there are plenty of fun options by Eric Michael, Pendleton, and Bueno, as well.

Stop here for melt-in-your-mouth pralines, bear claws, fudge, and the famous glazed pecans—cinnamon and sugar is the favorite. It's a sister location of Savannah's River Street Sweets.

Inspired by chandleries, a sort of general store often found in seaside towns, the shop was born out of the owner's hobby of fancy marlinespike (marine) ropework. The shop is filled with a variety of marine artifacts, antiques, and other interesting items like beach stone and sea-glass necklaces, rope and fiber boat fenders, and ditty bags (a canvas bag with marlinespike handles).

If you're a fan of the creative boho-chic look, you'll want to check out designer Francesco Risso's brightly colored clothes at the Italian designer's SoHo outpost. The collection features dresses and jackets in bright colors and quirky prints, and many of the silhouettes are vintage inspired. Accessories are also eye-catching.

Galleries that exhibit predominantly contemporary art line the blocks of Marshall Way north of Indian School Road, and upscale gift and jewelry stores can be found here, too. Farther north on Marshall Way across 3rd Avenue are more art galleries and creative stores with a Southwestern flair.

House and garden accessories are in the mix here, but the emphasis is on 18th- and 19th-century French and Swedish painted furniture, sourced by the owner on yearly buying trips to Europe. Find unique art, mirrors, and sculptures here.

On display at this quirky boutique is expensive but unique clothing created by husband-and-wife team Ambrose and Marta Curry. He creates silk-screen art with nontoxic paint on fabric in his studio next door, then she cuts and sews the fabric into bags, hats, and clothing for men, women, and children.

This elegant emporium sells clothing (for ladies and babies) that are by turns pretty and edgy; women's hats in a handful of retro styles; lustrous jewelry; hand-spun yarns; and myriad other gifts (as well as lovely papers to wrap them in).

Artist Dalili fabricates his intricate but wearable masks out of leather at a workstation in the front of the store. There also are masks made by other local artists, as well as Venetian and feather versions, pewter sculptures, jewelry, and figurines.

Smaller than its original location, the quality of work is not compromised in the three large, open gallery spaces that exhibit contemporary work from regional, national, and international artists.

Beautifully curated, this store appeals to fans of sleek, modern furniture—if money is no object. How about the iconic Tank armchair by Alvar Aalto for a cool $5,900? Or a brass-and-marble pendant lamp by Fort Standard for $5,200? Even if your budget is limited, Matter is worth a visit for inspiration.

This café and roasting house near Kahului Airport sells 100% Kona, Kau, and Maui coffee from the best coffee farms in Hawaii. Sales associates are very helpful and friendly, and they will ship items. You can get a free cup of joe in a signature to-go cup when you buy a pound of coffee. Order online or call in your food or drink order, and the barista will meet you at the door or bring it to your car!

Among the fine jewelry at this boutique is a wide selection of high-end pearl jewelry, including Tahitian black pearls, South Sea white and golden pearls, and chocolate Tahitian pearls. It also sells freshwater pearls in the shell, black coral (the Hawaii state gemstone), and diamonds. Creations in 14-karat gold showcasing Hawaii themes such as traditional heirloom designs and flora and fauna are also on display. Prices are high but so is the quality.

For a look into the harvesting and design of coral and black pearl jewelry, visit this shop and take a free tour at its adjacent factory near the Ala Moana Shopping Center. Note that it's closed on weekends. Avoid the "Pick a Pearl" option at their other kiosk locations unless you're prepared to be upsold on a jewelry setting or two for the pearls "found" in your shells.

This company has been crafting high-end pearls, coral, and traditional gemstones into jewelry for more than 60 years. It also has a nice collection of Hawaiian heritage pieces. There are branches at Whalers Village and at the Kahului Airport.

An eclectic mix of vendors and artists set up shop at this Sunday outdoor market offering fine art, jewelry, and clothing with an island vibe.

Just five minutes from the airport and across from Kahului Harbor, the Maui Mall is anchored by Longs Drugs and Whole Foods and is a haven for locals and travelers alike. Amid its casual fast-food and national-chain restaurants are local spots, including the popular Tasaka Guri Guri Shop, which has been around for over 100 years and which sells a Japanese-style sherbet confection called guri guri. The mall also has a whimsically designed 12-screen megaplex.

The shop's exterior is as rustic as all the old buildings of Makawao and belies the elegance of the handcrafted jewelry displayed by more than 30 fine art jewelers. Each artist is unique and expresses their designs using gold, silver, and platinum with colored gemstones, diamonds, and pearls.

Crafts, T-shirts, fresh produce and flowers, and souvenirs that range from authentic to average make this enormous flea market—operating since 1981—the island's biggest bargain. Vendors selling Maui-made food items or freshly cracked coconuts can be found next to the food trucks serving fresh, affordable, authentic local food.

For more than 20 years, surfers and other locals have come here to shop for surfboards, clothing, hats, and accessories. Whether you're planning to hit the waves or just looking for something to wear while lounging in the sun, you'll find everything you need here. In addition, they are the only retailer on Maui that carries the Maui Built brand.