3888 Best Places to Shop in USA

Incense tickles your nose as you enter Mirabai, a decidedly spiritual bookstore, often referred to as a "sanctuary for the soul." Crystals give way to books, jewelry, and other objects to help the flow of your chi.

The centerpiece of the downtown Coral Gables shopping district, lined with trees and busy with strolling shoppers, is home to a host of exclusive couturiers and bridal shops as well as some men's and women's boutiques, jewelry, and home-furnishings stores. The half-mile "mile" runs from Douglas Road to LeJeune Road and Aragon Avenue to Andalusia Avenue, but many of the Gables's best nonbridal shops are found on side streets, off the actual Mile. In addition, the street itself teems with restaurants—more than two dozen—facilitating a fabulous afternoon of shopping and eating.  If debating Miracle Mile versus Bal Harbour or the Design District, check out the others first.

The shops here line an indoor sidewalk built around the circular 7,000-seat Bakkt Theater, where Keith Urban and Gwen Stefani have had residencies. Along the way, you'll find notable and diverse fashion names like Tommy Bahama, Victoria's Secret, H&M, and lululemon. Beauty lovers will enjoy Bath & Body Works, Lush, and Sephora, which are well worth the walk on the cobblestone flooring. Miracle Mile does an admirable job of balancing fashion designer boutiques with modestly priced shops. Many of the stores are at your local mall, but you still may discover a treasure here.

Like many quaint coastal communities, Half Moon Bay has a wonderful community of artists and galleries. This gallery in the heart of downtown is particularly special because visitors can interact with the artists whose works are on display. Paintings featuring nature and coastal beauty are usually a focus, but there's a wide variety of themes and artistic styles to see, including glass and jewelry.

This complex includes Adidas, Guess, Michael Kors, Nike, Nautica, and more than 140 other stores and eateries, plus a free Playland for kids.

Specializing in herbs, tinctures, essential oils, and natural medicines, this cozy little shop also sells scents and other natural body products, usually made by local small crafters. The community-oriented space offers health consultations and workshops too; check the website for more information.

No less than three outdoor Saturday morning markets are held downtown in the summer. The oldest and biggest is the Missoula Farmers' Market, which boasts 100 local vendors selling an amazing array of flowers, fresh fruits and vegetables, locally baked breads, and other handmade goods. It's held adjacent to the old train depot at the north end of Higgins Street every Saturday morning from mid-May to mid-October, as well as Tuesday evening from July through mid-September. You can even view what's available on the market's website before you go. You can also check out the Clark Fork River Market under the Higgins Street Bridge and Missoula People's Market on East Pine Street, not far from the farmers' market.

The Missoula People's Market showcases more than 80 local artisans, featuring unique Montana arts and craft. Stop by to check out fine pottery, metalworks, fine woodworking, photography, leather work, clothing, jewelry, and functional and whimsical art---and the artists who created it. Open Saturday morning from mid-May to mid-October.

Hello Kitty, one of Japan's most popular toys, is on hand here, as are the Transformers and Godzilla. Dress up with a washable poly kimono or a more luxurious silk version, or check out the luminous pearl jewelry. Other popular items include animé art, chopsticks, and Kit Kat bars in assorted flavors. You'll be tempted to take home some sweets after watching a Japanese Candy Art demonstration.

Prada front woman Miuccia Prada established a secondary line (bearing her childhood nickname, Miu Miu) to showcase her more experimental ideas. Look for Prada-esque styles in more daring colors and cuts, such as high-waist skirts with scalloped edges, Peter Pan–collar dresses in bold patterns, and pastel-hued pumps.

This distinctive 30-acre shopping center off Federal Highway, one block north of Palmetto Park Road, intersperses apartments and town houses among its gardenlike commercial areas. Some three dozen retailers line the central axis. It's peppered with fountains and green space, restaurants, galleries, a jazz club, a movie theater, the Boca Raton Museum of Art, and an amphitheater that hosts major concerts as well as community events.

Featuring all local artists and artisans, the fun shop is a great place to find a personal gift for someone or that perfect piece of art to help you remember your Utah trip. The offerings here are diverse, including prints, jewelry, ceramics, and calendars. The more you look around this creative, colorful space, the more pieces you'll find you want. 

This small shop in a converted cottage offers women's designer clothes, ranging from casual to edgy. Jeans and denim jackets, novelty T-shirts, small gift items, and a jewelry selection that includes pieces made by local designers can all be found here.

With a clean, orderly aesthetic that seems right out of the pages of Kinfolk, this upscale take on a general store carries gorgeous kitchenware and table linens, from salvaged-olive-wood cutting boards to handwoven dish towels. Fine hardware, garden tools, and books related to kitchen and home are also on offer. It's adjacent to and run by the team at Vinaigrette restaurant, and you can dine here, too—there's a juice bar and a small café proffering delicious breakfast fare, sandwiches, pies, and more. Owner Erin Wade is well-known in the restaurant community for her creative sustainability solutions, such as reusable take-out containers, to-go cups, and composting initiatives.

If you're searching for modern, minimalist, or retro furnishings and accessories, Modern Manor might have the item to indulge your inner Don Draper. And, their in-house bar and restaurant can satisfy your "it's five o'clock somewhere" mid-shopping hankering.

Filled with a brilliant combination of indie and established designers, this upscale boutique is a mainstay for the modern minimalist. Pick up the wares of local favorites as well as internationally loved labels like Acne Studios, Issey Miyake, and Levi's. The Sunset Boulevard store stocks goods for men and women as well as children, plus accessories and some home goods.

Baskets, moccasins, beaded hair ornaments, and carved bone pendants, all handmade by American Indians, are available for purchase at the Mohawk Indian Craft Shop at Kanatsiohareke, a traditional Mohawk community and education center about 10 mi west of Amsterdam. The selection of books for adults and children is large; you'll also find American Indian–style cotton shirts and dresses adorned with flowing ribbons.

Molly Green is a local family-run women's clothing boutique with additional locations Downtown and in Franklin. Visit this shop to find an outfit for just about any occasion, whether it's lounging about your vacation rental in a cozy colorful matching sweatsuit or dressing up in a jumpsuit for a screening at The Belcourt. In addition to clothing, the store is well-stocked with reasonably priced accessories, jewelry, and shoes, ensuring all your sartorial needs are met.

Wanna deck out your home like a Victorian B&B? Then visit for lacy linens, sweet tea-scented soaps, and ornate silver lockets.

A small downtown shop, this arts and crafts co-op has locally made folk art like dolls, clay flowers, silk sarongs, and children's items. The shop also carries rotating original art by more than 100 Molokai artists and giclée prints, as well as jewelry, locally produced music, and Saint Damien keepsakes.

Oak Glen's informal information center is at Mom's, where you can head to the samples bar and learn about the nuances of apple tasting, or warm up with fresh-pressed hot cider. In addition to organic produce, local honey, apple butter, and jams, the store also sells handmade aprons, goat-milk soap, lavender products, and more. 

Many New Yorkers swear by this French–Italian brand's coats to keep them warm but stylish throughout the winter or on the ski slopes. The knee-length puffer is a firm favorite, but there are all sorts of jackets and accessories spread over the store's several levels, along with pieces created in collaboration with designers like Giambattista Valli and KITH.

At this beautiful boutique moms and moms-to-be find a social scene, thanks to story and music times. The clothing for newborns, babies, and toddlers is top-quality, with organic fabrics in adorable original prints you'll want to post on Instagram.

Grab your hipster plaid flannels, cleverly named candles, linen jumpsuits, plant-dyed bandanas, and canvas backpacks at this Instagram-worthy shop where you can stock up on clothing, home goods, and accessories, all while sipping on a craft cocktail or coffee.

Delectable and beautiful handcrafted chocolates, made with locally grown ingredients like prickly pear, mesquite, and chiltepin, are sold here, along with coffee, tea, and (of course) hot chocolate. Build your own box of bonbons or choose from various packaged chocolate items; your loved ones back home will thank you.

A refreshing stop in the historic center of town, the independent Montana Book and Toy Company lines its shelves with regional and hard-to-find books, toys, games, and gifts.

Pick up a paper bag and fill it from the bushel baskets overflowing with what once was called "penny candy" at the Montana Candy Emporium.