3888 Best Places to Shop in USA

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We've compiled the best of the best in USA - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Museo

This contemporary fine art gallery focused on Northwest and regional artists is known for its glass art, sculpture, and handcrafted jewelry. Artist receptions are held on the first Saturday of each month from 5 to 7 pm, part of Langley's First Saturday Art Walk.

215 1st St., 98260, USA
360-221–7737

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Museum of Arts and Design Store

Upper West Side

This well-edited museum gift shop stocks high-quality crafts like beautiful handmade tableware, unusual jewelry, and rugs, and unique items connected to temporary or ongoing exhibits. It's a great place to stock up on gifts.

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Store

Near North Side

This fabulous museum gift shop has out-of-the-ordinary accessories, tableware, and jewelry, as well as a wide collection of books on modern and contemporary art. Some of the items you'll find here are truly one of a kind, as the museum has collaborated with artists and designers to develop exclusive/limited-edition products.

220 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL, 60611, USA
312-397–4000
Shopping Details
Closed Mon.

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Museum of Northern Arizona Gift Shop

High-quality Native American art, jewelry, and crafts can be found here.

3101 N. Fort Valley Rd., AZ, 86001, USA
928-774–5213
Shopping Details
Closed Tues.

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Museum of the City of New York

Upper East Side

Satisfy your curiosity about New York City's past, present, or future with the terrific selection of books, cards, toys, and posters. Some of the eclectic items for sale are salt-and-pepper shakers and holiday ornaments in the form of famous skyscrapers, jewelry and cufflinks made with subway memorabilia, and T-shirts and socks emblazoned with the NYC subway map.

1220 5th Ave., New York, NY, 10029, USA
917-492–3331

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Museum Outlets

This store has the perfect mix of artsy home decor and interesting artwork that will check off anyone on your shopping list. Book lovers will love the signature book-spine artwork and hand-stamped stationery. An added plus, all purchases come with free gift wrapping.

31 South St., Pittsfield, MA, 01201, USA
413-499–1818

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Museum Shop at the Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago Loop

Museum reproductions in the form of jewelry, posters, and Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired decorative accessories, as well as books and toys, fill the Art Institute's gift shop. If you're keen on one of the museum's current big exhibits, chances are you'll find some nifty souvenirs to take away.

111 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60603, USA
Shopping Details
Closed Tues. and Wed.

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Museum Store in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

The Mall
This unique museum store offers a slew of books, including memoirs, to further your knowledge of the Holocaust and the plight of other persecuted peoples throughout history. It's also a great place to buy mezuzah scrolls, menorahs, kiddush cups, seder plates, and other Jewish heritage items, as well as secular souvenirs.
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl. SW, Washington, DC, 20024, USA
202-488–0400

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Music Millennium

The oldest record store in the Pacific Northwest, Music Millennium stocks a huge selection of new and used music in every possible category, including local punk groups. The store also hosts a number of in-store performances, often by top-name artists, which have included Lucinda Williams, Richard Thompson, Sheryl Crow, and Randy Newman.

3158 E. Burnside St., OR, 97214, USA
503-231–8926

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Music Valley Antiques & Marketplace

Opryland/Music Valley

A treasure trove of brass, porcelain, and wood awaits you in this sunny antiques store. Music Valley Antiques & Marketplace combines the selective inventory of a high-end vintage boutique with the prices of a dig-until-you-hit-the-bottom flea market. With books, art, records, clothes, furniture, dishes, vintage toys, exquisite tea sets, and (of course) instruments from more than 30 vendors, you’re sure to find at least one thing you didn’t know you couldn’t live without.

My Sister's Closet

What began as an idea turned into a revolution of resale clothing and furnishings. My Sister's Closet offers upscale resale clothing, shoes, and accessories. Its sister store, My Sister's Attic, has resale furniture. There are locations across the Valley, but this is the primary store. You could find a luxury handbag for a third of the price, or a designer suit for pennies on the dollar. All items are guaranteed authentic.

2502 E. Camelback Rd., AZ, 85016, USA
602-954–6080

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Myrtle Beach Mall

This indoor mall sits in the Briarcliffe section just north of Tanger Outlets and just south of Barefoot Landing, offering department store and boutique standards, as well as a monstrous Bass Pro Shop, a movie theater, and a model train exhibit.

10177 N. Kings Hwy., North Myrtle Beach, SC, 29572, USA
843-272–4040

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Na Hoku Ala Moana

Ala Moana

If you look at the wrists of kamaaina (local) women, you might see Hawaiian heirloom bracelets fashioned in either gold or silver and engraved in a number of Islands-inspired designs. Na Hoku sells these and other traditional Hawaiian jewelry along with an array of modern Hawaii-influenced designs that capture the heart of the Hawaiian lifestyle in all its elegant diversity. There are a number of Na Hoku locations on Oahu, as well as on the other Islands and the Mainland.

1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96814, USA
808-946–2100

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Na Hoku Gallery

Waikiki

Like its larger sibling in the Ala Moana Center, this designer and island-lifestyle jewelry store sells Tahitian pearls and ocean- and marine-themed jewelry. Many beautiful Hawaii-inspired designs are featured here; the store also has branches around the Islands.

2335 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96815, USA
808-922–0556

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Nadeau

Berry Hill
Not your average furniture store, Nadeau features quirky furnishings, often with bright colors and an international twist. Their bold selections are fairly priced and always rotating, making it a fun stop in Nashville’s Design District.

Nahcotta

This contemporary design boutique specializes in the stylish ceramics, jewelry, glassware, and art of dozens of regional talents.

110 Congress St., Portsmouth, NH, 03801, USA
603-433–1705

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Nahiku Marketplace

This hub of activity is at mile marker 29, about six miles before you reach Hana. Here you can buy some coconut candy or peruse the small gift shop selling jewelry and trinkets, and other souvenirs. You can also grab a cup of coffee at the café, and snag tacos, Thai food, or other fare from one of the dining options. There are also portable restrooms and a couple of cute "I survived the Road to Hana" cutouts for a quick family pic.

1546 Hana Hwy., HI, 96713, USA

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Nannie Inez

South Austin

Make yourself at home in this South Austin shop. Like many spots around town, design is central to this home goods store. There’s a heavy influence from independent artisans and designers who have created much of the stock, like one-of-a-kind furniture, wooden dolls, patterned trays, and inspired paper goods. The store holds special events with local makers, who teach classes on their respective crafts. Depending on the day, you could learn about anything from perfume blending to mastering the art of feng shui.

701 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX, 78704, USA
512-428--6639

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Nantahala Outdoor Center Gatlinburg

If your plans include outdoor adventure in the Smokies, consider this your base camp, where you'll find expertise, apparel, gear, and guides—all under 18,000 square feet of retail space. There's so much here—for hiking, fishing, whitewater rafting, canoeing, and camping—the store actually schedules guided orientation tours. And to keep it fun for the whole family, you'll also find a kids' play area, a rock-climbing wall, and a swinging rope bridge.

1138 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738, USA
865-277--8209

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Napa Bookmine

An indie new-and-used shop with a café, Napa Bookmine often hosts author events. Specialties include children's and teen titles, wine books, and works by local writers.

1625 2nd St., Napa, CA, 94559, USA
707-733–3199

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Napa Valley Olive Oil Manufacturing Company

"There's a crazy little shack beyond the tracks," the song goes, but in this case the 1870s barn east of the railroad tracks sells tickle-your-taste-buds olive oils and vinegars, along with cheeses, meats, breads, and other delectables to take on the road or enjoy at picnic tables outside. This is no-frills old Napa with a shout-out to old Italy.

835 Charter Oak Ave., St. Helena, CA, 94574, USA
707-963–4173
Shopping Details
Closed Mon. and Tues.

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NARS

Upper East Side
Women adore NARS for its Jungle Red lipstick, multiuse makeup sticks, and other iconic products. This flagship, with glossy white walls and a red counter, stocks the full NARS makeup line, as well as a collection of "François' Favorite Things," which includes books, films, and photographs that have served as inspiration. There are also boutique locations in Greenwich Village and SoHo.
971 Madison Ave., New York, NY, 10021, USA
212-861–2945

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Nashville SC Team Store

Wedgewood-Houston

The team store for Nashville's professional soccer team has lots of cool merch for everyone from infants to adults, including scarves, hats, T-shirts, onesies, and team kits. There are also plush soccer balls, key chains, etc. If you're not able to catch a game or show, you can at least get a peek at the inside of the stadium through the double doors inside the store.

National Air and Space Museum Store

The Mall

One of the world's most visited museums has a newly renovated gift shop. You can find plenty of toys and games, plenty of souvenirs, including T-shirts and totes, and an extensive selection of Star Wars and Star Trek licensed products for sci-fi fans. The store showcases a wide assortment of kites and books; you can also find flight suits for both the young and young at heart. Space pens that work upside down and freeze-dried "astronaut" ice cream are best sellers.

Independence Ave. and 6th St. SW, Washington, DC, 20560, USA
202-633–4510

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Native American Flea Market

Hualapai and other Native American artists sell their crafts and handmade goods at Guano Point. Whether the market is open depends on the availability of the craftsmen; you can check on availability by calling the visitor center at  888/868–9378.

Native American Trading Company

Golden Triangle

The collection of crafts, jewelry, and regional paintings here is outstanding. It's currently open by appointment only.

Native Arts Gallery

This family-owned and operated store brings Southwest Indigenous jewelry to Maine. They sell sterling silver jewelry in Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi designs, as well as a variety of handmade crafts.

99 Main St., 04609, USA
207-288–4474
Shopping Details
Closed Nov.–Apr.

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Native West Trading Company

The owner, Jennifer Reisser, of Creek and European ancestry, provides a place for artists and artisans from the nearby Pine Ridge Reservation to sell their work. The store is brimming with authentic, Native-made products, including art, bead and quillwork, moccasins, buffalo robes, jewelry, pottery, and more.
251 S.D. 44, Interior, SD, 57750, USA
605-433--5003

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Nature's Own

You can browse an extensive collection of rocks, fossils, educational games, gifts, and beautiful onyx bowls here. There are also branches in Boulder, Nederland, and Breckenridge.

Nau

Specializing in men's and women's sustainable clothing, from rugged hoodies and urbane down jackets to dressier threads made with cotton, Tencel, and other breathable fabrics, Portland-based Nau ships all over the world, but you can try on products and ask questions at this sleek flagship retail store in the Pearl District.
304 N.W. 11th Ave., OR, 97209, USA
503-224–9697

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