3843 Best Places to Shop in USA

Part spa, part natural beauty boutique, this airy little shop has high standards for sourcing its products. From Biossance face creams to Rahua shampoo, only the highest-quality—nontoxic, ethical, organic, all-natural—products make it onto the shelves. If you want to try any spa treatments, including facials, massage, and energy healing to support sleep, brain health, and more, be sure to book in advance.

Whimsically named for the classic Dr. Seuss book, One Fish Two Fish is a high-end home decor shop located in the Downtown Design District. Look for contemporary furnishings, fine linens, and bedroom and bathroom accessories. Every corner of the store has something charming to offer, including elegant handbags and jewelry and colorful modern lighting fixtures. For fine wearables, cross over Whitaker Street to visit the Annex, its sister store.

This was the first store to sell Broadway merchandise outside of a theater. Today, souvenir posters, T-shirts, and knickknacks memorializing past and present Broadway hits still reign at this small Theater District shop next to the Booth Theatre.

Fermentation is the name of the entire game at the quirky Onggi (pronounced “Ong-gee”), named after the Korean vessels in which fermentations like soy sauce, kimchi, and rice wine are made. Owned by a young trio of self-titled “fermentation nerds,” the friendly shop peddles an array of fantastic—and mostly small-batch—products: the likes of Taiwanese soy pastes; preserved Moroccan Meyer lemon paste; ponzu sauces with yuzu; and mushroom ale vinegars.

The Alaska Native–owned cooperative Oomingmak sells items made of qiviut, the ultra-soft and warm undercoat of musk ox, from inside one of the few small houses remaining in Downtown. Scarves, shawls, hats, and tunics are knitted in traditional patterns by women in villages across Alaska.

This poetry-dedicated bookshop (one of only a few of its kind in the United States) is a space for literary-loving community and poetry books of all kinds. New, modern poetry books, used books, well-loved classics, rare editions, and poets from around the world are represented in A Poem Emporium, which occasionally hosts readings and events as well, and proudly represents minorities and contemporary social justice movements through both its book selection and window displays.

This modern, urban home boutique strikes the balance between edgy hipster and cool hostess. The furniture, baby clothes, jewelry, candles, and soaps all manage to be clever and quirky. It's as fun to browse as it is to buy, as there's no pressure from the friendly sales staff.

This gallery in a handsome historic downtown building carries the work of some of the area's top photographers. Wyoming's wildlife, flora, and landscapes provide the primary scenes, but less traditional themes also are presented.

Opera House Antiques is a multi-dealer shop in a 1901 opera house off the Village Square. Furniture, jewelry, silverware, and linens are among the offerings. From January through March it's just open weekends.

With a tiny spiral staircase leading to the basement, and resident cats wandering through the tightly packed aisles, Ophelia's offers a classic used-bookstore experience in an age when so many are disappearing. The owner is known for her excellent taste, and it shows—you'll find major titles from notable authors as well as obscure works and poetry books. Be sure to ask for recommendations—she'll be happy to help.

Opry Mills is the be-all end-all of malls in Tennessee. In fact, it’s so gigantic that it has its own exit off of Briley Parkway. There are more than 200 stores inside, both outlet and retail, covering every corner of the shopping landscape: shoes, clothes, sporting goods, hunting gear, handbags, and multiple vendors who sell nothing but cowboy boots. And the brands cover just as wide a spectrum, from Coach to rue21. The layout is a huge oval, so there are no shortcuts as you make a full lap around this hall of commerce. When you’ve reached your shopping limit, catch a movie at the Regal Opry Mills IMAX & RPX and enjoy a bottle of Nashville craft beer. For food, Chuy’s Mexican Food is the best pick for both flavor and value, and Aquarium Restaurant is an excellent choice if you’re willing to shell out a little more for the dreamy experience of dining surrounded by a 200,000-gallon saltwater aquarium.

One of the last establishments of its kind, Optimo makes high-end custom straw and felt hats for men in an atmosphere that evokes 1930s and 40s haberdashery. It also offers a complete line of related services, including cleaning, blocking, and repairs.

The go-to resource for modern furniture, lighting, and accessories in Chicago carries pieces by Minotti, Philippe Starck, and Piero Lissoni in a bi-level industrial space.

Imported porcelain, vases, ceramics, jewelry, and the store's own line of smocked children's clothing are popular gift items. The store has a Monogram Shop, which allows you to customize your purchases, as well as a showroom of home furnishings, including accent furniture, lamps, and antique accessories.

America's largest motorcycle manufacturer has been going strong since 1903, and its apparel has been popular for nearly as long. Harley enthusiasts of all ages can buy biker jackets, vests, T-shirts, patches, and other gear. Climb aboard an iconic hog for a photo op.

Just a short drive from Universal Orlando, the city's largest outlet mall is a prime destination for international shoppers, who can find shoes, clothing, cosmetics, electronics, and household goods at a fraction of their home-country prices. The massive complex at the north tip of International Drive includes hot brands such as Armani, 7 for All Mankind, Carter's, Janie and Jack, Boss, Coach, Kate Spade, and Calvin Klein, along with Brooks Brothers, Saks OFF 5th, and Disney. Searching for bargains works up an appetite, and there are plenty of places to eat here, too, either in the bright food court or in one of several sit-down restaurants.

This outlet capitalizes on its proximity to Disney (it's at the confluence of Interstate 4, State Road 535, and International Drive). Although it's easier to see from the highway than to enter (and parking is tedious and scarce), some smart shoppers have lunch on International Drive and take the I-Ride Trolley right to the front entrance (it runs every 15 minutes). The center's design makes this almost an open-air market, so walking can be pleasant on a nice day. You'll find Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Prada, Adidas, Tory Burch, Tommy Hilfiger, and Salvatore Ferragamo, among more than 160 stores.

A contemporary jewelry store owned by couple Stefan Freidemann and Laura Lapachin (who met in a metalsmithing class), Ornamentum sells fanciful jewelry made by fine artists whose works appear in museums around the world.

This bright and airy shop is a perfect place to stop and grab a buffalo mozzarella sandwich for lunch, or a scoop of homemade gelato, also made from the milk of a herd of water buffalo that graze over two ranches in the Hill Country. There is outdoor seating on a spacious back patio and a small Italian grocery selling cured meats, cheeses, and other specialty food items, as well as books, kitchen tools, and coffee. Bring the family, because you can often find a few water buffalo grazing out back. Oro Bianco Italian Creamery now has outposts in Blanco, Dripping Springs, and Fredericksburg.

This shop in the center of town sells Rio Grande- and Chimayó-style textiles made by the family whose Spanish ancestors brought the craft to New Mexico in the 1600s. The Galeria Ortega, next door, sells traditional and contemporary arts and crafts in New Mexican and Native American styles.

The lodgelike Orvis store carries the company's latest clothing, fly-fishing gear, and pet supplies—there's even a trout pond. At this required shopping destination for many visitors—the Orvis name is pure Manchester—there are demonstrations of how fly rods are constructed and tested. You can attend fly-fishing school across the street.

Come here for the ladylike but bold runway designs of this upper-crust favorite. Skirts swing, ruffles billow, embroidery brightens up tweed, and even a tennis dress looks like something you could go dancing in.

This stylish mini chain has outposts around the city, but the Upper East Side location has the biggest selection of curated women's clothing from on-trend designers such as Rachel Comey and Band of Outsiders, as well as its own line. If you want that nonchalant-chic look, like an oversize velvet jacket thrown over skinny jeans, this is your place.

After a succeessful career working for Whole Foods Market, Otto Leuschel decided to open an old-style grocery store in the tiny center of Germantown, 10 miles south of Hudson. Despite its small size, Otto's has an amazing selection of products ranging from grocery staples like Tide and Oreos to more exotic fare like British condiments and European jams. There's an excellent selection of international and local cheeses as well as other great Hudson Valley products. There's also a full deli in the back and two café tables in the front. Leuschel recently opened a variety store across the street that sells everything from cosmetics to hammers.

The toys in this trim, tidy shop are artfully arranged in colorful displays. There's something here for everyone, regardless of their age.

Calling all sports fans: this Austin lifestyle brand is reinventing workout gear. Somewhere between Nike's high-performing, sweat-wicking staples and your favorite broken-in cotton T-shirt or bottoms, the Outdoor Voices gear is wearable and fashionable without being overly sporty. You’ll find sweats, hoodies, and tanks that have movement and are perfect for a hike on the Greenbelt, an afternoon spent at Zilker Park, or an evening perched around a fire.

Peek into the production room and take home a bottle of Kill Devil Rum from this small-batch distillery, where the Wheel House Lounge bar doubles as a popular hangout for locals sipping sweet rum cocktails.