3870 Best Places to Shop in USA

This store is a must-hit for its fashion-forward collection by a cadre of hip women's designers like Eugenia Kim, Rachel Comey, and The Great. Customers from all over the city and well beyond come for adventurous to elegant styles at prices that don't get out of hand.

It's hard to resist the charming, piled-up displays of vintage hotel and restaurant china here. There's also an impressive selection of silver gravy boats, creamers, hotel silver, and flatware that bear the marks of ocean liners and private clubs. P.O.S.H., in business since 1997 and in this location since 2003, is also known for its French flea market signs.

This cozy boutique, whose name means “simple” in Hebrew, specializes in casual wear for women and some items for men, too. You'll find limited editions and small selections of excellently made pieces. Simple styles, ideal for WFH or weekends, along with understated jewelry and a small selection of fragrance candles. There is another location in the East Village.

Browse through an extensive collection of contemporary art with a special emphasis on folk and outsider pieces at this gallery, which is run by well-known local owners Aron Packer and William Schopf.

One of the city's best independent bookstores, Page 1 is a singular find for its mix of rare and used books shelved to entice the serious browser, while also offering a deep selection of literature, fiction and nonfiction, print ephemera, books for kids, and gifts for the book lover. Count on astute staff recommendations, as well as a regular roster of book signings, poetry readings, and children's events.

Originally a bookshop, Pageant first opened its doors in 1946 and eventually shifted its focus to antique prints. Today, there are over 10,000 to browse here. There's something for every interest: prints of cuts of meat, antique charts of various insect species, and vintage illustrative prints of New York City—everything from West Village street scenes to Grand Central at rush hour in the 1920s.

This shop is tiny, but it's big on exceptional antiques, Hawaiiana, and gifts. The owner, Liane, has been collecting rare finds most of her life and now has a place to showcase them. Her inventory changes regularly, with a mix of new and vintage items.

Chic urban brides trust Jane and Saeed Hamidi for their clean-lined bridal collection.

This outlet mall worthy of Palm Beach features more than 130 retailers, with big names among the usual suspects. Saks OFF Fifth, Nordstrom Rack, Brooks Brothers, Coach, and Calvin Klein are interspersed with stores selling shoes, discounted home decor, sports gear, kids' fashions, and more. The mall has several restaurants as well as coffee shops and a food court. And it continues to expand, so check the website for an updated list of shops.

The wine bar in Whole Foods Market is the "see and be seen" scene at this outdoor mall.

This Florida boutique, spa, and salon combo sells robes that are so fun and flirty, they can double as dresses. The boutique walls share space with indulgent bath and facial products. Before or after shopping, check out the on-site spa, which specializes in deluxe facial treatments and makeup services for special events. A new salon features hair styling and nail care.

Small but full of treasures, Panoply sells used and rare books of all kinds, including art books, biographies, and fiction, as well as a curated selection of vinyl records and CDs. One of its categories is \"random cool stuff,\" which in fact describes the whole inventory.

This is the place in San Francisco to find gorgeous handcrafted Italian leather shoes. From knee-high boots to contoured heel pumps, Paolo Iantorno's selection will make your heart miss a beat.

Love writing notes to your friends? Appreciate the look and feel of a fine pen? This shrine to the handwritten word sits in a small storefront just off Andersonville's main drag and offers a variety of high-end and fun-colored pens, ink stamps, notebooks, paper products, and stickers, plus a variety of greeting cards just waiting for the perfect message.

As the name implies, you'll find books and paper goods here, but you'll also find an assortment of humorous and odd gifts. There is also a selection of Charlotte-themed items.

This locally-grown boutique is more than a paperie (athough they do have reams and reams of unusual varieties). There are quirky gifts, bookbinding and scrapbooking supplies, rubber staps, and an entire custom invitation department.

This wonderfully curated emporium sells elegant stationery, wedding invitations, and greeting cards, as well as a quirky and stylish selection of books, toys, home decor, candles, scarves, and travel accessories.

All sorts of paper goods are on offer here, from sassy letterpress cards and stickers to journals and hip art prints. Many of the offerings have a Chicago theme, making this a good spot to pick up souvenirs of the Windy City.

Carrying contemporary silk and rayon clothing for women, and aloha shirts for men, this venerable shop is in Kainaliu, near the Aloha Theatre, but there's also a branch at Keauhou Shopping Center. You can even buy 100% Kona coffee at the stores, which is grown on their family farm.

Main Street is packed with great art galleries, and the best way to see them all is the Park City Gallery Stroll, a free event hosted by the Park City Gallery Association on the last Friday of the month 6–9 pm, sun or snow.

An eclectic assortment of souvenirs, art, books, apparel, stationery, and prints tempts browsers at this design-centric outpost. With a well-curated collection of School of Life philosophy books and nontouristy T-shirts to take back home, it's the perfect place to browse for a half hour while waiting for your table at Burma Superstar across the street.

The upscale Park Meadows is a mall designed to resemble a ski resort, with a 120-foot-high log-beam ceiling anchored by two massive stone fireplaces. The center includes nearly 100 specialty shops. On snowy days, "ambassadors" scrape your windshield while free hot chocolate is served inside.

This busy enclosed mall has an extensive food court, a 20-screen cineplex, and more than 120 stores, including Dillard's department store. Round 1 Bowling & Amusement, offering bowling, billiards, karaoke, and arcade games, is also here.

A few blocks away, are a collection of downtown stores; many are junky, but there are a few good ones—plus a completely re-done food court.

Located in Crystal Cove's Historic District, The Park Store carries fine art works by local plein air artists, as well as sea glass and ocean-themed jewelry, children's toys, snacks, and beach toys and apparel.

Built in 1820 by Colonel Robert Parker, Parker House now serves as an upscale gift emporium. The mix includes Wedgwood pieces, handwoven scarves, Vera Bradley handbags, and children's items.

With a welcoming, ranch-style motif, this shopping hub includes a large supermarket, some fun food court eateries, gift shops, and clothing boutiques. During the holidays, they install a very large Christmas tree and garlands by their classic stone fireplace, great for photos.

Although the Gallery of Great Things, known for art and collectibles, is this shopping center's star attraction, it's also worth looking into the Waimea General Store; Sweet Wind, for books, chimes, and beads; Bentley's, which sells locally crafted and imported home decor and gifts; and Hula Moon, for upscale women's fashions. Waimea Coffee Company satisfies with salads, sandwiches, and Kona coffee.

The upscale eclectic mix at Parkleigh includes everything from greeting cards and soaps to freshly ground coffee and Clarks shoes.

Parnassus Books is best-selling author Ann Patchett’s independent bookstore and one of Nashville's greatest literary destinations. Come for the shop's well-stocked curated selection of fiction, nonfiction, and more, and check the online schedule for special events like author signings and family story times.