3843 Best Places to Shop in USA

A fixer-upper's dream, Portland Architectural Salvage has four floors of unusual finds from old buildings, including nifty fixtures, hardware that veers from conventional to sculptural, and stained-glass windows, as well as assorted antiques.

If you want real-deal western gear—saddles, Stetsons, boots, and shirts—head to this old-school, no-nonsense store which stubbornly resists all that is trendy, both in clothes and decor. The red neon sign, depicting a cowboy riding a bucking horse, is a Downtown icon.

This store stocks clothing by the famous local apparel maker, whose woolen mills were established in 1863 and continue to produce sturdy, brightly patterned blankets and rugs as well as men's and women's shirts, sweaters, outerwear, and gear that's as popular with octogenarians as with twentysomethings.

The name says it all. Posh Boutique is one of the city's best spots to buy luxurious designer clothing. Posh carries clothing for both men and women, and boasts designers like Free People and Blank NYC. Stop in to find an outfit for those last-minute dinner reservations you snagged at the nearby Etc.

Come to this family-owned bookshop for the outstanding selection of contemporary and classic books across genres. Don't miss the cheeky and serious high-quality greeting cards.

There are more than 220 discount and outlet stores at this mall, including Nordstrom Rack, Michael Kors, OFF 5TH Saks Fifth Ave. Outlet, and Bloomingdale's. There's also an IMAX theater and 25 restaurants, plus Swedish furniture giant IKEA is next to the complex. Check the website for coupons and deals at various stores.

There’s something comforting about Potted, almost as if you’ve just walked into your parents’ sunroom or a woodland fairy’s home. This is a garden full of colors, nooks, and crannies to tuck yourself into, and there are treasures of the botanic kind waiting to be discovered. It’s every plant lover's paradise, but even those who wouldn't consider themselves to be plant fiends will be tempted to buy a memento here.

If it's made of ceramic, you'll find it here—whether it's a calavera (skull), a chili pepper, an armadillo, or a pot of just about any size. You'll also find fountains, benches, and plenty of whimsical metal yard art.

The fresh French bread and pastries made here are outstanding. The shop also sells specialty sauces and preserves, as well as popular king cakes, available during the Carnival season.

The inventory at this Powell's location, a couple of doors down from a general outpost on Hawthorne, focuses on cooking and gardening books, with a sizable selection of crafting books and unique gift items.

Just blocks from the almost-completed Sprint Center arena, the Power & Light District is a nine-block area featuring restaurants, shopping, theaters and Kansas City Live, an outdoor concert pavilion.

The showroom of this edgy art-book publisher is a vision in concrete and steel. Its bright bookshop sells design and photography books, children's titles, Brooklyn-centric gifts, and the latest new fiction and nonfiction books. The space hosts book launches, readings, and discussion groups. There's also a bar and café.

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Prada's Rodeo Drive haven sits inside the incredibly cool Rem Koolhaas–designed Italian showcase space, which features 20-foot-wide staircases and fun-house curves.

The stoneware pottery and terra-cotta tiles made by local potter Tama Smith are prized for their spectacular, high-fired-glaze colors reminiscent of the rugged badlands, blazing sunsets, and brilliant prairie skies of western North Dakota. The shop is just a mile off Interstate 94, in the small town of Beach. Studio tours are available.

The largest of the outlets, there are more than 85 stores here including Liz Claiborne, L. L. Bean, Waterford-Wedgwood, Eddie Bauer, Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, Brooks Brothers, Nike, Guess, Nautica, Michael Kors, and Cole Haan.

An ever-changing selection of vintage streetwear like T-shirts, snapback caps, windbreakers, and Jordans make up the stock at this Milwaukee Avenue spot. Much of the merch reps Chicago sports teams, so you can grab that Bulls 3-Peat button or 90s White Sox jersey you didn't know you were missing.

The building is a fixture in Greenport—a wharfside ship's chandlery dating from 1880—and Preston's continues the nautical theme with its inventory of marine supplies and clothing. Giftware includes scrimshaw, jewelry, sailing books, and all things nautical for the boat and home.

This is the go-to local spot for wedding invitations, fine stationery, and gifts since 1983.

The sells furniture, linens, and vintage clothing.

Did you pack wrong for Boston's unpredictable weather? This multi-floor fast-fashion U.K.-based department store is just the place to supplement your wardrobe without putting a dent in your spending money. Clothing (for men, women, and kids), cosmetics, luggage, home goods, shoes, and more are available.

With minimalist product displays, this design-forward boutique in a renovated loft feels more like an elegant gallery than a home decor store. The carefully curated products are equally elegant, including textiles by artisans in Spain, candles from Japan, and ceramics handcrafted right in Brooklyn. Founded by former stylist Lauren Snyder, it carries products from other designers found nowhere else in New York.

Twenty-five miles east of Nashville, outdoor mall Lebanon Premium Outlets has 60 stores, including Coach, Aeropostale, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Nike.

A major lure to discount seekers year-round, just 10 mi east of the Bay Bridge at the Routes 50/301 split, has 60 upscale factory outlet stores, including Coach, Calvin Klein, Eddie Bauer, and L.L. Bean.

Find ethnic and tribal art, including textiles, furniture, and jewelry, at this longtime Chicago favorite.

The Big Island's most comprehensive mall has indoor shopping, entertainment (a multiplex), and dining, including KFC, Hot Dog on a Stick, Cinnabon, Genki Sushi, IHOP, and Maui Tacos. The kids might like the arcade (near the food court), while you enjoy the stores, anchored by Macy's and Old Navy.

The big draws at this small center are a full-service grocery store and a hardware store, but there's also the North Shore General Store (famed for its burgers and other food to-go), a fun toy store, a bar, a mailing service, a nice sandal boutique, women's clothing, and an ice cream shop. This is also the last stop for gas and banking when you're heading west along the North Shore.

In the 2nd Street shopping district, Prize has branded itself as “an urban department store” where you’ll find women's clothing and menswear, ultra-modern furniture, and super-chic coffee table books. Although you likely wouldn’t trade a trip to Prize for one to, say, Texas-grown Neiman Marcus for basics, the store has boutique-like finds that, we'll say it, take the prize.

Sold at retailers throughout New England and made at the owner's home in Prospect Harbor, these paraben- and sulfate-free all-natural soaps and skin-care products fill two display areas at HarborGirl Emporium, housed in an 1800s barn and stocked with kitchen items, children's toys, stationery goods, holiday decor, and more. Along with about a dozen varieties of avocado oil soap, such as Gardener's with lemon or cranberry, the brand's many offerings include wild blueberry shea butter/jojoba lotion and sea salt scrub and its men's Vagabond line.