262 Best Places to Shop in USA

Merging the attentiveness of a spa with the old-world charm of a barbershop, this high-end men's salon caters to guys who prefer getting a hot-towel shave and a haircut while enjoying a whiskey. The front of the store is devoted to manly diversions, with shaving sets, contemporary and New Orleans–theme cuff links, pocket knives, wallets, bow ties (a specialty), grooming products for face and hair, and gifts.

This vibrant shop on the Ala Malama strip sells quirky souvenirs like funny T-shirts, jewelry, and local products. They have a café counter offering sandwiches, smoothies, and salads. The owners act as informal area guides, helping visitors find their way around and arrange services that they may need.

If your life is missing a punching-nun puppet, an Edgar Allen Poe action figure, or a bacon-scented air freshener, there's hope. Leave your cares and woes at the door and step into a warehouse of the weird and wonderful. It's nearly impossible to feel bad while perusing stacks of armadillo handbags, demon rubber duckies, handerpants (don't ask), and homicidal unicorn play sets. Grab a cat-in-a-can to keep you company or leave with a dramatic chipmunk oil painting. You'll feel better. Trust us.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with an array of pralines, made while you watch. The traditional version is concocted from cane sugar spiked with pecans, but other flavors include chocolate, café au lait, and even bananas Foster. You can also buy hot sauce, prepackaged muffuletta mix, and Bourbon Street glaze, as well as art and books about New Orleans, zydeco CDs, and logo cups and aprons.

The largest gift shop in Willliams, Colors of the West has more than 300 T-shirt designs, 100 different hot sauces, and 90 styles of coffee mugs, plus everything from decorative wind chimes to a whole row of Christmas ornaments.

The hip and well-selected array of goods at this modern-design shop makes it an excellent place for both window-shopping and finding gifts for just about anyone on your list (including yourself). A refreshing departure from the rest of the traditional gift shops in the village, this boutique is chock-full of eye candy, most of which is also functional. There are many locally sourced and contemporary products, from hats and jewelry to novelty books, home decor, and outdoor adventure essentials. Check out Daytrip Jr., its equally hip children's store around the corner.

The main repository of Potterabilia sells everything from Hogwarts school uniforms to broomsticks and other Quidditch supplies (including the legendary Nimbus Two-Thousand-and-One). This is also a good place to buy a new pair of Spectrespecs or stock up on other magic equipment.

Although it specializes in crafts and jewelry, Handmade and More also carries toys, clothing, and a selection of quirky cards.

Bring home products inspired by Charleston furniture, china, and decorative accessories. These authentic Charleston mementos, including bags of Carolina Rice, avoid the kitsch of the City Market and make treasured gifts.

This sweet little store across from Hana Ranch Restaurant sells handmade jewelry, photography prints, and other art from a variety of local artisans. Prices range from $20 bracelets to higher-end jewelry that you won’t find anywhere else.

You wouldn’t guess from the exterior and the name, but this North Shore store is much closer to a boutique than a country store. Full of branded merch, gifts, sunscreen, and other body products, it’s a great place to shop for souvenirs. You can also find drinks, snacks, baked goods, and a small kombucha bar, making it a nice stop before heading out on the Road to Hana. The store also has a small cafe featuring wood-fired pizzas and empanadas.

Find coffee-table books, greeting cards, home decor with cheeky and naughty sayings, candles, wearable souvenirs, and other eclectic items at this fun gift shop that celebrates the area's retro-modern lifestyle and desert dolce vita.

Hawaiian quilts made by hand and machine, a beautiful selection of fabrics, quilting kits, handmade aloha wear, and unique fabric arts fill a cute, small, red plantation-style building a mile outside Lihue. The staff is friendly and helpful---even though a steady stream of customers keeps them busy---and will ship your purchases anywhere.

Housed in what used to be a 75-year-old five-and-dime store, this distinctive gallery has fine ceramics, textiles, and exquisite crafts by Japanese and Northwest artists; you can also see artifacts from the old store, a part of the original Nihonmachi (Japantown). Items range from something as simple as incense from Kyoto to an enormous painted antique chest. Clothes, books, and gift options abound, all with ties to Japan or the local Japanese community.

This vibrant shop sells Mexican art, jewelry, and gifts. Look for the pithy Keepin' It Paisa line of T-shirts, hoodies, and ball caps in the adjacent Placita MX space, where several vendors sell furniture, clothing, and other items.

A throwback to another era, this storied museumlike tobacco shop has been in the same location since 1883, when it served as a clubby gathering spot for young Harvard men, who puffed away while playing pool on the back billiard tables. While Harvard oars, hockey sticks, and photos still adorn the ivy-green walls, the store now caters to a broader clientele in search of quality smoking items, old-fashioned straight razors and shave brushes, chess and checker sets, and small gift items, such as beer steins.

If you'd like to take home a piece of Maine, this is the place to shop. Everything in this large store was created by the state's finest artisans and artists. There's lots of jewelry, plus clothing, home decor, art, kids' items, and much more.

Located on the museum's first floor off the main lobby, MoMA's in-house shop stocks uniquely creative housewares, jewelry, toys, an array of art reproductions, and an incredible selection of books about painting, sculpture, film, and photography. Across the street is the MoMA Design Store ( 44 W. 53rd St.), where you can find Charles and Ray Eames furniture reproductions, vases designed by Alvar Aalto, and lots of clever toys. You won't find more ingenious, practical souvenirs anywhere in town. (There's also a location in SoHo.)

Located in Grand Central Terminal, the symbolic heart of New York City's transit system, this museum store and gallery features an eclectic array of merchandise all linked to the MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority), from straphanger ties to earrings made from old subway tokens. Pick up a toy version of a subway car—with many lines to choose from—along with adult and children's apparel, items for babies and toddlers, accessories, posters, and books on public transportation and New York City.

Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Mark and Katrina Parris, NiLu specializes in locally made home goods and furnishings, apparel, books, and crafts. The Harlem residents affectionately named the kitschy gift shop after their two sons, Nigel and Luke. The couple emphasizes fair-trade products and is dedicated to showcasing the rich culture, artistry, and unique attributes of Harlem and other special places around the world. Expect to find a great assortment of gifts from women-owned brands, ranging from candles from Harlem Candle Co. to Adjourn Teahouse blends, coffee-table books, art prints, and more.

This beautifully styled shop carries a wide variety of design-conscious goods for the home, including geometric print pillows, outdoor bistro chairs, and home bar accessories. In Pigment's plant lab, you can build your own terrariums, which make great souvenirs.

Looking for that unique gift or souvenir you'll never find in a corporate chain shop? Then stop into this matchbox-sized charmer specializing in the wacky, whimsical, and charming. There are novelty greeting cards, funny coffee mugs, books for kids, and candles with unorthodox scents.

You can't leave Hilton Head without a Salty Dog T-shirt, so hit this factory store for the best deals. The trendy T-shirts are hard to resist, and there are lots of options for kids and adults in various colors and styles.