St. Louis is a world-famous and world-class city known for it's enviable culture and lifestyle. Residents and visitors have known for years that St. Louis also has some of the best shopping in the entire county. If you are gift-hunting, looking for decor for your new home in the city or are a visitor looking for a keepsake, here are some locations to consider.

St. Louis is home to many large shopping malls, numerous top-label department stores and a mix of unique specialty shops. In one mall, you can buy anything from bathroom furniture vanities to a new snowboard. The diversity of the city's residents is reflected in the eclectic mix of offerings from small businesses, boutiques and gift shops.

St. Louis also has numerous antique and vintage shops throughout the downtown core. St. Louis has great street-level markets to browse, similar to the older areas of Chicago or Toronto. Patio sets, fresh farm produce, DVD's can be found on display on almost any downtown sidewalk. You can spend an afternoon exploring vintage clothing, collectibles and furniture in vintage and second-hand shops throughout the downtown area.

The city also has numerous outlet and box stores on the outskirts of the metro area. If you are renovating your new home or are in need of upgrades, be sure to look for sales and good deals in these shops first. Whether you need a new instantaneous water heater or something to organize your garage, these stores are always your a better first step in your search than exploring smaller stores downtown.

The Boulevard is a shopping area near Clayton, accessible from downtown St. Louis. It is best known for it's lifestyle retailers such as Ann Taylor, Crate and Barrel, Bombay and Soft Surroundings. If you are in the market for a stylish pair of Dunlop boots or a special piece of jewelry for your significant other, you will be very pleased with the offerings in and around The Boulevard district.

With it's thriving media industry and reputation in the music industry, St. Louis also has numerous shops catering to your High Tech needs. Stores throughout the city can help you to procure a web collaboration tool or new DAT recorder for your home studio. Personal computers and home electronics shops can be found throughout the downtown area. Larger technology retailers can be found alongside the box stores outside of the downtown core.

Similar to the Boulevard is Brentwood Square, which includes Viking Culinary Art, REI and Whole Foods centers. The Mid Rivers and Chesterfield Malls are, respectively, greats location for a day of shopping. They sell everything under the sun. Both malls include a large Macy's, Dillards and a Sears alongside over 150 specialty shops like Banana Republic, GAP, Williams-Sonoma and Pottery Barn.