Soda City Market, Columbia

Spanning four Main Street blocks, this bustling year-round market, open Saturdays from 9 a.m.–1 p.m., averages 150 vendors hawking everything from snazzy leather goods to artisanal soaps. As a bonus, there are plenty of tempting treats to nibble on while you hunt for something special.

SouthPark Mall, Charlotte, North Carolina

Just a short drive into North Carolina, this mall has more than 150 stores, so you can shop till you drop in this upscale name-brand heaven. From Louis Vuitton and Lilly Pulitzer to Tumi and Tiffany & Co., there is truly something to get every shopaholic’s heart pumping. After stowing your hefty gift haul in the car, celebrate a job well done with some Spanish tapas at Bulla Gastrobar.

Palmetto Peddlers, Florence

Trinket hunters, pickers and adherents of the sport of antiquing will love exploring every nook and cranny of this 38,000-square-foot refurbished factory near the intersection of Interstate 95 and Interstate 20. Discover one-of-a-kind finds and nostalgic pieces while sifting through an ever-changing inventory of vintage items, jewelry, collectibles and tchotchkes.