From a candy store that would make Willy Wonka jealous to a place where you can stock up on all of your Elvis knickknacks, "Extreme Shopping" will take you on a cross-country spree.
Jungle Jim's International Market
Fairfield, Ohio
Food from every corner of the world is available at this six and-a-half-acre "culinary fairground," which features a cooking school, event center and "Best Restroom in America" award-winning bathrooms.
Archie McPhee
Seattle, Washington
Selling items that run from a dime to over a $1,000, this place is a kitsch-lover's paradise, stocked with gag gifts including chicken suits and astro-turf purses.
REI
Seattle, Washington
Both hardcore survivalists and casual outdoor enthusiasts can find what they need at this sporting goods megastore, which sells around 4,500 items a day!
Unclaimed Baggage Store
Scottsboro, Alabama
Over 7,000 new "lost" items come through this 40,000-square-foot store each day, and are sold at 50 to 80 percent off their actual value, proving one person's misfortune is another person's bargain. And don't feel bad about rifling through other people's belongings; by law, travelers forfeit any lost luggage once they've been reimbursed by the airline.
Bonanza Gifts
Las Vegas, Nevada
Dubbed "The World's Largest Gift Shop," Bonanza Gifts is a 40,000-square-foot shop that has anything and everything a Vegas souvenir shopper could want. Located at the north end of the strip, this is a must-stop to grab those Vegas-themed T-shirts for family and friends.
Daffin's Candy
Sharon, Pennsylvania
Billing itself as "The World¿s Largest Candy Store," this candy store and chocolate factory uses up to 1.2 million pounds of chocolate each year, which allows them to sell over 4,300 pounds of fudge, 15,000 pounds of truffles and 2.75 million candy bars each year! Located between Cleveland, OH, and Pittsburg, PA, Daffin's Candy is a must-see.
San Jose Flea Market
San Jose, California
The San Jose Flea Market sells everything a person could want in its eight-square-mile open-air bazaar, from new and antique furnishings to a barbershop and an auto dealership.
Cabela's
Hamburg, Pennsylvania
Dedicated to hunting, fishing and other outdoors activities, at 250,000 square feet, Cabela's is a sportsman¿s heaven. Whether you¿re going to climb snowcapped peaks or hike through an African savannah, head to Cabela's first, and you'll be prepared for anything.
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