Top Rated Shopping in Clifton Park

Dove & Hudson is one of Albany's most loved bookstores. On the shelves visitors will find used books in great condition, from perfect to gently used ones that cover nearly every subject. The staff is always helpful and the prices are eminently reasonable. Another couple of reasons why people love Dove & Hudson is that the store is very organized, the lighting perfect and the owners are always giving discounts and coupons.

Earthworld specializes in the art of comic strips, books, design and everything else beautifully illustrated on old-fashioned paper. From popular characters like Spider-Man and Hulk to lesser-known ones like Black Dynamite and Miracle Man, Earthworld has books with their latest exploits as well as a large selection of back issues. Unlike many comic book shops, this one does not have a tremendous amount of other toys, figurines, role-playing cards, etc., yet it does have everything you need if you're looking for that specific comic.

Last Vestige is true to its moniker, it's one of the remnants in the city (aside from Blue Note Record Shop) which specializes in selling vinyl. All types of genres can be found on the shelves of this small shop near Washington Park, and if you're looking for CD's or even cassette tapes, Last Vestige has them too. If you can't make it into the shop, the online store has a comprehensive list of what's in stock and LV can ship items anywhere in the world.

This L.L. Bean store is the anchor of the Colonie Center. It sells a carefully selected cross-section of the thousands of items found online or in the catalog. Pick up a backpack for back-to-school, camp bags, tents, fly fishing poles and bait, footwear, camp meals and your favorite clothes, like River Driver shirts, Chamois shirts, Double L jeans and French sailor shirts. And unlike their catalog, you can actually try on the clothing here before you purchase it.

The Concourse of Empire State Plaza is a small city underneath a city, complete with dining options, shops and a modern art gallery. Along the way, the plaza proudly displays exhibits about the city's many illustrious, sometimes notorious governors and politicians. However, the art is the true attraction here, from the Jackson Pollock print in the Corning Tower lobby to pieces from world-renowned sculptor Isamu Noguchi in the north concourse. Walking through its labyrinthine halls, many galleries around the country would love to have this collection. The concourse connects all of the Plaza's buildings (including The Egg) and if anything else, it serves as a nice excursion away from the noise and weather above.

Mark Thomas is the portmanteau of Mark Goldfarb and Tom Fagan, two colleagues with more than 50 years experience in the menswear business. The style and selection of clothes really displays their combined knowledge with carefully curated Italian and American designed suits. Mark Thomas also tailors and customizes each suit impeccably on-site, so there is no need for further alterations anywhere else.