When setting up a new house or just starting to get settled in a new city one of the first amenities that you're going to be looking for is the best places to shop. Well, luckily for those relocating to the Spokane are, there are lots of options of national chains where you can get everything from shampoo to aquarium fish foods and quaint specialty shops where you can get those more unique items. This guide to the city's top retail locations should point you in the right direction.

NorthTown Mall is where you want to go to get all of those shopping errands out of the way in one place. Located on North Division Street, there are over one hundred stores and the mall is anchored by JCPenney, Kohl's, Sears and Macy's. If you visit the mall's website you can even become a member of the Club and receive discounts on products or enter contests to win things like a custom front auto plate. The mall also includes a movie theater and several dining options.

River Park Square along West Main Street is where you want to go for the city's biggest collection of box stores. There is everything from Nordstrom's to Pottery Barn in this complex and you can be sure to find a new shirt or lead products to help with home renovations here.

West Main Street and Garland Avenue are also great places to start for those looking for local specialty stores unique to Spokane. Browsing these areas of town will surely find you a nice housewarming gift for a friend or stencils to paint words for walls in your new bedroom in creative designs. Some stores of note include Cue's Clothing, Kizuri, and Whiz Kids.

For an entertaining shopping experience, locals will tell you that you need to stop by Boo Radley's. Named after the mysterious character from the famous novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" this store is a collection of trinkets and treasures and is a great spot for the whole family to check out. There is always something new to see here and it is sometimes an adventure just to walk around the store and see what you can find.

Whether you're redecorating or looking for new ladies pants it's sure that you'll find them in one of Spokane's great shopping locations. Browse through the downtown area and you may find a more enjoyable shopping experience than you would in one of the country's mega-cities.