Stores that accept bitcoins & Alternatives to Bitmit?
Sure, plenty of places accept bitcoin.

Here are a few links:


https://www.spendbitcoins.com/places/ - General list.
https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Trade - General list.
http://www.gyft.com/ (enables you to use giftcards at major retailers, from your phone and paid in BTC.)
http://coinmap.org/ for local places accepting bitcoin.
http://www.foodler.com for dinner.
https://www.bitcoinstore.com/ for electronics.
https://www.corkket.com/ for selling locally.