Shopping close to home not only sustains natural resources by reducing the amount of miles and emissions involved in travel; it also helps sustain the local economy. Visit some of the links below to find ways to shop and eat local.
Eat Local and In Season
Shawnee Farmers' Market - Shop for produce from local farmers. Open May to October on Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Shawnee City Hall parking lot.
Kansas City Farmers' Market - Eating locally grown in season fruits and vegetables cuts down on the emissions associated with the transportation of food, which can be from 1,000's of miles away. Check out their Harvest Schedule to see what produce is in season.
Kansas City truly is a shopaholics paradise--even the first outdoor shopping mall started here! These top shopping areas showcase some of Kansas City's most fabulous stores. From quaint boutiques, awesome shops and department stores, to discount outlets and vintage retailers--you'll find it all are here in Kansas City.
Awesome shops and department stores, to discount outlets and vintage retailers--you'll find it all are here in Kansas City.
One of Kansas City's largest indoor shopping centers, Oak Park Mall offers 187 specialty stores and major department retailers including Dillard's and Nordstrom. The Oak Park Mall pretty much has everything under one roof-including Sephora, J. Crew, Banana Republic, Nine West, Rainforest Cafe and a host of other great stores.
The Zona Rosa--Kansas City's premier outdoor shopping, dining and nightlife district has something for everyone. Here you'll find Forever 21, Gap, Baby Gap and Gap Maternity, DSW and Ann Taylor Loft just to name a few. The newly opened 2nd phase is anchored with Dillard's, Chico's and Coldwater Creek. Zona Rosa also got a great array of restaurants and bars like O'doud's, Tomfooleries, Bravo Italian Cucina, and Abuelo's which are great for a post day-of-shopping feast.
One Nineteen happens to be Leawood's latest slice of shopping heaven. Located at the corner of 119th and Roe, One Nineteen is a shoppers delight housing KC's first Crate & Barrel, West Elm, Z Gallerie, a huge Apple store, and women's store, Mitzy London-. Shoppers will also love the outdoor centers array of eating options which include NoRTH (Italian), JP Wine (downtown fave), and 119 The Restaurant (located inside the Soho 119 store).
The Legends at Village West is Kansas City's newest shopping, dining and entertainment district located in Wyandotte County and is adjacent from the Kansas Speedway. It features places like Cabella's, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Dave and Buster's, and Jimmy Buffet's Cheeseburger in Paradise. The Legends is opening new stores every day like Tommy Hilfiger and Off Broadway Shoes making it a shopping and dining must see.
Town Center Plaza, located at 119th and Roe in Leawood, Kansas offers shoppers an upscale shopping experience with over 90 stores at this of outdoor shopping mecca. With places like Dean and Deluca, Jessica McClintock, Pottery Barn, Bombay Co., Harold's, Harry & David and chic botique Standard Style--it's no wonder TCP is one of KC's favorite places to shop.
Crown Center shops, located in downtown Kansas City, have long been Kansas City's favorite place to spend a day of shopping. Anchored by hometown luxury store, Halls--Crown Center has it all. From ice skating in the winter, eating at the Crayola Cafe or catching a matinee at the Coterie Theatre to shopping at one of it's many speciality stores, you can't go wrong by going to Crown Center.
Independence Center has gone through a huge transformation and remodel making it one of the biggest and best shopping malls in Kansas City. Anchored by Dillard's and the Jones Store--the Independence Center has shopping faves like Abercrombie and Fitch, Gap, Old Navy, Stride Rite, Chico's, the Disney Store and J. Jill. They've also got one of the biggest food courts and some great restaurants if you need to take a shopping breather. zSB(1,2)
The Great Mall of the Great Plains-everyone has heard of it, but not that many have been. It's rumored to be an Outlet Mall-but that's only half true. You'll find Nautica, Eddie Bauer, Children's Place and Carter's Outlet stores, as well as a huge Burlington Coat Factory. There is a Bath and Body Works, f.y.e., and a Group USA formal wear store that makes it all worth heading to southern Olathe.
