• What makes Kansas City a great shopping destination?
    • Kansas City is home to cozy retail neighborhoods and vast suburban malls, making it a great place for shoppers.
  • What types of products can shoppers find in Kansas City?
    • Shoppers can find brand clothing and apparel, accessories, sports gear, toys for children, and beautiful home décor.
  • Is shopping in Kansas City convenient?
    • Yes! Most shopping areas offer ample parking and easy access for visitors.
  • Are there dining options available near shopping areas?
    • There are plenty of restaurants, cafés, and fast-food joints to satisfy your appetite after a day of shopping.

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1. Annedore's Fine Chocolates


Savor handmade treats and enjoy an affordable gift stop with sweet flair.

Annedore's Fine Chocolates

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Annedore's Fine Chocolates is a classic confectionary store on the corner of 50th and State Line Road that produces and sells handmade chocolates, truffles, candy and other sweet treats for all occasions. Owned by Sheri Weedman and famous for its Mac Mamas French macarons, Annedore’s Fine Chocolates boasts beautiful silver display stands heaving with handmade marshmallows, handmade and themed chocolates, s'mores, caramels, and chocolate-drizzled popcorn bags. Signature sweets include handcrafted French macarons in a variety of flavors such as caramel creme, vanilla, pistachio, coffee, pumpkin, chocolate, and root beer; hand-molded chocolate candies; truffles and rich caramels. In addition to the flagship store on State Line Road, Annedore’s Fine Chocolates also has a pop-up store in the Country Club Plaza, which is open Monday through Sunday.

5000 State Line Rd, Westwood Hills, KS 66205, Phone: 913-831-0302

2. Antioch Crossing


Shop major retailers and enjoy an easy, family-friendly shopping experience.

Antioch Crossing

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Antioch Crossing is a large shopping center located at the crossroads of Antioch Road, Vivion Road and Chouteau Trafficway in the Northland. Opened in 1956 as an outdoor plaza and the first major suburban-style center in the Northland, Antioch Crossing, then known as the Antioch Center was designed with a 500,000 square retail center at the core surrounded by ample parking. Recently renovated and revitalized and renamed as Antioch Crossing, today the center boasts a variety of brand and retail stores such as Burlington Coat Factory, Bank of America, and Sears, among others. The center also features several popular fast food outlets and restaurants, as well as amenities such as restrooms, information desks, and wheelchair accessibility.

5261 NE Antioch Rd, Kansas City, MO 64119, Phone: 913-747-3309

3. Barrywoods Crossing


Browse big-name stores and catch a movie on a fun weekend trip.

Barrywoods Crossing

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Conveniently located at the southeast corner of I-29 and Barry Road, Barrywoods Crossing offers a wide variety of shopping and entertainment to both residents and visitors. The center is home to several stores, including Bed Bath & Beyond, Glidden, David’s Bridals, Beauty Brands, Stein Mart, and AMC Theatres, among others.

8121 NW Roanridge Rd, Kansas City, MO 64154, Phone: 407-378-2486

4. Birdie's Panties Swim Boutique


Find stylish swimwear and enjoy a unique, romantic shopping treat.

Birdie's Panties Swim Boutique

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Birdie's Panties Swim Boutique is a sophisticated boutique offering upscale, designer lingerie, hosiery and designer undergarments for men and women. The independent lingerie shop is located in the Crossroads of Kansas City and specializes in smaller designers and hard to find sizes across a wide range of labels, from renowned brands to small, independent designers. The store caters for all body types and sizes and offers personalized fittings in a stylish and elegant space. Birdie's Panties Swim Boutique is open Tuesday through Sunday.

116 W 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108, Phone: 816-842-2473

5. Brookside shopping area


Stroll local shops and savor a charming, walkable outing on a spring day.

Brookside shopping area

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The Brookside shopping area is a charming shopping area with broad, tree-lined avenues and streets with brand stores and independently owned businesses that exudes a friendly neighborhood ambiance. Established in 1919 before the first World War, Brookside was Kansas City's first suburban shopping area and was designed to serve mobile shoppers with bakeries, grocery stores, drug stores, restaurants, and small businesses. Still maintaining the original neighborhood charm and architecture, Brookside is home to more than 80 shops, boutique stores, cafés, restaurants, and retail outlets, including The New Dime Store, 5B&Co. Candlemakers, Brookside Barkery and Bath, Foo's Fabulous Frozen Custard, World's Window, and the Blue Grotto for delicious handcrafted pizza.

63 W Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64113, Phone: 816-523-5553

6. Country Club Plaza


Admire Spanish architecture and explore exciting boutiques on a romantic day out.

Country Club Plaza

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The Country Club Plaza is a privately-owned shopping center in the Country Club District of Kansas City set in a charming 15-block neighborhood that boasts beautiful Spanish architecture, red tile roofs, and hand-painted tiles. One of the nation's earliest outdoor shopping districts, the Country Club Plaza spans a million square feet which is made up of 18 separate buildings and features more than 150 restaurants and shops, including Gap, Bath & Body Works, and local favorites such Byron on the Plaza, Three Dog Bakery, and the Zoom Toy Store. The one-of-a-kind shopping district also has dozens of eateries serving a variety of cuisine from Asian to Chinese, along with coffee shops, cafés, and bars.

4706 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64112

7. Crown Center


Shop, dine, and enjoy kid-friendly attractions in one exciting location.

Crown Center

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Crown Center is a shopping and entertainment district on Grand Boulevard that overlooks a plaza with an ice rink and offers a variety of entertainment for the whole family. The complex features three levels of shops and restaurants, live theatres, including the Coterie Theatre, which presents both classic and contemporary shows, a set of grand open-air fountains, an ice-skating rink and walkways over the streets leading to Union Station. Notable stores within the complex include the Paul László-designed Halls department store, Crayola ® Kansas City, Function Junction, and a variety of cafés and restaurants. A movie theater on the third floor and a nationally-renowned children’s theater provides endless entertainment, and the 45-story Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center, a Westin, and two upmarket residential apartment blocks offer comfortable accommodations. The complex also features beautifully maintained gardens and grounds with grassy lawns, parks, and urban spaces with water features, fountains, and sculptures.

2450 Grand Boulevard; Kansas City, MO 64108

8. Eclectics Gallery


Browse handmade art and discover unusual gifts in this affordable co-op shop.

Eclectics Gallery

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Eclectics Gallery is an artists' co-op between Brookside and Waldo in the South Town neighborhood of Kansas City that provides a unique and creative space to offer, local artists, a place to show and sell their works. Established in 1991, Eclectics Gallery sells an ever-evolving, daily changing range of exclusive, handcrafted artworks in a colorful and vibrant space that draws both locals and visitors to view and experience fantastic works of art. Artists are juried on the first Monday of each month to be considered for consignments, special exhibitions or membership to the gallery, which is open to the public Monday through Saturday.

7015 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64113, Phone: 816-361-6643

9. Heavenly Olive Oils & Vinegars


Taste gourmet samples and enjoy a flavorful, quick stop for food lovers.

Heavenly Olive Oils & Vinegars

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Located in Zona Rosa Town Center, Heavenly Olive Oils & Vinegars is a locally-owned and operated store that sells a variety of extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegar. Owned by Kevin and Debbie Eck and Keith and Mindi Odehnal, Heavenly Olive Oils & Vinegars is dedicated to sharing the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil, which have long been recognized to help with the prevention of heart disease and cancer, blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Heavenly Olive Oils & Vinegars offers over 50 flavors of extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegar, along with a variety of gourmet foods such as pickles, olives, salsas, dipping blends and spreads, seasonings, handmade chocolate, and gift sets.

8601 N Winter Ave, Kansas City, MO 64153, Phone: 816-382-3377

10. Legends Outlets Kansas City


Score great deals and enjoy an exciting shopping trip with family or friends.

Legends Outlets Kansas City

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Legends Outlets Kansas City, formerly known as The Legends at Village West, is a massive regional shopping mall located in the Village West development near Kansas City. The vast 1,200,000 square foot shopping mall is Kansas City area's only designer outlet center and houses dozens of name-brand stores and local favorites, including Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, F21 Red (Forever 21), Adidas Outlet, Nike Factory Store, BAM Books-A-Million, Kitchen Collection, and Claire's Accessories. Made in Kansas City is a new store that represents the creative work of more than 100 local artists and designers, and an array of national restaurants and local favorites such as Chiusano's Brick Oven Pizzeria and Arthur Bryant's legendary barbecue. The center is also easily accessible to popular entertainment venues, such as the NASCAR Kansas Speedway.

1843 Village West Pkwy, Kansas City, KS 66109

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