Brookside
Charming and eclectic, this neighborhood began to come into its own as a specialty shopping district as early as the 1920s. These days, independently-owned retail shops and restaurants pepper the area, some retaining their original storefronts.
City Market
One of Kansas City’s oldest institutions, City Market dates from the late 1850s, when farmers from all around would gather to sell produce and livestock, pick up supplies for the trip west, or just socialize. Today, the market is one of downtown’s hotspots!
Country Club Plaza
It’s been said: no trip to Kansas City is complete without shopping on The Plaza. Take in sights and sounds of this 15-block area with a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride or a gondola float on the adjacent Brush Creek. When the holidays roll around, the Plaza Lights are an eight-decade sensation and the annual Plaza Art Fair each fall presents the country’s top visual artists.
Crossroads Art District
A textbook example of successful urban revitalization, Crossroads is celebrated for its winning blend of galleries, shops, cafes, and restaurants, all tucked comfortably into one-time industrial spaces and warehouses. Art lovers and those looking for a unique gift will marvel at the 60+ studios and galleries.
Crown Center
Crown Center wears many hats, functioning as exclusive shopping center, residential community, concert and festival venue, lodging, and office complex. Home to the Hallmark greeting card company, Crown Center houses more than 50 specialty shops and a handful of restaurants.
Legends Outlet
Legends outlet is the city’s premier outdoor shopping and entertainment center and the only designer outlet center in the market. With a diverse and exciting tenant line-up satisfying every style, every age and every price range, Legends Outlets is a true shopping destination.
Oak Park Mall
Located southwest of Kansas City, this shopping center has been around for more than a quarter of a decade and continually reinvents itself to meet modern needs. Oak Park offers more than 185 specialty shops, a food court, and a variety of family-friendly events throughout the year.
Park Place
Located in the center of Leawood, Park Place offers retail, dining, office, lodging and residential options. Barkley Square sits at the middle of this charming area and offers year-round activities. From live concerts and outdoor games in the summer, to an ice rink in the winter, there are plenty of family-friendly events to enjoy at Park Place.
Prairie Village
The Shops of Prairie Village offer the personal service of a small town with the upscale merchants and merchandise that Kansas City shopping and dining were built for. From style and gifts to creative cuisine, The Shops of Prairie Village create an atmosphere that is welcoming and full of life.
Summit Fair
Summit Fair features over 50 retail shops and restaurants, including many well-known favorites in an open-air setting in Lee’s Summit.
Town Center Plaza
One of the area’s more attractive shopping destinations, Town Center offers a European-style setting, complete with red brick facades and open-air walkways.
The Village at Briarcliff
A charming Tuscan village tucked into the hills overlooking downtown Kansas City, the Village at Briarcliffe offers a unique blend of local shopping and dining options.
Zona Rosa
Designed to evoke the look and feel of a community-within-a- community, Zona Rosa mixes retail shops, restaurants, offices, and even residential space. Carefully avoiding a cookie-cutter layout, the center features architecturally unique storefronts and plenty of green space.