Must-see shopping in The Great Plains

  • Prairie Edge

    Black Hills

    This labyrinthine three-story shop has a truly mesmerizing collection of art, furniture and home goods made by members of the Northern Plains tribes. You…

  • Des Moines Downtown Farmers Market

    Iowa

    Around 95% of Iowa's land is considered very fertile – the highest percentage of any state in the US – and you'll see the best of the bounty the state…

  • Left Bank Books

    St Louis

    A great indie bookstore stocking new and used titles. There are recommendations of books by local authors and frequent author readings.

  • Omaha Farmers Market

    Nebraska

    Dozens of vendors celebrate the best of Nebraska's farms and food producers at this huge and popular market fittingly located in Old Market. Besides…

  • Langston's

    Oklahoma

    You can buy all forms of Western wear and gear at Langston's. The boot selection alone is mind-blowing.

  • Fort Cody Trading Post

    Nebraska

    A roadside attraction from the old school, this fake fort hides a festival of gimcrackery including a miniature version of Buffalo Bill's Wild West show…

  • Dick's 5 & 10

    Missouri

    Even the shops at Branson cash in on nostalgia for a time that might never have existed. This old-fashioned variety store sells a plethora of stuff that…

  • Nelson's Old Riverton Store

    Kansas

    Stop at the red-brick Nelson's Old Riverton Store and stock up on snacks, sandwiches and Route 66 memorabilia. The 1925 property looks much like it did…

  • Prairie PastTimes

    Kansas

    A cooperative of Flint Hills artists and artisans working in photography, ceramics, glass, textiles and more. You'll find authentic prairie artworks at…

  • Iowa Quilt Block

    Iowa

    All things 'quilty!' they say here. And indeed this large shop is filled with all sorts of fabrics, tools and patterns to create your own cozy quilt to…

  • Craft Alliance Center Of Art + Design

    St Louis

    Long-running gallery and shop that displays – and sells – the works of regional artists. Many have honed their skills in the art classes taught here over…

  • Cherokee Antique Row

    St Louis

    Six blocks of Cherokee St, east of Jefferson Ave to Indiana Ave, are lined with antique-filled stores in the appropriately historic Cherokee-Lemp…

  • Prairie Lights

    Iowa

    A bookstore worthy of the fabled Iowa Writers' Workshop. The small cafe serves coffee and teas plus wine and beer. Also, baked goods and appetizers.

  • First Street Community Center

    Iowa

    Peruse the "Old School Shops' in the old classrooms of this former high school, and you'll find art, antiques, sweets and vintage clothes.

  • Prospero's Books

    Kansas City

    Funky used bookstore in a cool part of town. Great recommendations, live poetry and even a few bands.

  • Halls

    Kansas City

    Founded in 1913 by the same family behind, you guessed it, Hallmark, this high-end store is so gracious, you may wish you were wearing gloves. Hallmark's…

  • Oklahoma Indian Arts & Crafts Co-Op

    Oklahoma

    This gift shop sells museum-quality crafts including jewelry, dolls and beadwork items (barrettes, purses and moccasins). It's co-located with the…