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…
Must-see shopping in The Great Plains
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St Louis
A great indie bookstore stocking new and used titles. There are recommendations of books by local authors and frequent author readings.
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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…
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Oklahoma
You can buy all forms of Western wear and gear at Langston's. The boot selection alone is mind-blowing.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Kansas
A cooperative of Flint Hills artists and artisans working in photography, ceramics, glass, textiles and more. You'll find authentic prairie artworks at…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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Kansas City
Funky used bookstore in a cool part of town. Great recommendations, live poetry and even a few bands.
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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…
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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…
