West Wichita & NewMarket Square
West Wichita consists of popular shopping and dining districts, including NewMarket Square – home to popular retailers and restaurants, as well as Wichita favorites.
Local shopping options:
- All Things Barbecue West: grills, grill tools, barbeque, sauces, and seasonings, patio furniture and outdoor kitchens
- Auburn Spirits: artisanal spirits, world-class wines and craft beers; expert recommendations, tastings and personalized service
- Book-A-Holic (Northwest and West): Independently owned and operated in Wichita since 1993, Book-A-Holic is Kansas' largest used bookstore; wide variety of books, vinyl, DVDs, games and more
- Beau Monde West Spa: Locally owned day spa provides expert therapists offering a range of services including facials, massages, nail care, hair removal and more.
- Cheri’s Bakery: Local bakery specializing in custom cakes and cookies plus menu items such as brownies, muffins, drop cookies, pies and more
- Cocoa Dolce Chocolates - NewMarket Square: Unique chocolate and wine pairings, coffee drinks, chocolate cocktails and gelato; also carries a line of breakfast items such as breakfast burritos, quiches, yogurt and muffins
- The Cornhole Cave: Locally owned brick and mortar featuring a wide selection of quality, locally made cornhole and yard game products
- Generations Antiques & Artisans: Re-purposed, up-cycled, whimsical treasures and Wichita flag swag
- ICT Books: Local bookstore carrying more than 50,000 kids and adult titles
- Johnson’s Garden Center West: Trees, shrubs, vegetable and house plants, flowers, supplies, workshops and local gardening advice year round
- Paramount Antique Mall: Antiques, vintage goods, furniture, glassware, primitives, industrial, farmhouse décor, collectibles and so much more in 225 booths with tens of thousands of square feet
- Pink Elephant Games and Cafe: Culturally diverse card and board games, toys, figurines, collectibles and more; café serves sandwiches, pizza, milkshakes, milk tea and other snacks and beverages
- The Popcorner - West: Locally hand-crafted, gourmet popcorn
- Red Wing Shoe Store: 100-plus years of crafting and providing purpose-built footwear, including boots and genuine sheepskin slippers
Historic Delano District
Wichita’s Delano District is just west of the Arkansas River near downtown along Douglas Avenue. It is an eclectic and fun shopping district with a rich history.
Local shopping options:
- All Things Barbecue: grills, grill tools, barbeque, sauces, and seasonings, patio furniture and outdoor kitchens
- Bungalow 26: Unexpected and eclectic goods, Wichita-centric items, home accessories and beauty products
- Bohemia Healing Spa: natural and holistic treatments including therapeutic massage, facials and health wraps
- Fartleks: Shop for running shoes, clothes and accessories while enjoying a smoothie to boost your shopping energy
- Hatman Jack’s: For more than 45 years, this specialty shop has been creating and customizing hats and repairing hats, also stock gloves, scarves and other accessories
- Lola Candle Co: Eco-friendly candles poured by hand; more than 70 fragrances to choose from
- Sweet n’ Saucy: Wide selection of candy, hot sauces, socks and novelty items
- The Health Connection: Alternative medicine store, carrying CBD products and offering yoga, guided meditation, pain therapy and more; great selection of Wichita flag swag items
- Wichita Screen Printing: Find Wichita flag T-shirts or visit their website to order your own T-shirt design
- Wichita Wind Surge: Shop for Wind Surge gear at the team store
GROW Plant Bar | Photo Credit: Darrin Hackney
Downtown Wichita
Downtown Wichita is a vibrant, authentic space and hub for creative expression and situated just east of the Arkansas River in the core of the city. It’s also home to many distinct local shops and eateries. Plenty of public art, including more than 30 bronze sculptures, can be found along Douglas Avenue.
Local shopping options:
- Cocoa Dolce Chocolates - Downtown: Unique chocolate and wine pairings, coffee drinks, chocolate cocktails and gelato; also carries a line of breakfast items such as breakfast burritos, quiches, yogurt and muffins
- Dead Center Vintage: A vintage clothing shop for all genders, sizes and ages
- GROW Plant Bar: Unique plants, pots, planty accessories, locally made plant art and more. Create your own terrarium at the DIY Plant Bar, unwind at the botanical martini bar and enjoy educational classes/events
- Nifty Nut House: Since 1937, this specialty store has filled its shelves with classic and modern candies, nuts, snacks and unique gift items
- Planterior: Located inside The Workroom, get inspiration for biophilic plant designs and living plant walls.
- The Workroom: Local art and artisan accessories, great inventory of Wichita flag swag
Old Town District
The brick-lined streets, historic lampposts and converted warehouses from the late 1800s let you know you’re in Old Town. The area is a mix of more than 100 businesses, including restaurants, locally owned shops, clubs, theaters, galleries, museums, loft residences, public plazas and more.
Local shopping options:
- Great Image Designs: Wichita-themed clothing, hats, kitchen items and other accessories
- Kernel’s Popcorn Express: Local, gourmet popcorn, handcrafted with more than 30 flavor combinations
- Lucinda’s: Cheeky, off-the-wall gifts, distinctive clothing, shoes, jewelry and Wichita flag swag
- Viva La Olive: Divine vinegar, olive oils, gourmet food and gifts
The Vault Collection
Douglas Design District
The stretch of Douglas Avenue from Old Town to the doorway of east Wichita is known as Douglas Design District, and it is lined with eateries, local boutiques, breweries and public art. The area has more than a dozen unique places to shop and eat and is also known for the locally created murals you will find in every nook and cranny.
Local shopping options:
- Assistance League of Wichita Thrift Shop: men's, women's and children's apparel, shoes, baby clothes and accessories, sporting goods, toys, housewares, linens, home decor, seasonal items, jewelry, antiques and collectibles
- Aspen Boutique: One-of-a-kind specialty boutique offering high-quality clothing, shoes, fashion jewelry, fine estate jewelry and handbags from more than 100 designers
- The COOP-Cooperative Bakery, Coffee & Boba Bar: Shop hand knitted and sewn goods, soaps and candles, earrings and accessories, as well as home decor and coffee beans
- Larcher’s Market: locally grown produce and products, a deli case and full bar for cocktails, beer and espresso beverages
- The Spice Merchant: Wichita’s original gourmet coffee roaster, offering international spices, coffees and teas
- The Vault Collection: A curated collection of estate home furnishings from around the world
Clifton Square
Nestled in between the Douglas Design District and College Hill sits Clifton Square, a 19th century village of local shops. If you’re looking for charm and character, this is the shopping experience for you! Plus, many murals to find, painted on the Victorian homes-turned shops.
Other shopping options at Clifton Square include:
- Clifton Collective: Midwest Makers with a passion for all things local, Midwest and handcrafted
- The Marketplace at Clifton Square: Wichita and Kansas-based makers; stocking everything from candles, apothecaries and jewelry to glassware, pantry items, apparel and more
- Papa’s Ice Cream & Treats: Stickers, novelty socks along with hand-dipped ice cream, crazy shakes, gourmet espresso made with craft roast coffee and more
Revolutsia
Revolutsia is a unique shipping container development with shopping and dining just east of the Douglas Design District. It is centered around a firepit and outdoor gathering space.
Other shopping options at Revolutsia include:
- AzTeka’s Boutique: Hispanic artisan shop
- Blush Bookstore: romance bookstore carrying wide variety of books, curated merchandise and reading essentials
- Coast to Coast Yarn Company: wool, yarn and spinning fiber that has been hand dyed in the heartland
- Dummy Apparel Company: durable and unique streetwear; small batch, artisan-made products
- Ze German Markt: Treats, ingredients and supplies imported from Germany
East Wichita & Bradley Fair
In east Wichita, you’ll find shopping choices galore as well as Towne East Square mall and Bradley Fair, an open-air plaza with everything from charming boutiques to well-known national retailers.
Towne East not only made multi-million-dollar interior and exterior renovations in 2023, but also added sporting goods giant, SCHEELS. In addition to the world’s largest selection of sporting goods, apparel, footwear and more, the 222,000-square-foot store is an attraction the whole family will enjoy. It features a walk-through aquarium, Fuzziwig’s Candy Factory and Rollerball – a miniature version of bowling.
Local shopping options:
- Auburn Wine & Spirits: artisanal spirits, world-class wines and craft beers; expert recommendations, tastings and personalized service
- Big River Footwear Co.: top-quality athletic and casual footwear combined with exceptional professional service
- Book-A-Holic - Southeast: Independently owned and operated in Wichita since 1993, Book-A-Holic is Kansas' largest used bookstore; wide variety of books, vinyl, DVDs, games and more
- Bohemia Healing Spa - East: Visit the new East Wichita location of this spa, which offers natural and holistic treatments including therapeutic massage, facials and health wraps
- Cocoa Dolce Chocolates - Bradley Fair: Unique chocolate and wine pairings, coffee drinks, chocolate cocktails and gelato; recently added a new line of breakfast items such as burritos, quiches, yogurt, and muffins
- Johnson’s Garden Center - East: Trees, shrubs, vegetable and house plants, flowers, supplies, workshops and local gardening advice year round
- Let’s Go Build: New and used LEGO® bricks and mini figures
- Paint the Towne: All ages are welcome in this guided painting experience
- Paramount Marketplace - Antiques, Vintage and New: Unique shopping experience combining antiques, vintage good, plus new home decor, fashion and gifts in more than 200 booths
- Pedego Wichita: Dealer for Pedego electric bikes
- Rendezvous Adventure Outfitters: the only locally owned outfitter in Wichita, focusing on all things travel, hiking, climbing and camping
- SCHEELS: World’s largest selection of sporting goods, apparel, footwear and more; also features a walk-through aquarium, Fuzziwig’s Candy Factory and Rollerball – a miniature version of bowling
- The Enchanted Mermaid: a unique, mermaid themed boutique, which offers ice cream, cakes and cocktails plus mermaid and aerial performances
- The Health Connection - East: Alternative medicine store, carrying CBD products and offering yoga, guided meditation, pain therapy and more; great selection of Wichita flag swag items
- The Popcorner - East: Locally hand-crafted, gourmet popcorn
- Sticks 96 Golf: Offers a full range of products and services that help the golfer in your life drive it farther, hit it closer and putt it better
Surrounding Area
Just north of Wichita, you’ll find many unique shops, studios and even a farm to sip winery.
Shopping options:
- Elderslie Farm: The Market at the Elderslie Farm Creamery is well-stocked with cheese and accoutrements such as salami, crackers, olives, jams and honey
- Fulton Valley Farms: Shop for gifts in their new Jingle Bell Emporium
- Grace Hill Winery: Enjoy an authentic winery experience or go online to ship wine, order custom bottles, boxed sets and more
- Infinity Art Glass: Christmas ornaments, hand-blown glass sculptures, sinks, lights, paperweights and vessels; glassblowing demonstrations by appointment
- Meadowlark Farm: Hard ciders and pick your own apples, peaches, pumpkins, strawberries and other fruits and vegetables seasonally
- Karg Art Glass: Watch hand-blown art glass being created and shop the gift gallery
- Twister City Harley-Davidson: Wichita-area Harley-Davidson® dealer
If you need to recharge after a full day of shopping, choose from the relaxing services at Wichita spas like Beau Monde West Spa, Prime IV Hydration & Wellness (east and west) and Bohemia Healing Spa (Delano and east). Still have room in the sleigh? Head to our full shopping section.
