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SHOPPING
from City Guide 2023
by TulsaPeople
East 32nd to 41st streets on South Peoria Avenue brooksidetheplacetobe.com
Take a stroll through this district full of boutiques, art galleries, the modern shops of Center 1, plus plenty of upscale dining. A luxurious shopping experience during the day transforms into a neon avenue at night as Tulsans flock to bars for a night on the town.
CHERRY STREET/15TH STREET
41ST AND YALE CORRIDOR
East 41st Street and South Yale Avenue
At Southroads Shopping Center
(located on the north side of 41st Street), catch the newest flick at a 20-screen movie theater or browse around at pet, craft and cosmetics retailers and a national bookstore chain. Dillard’s anchors Promenade Mall across the street.
71ST STREET
East 71st Street between South Garnett Road and South Memorial Drive
Tulsa’s busiest shopping corridor is easily accessible from the north and south via U.S. Highway 169. Home improvement and furniture stores abound, as well as home decor, clothing and shoe retailers. A plethora of dining options, mostly national chains, are sprinkled throughout this shopper’s paradise.
BOXYARD tulsaboxyard.com
502 E. Third St.
Inspired by an iconic London development, the Boxyard is a micro-mall constructed of repurposed shipping containers. Shops sell fashion, skateboard gear and candy. Take a seat at Open Container Restaurant and Bar, which has a spectacular view of the Tulsa skyline.
East 15th Street, east of South Peoria Avenue
This distinctive area, at one time considered the suburbs east of Tulsa, draws visitors seeking fine dining, jewelry, antiques and quaint architecture. Boutiques, restaurants, salons and a make-your-own-bouquet flower shop make this district an eclectic place to wander.
THE FARM SHOPPING CENTER
East 51st Street and South Sheridan Road
A restored rustic barn is the centerpiece of this shopping area, adding to the village-square-like feel. Park your car and spend some time exploring the blend of national, regional and local retailers. Choose from a variety of eateries.
Silhouette
Established in 2019, this unique retail experience brings limitededition shoes and fashion attire to Greenwood. In addition to attentive staff, Silhouette runs a fully curated gallery of alternating artwork. Silhouette furnishes the shoe fanatics and welcomes the casual crowd with its approachable design. Inventory at this Black- and womanowned storefront also includes clothing inspired by Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District, businesses and organizations.
10 N. GREENWOOD AVE. | SILHOUETTETULSA.COM
Tulsa Farmers’ Market
1 S. LEWIS AVE. | TULSAFARMERSMARKET.ORG
January-March: 8:30 a.m.-noon, every other Saturday
April-Oct. 21: 7-11 a.m., Saturdays
November and December: 8:30 a.m.-noon, Saturdays. Closed on weekends immediately following a holiday.
Rose District Farmers Market
418 S. MAIN ST., BROKEN ARROW
FACEBOOK.COM/ROSEDISTRICTFARMERSMARKET
April-October: 8 a.m.-noon, Saturdays (weather permitting); 4-8 p.m., Tuesdays
Greenwood Farmers and Artisans Market
BETWEEN EAST PINE AND 1520 N. HARTFORD AVE.
FACEBOOK.COM/GREENWOODMARKETTULSA
May-September: 8-11:30 a.m., every Saturday
KENDALL WHITTIER DISTRICT
East Admiral Boulevard and North Lewis Avenue visitkendallwhittier.com
Kendall Whittier is one of Tulsa’s oldest shopping districts and a rapidly expanding artists’ community. Home to the city’s oldest movie house, Circle Cinema, the district’s vibrant Hispanic enclave inspires multicultural events throughout the year.
KINGS LANDING
9914 Riverside Parkway kingslandingtulsa.com
This shopping center offers diverse shops and gourmet dining along the Arkansas River. Expect great sunset views, high-end retailers and toprated restaurants.
KINGSPOINTE VILLAGE
East 61st Street and South Yale Avenue kingspointevillagetulsa.com
This outdoor shopping center includes casual and gourmet dining, home decor stores, clothing boutiques and health centers. Shop Tulsa treasures and national brands during the day and wrap up with dinner.
JENKS MAIN STREET
East Main Street jenkschamber.com
Historic downtown Jenks, America, is dubbed by locals as the “Antiques and Crafts Capital of Oklahoma.” Find numerous shops, cafes and services in a quaint atmosphere.
North Main Street in Broken Arrow
Drop by this recently revived historic destination for shopping and nightlife. From April to October, every Saturday morning neighbors flock to the district farmers’ market, which is also open on Tuesday nights.
East 101st Street and Spanish colonial-style architecture houses upscale shops full of the latest fashions and gift ideas. Charming bistros offer distinct dining experiences.
TULSA HILLS
7200 S. Olympia Ave. shoptulsahills.com
Located in west Tulsa across the Arkansas River and anchored by several big box stores, Tulsa Hills is the place to find home improvement products and decor, electronics, clothing and shoes. After a full day of shopping, choose from a smattering of fast-casual restaurants or see a movie at the 12-screen theater.
WOODLAND HILLS MALL
7021 S. Memorial Drive simon.com/mall/woodland-hillsmall
The largest mall in the region, Woodland Hills offers more than 165 shops, including some stores not offered anywhere else in Tulsa. Diverse stores for the whole family, along with national anchors, make this mall a shopper’s paradise.
Wompa
West of the Arkansas River, an abandoned industrial factory has been transformed into a complex for creatives to build, make, sell and dwell. WOMPA is short for West o Main Producers Association, a community-driven co-working space with studios, retail shops and vast spaces for creatives to work on their next project. On Saturdays, Market Days offer art and merch from WOMPA vendors, food and live music, but you can visit anytime. Check WOMPA’s social media channels for dates.
3306 CHARLES PAGE BLVD. | WOMPATULSA.COM
Utica Square
This Tulsa gem offers a delightful combination of local and national shops and upscale restaurants to make for a great day of shopping. The meticulously landscaped outdoor shopping center features English telephone booths, wrought-iron benches and Old World clocks. During the summer, the Square features live outdoor entertainment on Thursday evenings.
1709 UTICA SQUARE | UTICASQUARE.COM