The second largest city in Arkansas, Fort Smith is known for its rich western history but also boasts some darn fine shopping. Local artisans, farmers, and craftsmen provide high-quality goods and larger storefronts let you purchase all the essentials in one location. Discover some of the best shopping destinations in Fort Smith.
BrickCity Emporium
Located at 3215 South 74th Street in Fort Smith, in a sprawling 20,000 feet of shopping and dining, BrickCity Emporium is a unique shopping experience you won’t want to pass up. Over 160 vendors populate the space and offer unique goods and one-of-a-kind gifts from boutique clothing and handmade jewelry to paintings, home decor, and specialty foods. You’ll want to plan to spend a couple hours at BrickCity to see everything the unique boutiques have to offer. Each time you visit BrickCity Emporium you’ll find unique new items for sale.
Central Mall
The largest shopping center in the region, Central Mall is located at 5111 Rogers Avenue. It boasts larger department stores like JCPenney and Dillards as well as smaller boutiques so you can get all your shopping done in one place. There are plenty of places for a quick bite to keep your energy up as you shop.
Fort Smith Farmer’s Market
To sample Fort Smith’s local flavor, head to the farmer’s market at Second and Garrison Avenue, open year-round on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Enjoy a family-friendly, open-air shopping experience where street performers and local musicians provide entertainment while you peruse different booths. Vendors sell locally-sourced seasonal produce and goods like jewelry, handmade soap, local honey, and art from within a 90-mile radius of Fort Smith. You’re also giving back to the community when you shop at the Farmer’s market since purchases you make help support local farms and businesses.
Colquitt Bath Co.
The Colquitt Bath Co. crafts high-quality, small-batch skin products like moisturizers, bath bombs, body scrubs and facial products. By using as many natural ingredients as possible, the Colquitt Bath Co. let’s you pamper yourself with spa-quality products. Find them inside Greenpointe Shopping Center. The shop smells wonderful and is a great place to shop for gifts or products to help you unwind. Check out their Shower Sniffies, menthol and eucalyptus infused shower tabs that come with a bag to hang in the shower to allow the vapors to diffuse with the steam and open up those sinuses.
True Grit Running Company
True Grit Running Company houses a small but mighty selection of footwear and running gear at 6808 Rogers Avenue. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or are looking to pick up a new hobby, this shop will get you set up with what you need to hit the pavement. The knowledgeable staff is passionate about running and can advise on run routes and get you connected to the local run club.
Whether you’re shopping for gifts, clothing, specialty items or local produce, Fort Smith has many shopping locations and much to offer.
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