For those setting up their first home in Tulsa, Oklahoma there will not only be a lot to do, there will probably also be a lot to buy. Inevitably, with a whole new home comes new decorating ideas and necessities that require not only a great selection of the best box and department stores, but also some quaint shops where you can pick up those perfect little touches. Luckily for those in Tulsa, the city is full of everything a shopper could ask for, from historic shopping streets to malls where you can pick up everything from your aquarium heaters to your towels.
First, let's take care of all your basic shopping needs by heading to the mall. In Tulsa that's Woodland Hills, which is anchored by Macy's, Dillard's, Sears and JCPenney and includes over 160 other stores. For those who are not satisfied shopping in a women's online clothing store, all of the staples for personal fashion are in this one place. They have everything from Hollister Co. to J. Crew. The mall also features a large food court and a stylish layout including skylights and polished stone.
For those looking for a more unique shopping experience where you are more likely to find a funky candlestick than a tankless water heater, there is historic Cherry Street. This district starts with the Lincoln Plaza, a 1909 school that was made into a modern shopping center. Inside is the Farmer's Market every Saturday throughout the warmest months and a variety of shops and restaurants. Cherry Street is the place to go if you're out antiquing or looking for some interesting home fashions.
Utica Square is where you go if you're looking for a more upscale shopping experience. This was one of the first suburban shopping centers in the city and is now the site of stores like Saks Fifth Avenue and Williams-Sonoma. If you're looking for the best quality handbag or hand garden tools this should be the first place where you look. Utica Square has a more charming setting than you will find at the mall and even hosts an outdoor concert series on Thursdays throughout the summer called "Fifth Night." It also is littered with white lights during the Christmas season, making quite the sight to see.
If you're looking for something a little more funky and original then you might want to check out the shops in Brookside. This district is where you'll find some of the city's best restaurants and night spots and where you'd go if you were looking for something like organic baby bath products. They are the host of Tulsa's Longest Sidewalk Sale every September and then hold the Boo-Ha-Ha Parade in October. Brookside is known for being fun and free-spirited and is a great place to visit and let go for the day.
Those looking for a unique shopping experience are sure to find it in one of the city's great districts. And for those looking for a day away from the city, charming Jenks, OK is only fifteen miles south of Tulsa and is a beautiful small town full of specialty shops and the state's best antiques.
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