1. The Heights & Hillcrest

Located on North Kavanaugh Boulevard, Little Rock’s historic neighborhood The Heights is a shopping paradise. Stop by trendy boutiques Feinstein’s, Proposals, Tulips, and Kristin Chase; browse assorted treasures at The Social Type and Bella Boutique; and shop Eggshells Kitchen Co. for all things gourmet. Men’s clothier Mr. Wicks, Wordsworth Books, Cobblestone & Vine, Ellen Golden Antiques and White Goat are others not to miss.

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Mylo Coffee Co.

Just down the boulevard is laidback Hillcrest, an area brimming with artsy boutiques and more. Peruse unique finds at The Full Moon, shop for upscale menswear at The Independent, sip a pour-over coffee at Mylo Coffee Co. (pictured above) and duck into Box Turtle for gifts, art and clothing.

Find it: Kavanaugh Boulevard

2. Park Plaza Mall & McCain Mall

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West Little Rock dwellers enjoy some of the city's best shopping at Pleasant Ridge Town Center. Like at Scarlet (pictured), a trendy boutique, which carries the latest fashions for women.

Park Plaza Mall is home to big-name stores, including Sephora, Banana Republic, Pandora and XXI Forever. Anchored by Dillard’s on two sides, the mall is home to more than 25 stores exclusive to Little Rock, including Build-A-Bear, Coach, Gap, Oakley and more.

Find it: 6000 W Markham St.

Located in North Little Rock, just a 10-minute drive from downtown Little Rock, McCain Mall is anchord by Dillard’s and hosts Old Navy, Bath & Body Works, Victoria’s Secret, a Regal Cinema and so much more.

Find it: 3929 McCain Blvd., North Little Rock

3. Pleasant Ridge Town Center

Located in west Little Rock, this is one of the city’s largest and most diverse shopping centers. With more than 40 local, regional and national shops, the pedestrian-friendly Pleasant Ridge has something for everyone. Shop to your heart’s content at Belk, Vesta’s, Faux Pas, Scarlet, Pout, Coming Home, Warren’s, Learning Express Toys and more, then drop in at Bar Louie or Bonefish Grill for a delicious dinner and creative cocktails.

Find it: 11525 Cantrell Road

4. Outlets of Little Rock

Even though The Outlets of Little Rock just opened in fall 2015, it’s already a prime shopping destination in central Arkansas, luring people from across the state. The 325,000 square foot outlet center is home to more than 60 (and counting)stores like Restoration Hardwarde, Brooks Brothers, Old Navy, Toys R Us, J.Crew, Chico’s and Gap. The outlets are apart of Gateway Town Center, which is continuing build-out, but already draws crowds to its Bass Pro Shops. Locals are excited to soon welcome a Movie Tavern and restaurants like David’s Burgers.

Find it: Intersection of I-30 & I-430

5. The Promenade at Chenal

West Little Rock’s open-air Promenade at Chenal is home to names like Apple, Anthropologie, and IMAX.

Nestled in Chenal Valley on the western fringes of the city, The Promenade features 300,000 square feet of open-air shopping. Find the region’s Apple store here, and stroll through Anthropologie, J. Crew, Charming Charlie, Coldwater Creek and local RK Collections for unique clothing and accessories. You can get your shoe fix at DSW, Nike or Warren’s, or catch dinner and a movie, with several dining options – Local Lime, Big Orange, BRAVO! and YaYa’s – within walking distance of the Chenal 9 Theatre with IMAX.

Find it: 17711 Chenal Parkway