Your Guide to Little Rock's Best Christmas & Holiday Shopping

The River Market

Whether you’re looking for hip styles or locally made and inspired gifts, downtown’s River Market District is where it’s at for holiday shopping in Little Rock. One of the city’s most lively and walkable shopping districts, the River Market is a one-stop-shop for all your Christmas shopping needs.

South Main (SoMa)

With a focus on locally-owned restaurants and shops, the SoMa neighborhood is one of Little Rock’s trendiest spots. Get in the holiday spirit by visiting the gift shop at ESSE Purse Museum, one of only two museums in the world dedicated to women’s handbags and history. Nearby, the Green Corner Store showcases locally-made goods and good-for-you, good-for-the-earth lifestyle products, while Moxie Modern Mercantile and Pink Olive house some of the city’s most unique and eclectic products that are perfect for that “impossible to shop for” person on your Christmas list.

Heights & Hillcrest

These two neighborhoods were once Little Rock’s earliest suburbs, but they’re now the center of attention, as streets are lined with historic homes, quaint restaurants, and trendy boutiques. In Hillcrest, Box Turtle's cozy shop is the place to visit for charming holiday gifts and home goods for loved ones. Those looking for a wardrobe redo will want to visit E. Leigh's Contemporary Boutique, Southern Living Magazine’s “#1 Place to Shop” in Little Rock.

In the Heights neighborhood be sure to visit Domestic Domestic where all products are made in the United States of America. Down the street is Eggshells Kitchen Co., a store filled with goodies for the foodie in your life. Other boutiques like Tulips, Steamroller Blues, and Beige make the neighborhood a go-to destination for sophisticated shopping.

Midtown

Midtown is home to two of Little Rock’s signature shopping centers: Park Plaza Mall and Midtowne Shopping Center. Park Plaza is one of the state’s largest indoor shopping centers and offers a wide array of stores in one convenient location, perfect for Christmas shopping. Anchored by Dillard’s flagship department store, the property is a great place to find national brands.

Just across the street, Midtowne Shopping Center is full of shops offering luxury home goods and clothing, including Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Ulta Beauty and White House | Black Market.

West Little Rock

Conveniently located at the intersection of Interstate 430 and Highway 10, the Pleasant Ridge Town Center is anchored by the multi-story Belk department store and also home to a unique array of stores. Spokes Giant offers the best road and mountain biking supplies while The Toggery carries the latest children’s fashions, and upscale shops like Vesta’s, Forsythe’s Apparel, Powder & Smoke, and The Everyday Chef lend the center to a refined and curated atmosphere.

Nestled among the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, The Promenade at Chenal offers a combination of high-end retail shopping in an open-air setting and comes with some of Little Rock’s best restaurants. Visit shops like Anthropologie, the Apple store, and Urban Outfitters and, when you’re ready for a break, grab a margarita at Local Lime or milkshake at Big Orange West.

Southwest Little Rock

Recent years have seen southwest Little Rock turn into a holiday shopping mecca. The Outlets of Little Rock, Arkansas’s only outlet mall, features destination shopping including H&M and Cole Haan, while factory stores from Under Armour, Nike, Old Navy, J. Crew/Crewcuts Factory, and Banana Republic make it a must-visit destination for bargain-hunting shoppers. This area of the city is also home to Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, a one-stop-shop for camping, hunting, hiking, and other outdoor gifting needs.

No Christmas shopping trip to Little Rock is complete without relaxing at a local restaurant or coffee shop to show off your fab finds and great buys.

Planning a holiday shopping spree in Little Rock? Turn your trip into a festive weekend retreat by booking a room at one of our comfortable hotels, conveniently located near our top attractions and stores. Extend the holiday magic by aligning your visit with the enchanting annual State Capitol Lighting Ceremony to enjoy festive activities and find more unique gifts.