What To Buy In Kansas City, Missouri

what to buy in kansas city
Felix
Felix 
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Nestled in the western edge of Missouri, Kansas City has a lot to offer. It might take you some time to explore the city but the time and effort are worth it. Extremely popular for jazz, delectable barbecues, and awe-inspiring fountains, 200 of them, this is a wonderland to visit with your friends and family. Wander around the city but not aimlessly. Check out the museums that tell tales, the waterparks that bring forth the thrill, mesmerizing sights that make your day, and cool neighbourhoods that offer immense peace of mind. Besides, there are multiple options to admire and enlist to pick for your kith and kin back home. Not sure what to buy in Kansas City? Read on to know more.

1. NFL, MLB, or MLS attire


It does not matter what sports team you support, in Kansas, you will find all the sports memorabilia that you can think for. If you are a sports fanatic, you will probably want to shop for everything from NFL to MLB to MLS to EPL attires or any other souvenirs that celebrate your team. Kansas City has every piece of sports memorabilia you could possibly think of for basically every team possible leaving out practically no sport. So what are you waiting for? Come explore Kansas as you shop for your best sports attire at the best prices.

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2. Barbeque gear

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If you are a fan of burnt ends, barbeque or hot sauce then you are in luck. Apart from the unique style of barbeque and their vast selection of barbeque restaurants, Kansas City also has a multitude of barbeque souvenirs for visitors to take back home. After enjoying your barbeque at one of the local restaurants, you can stroll around the city and peruse through the shops and select from colourful shirts that say “I love burnt ends” to a hot sauce keychain. With a souvenir, it is easy to reflect your love for barbeque once you travel back home.

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3. Candles


If you are looking for the best souvenir to take back home after your memorable visit to Kansas City, then candles maybe your best option. Apart from them being cheap, candles come in many varieties such as You Bet Your Sweet Grass, I’m the Boss Applesauce, and Clean Undies hence you are sure to find a unique fragrance made with a sophisticated palate. Candles are not only the perfect souvenir idea but also the perfect gifts that you can give your friends and family who were not able to visit the town with you. If you are looking for the best candles, 5B&Co. Candlemakers are one of the best candle makers in town give the fact that all of their candles are made by using top-notch ingredients.

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4. Essential oils


If you are anything like me, then you cannot resist the urge of bringing back home a souvenir. In Kansas, you have lots of options but essential oil might be the best souvenir that you can grab while you are in Kansas City. While most of the essential oils made here are for export, visitors can also buy them in the local shops. Essential oils are very useful products given the fact that it has calming and relaxing effects on your body. Essential oils are highly preferred because they can be used as air fresheners, perfumes or in bath water for aromatherapy.

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5. Glassware


While it may seem absurd, it is true that Kansas City countless of an interesting selection of glassware for you to take back home as souvenirs. For instance, if you love drinking, you can choose from a pool of shot glasses which you can take back home to showcase for your next get together or party. You have different types of shot glasses to choose from featuring either beautiful landscape photos or pictures of statues and other well-known landmarks around the area. If you are not into drinking, Kansas City got you sorted. You can shop from the decorative glassware for everyday beverages like soda, water and juice.

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6. Himalayan salt lamps


Imagine having a salt lamp at your home that was designed naturally more than 200,000 years ago. Himalayan salt lamps are beautiful lights which are made by putting a light bulb inside chunks of pink Himalayan salt. Each of the lamps is uniquely carved using salt extracted from the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains. Even though many people buy Himalayan salt lamps because they know their health benefits, most people prefer these lamps as a souvenir simply because they love how they look and also enjoy the ambience that the pink light creates in their homes.

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7. Pandora jewellery


The love of Pandora jewellery is spreading like wildfire in Kansas City just as it is spreading in other parts of the world. This has been the way ever since its inception in 1982. The reason why this jewel is gaining its popularity not only in Kansas City but the whole of the world is the fact that they produce quality and possess style in spades. In Kansas City, you will find all the jewellery you are looking for including bracelets, charms, rings, necklaces, you name it. If you find yourself in or around Kansas City, make sure to visit a Pandora supplier and grab a souvenir.

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8. Leather apparels


If you are looking for a high-quality souvenir that can last a lifetime then you should consider buying any form of leather apparel be it a leather jacket, a belt, pair of boots or leather bags. Kansas City is full of countless stores displaying different kinds of leather apparels. The quality of the leather varies from one shop to another. If you want the finest quality it is always advisable that you should take your time and investigate several things including the quality of the leather, whether the leather has been dyed or not and the quality of stitching. Leather apparels are always the best souvenirs to take back home. Buy one and make your visit memorable.

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9. Fur goods

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If you are visiting a new place, it is highly likely that you will one to buy something to remind you of your stay here. In Kansas, you have a wide variety of things to buy but fur goods will always stand out. Animal furs are mostly used in clothing items, but they can also be used in good-luck charms, trinkets and also in traditional materials. Fur is not only used as decorative materials but also they come in handy when shielding yourself from the cold. To make your visit to Kansas more memorable, buy any fur goods and share it with your friends and family back at home

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10. Italian sausage

Mcgonigles market provides outstanding meat in Kansas City. Their Italian sausage is loving this hickory smoke session.

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From hot dogs to merguez, almost all culture in the world has their own spin on sausages. Buying Italian sausage in Kansas City might seem awkward, but if you are not in Italy, then Kansas one of the best places if not the best to get Italian sausage. Whenever you are in Kansas City, Carollo Gourmet Grocery, Deli & Grill is one of the joints to go to if you are looking for the best Italian sausage. They make their sausage from an old Italian family recipe and in addition to their signature Italian sausage, Carollo Gourmet Grocery, Deli & Grill also make and sell Sicilian sausage and brats.

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Pick your favourite from Kansas City

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Whether you are in Kansas City for the perfect holiday experience or strictly business be sure that there is something special for everyone. In case you are looking for the perfect souvenir to take back home, Kansas City has a long list of retailers and vendors who can add local flair to any gift you decide to buy. Grab one and enjoy.

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