r AilsidE Quaint shops line the streets of this historic downtown district along the transcontinental Union Pacific rail line. Shop at boutiques, antique shops, and unique eateries under the festoon lights along Third Street. Three local coffee shops offer your caffeine fix, and the Art Deco Grand Theatre shows movies every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night.
M ErchAndisE M ilE This 2-mile stretch of Highway 281 is Grand Island's hub for large national retailers. Interspersed are smaller independent businesses. In this retail district, you can find sporting goods, home decor, clothing, and the reimagined Conestoga Marketplace. The Marketplace brings another breath of fresh air to this shopping district.
W EstErn WEAr Grand Island is a staunchly agricultural community.
Surrounded by fertile farmland and ag-related industry, itʼs no surprise there are some great western shops in the city. Along Merchandise Mile, Western Edge is a large retail roundup of the latest styles, and Fourth Streetʼs Old Town Boot Barn will sell you new kicks or repair your favorite pair.
Destination shopping
Conestoga Marketplace 3404 W. 13th St. A destination in itself, the
Conestoga Marketplace is rising out of the ground. Shops new to the marketplace include Old Navy and Carter's. Under construction in 2025 is Target and a B&B Theatres location that will include bowling, pickleball, and a restaurant in addition to the movie screens.
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