(Orientation) Shopping around Kent

Alex Delaney-Gesing
August 10, 2016

The saying “shop ‘til you drop” has never been more suited to a place than it is to downtown Kent. More than 20 shops and counting have sprung up within the last few years, making the selection of stores as eclectic as can be. From vintage souvenirs and tarot readings to off-the-wall gifts and an endless selection of books and music, Kent State students will spend their weekends preoccupied in all the shops downtown have to offer.

blue: A Goodwill Boutique

Upscale clothing sold at retail prices

118 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 677-2525

goodwillakron.org/shop/blue

Hours: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday

Campus Book and Supply

Reduced-priced store selling textbooks and Kent State apparel for cheaper than at the university bookstore.

112 S. Lincoln St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 677-1400

campusbookonline.com/kent/home.aspx

Hours: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday

Carnaby Street Style

European-styled clothing for affordable prices.

100 E. Erie St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 677-2992

carnabystreetstyle.com

Hours: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday

City Bank Antiques

Inventory of vintage jewelry, watches, books, pottery and other unusual souvenirs.

115 S. Water St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 677-1479

citybankantiques.com

Hours: Varies

The Dragonfly

Embroidery can be done on T-shirts, bags and other fabrics, and it’s a good for getting Greek letters.

164 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 677- 1088

thedragonflyshop.com

Hours: Varies

The Empire of Magical Thought

Offers henna, tarot readings, crystals and more.

135 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 968-4946

empirekent.com

Hours: Varies

The Exchange

Your go-to place for old video games, CDs, DVDs or records

407 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 673-4470

theexchange.com

Hours: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday

The Fashion School Store

Sells garments designed by KSU fashion students

201 E. Erie St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 677-2419

fashionschool.kent.edu/fsstore

Hours: Varies

Figleaf Boutique

Trendy women’s clothing and accessories store

138 E. Main St. #101, Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 676-1906

figleafboutique.com/Default.asp

Hours: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, closed Sunday

Gracylane

Local boutique with designer brands, including Vera Bradley and Alex and Ani.

100 E. Erie St. Suite , Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 676-6700

collegetownkent.com/shop/gracy-lane/

Hours: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday

International Home Markets

Sells a variety of international foods, including Asian, Indo-Asian, Indian and Middle Eastern

154 E. Main St. Suite D, Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 474-5750

homemarketsksu.wordpress.com

Hours: 12:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 3:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday

Kent Central Gateway Footwear

Inventory includes men’s and women’s shoes, including boots, sandals, and athletic and dress shoes.

201 E. Erie St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 968- 4544

kcgfootwear.com

Hours: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday

Kent Cycle

The place to go if your bike needs fixing or you’ve lost hope on your current one and need an upgrade.

115 Lake St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 677-0600

kentcycle.com

Hours:10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday

Kent Natural Foods Co-op

Local and organic fruits, vegetables, herbs, bread and other food items are sold here.

151 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 673-2878

kentnaturalfoods.org

Hours: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday-Sunday

Last Exit Books

Features large selections of used books, buys and sells books, DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs and records. Cafe recently added to the storefront.

124 E. Main St. Suite 3, Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 677-4499

www.facebook.com/pages/Last-Exit-Books/155861637773651?sk=info

Hours: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday (doesn’t buy books on Sundays)

McKay Bricker Framing and Black Squirrel Gifts

Offers a variety of gifts related to Kent and Kent State, and is also a picture frame store.

141 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 673-5058

mckaybricker.com

Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday

Off the Wagon

Sells eclectic, random novelty and gag gifts perfect for that one person you don’t know what to get and would appreciate off-the-wall humor.

152 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 474-1330

offthewagonshop.com

Hours: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday

One Love Yoga and Boutique

The place to go for a workout, a little shopping and a refreshing smoothie.

295 S. Water St. Suite 108, Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 842-7228

oneloveyogakent.com

Hours: 8 a.m. – 9 .m. Monday/Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday

Silver & Scents

Sells Peruvian art, textiles, jewelry and crystals.

154 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 474-5751

Hours: varies

Standing Rock Jewelers

If you’re looking for new jewelry or need your existing pieces, including watches, repaired, stop here.

164 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 474-5755

standingrock-jewelers.com

Hours: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday

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