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Enjoy the Good Life
Shopping, Dining and Lodging in Edmond
Easy. That’s the best word to describe shopping and dining experiences in Edmond. Our community’s steady growth and impressive demographics cause specialty owners, national retailers, and franchisees alike to take notice. That means our residents can find virtually anything – in any price range – just around the corner, or at one of the many shopping villages or mega retail corridors in the Edmond area.
Shopping
Edmond continues to strengthen its position as a retail shopping destination for the entire region and is being rewarded for its efforts. In fact, Edmond remains the strongest submarket in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. In 2007, total taxable sales were nearly $1.3 billion, an increase of 35 percent over the last five years.
With more than 40 separate retail centers totaling more than three million square feet, and several more currently under construction or in planning phases, Edmond is expected to continue its strong retail growth. And with good reason – the average household income in Edmond is more than $84,000.
So enjoy all that the Edmond area has to offer, from the boutique and specialty shops of historic downtown, Kickingbird Square and Spring Creek Village to the mega-retail corridors of 2nd and Bryant, Broadway and 33rd, Santa Fe and Danforth, and Penn and Memorial.
Dining
In addition to its excellent shopping, Edmond is known as a place for fine dining. From local landmarks like Café 501, Boulevard Steakhouse, Lottinville Wood Grille, and Kang’s Asian Bistro, to regional and national chains offering traditional, family-style and ethnic cuisine – Edmond is home to nearly 200 restaurants suitable for any budget. From burgers and barbecue to sushi and ahi tuna – dining in Edmond is a great experience!
Lodging
Need a place for friends or relatives to stay? You can rest easy knowing Edmond offers 681 quality hotel rooms within its city limits, and several hundred more along the Kilpatrick Turnpike corridor in the Edmond area. The majority of rooms available carry marquees like Hampton Inn, Sleep Inn, Best Western Inn and Suites, Amerisuites, and LaQuinta to name several, and offer amenities including indoor swimming, exercise facilities, and complimentary full or continental breakfasts.
We encourage you to experience Edmond’s quality shopping, dining and lodging for yourself. We know you will be pleasantly surprised by the caliber and variety offered here.
Source: EEDA 2008 Economic Abstract
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