Must-see shopping in San Antonio

  • Pearl Brewery Complex

    San Antonio

    The old Pearl Brewery has received a massive face-lift as part of the new Pearl development north of downtown, including shops, cafes and restaurants. The…

  • Paris Hatters

    San Antonio

    Despite the name, this is no French haberdashery, but a purveyor of fine cowboy hats, established in 1917. You'll walk out looking like a real cowboy with…

  • Dave Little's Boots

    San Antonio

    This high-quality bootmaker's shop, established in 1915, now caters to country music stars, actors and locals alike. Get your custom pair with a belt to…

  • Melissa Guerra

    San Antonio

    San Antonio's answer to Williams Sonoma, Melissa Guerra has upscale kitchen implements and table settings with a Latin flavor, layered in with Mexican…

  • Twig Book Shop

    San Antonio

    For biographies, fiction, children's books and Texas-related titles, step inside this indie bookstore in the Pearl District. Traveling with young kids?…

  • Adelante Boutique

    San Antonio

    Like a romantic breath of fresh air, this shop has mix-and-match pieces in vibrant prints and fabrics you won't find anywhere else, along with designer…

  • Cavender's Boot City

    San Antonio

    Cavender’s Boot City is an affordably priced Western-wear chain around town. There are two other locations in San Antonio (303 NW Loop 410 and 8640 Four…

  • Alamo Gift Shop & Bookstore

    San Antonio

    You'll find an amazing array of area history books in this busy shop that is part of the Alamo complex. Don't miss the diorama depicting the famous battle.

  • San Angel Folk Art Gallery

    San Antonio

    Located inside the Blue Star Arts Complex, this store has a fabulous collection of colorful and whimsical folk art, and is a good place to start when…

  • Papa Jim's Botanica

    San Antonio

    Embracing more than a couple of belief systems, Papa Jim's Botanica offers help from above or help from the beyond for a wide variety of problems. It's…

  • Market Square

    San Antonio

    A little bit of Mexico in downtown San Antonio, Market Square is a fair approximation of a trip south of the border, with Mexican food, mariachi bands and…

  • Alamo Quarry Market

    San Antonio

    Making fine use of an old 19th-century cement plant, this outdoor mall has plenty of top-brand stores, a multiplex cinema and restaurants. A few Austin…

  • Hogwild Records

    San Antonio

    Featuring an expert selection of vinyl, Hogwild also sells tapes and CDs. If you're after alt-country, punk zines or rare drum 'n' bass records, this…

  • Rivercenter Mall

    San Antonio

    It's the most accessible megamall in town, and its setting on the River Walk isn't bad at all. Thanks to the cinemas, IMAX theater, comedy club,…

  • Nine Lives Affordable Books

    San Antonio

    This large and broadly stocked used book store is located in the Village at the Summit strip mall off the NW I-410 loop. Stop here to buy books on the way…

  • CD Exchange

    San Antonio

    This reliable chain music store has lots of cheap secondhand CDs, DVDs and videotapes in all genres. Call for other locations around San Antonio; this one…

  • Half Price Books

    San Antonio

    A broad selection of excellent new and used books. Other locations include 11255 Huebner Rd and 125 NW Loop 410.

  • North Star Mall

    San Antonio

    A large mall with big-name offerings such as Dillard's, Banana Republic, The Gap and Bath & Body Works.

  • Ingram Park Mall

    San Antonio

    Try this mall for big-brand offerings such as Macy's, Bath & Body Works and Victoria's Secret.