Must-see shopping in Texas

  • DALLAS, TX - MARCH 09:  General view of atmosphere during the FENDI Dallas Highland Park Village Boutique Inauguration on March 9, 2017 in Dallas, Texas.  (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images for FENDI)

    Highland Park Village

    Dallas

    For an eye-rolling, gasp-inducing and credit-card-maxing experience, head to the Highland Park Village shopping center in upper-crust Highland Park,…

  • Magnolia Market at the Silos

    Dallas & the Panhandle Plains

    Fans of the Home & Garden Television (HGTV) show Fixer Upper flock to this sprawling retail compound. Chip and Joanna Gaines have created this empire …

  • Wild Bill's Western Store

    Dallas

    Wild Bill's is a West End treasure chest of Western wear. You'll find Stetsons, snakeskin boots, oilskin jackets, oversize belt buckles, rhinestone…

  • Deep Vellum Books

    Dallas

    Dallas is not a good town for bookstores, except for this one. Of course it's in Deep Vellum and of course it's run by some passionate local publishers…

  • Dallas Farmers Market

    Dallas

    Buy produce directly from the many excellent local growers, or shop for flowers and antiques at this multibarn market. It's at its best Thursday to…

  • Uncommon Objects

    Austin

    'Curious oddities' is what they advertise at this quirky antique store that sells all manner of fabulous knickknacks, all displayed with an artful eye…

  • La King's Confectionery

    Galveston

    Watch the saltwater taffy, peanut brittle and chocolates being made at this throwback to the 1920s Strand. It's an old-fashioned candy store and ice-cream…

  • Brazos Bookstore

    Houston

    Houston's top independent bookseller since 1974. Carefully curated, with a strong literary bent, it’s a wonderful spot to browse local titles or meet…

  • Chloe Dao Boutique

    Houston

    Try on Project Runway winner Chloe Dao's fashionable wares in this Rice Village gem that's all about local design, looking good and having fun.

  • Peters Bros Hats

    Fort Worth

    Get your Stetson on at this downtown hat shop, in business since 1911. Enjoy the wall of fame – famous folks wearing their hats.

  • Casa Ramirez Folkart Gallery

    Houston

    A beautiful shop filled with vintage art and handicrafts from Mexico, plus unique items from top artisans south of the border.

  • Recycled Books Records CDs

    Dallas & the Panhandle Plains

    Lose track of time browsing aisle after aisle of intriguing old titles and hard-to-find tunes.

  • So El Paso

    El Paso

    We shouldn't have sampled that jalapeño-bacon jam – now we want to buy a jar. The jalapeño-pecan brittle was darn good too. The free samples will get you…

  • 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…

  • Austin Art Garage

    Austin

    This cool little independent…well, we hesitate to call it a 'gallery' because that would needlessly scare some people off. Anyway, it features some pretty…

  • Rocketbuster Boots

    El Paso

    Even if you can’t round up the money ($1100 to $4000!) for a custom pair, make an appointment to visit Rocketbuster Boots and you’ll see what all the fuss…

  • Canton First Monday Trade Days

    Northeast Texas

    First Monday Trade Days have been taking place in Canton since the 1850s. Today more than 5000 vendors gather the Thursday through Sunday before every…

  • Front Street Books

    West Texas

    The best bookstore in town is open daily and has a smart selection of new, used and out-of-print titles, as well as a good selection of regionally themed…

  • Terlingua Trading Co

    West Texas

    Close to the landmark Starlight Theatre, this store has great gifts, from hot sauces and wines to an impressive selection of books. Pick up a brochure on…

  • 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…

  • Big Top Candy Shop

    Austin

    If you're trying to tame your sweet tooth, don't step into this colorful candy emporium where old-school treats like Squirrel Nut Zippers and Charleston…

  • 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…

  • Luckenbach General Store

    Hill Country

    This old trading post, established back in 1849, is the heart of the, er, action in Luckenbach. The front half holds the store, while the saloon is down a…

  • ML Leddy's

    Fort Worth

    Ah, the smell of leather that unmistakably says 'new boots.' Check out the bank ledgers, which contain the foot measurements of rock stars and presidents…

  • River Oaks District

    Houston

    Dare we say it? The mantle for luxe shopping in Houston has moved to this outdoor, village-style mall east of the Galleria. It offers a bevy of…

  • JL Mercer & Son

    Panhandle Plains

    Noted for its custom boots, spurs and other Western gear. Texas legends such as Lyndon Johnson got their boots here (as did on-screen cowboy John Wayne)…

  • NorthPark Center

    Dallas

    Almost 2 million sq ft of retail space, NorthPark's major stores include Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Macy's. It has hundreds of other retailers,…

  • Marfa Book Company

    West Texas

    A book-lover’s oasis in the middle of desolate West Texas, this cutting-edge store opens off the lobby of the Hotel St George. It stocks a lovingly…

  • Wimberley Market Days

    Hill Country

    Local art galleries, shops and craftspeople set up booths for Wimberley Market Days, a bustling collection of live music, food and more than 475 vendors…

  • Jefferson General Store

    Northeast Texas

    A kitschy delight: the old general store is crammed with an idiosyncratic array of Texas-themed souvenirs. When you're done shopping, cool off with an ice…

  • Blue Velvet

    Austin

    Western wear, vintage T-shirts and even oddities such as all-American bowling wear hang on the racks at Blue Velvet, where you'll find an equal number of…

  • 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…

  • Lucy in Disguise

    Austin

    Colorful and over the top, this South Congress staple has been outfitting Austinites for years. You can rent or buy costume pieces, which is this place's…

  • 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…

  • Neiman Marcus

    Dallas

    A downtown landmark, this six-story veteran was the first Neiman Marcus store. Today it's still a wonderful place to enjoy a timeless high-end shopping…

  • Allens Boots

    Austin

    In hip South Austin, family-owned Allens sells row upon row of traditional cowboy boots for ladies, gents and kids. A basic pair costs from $100 or so,…

  • Whole Earth Provision Co

    Houston

    Along with lots of sporty shoes, clothes and gadgets for the outdoorsy set, Texas-based Whole Earth has essential travel merchandise such as guidebooks…

  • 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.