Must-see shopping in Texas

  • Barton Creek Mall

    West Austin

    This indoor mall in southwest Austin has your standard mall offerings.

  • Sunland Park Mall

    El Paso

    Sunland Park Mall is the major shopping center on the west side of town.

  • Dollar Western Wear

    Panhandle Plains

    This place is among the biggest of Lubbock's many Western-gear shops.

  • Legend Jewelers

    Panhandle Plains

    Family jewelers, the best place to shop for Concho River pearls.

  • Texas Artists Museum

    Gulf Coast & South Texas

    More art gallery than museum, this space exhibits and sells work from a diverse range of artists and occasionally hosts classes for the local community…

  • Bobz World

    Gulf Coast & South Texas

    Bobz World is a souvenir store that is so over the top as to be literally unmissable. Outside, enormous plaster dinosaurs and sea creatures beckon. Inside…

  • Antique & Artisans Emporium

    Rio Grande Valley

    From art and furniture to clothing and (especially) old records, it's the eclectic mix that lends much of the store's charm. There's no telling what you…

  • Farmers Market

    Gulf Coast & South Texas

    Listen to live music, do a little shopping for produce and souvenirs, or just join in the family fun at this popular Sunday market held in a new housing…

  • D'Arte Center

    Rio Grande Valley

    Exhibits and sells fine art from regional players and members of the local Harlingen Art Forum, and sometimes organizes workshops. It's worth a stop by to…

  • Trader's Village

    Houston

    Enormous flea markets with thousands of vendors every weekend. Get lost amidst the junk, treasures and even a few bargains. There are riders for the kids.

  • Stockyards Station

    Fort Worth

    The former sheep and hog pens of Stockyards Station house a (mostly mediocre) mall of sorts. More authentic western-themed antique shops line Main St.

  • Galveston Coffee Roasters

    Galveston

    Fans of flavored coffee will appreciate this shop, which roasts beans in-house and offers free samples to undecided shoppers.

  • Lone Star Gifts

    Hill Country

    More than 60 vendors gather under one roof to offer a variety of crafts, antiques, clothes and Texas-inspired gifts.

  • General Store

    Fort Worth

    Tourist tat of the kind of stuff that you fear might be the actual soul of the Stockyards – which it ain't.