Must-see shopping in Gulf Coast & South Texas

  • 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…

  • Murdoch's Bathhouse

    Galveston

    Built in the late 1800s, destroyed in the 1900 hurricane. Rebuilt in 1901, blasted again in 1909. Repeated 1910/1915, and again in 2008. Murdoch's has had…

  • Mercado Juarez

    Rio Grande Valley

    Housed in the former Majestic Theater, this small market is full of color from across the border. Clothing, pottery and other crafts sold by vendors from…

  • Visker & Scrivener

    Galveston

    Calligraphers – rejoice! This small shop affiliated with the Proletariat next door is home to all the quills, nibs and inks you could want, many of which…

  • Art Centre of Corpus Christi

    Corpus Christi

    Gallery space and studios for regional artists are housed in this grand old building downtown, which stays open late on Wednesday nights for an 'Art…

  • Hendley Market

    Galveston

    Modern gifts and Galveston souvenirs uphold the tradition of this 1845 mercantile house, whose cupola (now destroyed) served as a lookout point for both…

  • Paragraphs

    Gulf Coast & South Texas

    An excellent indie bookstore with a nice patio and a pet-friendly vibe. The collection in store is eclectic, but it can special-order or locate hard-to…

  • King Ranch Saddle Shop

    Corpus Christi Area

    The upmarket King Ranch Saddle Shop has expensive clothing, gear and souvenirs branded with the distinctive King Ranch 'Running W' logo, which looks like…

  • Basket & Pottery Alley

    Rio Grande Valley

    An exuberant cliché billing itself as a Mexican mercado (market), selling everything from pots to piñatas in a fiesta-like setting.

  • 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…

  • Galveston Coffee Roasters

    Galveston

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