Find the best Austin shopping! Austin is a trendy metropolitan hub with the best to offer in fashion, music, and art. There are several swanky shopping centers as well as modern, offbeat small boutiques and shops in this booming, cultural urban center.

  1. Renaissance Market

    2. This cultural epicenter is located near the University of Texas and is commonly called “The Drag.” Scope out The Drag for the best in handcrafted jewelry and wares created by local artisans. For more about the Renaissance Market please visit: www.AustinArtistsMarket.com.


  2. Allen’s Boots

    3. You can’t visit Austin without procuring some Western style! At Allen’s Boots, you will find the best in Western dress. Leave this Austin shopping destination with a pair of Lucchese Ostrich-skin boots and a Stetson cowboy hat! To learn more about Allen’s Boots’ products and store information visit: www.AllensBoots.com.

  3. South Congress Avenue

    4. South Congress Avenue – or SoCo as it is commonly called – is a great Austin shopping destination if you haven’t really decided what it is you want. SoCo has everything from sushi bars to hip bohemian boutiques. South Congress Avenue is by far the trendiest shopping center in Austin! To learn more please visit: www.AustinChronicle.com.

  4. Waterloo Records

    5. You will surely want to check out the music in Austin – the “live music capital of the world.” At this independent music mega-store you can listen to any CD in the store before purchasing it! The store also boasts a substantial collection of band photographs. The Waterloo Records website also has a “download store” and online store. To check out their online store and regular store hours please visit: www.WaterlooRecords.com.

  5. Book People

    6. This independent bookstore is located at the intersection of happening 6th Street and Lamar. Visit Book People if you want to find titles that slip through Barnes & Noble’s ordering lists and if you are a fan of scoring merchandise that you can’t get anywhere else! To find out more, visit this Austin shopping treasure at: www.BookPeople.com.

  6. Barton Creek Square Mall

    7. Barton Creek Square Mall is a Simon’s shopping mall in Austin. The mall is anchored by Dillard’s, Macy’s, JC Penney’s, Nordstrom, and Sears. Other high-end stores located in Barton Creek Square Mall include: Williams-Sonoma, Sephora, and Aldo Shoes. The Mall also offers a luxurious Day Spa and Salon. To see more information about Barton Creek Square Mall please visit their website at: www.Simon.com.

  7. West 6th Street

    8. West 6th Street has a distinctly different vibe from its popular neighbor: East 6th Street. 6th Street has long been an Austin landmark for musicians and music-lovers. Now, West 6th is creating a reputation of its own! Find the best singles bars, upscale sushi restaurants, designer shoe stores, and fish taco joints. To find out more about this oft-neglected but booming Austin shopping center visit: www.Austin.com.

  8. Tesoros Trading Co.

    9. You will find many memorable, quirky items here, including Mexican wrestling collectibles and a “Jesus Hates it When You Smoke” ashtray. Their products are sorted by country, and their world folk arts and crafts collection is extensive. Stop into Tesoros and purchase a Bolivian Day of the Dead doll couple, or a palm whiskbroom from Morocco! Tip: If you visit their website you can search by country through an interactive old-world style map! To view more of Tesoros unique Austin shopping treasures visit: www.Tesoros.com.

  9. Highland Mall

    10. Highland Mall is a bustling shopping mall in Austin. This shopping center is a Mecca of speciality stores – local and brand name. Highland Mall features a newly opened store: El Palacio de la Quinceanera – which caters to baptisms and Quinceaneras. Other cool stores include: Milano Exchange, Express, and a spa and salon. Their food selection is better than average with options like sushi, wraps, and cheesesteak. Check out the Highland Mall website at: www.HighlandMall.com

  10. Oat Willie’s

    11. Oat Willie’s is a pop memorabilia, comic book and eclectic Austin shopping storehouse. This funky store even has its own comic book detailing the history and exploits of “Oat Willie.” You can find gag gifts, clothing and books as well as any number of things you never thought you needed until you saw them! Check out Oat Willie’s quirky little website here: www.OatWillies.com.

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  11. The Domain

    12. This up-and-coming Austin shopping center is founded on the concept of green urbanism. Though not completed, The Domain hopes to redefine the city’s urban landscape and give Austin a thriving, sustainable community. The Domain plans include 2 million square feet of retail space, 3.5 million sq ft office space, 4,500 housing units, and 3 hotels. This expansive, promising project will – within a decade – create a one-stop, eco-friendly living, shopping, and dining experience in the heart of downtown Austin. Check out The Domain at: www.TheDomainAustin.com.