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Texas
Shopping - Bigger than Ever
Cowboy Cool in West Village, Dallas.
Photographer Kenny Braun, courtesy Texas Tourism
Shopping in Texas is as
big and exciting as its scenic vistas and rich cultural
history. No matter what type of shopping experience
travelers are seeking, they are sure to find it in the
Lone Star State's premier shopping malls, historic small
towns or hip urban shopping districts. From high-end
couture to outlet centers to antique treasures, Texas
has it all. And with dynamic shopping packages available
through ShopAmericaTours.com, including Fabulous
Shopping & Dallas Arts, Art Lovers Escape (Fort Worth),
Cowgirl Chic! (Fort Worth) and more, the Texas shopping
experience is further heightened. All packages offer
discounts and special attraction passes throughout
Texas.
Big City Shopping
Dallas is home to more
shopping centers per capita than any other city in the
country, featuring the original Neiman Marcus and two
premier shopping centers - NorthPark Center and the
Dallas Galleria. Nearby, Fort Worth embraces its cowboy
heritage with M.L. Leddy custom boot makers and the
shops of The Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic
District, where western wear is a specialty. Located
north of Dallas, the Allen Premium Outlets feature 100
stores and premier brands.
On the Gulf Coast,
Houston is home to the Houston Galleria, which has
established itself as the city’s number one shopping and
tourist destination, with more than 24 million annual
visitors to its more than 375 fine stores and
restaurants. Houston’s newest outlet shopping center,
Houston Premium Outlets, offers shoppers a wide variety
of designer fashions and bargains. Nearby options
include the Katy Mills Mall and The Woodlands Town
Center, and just minutes from The Woodlands, the Outlets
at Conroe. This convenient, open-air shopping center
offers extraordinary savings and exceptional quality.
Austin’s hip area of
South Congress Avenue, or SoCo, offers small-label
designer clothing boutiques, folk art, vintage goods,
western wear and antiques. While enjoying downtown
Austin, shoppers can explore the Second Street District
full of trendy boutiques, salons, and one-of-a-kind
restaurants. For upscale shops, The Domain brings
shoppers Austin’s first Neiman Marcus, Louis Vuitton and
Sur La Table. And 20 minutes north of Austin, the Round
Rock Premium Outlets feature 125 stores and premier
brands.
In San Marcos, less than
an hour south of Austin, the San Marcos Outlet Mall
draws more than 9 million annual visitors to its more
than 130 brand names. Also less than an hour from Austin
is San Antonio, where visitors will fill their days at
some of the city’s famous historic sites, shopping along
the River Walk, strolling the Shops of La Cantera, and
picking up unique Mexican crafts at El Mercado.
El Paso is full of
historic missions, exotic shopping and a bounty of great
food. The Galeria San Ysidro offers a shopping adventure
with three floors of unique boutiques in downtown El
Paso, where visitors will find everything from wire bird
cages to wooden hutches. El Paso is also home to
Rocketbuster Boots, world-renowned for its handmade
custom boots and famous clientele. The open-air Outlet
Shoppes at El Paso offer a wide variety of fashion, home
goods and furnishings.
Town Squares and
Street Shopping
Some of the most unique
shopping in the Lone Star State can be found in quaint
town squares and along main streets of Texas small
towns. Southwest of Fort Worth, Granbury offers a slice
of Americana with shops galore surrounding the
picturesque Hood County courthouse.
Nestled between Dallas
and Fort Worth, historic downtown Grapevine offers
sophisticated charm and antique shopping, while the
nearby Grapevine Mills Mall is a shopper's delight, with
over 1.6 million square feet and nearly 200 retail
stores to choose from. Southeast of Dallas, the town of
Canton hosts monthly outdoor trade days, bringing
thousands of vendors from across the country to turn
this friendly community into a shopper's paradise of
rare antiques and collectibles, furniture, fine home
decor, arts and crafts, clothing, jewelry, tools,
produce, and much more.
South of Waco, the
charming town of Salado features a fascinating variety
of shops - art galleries, antiques, crafts and women's
fashions. Several outstanding craftsmen and artists also
reside in Salado.
The town of
Fredericksburg has long been a hot spot for main street
shopping. The town’s Hauptstrasse (or main street) is
home to an eclectic collection of over 150 specialty
shops, antiques, boutiques and more. The combination of
German cultural influences and beautiful hill country
scenery makes Fredricksburg tough to beat.
In Mercedes, Texas –
located in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley and only
20 minutes from the Mexican border – Rio Grande Valley
Premium Outlets feature 140 stores and premium brands.
Whether you are seeking
the perfect antique, the perfect outfit, or just looking
for a great deal, travelers in Texas will find shopping
fun across the Lone Star State. For a list of shopping
packages in Texas, visit http://www.ShopAmericaTours.com/Texas.
For more information on
Texas travel events and vacation destinations, visit
www.TravelTex.com or for a free Texas State Travel Guide
call 1-800-8888-TEX.
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