Style, artistry, quality, experience: though diverse in goods and services, these
are the essence of what makes shopping in Austin unique. Austin is known for its
eclectic tastes, and retailers here aim to please with a bountiful selection.
Are you looking for something new, straight
from the designer’s personal showcase?
Austin is sure to have it, with the latest
cutting edge styles. Do you love antiques?
Then get ready to fall in love with the beautiful items selected by Austin antique dealers
who have done a marvelous job of assembling pieces from around the globe for their
stores. If your idea of a great weekend is
a trek in the wilderness, take advantage and
gear up at one of the outdoor recreation
shops in town that have quality merchandise and knowledgeable employees. These
are just a few examples of the many choices
available to you as you delve into shopping
for those necessities and elements that help
make life enjoyable.
Austin’s inviting atmosphere encourages
you to take your time, and enjoy shopping
as an experience unto itself. In a city that
prides itself on its active lifestyle, Austin
also prides itself on doing things “the old
fashioned way” in these fast-paced, high
tech times. Austin’s unique environment
also adds to the shopping experience, and
its diverse culture is part and parcel of that
experience. Whether shopping at one of
the newest malls or venturing into one of
Austin’s singularly famous boutiques, you’re
sure to find that fabulous treasure you’ve
been searching the world over for, right here
at home.
SHOPPING MALLS
Barton Creek Square Mall
2901 Capital of Texas Highway, Austin
512-327-7040; www.simon.com/mall/
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Shopping is a whole new experience at
Barton Creek Square, one of Austin’s
most popular malls. The mall features a
145,000-square-foot Nordstrom department store – known to avid shoppers
everywhere as the place to go for shoes,
shoes, shoes.
Barton Creek Square, located just off
Mopac and 360, is also the new home to
several specialty shops, including Talbots,
Talbot’s Petites and Talbot’s Woman,
Williams-Sonoma, Coach, J.Jill, Cache and
Steve Madden. For the kids, there’s Build-A-Bear, Janie and Jack, Pottery Barn Kids, The
Children’s Place, and Gymboree. The mall
has also undergone extensive remodeling,
creating comfortable spaces for shoppers
to relax throughout the mall. If that’s not
enough, there’s the Day Spa and Salon at
Barton Creek; it’s the perfect place to relax
and get a facial, manicure, pedicure or
massage.
Lakeline Mall
11200 Lakeline Mall Drive, Cedar Park
512-257-7467; www.simon.com/mall/
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Located at the northwest corner of Austin
on the border of Cedar Park, Lakeline Mall
is a home to anchor stores Dillard’s, Macy’s,
JCPenney, and Sears. The mall also includes
more than 150 specialty stores, a 9-screen
theatre, two sit-down restaurants and a Food
Court featuring the architecture of downtown Austin.
Lakeline Plaza is located adjacent to Lakeline Mall and offers customers an additional
11 anchor stores, including Best Buy, Haver-ty’s and Old Navy, plus 20 other specialty
stores. Find a meal to suit everyone’s taste
at any one of several sit-down restaurants–
Chili’s, Applebee’s, Plucker’s and Texican
Cafe. Lakeline Mall and Lakeline Plaza–
You love it? They’ve got it!
Tanger Outlet Center and Prime Outlets
4015 South I- 35, San Marcos
800-408-8424; www.tangeroutlet.com/
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Ready for an all day shopping excursion?
Then the Tanger Outlet Center and Prime
Outlets mall in San Marcos is for you. Wear
comfy shoes, and hike all over the 200 shops
in the shopping centers as you search for the
best bargains. Tanger shops include 40 new
stores such as Eddie Bauer, Old Navy and
Nike Warehouse that were recently added
to a second shopping complex. Popular
stores at Prime Outlets are Ellen Tracy,
Dooney & Burke, Nike, Sony, and Bose. A
new section has also been added to Prime
Outlets, with the emphasis on home decor
and furnishings, including Pottery Barn,
Home Company Fine Furniture Direct, and
Kirkland’s Home and Couristan Rugs.
SHOPPING CENTERS &
DESTINATION SHOPPING
The Arboretum
10000 Research Boulevard, Austin
512-338-4437
Nature has a way of soothing the soul...
especially when it accepts all major credit
cards. The Arboretum at Great Hills,
features over 40 of Austin’s finest shops
including Heroes and Legacies, C. Kirk
Root, Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware,
and Banana Republic and restaurants like
The Cheesecake Factory, all in a relaxed
outdoor environment. You’ll love the tranquility of the surrounding landscape as you
stroll from store to store. And after a long day
of shopping, do what Austinites have been
doing for years – visit Amy’s Ice Cream, and
take that frosty treat out under the trees and
climb on the stone cow sculptures. The Arboretum at Great Hills offers great shopping in
a beautiful environment!
Brodie Oaks Shopping Center
4115 South Capital of Texas Highway, Austin
Although the Brodie Oaks Shopping Center
is sprawling, the variety of stores and the
satisfying shopping experience more than
make up for it. With Starbuck’s and Sun
Harvest Foods on one side, and Toys-R-Us
