Dallas
For an eye-rolling, gasp-inducing and credit-card-maxing experience, head to the Highland Park Village shopping center in upper-crust Highland Park,…
Dallas
For an eye-rolling, gasp-inducing and credit-card-maxing experience, head to the Highland Park Village shopping center in upper-crust Highland Park,…
Dallas
Wild Bill's is a West End treasure chest of Western wear. You'll find Stetsons, snakeskin boots, oilskin jackets, oversize belt buckles, rhinestone…
Dallas
Dallas is not a good town for bookstores, except for this one. Of course it's in Deep Vellum and of course it's run by some passionate local publishers…
Austin
'Curious oddities' is what they advertise at this quirky antique store that sells all manner of fabulous knickknacks, all displayed with an artful eye…
Dallas
Buy produce directly from the many excellent local growers, or shop for flowers and antiques at this multibarn market. It's at its best Thursday to…
Houston
Houston's top independent bookseller since 1974. Carefully curated, with a strong literary bent, it’s a wonderful spot to browse local titles or meet…
Houston
Try on Project Runway winner Chloe Dao's fashionable wares in this Rice Village gem that's all about local design, looking good and having fun.
Fort Worth
Get your Stetson on at this downtown hat shop, in business since 1911. Enjoy the wall of fame – famous folks wearing their hats.
Houston
A beautiful shop filled with vintage art and handicrafts from Mexico, plus unique items from top artisans south of the border.
El Paso
We shouldn't have sampled that jalapeño-bacon jam – now we want to buy a jar. The jalapeño-pecan brittle was darn good too. The free samples will get you…
San Antonio
The old Pearl Brewery has received a massive face-lift as part of the new Pearl development north of downtown, including shops, cafes and restaurants. The…
Austin
This cool little independent…well, we hesitate to call it a 'gallery' because that would needlessly scare some people off. Anyway, it features some pretty…
El Paso
Even if you can’t round up the money ($1100 to $4000!) for a custom pair, make an appointment to visit Rocketbuster Boots and you’ll see what all the fuss…
San Antonio
Despite the name, this is no French haberdashery, but a purveyor of fine cowboy hats, established in 1917. You'll walk out looking like a real cowboy with…
Austin
If you're trying to tame your sweet tooth, don't step into this colorful candy emporium where old-school treats like Squirrel Nut Zippers and Charleston…
San Antonio
This high-quality bootmaker's shop, established in 1915, now caters to country music stars, actors and locals alike. Get your custom pair with a belt to…
Fort Worth
Ah, the smell of leather that unmistakably says 'new boots.' Check out the bank ledgers, which contain the foot measurements of rock stars and presidents…
Houston
Dare we say it? The mantle for luxe shopping in Houston has moved to this outdoor, village-style mall east of the Galleria. It offers a bevy of…
Dallas
Almost 2 million sq ft of retail space, NorthPark's major stores include Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Macy's. It has hundreds of other retailers,…
Austin
Western wear, vintage T-shirts and even oddities such as all-American bowling wear hang on the racks at Blue Velvet, where you'll find an equal number of…
San Antonio
San Antonio's answer to Williams Sonoma, Melissa Guerra has upscale kitchen implements and table settings with a Latin flavor, layered in with Mexican…
Austin
Colorful and over the top, this South Congress staple has been outfitting Austinites for years. You can rent or buy costume pieces, which is this place's…
San Antonio
For biographies, fiction, children's books and Texas-related titles, step inside this indie bookstore in the Pearl District. Traveling with young kids?…
San Antonio
Like a romantic breath of fresh air, this shop has mix-and-match pieces in vibrant prints and fabrics you won't find anywhere else, along with designer…
Dallas
A downtown landmark, this six-story veteran was the first Neiman Marcus store. Today it's still a wonderful place to enjoy a timeless high-end shopping…
Austin
In hip South Austin, family-owned Allens sells row upon row of traditional cowboy boots for ladies, gents and kids. A basic pair costs from $100 or so,…
Houston
Along with lots of sporty shoes, clothes and gadgets for the outdoorsy set, Texas-based Whole Earth has essential travel merchandise such as guidebooks…
San Antonio
Cavender’s Boot City is an affordably priced Western-wear chain around town. There are two other locations in San Antonio (303 NW Loop 410 and 8640 Four…
San Antonio
You'll find an amazing array of area history books in this busy shop that is part of the Alamo complex. Don't miss the diorama depicting the famous battle.
Austin
Grab a coffee and browse the shelves of this lively independent bookstore across the street from Waterloo Records. Great travel section. Hosts authors for…
Dallas
This shop in the Nasher Sculpture Center sells handcrafted jewelry, books, design items and other accessories by local and nationally renowned artisans.
San Antonio
Located inside the Blue Star Arts Complex, this store has a fabulous collection of colorful and whimsical folk art, and is a good place to start when…
Austin
Browse folk art and crafts from around the world, with a heavy Latin American influence of metalwork, jewelry, colorfully painted handicrafts, the Virgin…
Austin
If you want to stock up on music, this is the record store. There are sections reserved just for local bands, and listening stations featuring Texas,…
Houston
A classic indie shop that exudes the Montrose vibe; look for crafts and gifts with artistic sensibility. Everything is made by crafty people in the USA.
Dallas
Greenville Ave is home to one of Dallas’ only indie record stores. According to the store philosophy, it carries whatever’s ‘good.’
Houston
Resistance is futile. The hand-crafted chocolate here – in all of its forms: bar, confection, cake, pie, ice cream – is irresistible.
Austin
Stores like Apple, Neiman Marcus and Anthropologie line the streets of this upscale outdoor shopping center in far northwest Austin.
Houston
Great little women's clothing store run by a fashionable mother-daughter team. Excellent recommendations, no matter your style.
Austin
Embrace the art of manliness at this stylish SoCo store that's just for the guys, or for girls who are shopping for guys.