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218 West Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Austin, TX 78705 United States +1 512 477 1782 http://www.aselart.com |
Stocking supplies for every kind of artist, this small shop packs the most art-related items per square foot of any place in town. Catering to students and professionals alike for more than a decade, this is a reliable source for hard to find supplies. Some of its merchandise includes paper of varying weight and material, inks, paints, pastels, markers, mounting boards, charcoal, pencils and even a sizable selection of silk-screening equipment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Collectible science fiction |
5002 N Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78751 United States +1 512 454 4197 http://www.austinbooks.com |
Established in 1978, this small neighborhood shop carries the latest in science fiction and fantasy for Austin's exploring minds. In addition to one of the city's best collections of sports trading cards, it also has a stellar selection of vintage toys, posters and science fiction paraphernalia. Explore the huge selection of comics and books that celebrate pop culture in America. On occasion, noted science fiction authors stop by to meet fans and autograph books, so keep an eye on their event calendar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Southwest Austin mega-mall |
2901 S Capital of Texas Hwy Austin, TX 78746 United States 1 512 327 7040 http://www.simon.com/mall/defa... |
Located along the outer edge of the Barton Creek greenbelt, this is the biggest shopping center in town. The major department stores are all here, including Nordstrom, Macy's, and JCPenney, as well as a multitude of boutiques and specialty stores, like Brookstone, Victoria's Secret, Nine West, The Sharper Image, Kay Jewelers, Foot Locker and tons more. With a large food court, several ATM machines, opticians, hair salons, a copy service and full security, the mall also offers a total customer service experience. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mega bookstore |
603 N Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78703 United States +1 512 472 5050 http://www.bookpeople.com/ |
Walk in and breathe deeply. You're within range of 300,000 titles, all arranged on three floors, along with a handy coffeehouse and complete music department. This is one of the bookstore-as-community places, where shoppers are encouraged to put their feet up and read, or to sit at a convenient desk and copy a recipe from the latest cookbook. Children gather for story time every week, and a community room is available for book club and other meetings. Of course, they have a huge selection in every conceivable category, from anthropology to zoology. Notable are the shelves of small-press and foreign-press titles, as well as spiritual and religious books. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Books by and for women |
918 W 12th St Austin, TX 78703 United States +1 512 472 2785 http://www.ebookwoman.com |
In operation for around a quarter of a century, this is Texas' oldest and largest feminist bookstore. Featuring classic and cutting edge books by women and for women, this store offers a reading experience like no other. Subject matter ranges from fiction, feminist theory, women's health and psychology, Latina and Chicano books, to spirituality. You will also discover a selection of feminist-minded stickers, T-shirts, pride jewelry, videos and music. Look for author readings and other special events, as this is one business that makes itself part of the community at large. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New age books and merchandise |
108 W 43rd St Austin, TX 78751 United States +1 512 453 6207 http://www.celebrationaustin.com |
This centrally located Hyde Park shop is the antithesis of the generic chain bookstore. It is primarily a woman-oriented specialty bookshop, but with a wide range of other merchandise as well. Books are generally geared towards New Age, spiritual, philosophical and politically progressive themes. It also carries a large assortment of candles, aromatic oils, jewelry, incense, wind chimes and decorative items. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Casual restaurant |
4001 North Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78756 United States +1 512 206 1000 http://www.centralmarket.com/c... |
Whether it's a quick lunch or leisurely dinner on the deck, this cafe goes way beyond expectations for a grocery-store eatery. As Central Market is no ordinary grocery store, so Cafe on the Run is no pedestrian deli. Soups, salads and sandwiches are all executed with creative flair; for instance, the roast beef sandwich is dressed up with Brie, and the turkey with Havarti. Ingredients are fresh, and most of them are available at the adjacent grocery. And if you don't want to exercise your sweet tooth, stay away from the bakery case. The Creme Brulee and Italian Cream Cake will tempt you every time. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Holy great selections, Batman |
2104 South Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 440 7373 |
If you are looking for comic books to satisfy your superhero-worshiping needs, this is your place. More than just a great source for new, used, and collector's issues of books by Marvel, DC, Dark Horse and other companies, this place also offers posters, collectible card and role-playing games, T-shirts, toys and nostalgic items. If you are around on Tuesdays, you can pop in on the meeting of the local Toy Club. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Art, framing, consulting |
1704A South Congress Ave Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 442 5144 http://www.gallerysoco.com/ind... |
Gallery Soco an all-purpose art store offers contemporary art for sale, custom framing, and corporate and residential art consulting services. Art brokering and art searches are also available. The gallery features posters and limited edition prints. The primary focus here, however, is on the original paintings, which include abstract, contemporary, impressionist and realist works, design, figurative, landscape, and still life forms, and are composed in oil, acrylic, watercolor and mixed media. One featured artist creates exquisite realist paintings, despite having lost her sight several years ago. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Used bookstore |
5555 North Lamar & Koenig Austin, TX 78751-1073 United States +1 512 451 4463/ +1800 883 2114 (toll free) http://www.halfpricebooks.com/ |
Out of the several locations in Austin, this Half Price Books is understandably the most artsy and intellectual, given its location just off The Drag and a stone's throw from the University of Texas. A bargain-hunter and book-lover's paradise, the store is arranged into sub-shops, each devoted to a category of books. This isn't the place to find the most up-to-the-minute best-seller or the latest entry in Oprah's Book Club, but it is the spot for an out-of-print, hardbound copy of "The Catcher in the Rye", at half off the cover price. CDs, cassettes and other forms of music, even a huge collection of LPs, can be found in another room. Sit on the floor with a book or search the racks of albums for the one that got warped in high school. Loitering is encouraged. The staff is uniformly well-read and helpful, and they will search the store computer for a specific title upon request. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Massage supplies, support |
1919 S 1st St Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 476 1726 http://www.morningstarcompany.com |
This specialty shop sells everything necessary to set up the ideal massage environment, whether you are a professional or amateur.The store also offers tables, chairs, books, music, silver jewelry, candles, fountains, vitamins, herbs and other natural health items. The knowledgeable staff can custom order hard-to-find products and provide general information. A catalog is available on the company's Web site for online ordering as well. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Everything under one roof |
2525 W Anderson Ln Austin, TX 78757 United States +1 512 451 9311 |
Consider this north Austin mall as an alternative to the colder, more impersonal mega-malls that have become standard in recent years. This shopping center is a bit cozier, with some unusual finds inside. Despite its smaller size, though, shoppers will still be able to browse department stores like Oshman's and Bealls, or catch a movie at the resident theater. In addition, the mall offers the only ice skating rink in town, and is home to specialty shops such as Gamefellas, Lammes Candies, and Guitar Center, as well as the Museum of Fine Arts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Videos and more |
1114 W Fifth St Austin, TX 78703 United States +1 512 472 0844 http://www.tapelenders.com |
Tape Lenders Video is not just a video store, although DVD and VHS products for rental or purchase make up the majority of merchandise on both floors. The company used to be located in the campus Dobie Mall, but has since moved to a small, 1960s-architecture-style center in beautiful Clarksville. Upstairs you'll find greeting cards and t-shirts with popular slogans and characters from trendy pop-culture, along with all types of candles, incense and oils. Choose from all genres of film like comedy, drama, horror, sci-fi, music and the classics. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Books, textbooks, supplies galore |
2244 Guadalupe St Austin, TX 78705 United States +1 512 476 721 / +1 800 255 1896 http://www.universitycoop.com |
A veritable warehouse for bibliophiles, this two-level University Co-op store offers two complete worlds of books. Textbooks for University of Texas line shelves in the basement, and, on the first floor are titles for those outside the ivory tower. So shop upstairs for novels, popular history, children's books and self-help, and venture below for more cerebral and scholarly fare. UT fans will find a broad selection of Longhorn merchandise, from caps to socks and everything in between. A great selection of school supplies is also offered. You will even find items like engineering compasses and photography paper. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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