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 Western wear institution |
1522 S. Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 447 1413 http://www.allensboots.com |
Smack in the middle of the funky shops reviving this South Congress shopping district lies an old-fashioned Western store that's been here for years. The tan stucco exterior is pretty non-descript, but the boot-emblazoned sign by the door leaves no doubt as to Allen's leanings. This is a serious shop for serious Western wear, from the Wranglers to Justin boots and more. This is where you can grab a classic Resistol hat and a pair of ropers, or a fancier set of lizard or snake skin boots. Fancy duds are available, but so are serious work clothes. While urban cowboys are welcome to shop here, the store caters to the real thing, too. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Styles from mid-1800s to mid-1900s |
2213 S. 1st St. Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 442 4446 |
It is obvious Amelia's Retro-Vogue and Relics is unique from one glance at its 8-foot rooftop globe. Inside, are vintage treasures galore, with clothing ranging from the mid-1800s to mid-1900s. The most recent clothing era stocked is the 1960s; the most abundant is the 1950s. No disco nightmares here. Amelia's is the only store in town to stock vintage children's wear, in addition to their men's and women's clothing. Collectibles, jewelry and accessories are abundant as well. This is the caliber of shop you would expect to find in New York or LA. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Nice second-hand toys |
2401 South Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 447 8697 http://www.annastoydepot.com/ |
More than just a bargain for budget-strapped parents, this bright and cheerful shop offers unique, appealing second-hand toys. It has been used for years by area day care centers as a source for affordable toys in good condition. Featuring a selection of educational items such as games, puppets, and puzzles of all kinds, as well as an extensive children's video selection. Customers may also trade used merchandise for cash or toys. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Guatemalan/Mexican art, furniture |
1508 S Congress Ave Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 912 1475 http://www.antiguagifts.com |
Many people come to Antigua for the santos or carved wooden statues that depict various saints. The santos icons and crosses here are beautiful but there is more to discover than religious art in this well-stocked shop. You will find Southwestern and Latin American-style furniture and folk art, Guatemalan pillow covers and other textiles, plus a variety of jewelry. Favorite items include the wrought iron barstools with leather seats and the painted furniture. There is a lot to peruse in this cozy South Congress space, so allow lots of time for exploring. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale vintage furniture |
3009 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78705 United States +1 512 916 8800 http://www.aquamodern.com/ |
Aqua 20th Century Modern, this store is across the street from the majority of funky antique stores on South Congress Avenue. Easily overlooked, it is more than worth your while to cross over and take a peek. A number of these retro pieces have been featured in artistic books on classic vintage furniture and generally are hard to come across in real life. This store's inventory spans the century, but their selections from the '40s and '50s are especially magnificent. Prices can be a bit on the high side, but due to their rarity and excellent condition, most items are worth it. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Large size ladies' apparel and more |
5400 Brodie Ln Austin, TX 78745 United States +1 512 891 9039 http://www.avenue.com |
This store sells a wide selection of apparel for larger sized women. It carries only its own brand of design, most fashions are modern, sleek and sophisticated, avoiding the too-bland or outrageous pieces that many plus sized women are used to encountering. Most clothing is casual to semi-casual knitwear, sweaters, blouses, pants and skirts, along with some active-wear. The store also sells shoes, intimates and accessories, including jewelry and watches. All items are moderately priced. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 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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Black, black and more black |
1202 S Congress Ave Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 326 7670 http://www.blackmailboutique.com |
Are you ever accused of wearing too much black clothing? Do you wear it anyway? If you do, Blackmail is your dream store. Every item in the store, from clothing to accessories to collectibles, is black. Dismal as it may sound to some, it really is a novel, upbeat boutique. Clothes are both vintage and new, and range from fun to sophisticated — of course, given that they are black, all of them are stylish. A good selection of unique gift items is also available, ranging from domino frames to jewelry to beaded handbags. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Buy it fresh off the farm |
3414 Lyons Road Austin, TX 78702 United States +1 512 926 4650 http://www.boggycreekfarm.com |
This fully functional organic farm has won many awards for its urban farming techniques. Purchase fantastic fresh vegetables on Wednesday and Saturday mornings (9am-2pm). Or, let your kids experience real farm life right in the heart of the city—animals and tractors are some of the biggest attractions for the little ones on market day. While shopping for produce, take a peek at the historic farmhouse, noted as one of the oldest existing buildings in Austin (built in 1838). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Paint your own pottery |
4477 South Lamar Blvd Suite 560 Austin, TX 78745 United States +1 512 892 3200 http://www.cafemonet.org |
Cafe Monet Paint Your Own, this bright and pleasant studio allows customers the space and supplies to design unique works of art, while giving their creative energies a boost. Fees are calculated by the time spent painting per hour. There are specials throughout the week such as "Monet by Moonlight" and on weekend nights you can paint all evening. Check out this deal that allows you to take ceramics and supplies off-site to your home or special event for a minimum deposit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Vintage global fashions |
1030 South Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 441 9955 |
This truly sophisticated secondhand clothing store offers an alternative to the familiar Salvation Army-style chic of most resale shops. Catering to those with a taste for the unique, you will find a collection of vintage Japanese kimonos, koto coats and colorful obi. The store also carries an array of conventional clothing on consignment for the stylish yet cost-conscious. The shop will accept clothes for resale that are in good condition, clean and in season. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Second-Hand Goods |
Vintage Market & Event Co P.O. Box 7831 Austin, TX 75209 United States +1 512 441 2828 / +1 877 840 3829 http://www.cwgs.com |
This huge event is held at the Palmer Events Center nine times a year, when dealers from all parts of Texas convene to display and sell their wares. Treasure hunters get to rifle through the auditorium full of antique, vintage, collectible and second hand merchandise - no new goods are allowed. The sheer volume of things to look through is worth the price of admission, even if you fail to find that special something. Call for specifics on future dates. 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 |
 Superstore for the home |
5600 Brodie Lane Suite 1100 Austin, TX 78745 United States +1 512 899 2929 |
This huge store sells decorative items for the home, including mirrors, wall hangings, wicker and straw baskets, ethnic artifacts and more. Other sections showcase unique furniture (brightly painted straw and wooden chairs and tables), toiletries and candles, gourmet biscuits and candy, coffee, tea, a large selection of discounted wine, cookware, hard-to-find cooking accessories and a range of colorful tableware. Like a true market, the shop has bare floors and an open-air feel to it. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Costumes, vintage clothes |
1506 S Congress Ave Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 444 2002 http://www.lucyindisguise.com |
This is by far Austin's most notorious vintage shop, and its most flamboyant. This fabulous store is largely a costume shop packed with thousands of choices ranging from gorilla suits to bullfighters to princesses; and the store carries all the necessary accessories to boot. If your personal style is unconventional (to say the least), there is a huge selection of retro clothing suitable for everyday wear as well. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 A sense of belonging |
1718 South Congress Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 462 7220 http://www.fm1718.com/ |
Angela Atwood and Peg McCoy have devoted a large part of their lives to developing their communities. Farm To Market is just another means to that end. The grocery involves local growers, and all the produce(from apples to zucchini) are grown in and around Austin. Farm To Market also sells handmade cards and an assortment of gift items. Make a suggestion and the grocery will stock it. The flower stand outside the store catches your attention; enter, and one's greeted with warm smiles and hugs. If there's anything that embodies the phrase "of the people, by the people, for the people", it's Farm To Market. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Finer vintage clothing |
2047 S Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 445 6906 |
Flashback is a retro boutique of quality vintage goods. They have a vast selection of merchandise tucked into this little house on South Lamar. Inventory includes both men and women's clothing, kitsch collectibles, furniture and the largest collection of vintage footwear in the area. Fashions span the decades from the 1920s to the 1970s, and include T-shirts, casual clothing, evening gowns and tuxes. Prices on some items can be a bit higher than you might expect, but you are sure to find something unusual that pleases. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 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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 Viva Mexico! |
1412 South Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 447 7688 http://www.guerostacobar.com/ |
All restaurants could do with a famous patron so the owners of this Mexican taco bar proudly say that Bill Clinton ate here. Apart from this bit of information, it is interesting to note that the Migas are topnotch with dollops of cheese, peppers and fresh corn tortillas. The restaurant has a couple of dining rooms, one of which is built around the kitchen, giving it a very homely feel. Check out the Fish taco and the Queso flameado, or the El Presiendto (no guessing for who orders this), Chicken breast taco, a Beef taco, Tamale and Guacamole. Don't forget to chug down the famous margaritas made with fresh lime juice or have a shot of first-class tequila. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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It won't make a hole in your pocket! |
2728 South Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78745 United States +1 512 851 9300 http://www.hillscafe.com |
This cafe is one of the hottest spots to mingle, at Austin. The Hills are alive with the sound of music, food and attentive service. Dig into the succulent sizzler's, salads, soups, barbecues; the wine list is endless and the menu includes both lunch and dinner. Located very conveniently near the Austin Bergstrum International Airport, climb those hills, it's worth it. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale vintage |
1102 South Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 444 9801 |
This great shop is an upscale retro boutique featuring men's and women's clothing, accessories and glassware. Dishes are largely from the Forties and Fifties while clothing runs the range from the turn of the 20th century through the 1950s and 1970s. There are modern items, but only if they are exceptional in some way. The store also offers a great selection of costume jewelry, trinkets and baubles. Do not miss this place as you may discover many treasures and unique items found nowhere else in Austin. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Coffee, breakfast, artwork |
916 Congress Ave Austin, TX 78701 United States +1 512 476 2489 http://www.littlecity.com |
Located right in the center of everything, this coffeehouse is a popular place to hang out inside or at an outdoor table, enjoy a cup of fresh-roasted coffee, or grab a bite to eat. A variety of blends and nearly every type of coffee drink a caffeine addict could ask for are here, along with gourmet-quality sandwiches and lunch plates, most for less than USD6. The place is decidedly laid-back and attracts quite a range from professionals to more bohemian types. 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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Upscale clothing outlet |
4115 Capital of Texas Hwy Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 447 0701 http://www.neimanmarcus.com |
It is the famous season-end sale at Texas' most famous upscale specialty store & dash;all gathered together into its own location, and without the crowds. Sounds like heaven? That would not be far from the truth for die-hard bargain hunters, or anyone with an income out of sync with their expensive taste. Clothing for men, women and children sports top designer labels, such as DKNY, Anne Klein and Dana Buchman. Accessories such as jewelry, belts, handbags and ties are here to complete the look. There are also shoes at bargain basement prices. For the chic home, this store has unusual and beautiful home accessories, fine china and furnishings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Retro chic |
1606 South Congress Ave Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 326 1238 |
This retro resale store is located on the perimeter of the funky South Congress antique strand. The merchandise literally spills out into the street with furniture and oddities galore. Inside, there is rack after rack of vintage men's and women's clothing representing all eras, from Western-style shirts to Fifties frocks and Seventies lounge. Unlike many resale shops today, this shop has resisted the urge to jack prices sky high. Here you can find great treasures at affordable prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Right in the middle |
915 West Mary Street Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 326 3133 http://www.pkgrocery.com/ |
Somewhere between the around the corner neighborhood store and the upmarket mega mall lies P&K Grocery. Step into this cheery establishment which stocks everything that can make your house a home; a somewhat eclectic home. The grocery store really backs the health bandwagon, and a lot of their produce is guaranteed to be organic. Separate sections for frozen foods, dry goods and home accessories make it easy to spot your Mexican beer from your Chinese ginseng. P&K also delivers, but that would mean not getting to taste the delicious hot dogs at the deli counter. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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No dessert please! |
1600 South Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 447 3905 http://www.southcongresscafe.com/ |
This restaurant has it all: a delectable menu, happy hour and a ritzy location in the upscale shopping area of Austin. The décor is airy and trendy with large windows overlooking the streets and slick booths that are comfortable. The cuisine leans towards South western and the restaurant serves brunch, lunch and dinner. Dishes to look out for are the scandalously succulent Pork Tenderloin, Cajun Seafood Scampi and Blue-Corn Crepe. The portions are humongous so you may want to skip dessert. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Organic Health Food Store |
4006 S Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 444 3079 http://www.sun-harvest.com |
Sun Harvest Markets is owned and operated by Wild Oats Markets, Inc. Sun Harvest first opened their doors in 1979, making them a pioneer in the now-burgeoning health food industry. Sun Harvest carries natural foods with no artificial color, flavor or preservatives. Departments include cruelty-free beauty products, vitamins, homeopathic remedies, meat, frozen food, produce and cheese. Kitchen goods and housewares are also sold here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Market time |
3200 Jones Road 290 West between West Gate Boulevard and Brodie Lane Austin, TX 78745 United States +1 512 280 1976 / +1 512 917 6432 http://www.westlakefarmersmark... |
Blueberries, eggs, shrimp, tomatoes, tamales, pizzas, fresh juices, confits, waffles..the list goes on. When the market opens every Saturday, it's not just time to buy, but to meet, greet and socialize. Hand-made soaps, soy candles and jewelry also feature here at Toney Burger Center. Whatever you buy, it's guaranteed fresh. Some of the participating merchants are farmers themselves and ensure quality of their produce. Look out for massages and live music. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Women's clothing/costumes |
1605 E Riverside Dr Austin, TX 78741 United States +1 512 448 0736 |
In business since 1966, this one-of-a-kind shop stocks hip, everyday clothing, along with more daring items and costume accessories. The selection of lingerie ranges from retro-inspired feminine pieces like garter belts and teddies to edgier leather and vinyl intimates. Other merchandise includes Mary Jane-style shoes, Greek sandals, lots of costume jewelry and mix-and-match swimsuit separates. There are even some items for men, such as silk boxer shorts and swim trunks. Long known for its supply of outrageous makeup and wigs, it now has a full-scale costume shop next door. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Ease and attitude |
1113 South Congress Ave Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 326 2331 http://www.therapyclothing.com |
This is a clothing store with creative design and rare energy. The clothing ranges from simple to chic, designed to be comfortable but stylish. Visit the Austin store location or call and request a beautiful catalog of merchandise. The store associates its clothing with the unique style of Austin and its music scene. In the catalog instead of professional models it asked local female artists and musicians to model its clothing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Italian Factor |
2201 College Avenue Live Oak & South Congress Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 443 4200 http://www.treehousegrill.com/ |
Sometimes the weather just calls out to be enjoyed and when that happens make the most of it by heading to the Tree House Italian Grille, where you can sit on the pretty patio, and enjoy a meal. The grille serves Italian-American food and offers up delights like the veal cannelloni, which is homemade. Adding to the charm of this restaurant are the live music nights on Fridays and Saturdays. So, go ahead book a table and take someone special because you won't feel like leaving for a long time. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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DJ's delight |
505 West Mary St Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 462 2568 |
A focus on Dance Club and International music and DJ supplies keeps this place hopping from open to close. Count on hearing some of the latest Hip Hop and Trance or even wedding DJ classics like "The Chicken Dance" while you shop. These folks cater to DJ's and nightclubs, but they are not above discussing the relative merits of plush leopard print custom velvet slip pads with a novice scratch-master wanna-be. You can also find a nice assortment of picture disks and a huge selection of Latin, tejano, salsa, merengue and disco. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Antiques, antique textiles and junk |
1512 South Congress Ave Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 442 4000 http://www.uncommonobjects.com/ |
For aficionados of the shabby chic movement, there is no better stop in South Austin than Uncommon Objects. It is crammed full of antique and collectible furniture, most of it peeling paint—accessories from small to large. Need a faded piece of crockery for the kitchen? You will find it here. Looking for a soft, old quilt for baby's bed? Most likely you will find a plethora to choose from. The stock is arranged in mini-tableaux, framed by worn textiles and blankets hanging from above. It is a great place to get ideas for making over your home. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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