Things to Do in Austin

Hat Box

Though this place sells hats of various styles, from pork pie to bowlers, its specialty is cowboy hats...

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Austin History Center/Austin Public Library

Built in 1933, this Renaissance revival-style public library not only embodies some of the finest architecture,...

Ten Thousand Villages

This is the local retail outlet for the national nonprofit organization dedicated to fair trade with...

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Interior (El)

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• Hyde Park

Hill Country Weavers

This store has the largest selection of yarns in Texas. Also basket supplies, dyes, spinning wheels,...

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Zilker Zephyr Miniature Train

Take a scenic 25-minute ride through Zilker Park on a narrow-gauge, light-rail miniature train, which...

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Nordstrom

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• Hyde Park

Spec's Liquor Warehouse

A recent arrival to Austin, this store is a member of a Houston chain of liquor stores, noted for discounted...

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The Arboretum

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• Hyde Park

The Domain

The newest shopping center in town, this one didn't open for business without stirring up a hornets nest...

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Cowboy Cool

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• Hyde Park

Hart of Austin Antiquarian Books

You'll have to enter the Whit Hanks complex to locate this excellent repository of rare books, maps,...

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Cheapo Discs

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• Clarksville

BookWoman

Offering the largest selection of books by and about women in Texas, this store is also one of the best...

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Capitol Saddlery

The custom-made boots of this classic three-level Western store near the capitol were immortalized in...

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Emeralds

It's young, it's hip, it's got Carrie Bradshaw shoes by the dozens, plus racks of outrageous party dresses...

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Atomic City

Playthings -- including a sizable collection of vintage metal wind-up toys -- are just one component...

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Renaissance Market

Flash back or be introduced to tie-dye days at this hippie crafts market, where vendors are licensed...

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Wiggy's

If liquor and tobacco are among your vices, Wiggy's can help you indulge in high style. In addition to...

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Therapy

Many of Austin's top singer/songwriters come to this hip SoCo boutique. A small and constantly updated...

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The Whole Earth Provision Co

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• University of Texas

Whip In Beer and Wine

Beginning life as a convenience store just off the freeway, this place doesn't have much in the way of...

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Russell Korman

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• University of Texas

Capra & Cavelli

Funny radio ads -- not to mention hip and classic fashions -- draw image-conscious guys (and gals) into...

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Barton Creek Square

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• West Lake Hills