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Markets and independent shops in Brownsville

8 markets, bookshops, record shops and makers in Brownsville.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Markets and independent shops in Brownsville

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    BookBee

    Local bookstore selling school accessories such as medical and laboratory equipment. It used to be near the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, until it moved in 2016.

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    Craftland

    Craft items store selling yarn, ribbons and variety of different home decor items such as wreaths, mason jars and Christmas decorations. The windows of the stores have shiplap, a type of wood used in barns.

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    Discount Mattress Brownsville

    Discount Mattress Brownsville is a family-owned business that offers a wide selection of affordable mattresses and sleep products. Known for quality service and low prices, the store serves the Brownsville community with top brands and fast delivery options.

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    Jewelry Corner

    Sells lavish jewelry, from stones to gold and other valuable relics. Most of the jewelry is made in the form of rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets. The store imports jewelry from foreign countries such as Italy, India and Mexico.

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    Mercado Juarez

    Little Mexico

    Artisan goods store selling clothes, jewelry and pottery from Mexico. The arts and crafts sold are also authentic. Several Mexican vendors also set up shop at the Majestic Theater.

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    Sunrise Mall

    Popular mall featuring over 100 stores and four department stores (Dillard's, Sears, JCPenney and Bealls). The mall received a multi-million renovation in 2015 which added new tile, restroom signs, an updated light fixture and Dick's Sporting Goods. H&M opened its first location in the Rio Grande Valley at this mall.

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    University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Bookstore

    Near the entrance from Texas Southmost College. Bookstore sells shirts, souvenirs with the university logo and has a coffee shop serving Starbucks drinks.

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    Mitte Cultural District

    Has a lot of retail shops and great local restaurants. Though much of the commercial activity has shifted northward due to the devaluation of the Mexican Peso, there is still a thriving scene as the city has taken increasing efforts to revitalize many Downtown buildings and streets.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Brownsville (CC BY-SA 4.0).