Markets and independent shops in San Antonio
6 markets, bookshops, record shops and makers in San Antonio.
Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.
Markets and independent shops in San Antonio
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La Villita
La Villita Historic Arts Village
30 shops and galleries offer distinct handcrafted items by artists from San Antonio and surrounding areas.
Mon-Fri 10AM-6PM, Sun 11AM-4PM
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Market Square - El Mercado
Visitors can browse through the 32 shops at "El Mercado," and 80 specialty shops in Farmers' Market Plaza. Market Square is also the scene of many Hispanic festivals where food and beverage booths spring up alongside the Guadalajara lamps and the strains of mariachi music blend with the excitement of Mexican dances.
Daily: summer 10AM-8PM; winter: 10AM-6PM; stores closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
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North Star Mall
San Antonio's internationally-acclaimed shopping destination center boasts over 200 specialty stores and restaurants. Adjacent to the San Antonio International Airport, North Star is in the heart of the city. North Star is home to the largest cowboy boots in the world. They stand high and 20 feet (6 m) long! Stores include Saks Fifth Avenue, Pottery Barn Kids, Armani Exchange, Arden B., Montblanc, J.Crew, Oakley, The Cheesecake Factory, Talbots, Janie and Jack, Apple, bebe, Coach, Sephora, Guess, and Steve Madden.
Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun noon-6PM
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Shops at Rivercenter
On the River Walk and connected to the Marriott Rivercenter and the Menger Hotel. It is also within walking distance of the Alamo. Houses over 100 retail shops including an IMAX theater.
Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM; Sun noon-6PM
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The Shops at La Cantera
In northern San Antonio adjacent to Six Flags Fiesta Texas. The Shops at La Cantera is an open-air mall anchored by Macy's, Nordstrom, Dillard's, and Neiman-Marcus. La Cantera offers stores on the higher-end of shopping such as Juicy Couture, Hugo Boss, Lacoste, Vera Bradley, Lucky Brand, Anthropologie, the Apple store, Aveda, Burberry, Gilly Hicks, Sleep Number, Sephora, Urban Outfitters, and more. Most people, though, come to La Cantera to eat and enjoy happy hour at some of the best, upscale yet casual restaurants in the city. Kona Grill offers $3, $4, $5 appetizers such as sushi, pizza, and egg rolls, with discounted spirits and beer. Yardhouse has hundreds of beers on tap available in a 1.4 liter yard in a classic rock-inspired setting. There is a wide array of food, the general rule for chains is to skip the dishes you find everywhere and try the specialties. Here, try the seared ahi sandwich. Other eateries are Grimaldi's Brick-Oven Pizzeria, P.F. Chang's, Perry's Steakhouse and Z Tejas — a southwestern-themed restaurant with great non-Tex-Mex food and fantastic happy hour specials.
Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun noon-6PM
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Alamo Quarry Market
255 E Basse Rd
Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun noon-6PM
Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to San Antonio (CC BY-SA 4.0).