Austin Neighborhoods

The Arbor | Davenport Village | The Hill Country | Jefferson Sq./26 Doors | Second Street District | South Congress (SOCO) | South First Street | South Lamar | University | West Merchant District| The Domain

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The Arbor offers the perfect shopping mix with a few specialty boutiques here and several mega retailers there. This area is chalked full of excellent shops, salons, restaurants, and movie theatres. Wander around there is enough to fill a full day. View the Arbor Map >

Davenport Village is located directly next to the beautiful Lake Austin, offering any and everything a girl's heart desires. So bring a list because you are sure to find it all. Clothing, shoes, furs, bridal, gowns, and jewelry. View the Davenport Village Map >

The Hill Country (South West of Mopac reaching to Lakeway) provides the perfect back drop for those shopping out-of-towners. The newly renovated Barton Creek Square mall is so impressive. It houses a bit of everything making it the perfect All-In-One place to shop. View the Hill Country Map >

Jefferson Sq./26 Doors/Central Market preserved a bit of ole Austin. The 5-block shopping stretch delivers something for everyone -- all centered around Kerby Lane. And who doesn't remember the days of Kerby Lane Apple Whole Wheat pancakes? Make sure to patronize many more of Austin's long standing favorites. The Jefferson Square/ 26 Doors/ Central Market View the JS/26 Doors Map >

Second Street District - Whether you are a visitor or a native who appreciates the newer additions to our ever growing Austin, the Second Street District offers a completely refined metro approach to downtown shopping. View the Second Street District Map >

The shops on South Congress (SOCO) represent the younger more vibrant Austin vibe. The long list of shops, intermixed within awesome local eateries, continue to attract attention from Instyle, Elle, and Lucky Mag.

SOCO offers a full day of youthful trendcentric shopping and the traditional monthly First Thursdays. A perfect back drop for the continual walking- talking social buzz centered around those enjoying Amy Ice Cream, Jo's Coffee shop, or the San Jose Hotel. View the SoCo Map >

Shop South First Street under the trees. Enjoy the comfort and peace as you pop in an out of the string of houses converted into shops. This small nook is a true shopping getaway filled with those perfect finds. View the South First Street Map >

South Lamar, by all Native-Austin standards, offers tried and true "eclectic" Austin shopping. Simply head south on Lamar from Townlake to shop numerous vintage favorites such as Flashback, Flipnotics, Amelia's and few new digs such as Sola and Strut. View the South Lamar Map >

The Shops off Guadalupe continue to feed those young-ins. Yes, the college vibe is thick here, and the shops inside of Dobie, off the drag and further down Guadalupe carter to the lifestyle and fashion taste of each and every co-ed. There is a very electric, price concise air about the shops and a cult like following to the shops which line the Drag. View the Guadalupe Map >

West Merchant District is the gold standard for Austin boutique shopping. As you shop, make sure to enjoy a full day of outside dining at zTejas or the new mega Whole Foods. An if you are that style savvy Girl On-the- Go, you will love the niche shopping for those perfect jeans, favorite pair of shoes, or well-thought gift. View the West Merchant District Map >

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posted - eric / 2:58 AM / 01.17.06