Shopping & Dining

What makes a city a top shopping destination? According to Forbes.com, it’s “options, ease and affordability,” and that esteemed publication places San Antonio in the top ten of America’s 25 Best Cities for Shopping. You’ll have lots of fun whether you’re a bargain hunter, designer diva or window shopper.

Alamo Quarry Market was constructed on the 1908 historic site of the Alamo Cement Company and carries the architectural flavor as many of the old structures are integrated into the center’s design. Follow the smokestacks to San Antonio’s premiere open-air lifestyle center featuring Regal 16Plex Cinemas, more than 75 distinguished stores and a fabulous collection of fine and casual dining. Alamo Quarry Market is located within minutes from the airport or downtown, just off Hwy 281. For additional information visit www.QuarryMarket.com. For a truly unique experience, the New York Times recommends La Villita, a charming “little village” of art galleries, shops and boutiques, steps away from the River Walk and downtown hotels. Handcrafted items available here, many made by local artisans, include copperware, jewelry, pottery, paintings, and textiles. Browse among the fascinating collection of eclectic objets d’art in La Villita’s antique store.

Alamo Quarry Market

255 E. Basse Rd., San Antonio, TX 78209

La Villita Historic Arts Village

La Villita, San Antonio, TX 78205 Have a leisurely lunch and cold drink in one of the cafés, and in the evening, enjoy steaks, seafood or other continental fare at one of the two elegant restaurants in historic buildings overlooking the River Walk.

The rich culture of San Antonio abounds throughout the plazas of Market Square. A three-block outdoor plaza lined with

Market Square - El Mercado

514 W. Commerce, San Antonio, TX 78207

restaurants, shops and produce stands near San Antonio’s city center, Market Square is the largest Mexican market in the U.S. It is one of America’s top -ten outdoor markets according to Frommer’s. Dozens of shops sell everything from hand-embroidered dresses to leather belts. Market Square’s working artists, musicians, dancers and major cultural events give it a rich and lively cultural atmosphere. Visitors browse through 32 shops at “El Mercado,” and 80 specialty shops in the Farmers Market Plaza. Market Square is also the scene of many Hispanic festivals where food and beverage booths spring up alongside Guadalajara lamps while the sounds of mariachi music blends with the excitement of San Antonio locals and tourists.

San Antonio’s internationally acclaimed shopping destination boasts over 200 specialty stores and restaurants, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Apple, Armani Exchange, Michael Kors, GUESS by Marciano and Montblanc and The Cheesecake Factory. Home to the largest cowboy boots in the world. Courtesy shuttle service to North Star is available from most Airport Area Hotels.

Resembling a monolithic glass house teeming with life, Rivercenter Mall blends many of the conveniences of indoor shopping with a genuine outdoor feel. In the heart of the city on the River Walk, the mall is home to an array of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues - including: Macy’s, Morton’s Steakhouse, a movie theater, an IMAX theater and the Rivercenter Comedy Club.

When the summer sun burns bright, continue your River Walk experience indoors at the remodeled and expanded Rivercenter Mall. Scheduled for completion in fall 2015, the mall will host over a hundred shops, restaurants, and recreational activities. New offerings will include Dave & Buster’s, H&M, It’s Sugar candy shop, Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville and Yard House modern public house, boasting more than 100 beers on tap and globally-inspired cuisine.

Conveniently located off Interstate 35 between San Antonio and Austin, San Marcos Premium Outlets® features 140 stores including Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5TH, Last Call by Neiman Marcus, Prada, Gucci, Fendi, Victoria’s Secret, Tory Burch, Diane Von Furstenberg, Nike Factory Store, Polo Ralph Lauren, Coach and more all at a savings of 25% to 65% every day.

North Star Mall

7400 San Pedro, San Antonio, TX 78216

Rivercenter Mall

849 E. Commerce St. Ste. 895, San Antonio, TX 78205

San Marcos Premium Outlets

3939 IH-35 South #900, San Marcos, TX 78666

4015 IH 35 South (exit 200), San Marcos, TX 78666

An open-air shopping environment brings new vitallity and sophistication to shopping. Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Anthropologie, Brio Tuscan Grille, BOSS Hugo Boss, Burberry, Kona Grill, Lacoste, Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, Sur La Table, Yard House and Whiskey Cake.

The Riverwalk

Downtown San Antonio All of the restaurants on the River Walk offer a unique experience that you won’t find anywhere else in the world. Take a break and soak in the beautiful views while you dine along the world famous River Walk. Keep in mind that almost all the restaurants on the River Walk offer Texas sized portions to make sure you and your guests get the most bang for your buck. From fine dining, to BBQ, to Tex-Mex, all of the restaurants on the River Walk offer an abundance of choices to suit your taste and budget.

17503 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78257

The Rim is a 1,812,492-square-foot, outdoor retail center that is situated at the corner of the Interstate 10 and Highway 1604 in Northwest San Antonio, one of the fastest growing areas in the city.

Traders Village

9333 Southwest Loop 410 at Old Pearsal Rd, San Antonio, TX 78242

One of America’s largest weekend flea markets and entertainment complexes. And it just got even bigger with a major expansion that includes six new amusement rides, four food outlets and 300 vendor spaces at the sprawling shopping and family entertainment complex. Each year over a million guests shop for treasures from more than 1,000 vendors. More than 100-acres to browse, shop, trade and play. Shoppers from around the world come for the bargain hunting and discover everything from hand-made crafts to oneof-a-kind treasures.

There are festivals and special events all year long with an American Indian Pow Wow, Cajun Festival, Live Concerts Every Weekend, Cinco de Mayo and much more. When it comes to food there are various specialty restaurants serving freshly made corn dogs and tacos, Texas-size burgers, roasted corn-on-the-cob, just out of the oven pizza, turkey legs and cool sweet treats, all in a state fair atmosphere. Traders Village is fun for the whole family with theme park rides too. Traders Village San Antonio is a swap meet, treasure hunt, shopping complex, county fair, and festival attraction all rolled into one. There are high-flying midway rides, like the towering, all-new Star Dancer where riders soar 80 feet into the air as well as an Allan Herschelldesigned antique carousel and much more.

The Historic Pearl Brewery

http://atpearl.com | 303 Pearl Pkwy #300, San Antonio, TX 78215

Pearl is a neighborhood and like all great neighborhoods it has a rich history that is added to and upheld by the many people who have ties to the place - the buildings, the river, the brewery since it was founded in 1881. Pearl is also a place where we like to get together – to share meals, to learn, to work, to live. With 324 apartments, fifteen restaurants and cafes, thirteen retailers and eighteen resident businesses as well as a twice weekly Farmers Market, this neighborhood is always full of life and activity.

We invite friends, neighbors and visitors to join us in our plaza, in our park spaces and at our year round series of music, food and cultural events and enjoy our position on the beautiful Northern reach of the San Antonio River steps from the San Antonio Museum of Art, The Do Seum and Brackenridge Park. The original idea behind the development of Pearl was to create a true neighborhood that is a culinary and cultural gathering place. In the last two years we have opened seven new restaurants, eight new retail locations and have completed 300-plus residential units at the Can Plant Apartments, which are now 100 percent occupied. Because Pearl is a living, breathing neighborhood, it offers both locals and visitors truly distinct San Antonio culture—from our twice weekly farmers market to our 15 chefdriven restaurants and our vibrant, all-local retail community, there is nothing else like it. Located along the Museum Reach, Pearl is a great jumping-off point for seeing the public art along River Walk, jogging or exploring the many museums and parks along the river.

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