Austin: Shopping

Austin Market District The area at Sixth and Lamar includes BookPeople (the city’s only independent bookstore), Whole Foods’ headquarters and flagship store, Amy’s Ice Cream, and fashion boutique By George. Downtown; Sixth St. at Lamar Blvd.; www.austinmarketdistrict.com
moderate | trendy | thrift

SoCo District From fun to funky, expensive to cheap, there’s something for everyone on South Congress. Buy boots at Allen’s, black and white, pre-1967 vintage clothing at Blackmail and Latin American art at Mi Casa. South Congress; www.firstthursday.info
moderate | trendy | antiques

South First Where else but South Austin can you find Resistencia, a neighborhood anarchist bookstore? Shop for vintage garb at Bella Blue; trendy styles at Tryst and Kick Pleat; and local art at The Stash. South Austin; South First St.
trendy | books | moderate to expensive

The Domain Neiman-Marcus and Macy’s anchor this shopper’s paradise. Other worthy shops here include Tiffany & Co., Williams-Sonoma, and Saks Fifth Avenue. North Austin; cnr. of MoPac & Braker; 512-795-4230; www.simon.com
family | moderate to expensive | smart splurge

The Drag, Guadalupe Follow the University of Texas students to this square mile of funky chains (Urban Outfitters), resale/vintage shops (Buffalo Exchange), and a toy store cooler than FAO Schwartz (Toy Joy). University of Texas; Guadalupe St. from MLK to 29th St.
moderate | funky