Few cities can boast of the shopping possibilities found in San Marcos. Texans come from all over the Lone Star State just to make a weekend of shopping at San Marcos Outlet Malls. You can uncover every kind of shop between the outlets and Downtown Square. Plus, there are a few more great places just on the outskirts of these two popular areas.
Here are some of the best shopping in San Marcos.
- San Marcos Outlet Malls
3939 S Interstate 35
San Marcos, TX 78666
San Marcos is a real shopper’s paradise with its two giant outlet malls next to each other. Tanger Outlets and San Marcos Premium Outlets feature many stores promising savings on your favorite brands. The two outlets contain more than 240 stores to explore. Be sure to visit their websites before you go to check out the latest deals and plan your trip. To help you along, here are tips for shopping at San Marcos outlet malls.
- Downtown Square
The historic Downtown Square is loaded with more than 300 shops, dining options, museums, and nightspots. You’ll find vintage clothing, trendy boutiques, quirky stores, one-of-a-kind jewelry, handmade furniture, and more. Come dine and shop, and then dance the night away at one a bar, pub, grill, or lounge. You name it, downtown has it.
Just about every month features a special event. Art Squared Art Market opens on the second Saturday from March through December. With so many options, you can plan ahead by visiting the San Marcos Convention and Visitor Bureau’s website.
- Two P’s and Calli’s
690 Centerpoint Rd., Ste. 205
San Marcos, TX 78666
Located off I-35 near the San Marcos outlet malls, people love this fashion boutique for its helpful staff and eclectic collection. Two P’s and Calli’s is also a good spot to dig up unique gifts. Run by a mother-daughter duo, the store sells clothes, shoes, accessories, houseware, and furniture. They create personalized shopping experiences and from the sound of customer feedback, they excel at it.
- Wimberley Glassworks
6469 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
For an adventure in glass, head to Wimberley Glassworks. The glass lighting and art glass studio will captivate you for hours with its works and demos. They sell limited edition platters, vases, sculptures, and lighting. If you want to see free demonstrations, check the Wimberley Glassworks website before you go for the demonstration hours. No demos on Mondays.
- Bower Bird
215 N. Comanche
San Marcos, Texas 78666
An intriguing neon bird store sign and purple exterior catch your eye compelling you to enter Bower Bird Antiques and Curiosities. Customers say the interior lives up to the expectations set by its unique exterior décor. Curious people will love this eclectic store’s vintage clothes and jewelry. They have distinctive items like medical books.
- Vineyard Marketplace
3946 S. IH 35 Frontage Rd., Suite 101
San Marcos, TX 78666
Though only open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Vineyard Marketplace is a fair-trade boutique with handmade products made by orphans, widow cooperatives, and artisans working their way out of poverty. When you shop for good and buy home décor, jewelry, or clothing there, you help transform the lives of people and communities in Africa. The nonprofit organization’s shop is located across from the outlets.
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Residents living in TRACE, a live-play-work community in San Marcos, have the best of both worlds. They will have retailers within the community and the best shopping in San Marcos just a short drive away.
