San Antonio Shopping

Shopping in San Antonio is always a rewarding experience. From River Walk to the Rivercenter and Market Square shopping malls in downtown, to the many art galleries, boutiques, and studios of La Villita, and to the antique shops in the towns of Fredericksburg, Castroville, Boeme, or Leon Springs, browsers are almost certain to find something of interest. San Antonio has a discernable Mexican ambiance by contrast with the hustle and bustle of Dallas or Houston; here, shopping is a leisure activity not a blood sport. So take your time, wander through the local shopping districts, and visit one or two San Antonio shopping malls.

San Antonio Shopping

San Antonio River Walk
River Walk has overarching cypress, oak, and willow trees, cobblestone walks, murmuring riverboats, riverside cafes, and shops. Packed with boutique shops, department stores, restaurants, IMAX and AMC theaters, Rivercenter Mall, located in the heart of River Walk, is required shopping for every visitor to San Antonio.

El Mercado de San Antonio
Market Square in downtown San Antonio is authentically Mexico. El Mercado is an indoor, modern interpretation of a Mexican market. Shops offer products from Mexico and South America, colorful dresses, brass, glass, wrought iron, and, yes, paper flowers. Surrounding El Mercado are more shops and restaurants, still Mexican flavored but different. Mariachis add to the ambiance.