Are you the kind of person who needs to browse for gifts before inspiration strikes? Do you want to shop local as much as possible? Then you need to know the best places in Austin to find presents for everyone on your list.
These local small businesses are the best spots to find unique ideas from smaller brands that you may not stumble on otherwise. No matter who you’re shopping for, you’ll find something for them at one of these places (and plenty for yourself!).
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Places to Shop in Austin
1. Atown
If you want Austin- or Texas-themed gifts (as well as lots of other fun quirky things), Atown is the place to shop. It’s so fun to browse this store — I’ve bought a couple art prints from local artists and cute things for kids here, but there’s all kinds of fun items. Plus free gift wrapping!
2. Parker + Scott
You’ll find a little bit of everything here when it comes to gifts, and many of them are Austin- or Texas-based brands. Kids toys and books, home goods, hats, beauty products, you name it! All in the most adorable shop you’ll find.
This general store is not only super cute, but the owners are very sustainability focused! There’s a refill bar to fill your own containers with household cleaning products so you don’t have to keep buying and throwing away plastic bottles. They also have Ridwell recycling boxes, pack and ship in recycled or upcycled packaging, and go for sustainably-made products when possible.
I love supporting Parker + Scott, because they are SO good at building community and giving back. I will always highly recommend them!
3. Blue Genie Art Bazaar
Ask any Austinite who has lived here for a handful of years where to shop during the holidays, and Blue Genie Art Bazaar is going to come up! There are more than 200 talented vendors that sell their products here, so you will find the most interesting, fitting gift for everyone on your list.
There’s art, jewelry, home decor, clothing, food and more. You can shop online or in store through November 15 to December 24, 2024.
4. Book People
Pop into Book People for all your book, stocking stuffer and Austin- or Texas-themed gift needs.
I could browse Book People for hours. Their kid section has all the best books, plus staff who can give you recommendations; the stairs are lined with all kind of silly or useful little items; and they have totes, mugs, and lots of other gift ideas scattered throughout that will check lots of recipients off your list.
5. Terra Toys
This giant toy store is so fun to visit, and even more fun to buy gifts from. If you’re shopping for a kid, you won’t have a problem finding something they’d like. In fact, you’ll probably have a problem narrowing it down!
There are great dress-up clothes, lots of Playmobil, a ton of stuffed animals and books, a section of tricks and mischief, and even a coffee shop for a break.
6. Toy Joy
You may recognize this toy store because there’s a location at the Austin airport! They have a couple of locations around town, plus a spot inside Thinkery. Kids will love it, but it’s also a great spot for action figures and Japanese character toys that adults may like!
7. Lilla & Beth
Find the cutest stuff for your girlfriends, your home, and your littles at Lilla & Beth in Mueller. It’s such a great place to pop in and grab a pretty little something.
8. Waterloo Records
If you’re shopping for someone with a record player, records make a great gift! And Waterloo Records is an Austin classic with so many options to browse. (And if they don’t have one, a record player itself is a gift they’ll enjoy for years and years, and Waterloo sells those too!)
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