Stop and Shop - Tourist Info on the Drag Austin

Austin city is the capital of Texas and is extremely exquisite and saturated with an incredible range of activities. The place has a plethora of attractions ranging from entertainment venues, great dining options and lastly amazing shopping. The place is a host to several interesting areas that offer a unique experience.

One of the most diverse and a premier hotspot known for its great food, entertainment and shopping is The Drag. The Drag is not a mall or a shopping joint, but it is just a strip along Guadalupe Street and stretches along the western edge of The Texas University. The drag began as a series of shops that provided crucial books, resources and various other needs for the students of the University. However, now it has evolved as a premier shopping hotspot.

As far as Austin shopping is concerned, The Drag offers an extensive range of choices. The open air area is similar to the Renaissance market and is often addressed as a hip shopping joint. There are stores that deal in clothes, gift items, antiques, furniture, cookware and many more goodies.

Highly fashionable items, funky accessories, latest trendy furniture and creative gift items can be found here as they come in trend and much before they flock the other stores in the city. Hippies are found here selling tie dyed T shirts, pottery and semi precious jewelry. Do not forget to ask for a bargain. The Drag Austin has a large departmental store also where all sorts of grocery and house hold items can easily be found.