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So Many Shops Nearby

Fortunately for shoppers in downtown, most stores are located within fairly easy walking distance. Park at the Visitor Center, cross one of the bridges into downtown and go up one side of the street and down the other, not forgetting to hit the sidestreets, too.

What do visitors shop for in the Silver City / Grant County area?

Art immediately comes to mind, because a host of galleries are located, not only in the art corridor of Yankie, Texas, Broadway and Bullard Streets, but also on Cooper, Market and College Streets, as well as in Pinos Altos and Hurley’s noted JW art gallery.

A quick way to find out where the galleries are located and where specified artists’ work can be found is to pick up a copy of the San Vincente Artists of Silver City brochure. But not all artists and galleries are listed there, so make sure to stop by the Visitors Center and talk with one of their knowledgeable volunteers.

Artists work in every media from oils and acrylics to watercolor and photography to ceramics, jewelry, bronze sculptures, and the finer arts. Styles from the most realistic to abstract to funky are in one gallery or another in the historic downtown area.

Those wishing to purchase or just admire works of art are best served by exploring galleries and studios and looking for what catches the eye.

Books, new and used, wait in at least three bookstores in the downtown area along with published authors, one of whom runs his own gallery. Looking for a certain title? Most can order them for you if they don’t have them on hand.

Antiques, from knickknacks to furniture, can be found, sometimes hidden away in smaller shops.

Gifts for that pet-sitter you left back home or for mom or dad await you at several shops throughout the county.

Looking for clothes? You can find them in stores along the way.

Now that you’ve walked all over, you’ve decided it’s time for lunch or dinner. Indulge in homemade delicious meals at Diane’s, Shevek & Mi, or Vicki’s Deli to name just a few. Just ask anyone and they’ll point you in the right direction.

What would the Southwest be without good Mexican food? For a quick lunch in the downtown area, visit Nancy’s café or Jalisco’s for dinner. If you don’t mind driving a few miles, you may feast on a succulent steak at the Buckhorn in Pinos Altos.

For a cooling ice cream treat, go to Pretty Sweet Emporium, Alotta Gelato or head up the road to the Pinos Altos Ice Cream Parlor. For homemade chocolates and candies, pop into the Hester House.

Space prevents listing all restaurants and eateries in the area. You might find a new one that opened up since this article was written.

And if you simply want a good cup of coffee, several coffeehouses lie on Bullard and Yankie Streets and at AIR Coffee Company in Bayard.

If you want gourmet food to snack on in the car or to take to a new friend’s house as a hostess gift, make a stop at The Curious Kumquat, which features delicacies from all over the world. The Silver City Food Co-op is open to the public, and organic and fresh foods are always plentiful. The Farmers’ Market on Saturday mornings will treat the visitor to fresh, from the fields, gardens and homes produce and to homemade goodies.

Folks in Grant County are friendly. They’ll be happy to suggest where they like to shop or dine. Half the fun is finding that unexpected treasure of a delicious meal in an unusual location, isn’t it?

Happy shopping and bon appétit!