
One-of-a-kind stores and hidden treasures abound in Lake Travis area shopping districts. Though Austin has several malls that are home to national retailers, the Lake Travis area has an exceptional selection of specialty stores and independent boutiques as well as chain retail outlets.
If a distinctive shopping experience is what you seek, then Lake Travis is sure to please. Long-time businesses contribute to the comfortable, hometown appeal of shopping districts throughout the area. Wine tasting bars, candy shops, women’s clothing, gift shops, and antique dealers are just a few of the many unique stores found around Lake Travis. Each community has it’s own special collection of stores; be sure to visit the Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce website for a listing of premiere stores and service providers.
New developments help fuel the prosperity of the area and give shoppers even more close-to-home options. The recently completed Shops at the Galleria in the Village of Bee Cave bring several brand name retailers to the region. Featuring about 550,000 square feet of retail space, the mall will be anchored by a 125,000 square foot home improvement store and building center. Hill Country Galleria broke ground in November of 2005, with a scheduled completion date of April 2007. Dillard’s is the major retailer that plans on anchoring the nearly 1 million square foot retail portion of the mall.