Rivercenter Mall
(http://www.shoprivercente...) located on the river walk and connected to the marriott rivercenter and the menger hotel. it is also within walking distance of the alamo. houses over 100 retail shops including an imax theater.
North Star Mall
San Antonioâs internationally-acclaimed shopping destination center boasts over 200 specialty stores and restaurants. Located adjacent to the San Antonio International Airport, North Star is conveniently situated in the heart of the city. North Star is home to the largest cowboy boots in the world. They stand 40 feet high and 20 feet long! Stores include Saks Fifth Avenue, Pottery Barn Kids, Armani Exchange, Arden B., Montblanc, J.Crew, Oakley, The Cheesecake Factory, Talbots, Janie and Jack, Apple, bebe, Coach, Sephora, Guess, and Steve Madden.
Market Square - El Mercado
(http://www.sanantonio.gov...) 514 w commerce, 210-207-8600, fax 210-207-4287. hours: 10am-8pm, summer; 10am-6pm, winter. stores closed new yearâs day, easter, thanksgiving, and christmas. visitors can browse through the 32 shops at "el mercado," and 80 specialty shops in farmers' market plaza. market square is also the scene of many hispanic festivals where food and beverage booths spring up alongside the guadalajara lamps and the strains of mariachi music blend with the excitement of mexican dances.
La Villita
(http://lavillita.com/) 418 villita, 210-207-8611, fax 210-207-4390. shops open daily 10am-6pm free admission. closed holidays.
Alamo Quarry Market
(http://www.quarrymarket.c...) e basse rd, 210-225-1000, fax 210-271-3491. 10am-9pm, daily
farmers market
The âââPearl Breweryâââ (http://www.pearlbrewery.com/) now an urban development hosts a farmers market on Saturdays from 9AM to 1PM and Wednesdays from 4PM to 7PM. On Saturdays the market is right next to the San Antonio River which forms an excellent green area, you can walk or take the river shuttle up from your hotel downtown.