Shopping · Dallas · United States
Shopping in Dallas
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Dallas is a serious shopping city, from the original Neiman Marcus store downtown and the luxury malls of North Dallas to independent boutiques in Bishop Arts and vintage shops in Deep Ellum. Best souvenirs: Cowboy boots and hats, Cowboys gear and Texas barbecue rubs and sauces.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 4
- Markets
- 2
- Top souvenir
- Cowboy boots and hats
Where to shop
NorthPark Center
A large upscale mall with department stores and modern art displayed in its courts.
Highland Park Village
A Spanish-style 1930s shopping centre with luxury brands.
Bishop Arts District
Independent boutiques, bookshops and gift stores.
Downtown Neiman Marcus
The flagship store of the department-store chain that started in Dallas in 1907.
Markets
Dallas Farmers Market
Produce sheds, a food hall and local vendors at the southern edge of downtown.
First Monday Trade Days (Canton)
A huge monthly flea market about an hour east of Dallas, held the weekend before the first Monday.
What to buy
Cowboy boots and hats
Western-wear stores in Dallas and the Fort Worth Stockyards sell boots and hats in every price range.
Cowboys gear
Dallas Cowboys merchandise from stores across the city and AT&T Stadium.
Texas barbecue rubs and sauces
Rubs and sauces from barbecue joints and local shops.
Art Deco prints
Prints and books on Fair Park's Art Deco heritage and the city's museums.
Streets and markets worth a wander
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Neighbourhood · North Oak Cliff
Bishop Arts District
A compact grid of restored brick storefronts with independent boutiques, bookshops, pie and chocolate shops, bars and restaurants.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Free
- Couples
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Frozen margarita and Banana pudding. Tex-Mex restaurants across Dallas, including the restaurant that still claims the original recipe. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Uptown and Victory Park | $$$$ | Patios, the Katy Trail and vintage trolleys on McKinney Avenue |
| Deep Ellum | $$ | Murals, live-music venues and barbecue east of downtown |
| Bishop Arts District | $$ | Independent shops and restaurants in leafy North Oak Cliff |
| Lower Greenville | $$ | Bungalow streets, patios and a long-running bar strip |
| Design District | $$$ | Showrooms, galleries and restaurants in converted warehouses |
| Las Colinas | $$ | Business hotels, canals and quick access to DFW Airport |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in USD. Tip 18–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, $1–$2 per drink at a counter, 15–20% for taxis and ride-hailing, and a few dollars per bag for hotel porters.
- Small talk and friendliness are expected; say hello in shops and to servers.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in July–August and December–February; the busiest months are the peak holidays.
- April: Deep Ellum Arts Festival (usually April)
- June: Dallas Pride at Fair Park (usually June)
- July: Fair Park Fourth — Independence Day celebrations (4 July)
- September: State Fair of Texas at Fair Park (usually opens late September)
- October: State Fair of Texas (through most of October)
Staying near the shops
$$ · Best for food lovers, couples and shopping
Bishop Arts District
Independent shops and restaurants in leafy North Oak Cliff
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Dallas?
Cowboy boots and hats, Cowboys gear, Texas barbecue rubs and sauces and Art Deco prints.
+Where is the best shopping in Dallas?
NorthPark Center: A large upscale mall with department stores and modern art displayed in its courts.
+What are the best markets in Dallas?
Dallas Farmers Market and First Monday Trade Days (Canton).