SoCo, or South Congress Avenue
Type: Shopping Districts
10Best Says
South Congress was a haven for retro furniture and vintage clothing before it became SoCo,with stores such as Uncommon Objects and New Bohemia. Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds and Electric Ladyland is... Read More
South Congress was a haven for retro furniture and vintage clothing before it became SoCo,with stores such as Uncommon Objects and New Bohemia. Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds and Electric Ladyland is where Bob Dylan is rumored to have shopped for retro outfits. Now this area of Austin offers everything from vintage clothing to upscale, Austin chic boutiques such as Kendra Scott Jewelry, By George, Blackmail and Creatures. The street is anchored by Allen's Boots, where they offer thousands of different styles of Texas cowboy boots.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Shelley Seale
Austin Local Expert
- Best Shopping: "Visit this area on the first Thursday of every month when the area transforms into a giant block party."
- Christmas Shopping: "Don't miss First Thursdays, when there are even more vendors in pop-up tents all along the street."
- Recommended as Best Shopping Because: SoCo is known as the "hip strip" in Austin, and one neighborhood I recommend every visitor check out.
- Best for Christmas Shopping Because: South Congress, or SoCo as it's known to locals, is a favorite hang-out neighborhood for residents and visitors alike.
