I highly recommend the Blue Genie art bazaar, FREE, full of local artists and weird fun gifts. I got most of my gift shopping done there. spend money with local artists and support our local economy https://bluegenieartbazaar.com/

In my opinion the armadillo bazaar is more costly, full of expensive stuff and has a cover, so not as good of a shopping choice but they do have great music. https://armadillobazaar.com/

the Austin gift company is a KILLER large store in south Austin with loads of individual vendors and the best local and Texas souvenirs in town.
https://www.austingiftcompany.com/


do y'all have any recommendations for unique local shopping? Screw big box corporate boring shopping.