Round Rock Premium Outlets is conveniently located off Interstate 35 just 20 minutes north of Austin. Discover an impressive collection of 125 designer name brand and outlet stores. Enjoy savings of 25% to 65% every day. Stores include Adidas, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, BCBG Max Azria, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Coach, Gap Outlet, Guess, J.Crew, Kenneth Cole, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren, and many more. Hours may change during sales, please visit the website for more information.

The first reaction to Richard's Rainwater is shock, then surprise and awe, and finally a feel-good smile. Richard Heinichen was thirsty. He did what most of us wouldn't. Catch rainwater before it hits the ground(through a non-chlorinated closed loop system of pipes and filters, for those interested), purified it, bottled it and voila! Recycled bottled "cloud juice", as pure as it gets. Word's gotten out about his ingeniously simple enterprise and people from all around don't mind driving out to Tank Town World Headquarters (Richard's bottling facility) to buy a case or two. Sure, it's more convenient to order bottles online, but who wouldn't want to shake Richard's hand?

If there's one cheese vegans choose to eat, it's Pure Luck Goat Cheese. Just this fact speaks volumes about Pure Luck. The cheese are made from the milk of Nubian and Alpine goats and have just the right consistency and tang. Take your pick from the variety of Chevre, Feta and the much acclaimed Del Cielo. Pure Luck Goat Cheese can be bought at various locations in Austin including Central Market, the Wheatsville Food Co-Op and Wink. You could also consider a scheduled tour of the farm (the farm is closed to general visitors). Given the countryside ride and the cheese, that's two good incentives right there.

Being in Faraday's Kitchen Store is like being a kid in a candy store. For those who like to cook, this culinary and gastronomy haven is a dream come true. Top of the line cookware, baking fundamentals and cutlery crowd this one of a kind store. Boasting over 200 brands like OXO, Zyliss and Le Creuset, there's also an armory of knives including the coveted Santoku. Faraday's Kitchen Store also holds cooking classes under the tutelage of experienced chefs. Whether an amateur or a seasoned line chef, the store has something for every need and some more to satisfy your greed!

Ever since it was first established in 1900 by Charles Kreuz, this market has built up a reputation of being the best meat dealer in the city. No wonder residents of Lockhart and its outskirts swear by the quality of Kreuz's products. Apart from selling raw meat, the market also has a wide variety of barbecued beef and other pre-cooked products like pork and sausages. Kreuz also offers online marketing on its website.

Blueberries, eggs, shrimp, tomatoes, tamales, pizzas, fresh juices, confits, waffles..the list goes on. When the market opens every Saturday, it's not just time to buy, but to meet, greet and socialize. Hand-made soaps, soy candles and jewelry also feature here at Toney Burger Center. Whatever you buy, it's guaranteed fresh. Some of the participating merchants are farmers themselves and ensure quality of their produce. Look out for massages and live music.

Marco Polo's Attic is a direct importer of exotic furnishings and home accessories from all over the world. With no middleman, it is able to sell its wares to the public at wholesale prices. Currently bringing items from China, Bali, India, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Europe and Korea, its merchandise includes Buddhist and Hindu figures and carvings, lacquered cabinets, teak armories, marble tiles, columns, tables, doors, lamps, mirrors, bronze and wrought iron furnishings and much more. Customers may visit the shop's physical location or order online.

Once you have been in Texas long enough to buy a pair of boots, your next step is a cowboy hat. This shop, founded on two generations of know-how, is famous not only in the Lone Star State, but also around the country. Presidents, Hollywood actors and country singers get topped here. Everything from Panamas to 100 percent beaver hats are hand-shaped and designed for your own head and personality. The process is so individualized that if you order your hat, you will have to send more than just your measurements. They also want your photo to know exactly where the hat will sit. A spectrum of colors and styles are available. Visit their website for more information.

Antique Mall of Texas has over 250 dealers display a fine collection of antique and collectible odds-and-ends and high-tickets items in this 60,000 square foot antique mall. You may find elegant dining room sets, Heisey stemware, vintage 1970s clothing, sofas, lamps, end tables and lunch boxes. Prices range from $2 to $30,000. The mall's restaurant, called the Tea Room, provides an ideal resting place between vendors where you will find a selection of soups, sandwiches and desserts.

Located at the intersection of US Highway 183 and Route 620 in Cedar Park, Lakeline Mall is a fair drive from central Austin. This is a very large shopping center that tends to carry more inexpensive stores than the other area malls including Bealls, Dillard's, Foleys, Sears, Bag and Baggage, Express, Victoria's Secret, Nine West, 5-7-9, Wet Seal, The Disney Store, The Fitting Stool, The Gap and Abercrombie & Fitch. Patrons enjoy the aesthetically designed food court.