If you’re reading this, we’re going to assume you haven’t completed your holiday shopping. No judgment from us — and no worries for you. Round Rock has plenty of great shopping options to complete your holiday shopping before Dec. 25. From mom and pop stores to big name brands, we’ve got it all!
For the “Shop Local” Crowd
Nessie Bricks
2631 Gattis School Rd, Suite #200
Nessie Bricks Facebook Page
For LEGO enthusiasts, Nessie Bricks is a dream destination. This buy-and-sell LEGO boutique offers rare sets, minifigures and unique finds, including fun seasonal LEGOs. This business is located along the Gattis School Road construction project, so be sure to give them some love this holiday season (trust us, it’s worth it).
Hometown Gift and Decor
400 East Main Street
www.shophometowntx.com
Literally everything is either 1) cute, 2) funny and/or 3) in style in this place. This is your one-stop destination for modern and curated home decor, baby clothing, hand-crafted jewelry and other thoughtful hometown gifts. There are plenty of Round Rock-themed goodies for co-workers and locals, too!
Mays Street Boutique
2001 N. Mays St.
maysstreet.com
This local gem has ALL the vibes. Their home decor selection is adorable, and they round it out with candles, jewelry and clothing. They also have an incredibly extensive Jon Hart collection for personalized makeup and travel bags, purses and more.
Painted Tree Boutique
2701 Parker Dr., Ste. 400
paintedtree.com/stores/round-rock-texas
While the “local” is a little more regional in nature here, the Painted Tree Boutique is a new shopping destination that recently opened in the old Bed Bath and Beyond location and features dozens of local vendors under one roof selling home decor, clothing and the kind of goodies you can normally only find at boutiques or holiday shopping bazaars. It’s a fun place to grab a friend and look together through all of the handmade goods.
UnEarthed
400 E. Main St.
UnEarthed Instagram Profile
What is more Round Rock than…rocks? UnEarthed is a crystal shop that offers a mix of rocks, minerals, fossils and—for a fun twist—taxidermy. This is worth a visit in the middle of your shopping just to soak in the calm vibes.
Piranha Records
1208 N IH-35, Suite E (at Sam Bass Rd)
piranharecords.net
For the music lover in your life, Piranha Records is a must-visit. This independent record store carries a huge selection of vinyl records, CDs, DVDs and…just about everything else. It’s a treasure trove for audiophiles and nostalgic gift-seekers alike.
Round Rock Honey
1308 Chisholm Trail, Ste. 107 — Online orders available for delivery
roundrockhoney.com/collections
Round Rock Honey offers sweet gifts straight from local bees. The variety of flavors make it even more fun, from their Vanilla Bean Honey, Reserve Bourbon Barrel Honey and Miel Picante to samplers like the Honey Trifecta and Holiday Gift Set.
For the “Experience” Seekers
Board & Brush Creative Studio
1700 E. Palm Valley Blvd. #470
boardandbrush.com/roundrock
Your mom would love a gift card here — just trust us. This studio offers DIY wood sign workshops, perfect for a fun outing with friends or family. Each project is personalized, making it a gift that keeps on giving.
Viva Day Spa
603 S. Mays St.
www.vivadayspa.com/locations/round-rock
Located near downtown, Viva Round Rock offers award-winning spa treatments. Other options include Breeze Salon and Spa for a glow-up for your hair, skin, and nails, or Hand and Stone Massage for a soothing Himalayan salt massage.
Round Rock Community Clay
900 Round Rock Ave Suite 310
www.roundrockcommunityclay.com
This 3,000 sq. ft. studio has everything you need to create one-of-a-kind ceramics. They sell monthly memberships for studio use, or you can sign up for one class, such as an Adult BYOB Night.
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
3001 Kalahari Blvd.
www.kalahariresorts.com/texas
Take advantage of having America’s #1 waterpark in your backyard! Whether it’s day passes to the indoor waterpark (there are local discount days), a relaxing spa retreat, or a hotel stay with waterpark passes included, you can surprise your family with a getaway-style present without leaving town.
Swallow Wines
407 Round Rock Ave.
www.swallow-wines.com
Swallow Wines is a boutique wine shop and tasting room focused on showcasing a curated selection of wines from 23 California winemakers. You can gift a wine tasting session or join the exclusive Cellar Club with access to limited releases and events, starting March 2025. For a special experience, consider tickets to events like the “A Night to Sparkle” New Year’s Eve celebration.
Penfold Theatre Company
2120 N. Mays Street, Suite 290
www.penfoldtheatre.org
After 16 award-winning seasons, Penfold opened Round Rock’s first professional theatre venue this fall. With world- and regional-premieres, a laugh-out-loud comedy, an inspiring modern musical and plenty of holiday fun – there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Season memberships are $99, or you can buy tickets to individual shows. May we suggest the upcoming family-friendly magic show or the New Year’s Eve Improv Extravaganza?
For the Retail Shoppers
Round Rock Premium Outlets
4401 N Interstate 35
www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/round-rock
Don’t sleep on a good outlets trip. Round Rock Premium Outlets has welcomed several new shops in 2024 such as Cole Haan, Vera Bradley, Huk Gear fishing outfitters, Skechers and more. Check out the full store directory at www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/round-rock/stores.
Bass Pro Shops
200 Bass Pro Dr.
stores.basspro.com
Not only does Bass Pro Shops offer 120,000 sq. ft. of gear and apparel, including fishing, hunting, boating and camping equipment, as well as home decor and gifts. While this is considered more of a “big box” store (yes, Target, Home Depot, Academy and many others are all located in Round Rock!), we suggest it here because it’s an actually enjoyable place to shop if you have your kids with you. Catch last-minute photos with Santa or check out the 16,000-gallon aquarium stocked with native fish species.
TYLER’S
2132 N. Mays St., Ste. 800
www.tylerstx.com/tylers-round-rock
Named for its hometown of Tyler, Texas, this store established a reputation for lifestyle and athletic wear in major Texas cities like Austin before opening its most recent location in the former Cinemark Movies 8 building at Rock Creek Plaza shopping center off IH-35. It carries over 500 brands in clothing, shoes, and accessories for all ages, including Patagonia, Chubbies, Hoka One One, Vuori, and Stanley. The store also offers products from brands with Texas flair such as Texas Hill Country Provisions, Howler Bros, Criquet, and Texas Standard and Burlebo.
Why Shop the Rock?
Not only does shopping locally save you the nail biting of waiting for your packages to arrive — it also benefits your community!
When you purchase taxable goods and services in Round Rock, you pay 8.25 percent in sales taxes. 6.25 percent goes straight to the state of Texas, and the other 2 percent stays here in Round Rock.
Here’s the breakdown:
- 1 percent goes into the general fund to pay for basic local government services like police, fire protection, parks and the library. This covers more than one-third of the cost of these essential services.
- A half-percent of Round Rock’s sales tax directly works to reduce your property tax rates, thanks to a measure passed by Round Rock voters in 1987.
- The last half-percent of sales tax is for economic development – primarily in the form of major road projects.
There are plenty of great shopping centers and retailers in town, so what are you waiting for? Shop local — it’s the gift that keeps on giving!
