A vacation to Dallas wouldn’t be complete without large amounts of shopping. Usually, these shopping endeavors consist of visiting upscale department stores, affluent shopping plaza and eclectic designer boutiques. But when catching flights to Dallas, make sure to also check out these non-traditional shopping options.
Clothing + Antiques
Dolly Python
Since 2005, this oddball antiquary has grown from an empty space in a “bad neighborhood” to a flourishing 3,800-square foot antique mall, vintage clothing store, and music shop. Now one of Dallas’s most quirky and beloved places to find some strange oddities. Dolly Python is much more than your average grandma-and-grandpa’s antique mall. Among the things featured on their Instagram page recently? A papier–mâché shrunken head, white leather vintage cowboy boots, a suede vest embroidered with bears, and vintage Chanel earrings. Head over to the East Dallas shop today and prepare to spend a few hours strolling through the stalls!
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Gifts
La Mariposa Imports
This multifaceted shop is one of the most prominent locations for imported goods in all of North America. When you enter La Mariposa Imports, you are treated to a visual feast of cultural decorations, gift ware and art. There is also clothing, handmade jewelry pieces and items for the home.
In addition to importing an extensive selection of popular merchandise from Mexico, La Mariposa Imports also stocks folk art and party supplies just waiting to change the look of your home or next party. With imports from Mexico, South and Central America, La Mariposa has a large array of beautiful, handmade items. And if you’re afraid to load your new finds in your airport-bound suitcase, this consumer-based company will ship them worldwide.
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Food and Drink
Blooms Candy and Real Soda Pop Shops
This combination shop is a mecca for everything carbonated and/or filled with sugar. On the confectionary side, you’ll be amazed at the more than 800 candy classics they regularly stock. This includes old fashioned candy, new-fangled candy and varieties of candy relegated to the candy graveyard at most other shops.
As for soft drinks, Blooms Candy & Soda Pop Shop is also the place to be. This establishment carries as many as 250 soft drinks packaged in retro glass bottles. Don’t hesitate to ask for help when selecting long-forgotten and popular soda drinks.
This is especially true for those soft drink devotees who want to sample well crafted local and regional soft drinks whenever possible. If you can imagine it, this store already has it out on their shelves. If still unsure, simply check their website or in-person for obscure and discontinued items.
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