dimanche 3 décembre 2017

Waco Flea Markets, Nearby Outlets And Thrift Stores

By William Thomas


When it comes to shopping, whether for gifts or necessities, there are several places an individual can go to do so. In some areas, discount, thrift shops and vintage stores are often popular. Whereas, there are three Waco flea markets which also have a lot to offer.

The three markets include Jen's Bazaar, the Treasure City Flea Market and the LaSalle Shoppes. As with all of these type markets some of are better others. Although, when it comes to these three in Waco, most agree that these are better than others. Shopping can often bring about hunger, when this happens in Waco, , the city has some of the best restaurants offering everything from Burgers to Sushi and beyond.

Historically speaking, flea markets are often only open on weekends. While this is the case, there are some in the area which are open seven days a week. Still, it is often good to call before traveling as some stores can close for deliveries, holidays or vacation. As such, to assure a positive adventure and shopping experience, it is always good to verify hours before embarking upon such a journey.

When it comes to Treasure City, there are often reports that the bathrooms could be cleaner. At the same time, a number of people claim to have found awesome bargains. In addition, it appears the walk through the market is an enjoyable one for most visitors.

The LaSalle Shoppes are more of a local outlet mall rather than a flea market. At the same time, the store has a lot of antiques, collectibles and vintage goods. In addition, located on LaSalle Blvd, it is conveniently located just off the main freeway. As such, it is popular and often quite busy, especially on weekends.

Whatever the reason for visiting one of these markets, people often find something of interest. When looking for a particular antique, collective or vintage item, it can often be good to call ahead to see if the store has the product. As the area is very popular with antique lovers and vintage shoppers, some items can sell out even before arriving at the store.

In addition to the flea markets and stores in the area, a trip downtown will lead to Sugar Baby, a retro candy store selling all the old time favorites. While known for retro favorites, the Jack Daniels ice cream, pick your own soda area and overall ambiance are worth checking out. Just down the street sits an old theater offering a dine-in experience of first release movies as well as independent films.

When in central Texas, art lovers can also find a number of galleries and ten obscure and unique museums. While the galleries often feature local artists, museums cover everything from art, science and history to one related to the Texas Rangers. In many cases, there are discount days at various locations. As such, it can often be good to check the website of any museum of interest for discount, exhibit information and hours of operation.




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