Alamo Quarry Market

San Antonio


Making fine use of an old 19th-century cement plant, this outdoor mall has plenty of top-brand stores, a multiplex cinema and restaurants. A few Austin-based chains here include Whole Foods Market (great for groceries if you're self-catering), Amy's Ice Creams and the outdoors outfitter Whole Earth Provision Co. Cinema and restaurant hours vary.


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