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The Rim

The Rim is one of the most popular shopping malls in San Antonio. And when you ask people where to shop in San Antonio the name keeps popping up. So what’s the thing about The Rim that makes it so popular?

One of the perks of the Rim is the many specialist stores it has. The shops cover basically every niche you can imagine. From dollar shops to high fashion. From pet shops to hobby stores. You can even come to The Rim for your furniture.

When it comes to fashion stores you will of course find the usual suspects, such as JC Penny, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and Macy’s. There is also a presence of Lane Bryant for the more curvy women. Sport and fitness fanatics can find their gear and apparel at Dick’s Sporting Goods.  And of course you can find a Best Buy and Gamestop here.

The Bass Pro Shop for hunting and outdoor enthusiasts has a prominent place at the Rim. It might even be the largest outdoor-specialist shop in Texas. Even the kids love to see the aquarium they have inside. 

If you are looking for some entertainment then you can watch the latest Imax movies at the Santikos Palladium, go bowling at Bowl & Barrel and even play some golf. So even if you don’t come to The Rim for shopping, you can still have an excellent day out here.

When it comes to food you’ve got an excellent selection of restaurants to choose from at The Rim. There are more than 40 places where you can get something to eat, so you certainly won’t be starving here. Especially if you are looking for a good burger you can basically eat at different burger bar every day.  Paula Deen’s restaurant can also be found at The Rim. You can enjoy some exotic Japanese food at the sushi bar. There are restaurants offering Italian, Salvadorian and Mediterranean food. There are Mexican and American grills where you can sit down and dine. There are even multiple sandwich shops. So after a long day of shopping there are plenty of great places at The Rim where you can rest your feet with an amazing meal.

This outdoor mall has been set up with plenty of parking space, which comes in quite handy as The Rim lies on a bit on the edge of San Antonio. With more than a hundred stores to choose from this The Rim can certainly count itself among one of the best shopping malls in San Antonio. At Meet The Cities we certainly recommend this great shopping destination.

Location: 17703 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78257

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San Antonio

Perfect destination for: Enjoying Texan culture by visiting its historical landmarks, experiencing fantastic weather, going to theme parks with the whole family, discovering the latest fashion at the shopping malls and treating yourself on southern culinary experiences.

Location: San Antonio lies in sunny Texas.

Nearby: During your stay in San Antonio you could also visit Austin and Houston.

How to get around: Getting around in San Antonio usually requires you to take your (rental) car or taxi. Although many cultural sites are within walking distance of each other.

Where to stay: We have made a list of the best hotels in San Antonio.

Currency: The United States dollar

Famous for: The Alamo, the Tower of the Americas the beautiful canals called the River Walk and the historic market square.