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September 2006

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Girl Walks Into an Outlet Mall

Only in Texas would a massive, shade-free shopping center with tons of upscale discount stores be the state’s fourth most popular tourist attraction. (And in San Marcos, no less.) But enough of my spin. Where are the best bargains? Who has the coolest stuff? How do you stay hydrated? And—most important—what should you do with your husband?

by Mimi Swartz

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