Shop inside a tiny piece of Austin history at the Old Bakery & Artisan Emporium, an 1876 landmark beside the Capitol. The city-run store champions Austin-area artists age 50 and older, filling its cases with handmade jewelry, ceramics, textiles, paintings, cards, and gifts that carry a genuine local connection. Browsing can also include the free gallery, immigrant-history collection, mural, and shaded plaza, turning a thoughtful purchase into a richer downtown discovery.