Oh, The Galleria! My ex-husband is from Houston and I've…read morebeen to The Galleria many, many times. In fact, I started going long before I knew my husband. My dad also lived in Houston and we'd often do shopping or eating at the mall. My daughter (who is now 30) loved (& still does) skating at the ice rink during the holidays. It's a magically fun experience. The Galleria is always incredibly decorated for the holidays. I still get to Houston 1-2 times a year and always enjoy visiting The Galleria. The Galleria itself has not only the ice rink but office space, two hotels, lots of places to eat, and shopping. The retail offerings range from shops like H&M, Macy's, and Nordstrom to high-end luxury shops like Gucci & Chanel. We were there just a few months ago and it was just as fun and exciting as my first visit! Gang, there are so many stores here. Like crazy amounts (a few hundred). It's very large and easy to navigate and of course gets extremely busy during peak times. A must-visit for locals and tourists alike.

Shopping can be hit or miss, and on this particular day, it was definitely a miss. My friends and I…read moreare dedicated bargain shoppers, and despite our best efforts, the Houston Galleria wasn't giving up any deals. With only about an hour before leaving Houston, our shopping mission was more of a speed run than a leisurely browse. Even without scoring any purchases, the Houston Galleria remains an impressive destination. The moment you step inside, you experience bright lights, multiple levels of stores, and a steady stream of shoppers that create an energetic, bustling atmosphere. Beyond shopping, the mall offers entertainment options such as its iconic indoor ice-skating rink, making it easy to spend an entire day there. One of the Galleria's biggest strengths is its variety. Luxury retailers like Chanel and Louis Vuitton share space with more accessible brands such as Banana Republic and American Eagle, offering something for nearly every budget and style. Whether you're on a focused shopping mission or simply window-shopping, there's plenty to explore...even if, in our case, we left empty-handed. The dining options are equally diverse, ranging from food-court favorites to sit-down restaurants like The Cheesecake Factory and Shake Shack to Chic-fil-a. While we didn't find the bargains we were hoping for, our fast-and-furious shopping adventure was filled with laughter and great conversation, and the kind of fun that comes from spending time with good friends. Sometimes spending quality time with friends is the best find of all.

This place is alright, I guess. It's got a decent selection of stores, but nothing really stands…read moreout. It's usually pretty crowded, especially on weekends. Could be cleaner, too. Overall, it's just an average shopping experience.

I always thought "Gulfgate" should obvi be the name of the scandal by which George Bush Jr was…read moreproven to have knowingly lied about Iraq having WMDs before the illegal invasion, but apparently it's also a Mall. Gulfgate is a very fancy, shiny, clean and new-looking shopping plaza which used to be a little older and more run down. It's in a low-income area (compared to the more well known Malls of Houston), and has a low-income crowd, so they have some great deals at some of the stores. They also have a fancy new HEB and a Teahouse for Boba which is pretty cool, and plenty of good stores like Marshalls and what not. It's definitely a much better Plaza than most of what you find around this area. It's a little hard to get to because of all the road works on 45 but it's still well worth a visit.

Mostly empty with hardly any open shops, but the shops that are open mostly serve food, there's…read morehardly any foot traffic, service is relatively fast and speedy. There's air conditioning, plenty of places to sit despite being a rather small mall and had some pleasent sights to see. All in all it's decent for a quick bite, but nothing extrordinary or more worthwhile about it despite being deathly hollow and quiet aside from workers and business men and women going out for lunch or the occasional college going teen/ young adult after a class. The food court is the main event, there are literally only two stores in this place.

I asked my girl which city sent her to me. She told me that Houston Center…read more This is a really cool office building. The lobby has really interesting art to look at. There is a tiny post office on the second floor with limited hours but it definitely beats having to go all the way to the other side of downtown to use a post office. And this tiny post office usually doesn't have a lot of traffic so you don't have to wait in line.

Post is offering the FIFA soccer game matches on their big screen! Get some food sit and watch,…read morelots of seats available and lots of food options! Good service and clean. They offer pop up markets where you can shop and get matcha or a sweet bite etc. Post is in a great location where you can explore downtown after.

What a great place for events! I went to a market for makers event with my girls who are artists…read more We had a great time. It was my first time visiting POST Houston. This event is geared towards the artists and creatives at heart. The building sets the tone before you even go inside with all the colorful art designs all over. It's like industrial design meeting the new modern design, it's enticing. Makes you want to see what's on the inside. We walked through most of the vendors that had a shop. I say most but there were so many I'm sure there was a lot more to see. The rooftop is a beautiful place to take photos and get a pretty nice view of art district.

6.25.22 Love the shopping area - but the parking is a…read morenightmare. The shops are very well kept. They look so inviting and I love the great plants outside a lot of the stores. It make the area so beautiful. It is easier if you just park your car and walk to all the shops.

It's a very fancy place to shop. I only been Highland Village few times because I don't like…read morerailroad tracks and waiting for train to go pass. Parking is a bit hassle. Every other stall says pick up. Not sure if the stall next to it need to be empty, so whatever you're picking up can be loaded. The mall is all exterior. There's a parking garage hidden behind PF Chang's restaurant. It's more festive during the holidays. I think I'll be back to visit some fancy stores when the weather gets cooler.

Beautiful little old-school shopping mall on the edge of River Oaks that is just so enjoyable. The…read moreheart of Houston. Luvz.

Love the Barnes and Noble here, and the pet clinic, they've both been a huge help to me in the past.read more

Rice Village can be a cool experience, shopping, eating, sitting, window shopping, walking. Free…read moreparking is available in the garage for your first two hours. Note the (free) parking garage can get too full and you may have to leave the garage and pay the $2 for parking. Such a variety of restaurants, clothing, specialty stores, retail, services (cleaners, jewelers, & more), cafes, sweets, and more!

Expressio martini's and french toast sticks. Need I say more! Went here for a late brunch. They…read morealso off hookah here as well. The place is called Friendz!

Drive for lunch and happy hour. Lots of potential. Not really for tourists. 2 blocks of Open mall…read moreconcept. Too bad... no shops nothing but companies and restaurants. But very green for houston!! Thought i was in emeryville. Great if you want lunch and you work nearby. When its 120F its probably a nice escape. Near the historic library and government buildings.

This is a nice little group of businesses that was outside of my hotel. I didn't get to go inside…read moreany of the little shops, but I did window shop and see this is definitely where I want to come back.