The Galleria is an upscale mixed-use urban development centrally located in the up town district of Houston, Texas, one of the largest business districts in the country, just outside the city's I-610... more
This is the biggest sports store I've ever seen. It has any and everything for the person who LOVES the outdoors! If and when I ever go camping I will be stocking up here!
While you shop send the... more
Great place if you are a space junkie! This place has evrything you can think of from ties and baby clothes to toys and mission patches. I have to add the fact that the prices are a little cheaper... more
Central Market is a wonderful big store where you can find gourmet food of all type and provenance. Huge choice of cheeses for example (I am french, sorry, i couldn't help to point that one out!), but... more
Located Northwest of Houston on FM 1960, Willowbrook Mall is a popular shopping destination for people on this side of town. Growing up just down the street, I... more
This fashionable outdoor shopping, dining, & entertainment area is located in The Woodlands, just north of Houston. Many people enjoy the outdoor atmosphere of... more
I would simply say that this is another mega mall of Houston, but this particular one has an address located in The Woodlands. It is a very nice, modern & HUGE... more
Harwin in Houston TX provides the best shops for Indian Jewelry Shopping which is the correct 22 carat gold unlike the gold we get at regular stores like... more
The old town of Spring, Texas is still alive with the old houses turned into quaint shops and specialty stores. The prices are quite high but it's especially... more
Half Price Books is a chain of used books. Some people buy here and some people sell their books here. I love this place. The books are in good quality or they... more
In March of 2008 Houston built their first premium outlet center on 290 towards Fairfield. Right now it's still building clientele and big names. However, the... more
Two of the best shopping malls in Houston are La Galleria and Northwest Mall. La Galleria is more popular for high-end shopping, as the mall boasts a number of... more
The Hollister in the Memorial City Mall is fabulous!!! Everyone there is a native Houstonian, and the store has great sale in towards the back.
Look for Texan... more
This is a specialty running store staffed by experienced runners who will be able to point to in the right direction no matter what your goals. They also offer... more
Harwin Dr. is a street in Southwest Houston, and is in the middle of large East and South Asian communities of the city. The shopping in this area is well known... more
The Rice Village is one of the few outdoor shopping areas in Houston, a city that is dominated by the Supermalls. The Village, as it is commonly referred to in... more
The Uptown District of Houston is the city's largest and glitziest shopping and dining area of town. It is often just referred to as the Galleria area because... more
River Oaks Shopping Center is situated where else, in River Oaks! River Oaks happens to be the nicest, richest area in Houston. So when you go here, you will... more
If you are in need of alcohol, this is the place to go in Houston! Spec's is a local chain of liquor stores here in town, but their main location in midtown has... more
Soundwaves is a chain of music stores here in Houston. They have a great selection of cd's, vinyl, and dvds. Also many imports, rare finds, and used cds. They... more
19th street in the Heights is a great place to shop--there are antique and art shops, trendy furniture stores, but my favorite is the women's clothing and... more
A branch of the original store in NYC. Not quite as extensive but still a treasure trove of all things candy. They have M & M's in more colors than you thought... more
Welcome to Houston, my birthplace and hometown. I have lived in and around Houston my whole life, and although I have dreamed of living in other places around the world at various times, I don't...
Houston is the 4th largest city in the USA. It was built mainly around the oil industry, but is also famous as the location of NASA-Johnson Space Center, which is among other things the training...
I moved here because my parents both live here. The school district I currently work with offered me a job the first time I walked into a job fair. And I went to high school here. Although I do feel...
I've been in Houston for almost 6 months now. Since arriving I've had a good introduction to Houston and the different parts of the city.
So far I'm pretty familiar with the Uptown area around the...
I have spent alot of time in Houston over the years, but I never did take the time to enjoy the sights and sounds of the city as much as when I started thinking about writing tips for Virtual Tourist....
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