Shopping in Houston
Houston is home to plenty of shopping malls and The Galleria in Uptown is the finest of them all with upmarket shops, restaurants and an ice skating rink. Still in Uptown, don't leave town without a piece of cowboy paraphernalia from Pinto Ranch and for some serious bargains head for the weekend Traders Village. Most shops and malls open every day and some into the late evening.
Uptown Park
European-style shopping mall
Uptown Park in Uptown Houston is not a typical shopping mall as it is more
European and intimate with an Italian-style piazza, fountains and
landscaping. It makes a pleasant place to browse the sophisticated shops and
then have a meal.
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Opening Hours
Daily 8am-5pm
Address
Post Oak Boulevard at Loop 610, Houston 77056
Telephone
+1 713 850 1400
The Galleria
Upmarket shopping experience
The Galleria in Uptown Houston is one of the largest shopping centres in the
USA. As well as housing upmarket shops, it is also one of Houston's main
tourist attractions with its indoor ice-skating rink under a vast glass
atrium.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 11am-7pm
Address
5085, Westheimer Road, Houston 77056
Telephone
+1 713 622 066
Houston Farmers' Market
Straight from the farm
Every Tuesday night, local farmers bring their home-grown produce to the
parking lot south of Rice Stadium in Central Houston. A local favourite, the
Houston Farmers' Market sells seasonal fruit, vegetables and herbs, meat,
dairy products, flowers and homemade soaps.
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Opening Hours
Tue 3.30pm-7pm
Address
2100, Visitors West Lot, University Boulevard and Stockton, Houston 77005
Traders Village
Bargain hunting
Traders Village in north-west Houston is the place to find real bargains.
This bustling flea market has thousands of stalls where you can buy almost
anything and haggle over the price. Occasional food festivals add to the
fun.
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Opening Hours
Sat & Sun 7am-dusk
Address
7979, North Eldridge Road, Houston 77041
Telephone
+1 281 890 5500
First Saturday Arts Market
Art for all
The lively First Saturday Arts Market in Central Houston is a favourite with
art lovers as local artists display and sell original works of art,
photographs, jewellery and handicrafts. There is a fun atmosphere with
musicians entertaining all day.
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Opening Hours
First Sat of the month 11am-6pm
Address
548, West 19th Street, (Wind Water Gallery Parking lot), Houston 77008
Telephone
+1 713 802 1213
Central Market
Fresh produce
A fresh-produce market for people who are passionate about food, Central
Market in Uptown Houston sells a colourful array of fruit, vegetables, meat,
seafood, bread, cheese, wines and beers. Join in the weekend fun with live
music and barbecue.
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Opening Hours
Daily 8am-10pm
Address
3815, Westheimer, Houston 77027
Telephone
+1 713 386 1700
Pinto Ranch
Cowboy fashion
Pinto Ranch in Uptown Houston is the perfect place to purchase western wear
to take home. It sells a vast choice of Stetsons, boots, buckles and even
traditional ranch saddles. A western shirt is a must-buy.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Thu 10am-6.30pm; Fri & Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 12pm-5pm
Address
1717, Post Oak Boulevard, Houston 77056
Telephone
+1 713 333 7900
Candylicious
Sweet heaven
Candylicious in Central Houston sells a colourful and mouth-watering display
of sweets for all ages and is a great place to find gifts to take home. Hunt
for sweets you enjoyed in your childhood or try a multi-level "candy
cake".
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Opening Hours
Mon-Thu 10am-9pm; Fri & Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 12pm-6pm
Address
1837, West Alabama Street, Houston 77098
Telephone
+1 713 529 6500
Transport
Bus 78 to West Alabama to Shepherd
Tejas Custom Boots
Boots with style
Tejas Custom Boots in Central Houston make stylised, ornate, custom-made
alligator- or crocodile-skin boots that give most wearers a Texan swagger.
The photos of their many celebrity customers adorn the walls and are
testament to their quality.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-7pm
Address
208, Westheimer Road, Houston 77006
Telephone
+1 713 524 9860
