Shopping Malls: Houston Does Shopping Right

With the last-minute push to find the right holiday gifts, you’ll like the variety of retail shopping within a short drive around Houston. Let’s head to the mall to finish your holiday shopping at one of these stand-out shopping locations.    

The Galleria, 5085 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX

5 anchor stores
400+ fine stores/restaurants
Opened: 1970
Owner: Simon Property Group
Size: 2.4 million sq. ft.

The Galleria, also known as the Houston Galleria, is the largest mall in Texas and the seventh largest shopping mall in the United States. From upscale hotels to delicious restaurants to ice skating, there's an abundance of activities for visitors to enjoy—plus, of course, a plethora of shopping options.

Situated in the heart of downtown Houston, this shopping mall owned by Simon Property Group, houses 400 fine stores and restaurants, two high-rise Westin hotels, and three office towers. It’s a place to shop for amazing gifts for yourself, your friends, and family. There are nine valet parking stations and 13,000 parking spaces in seven garages to accommodate drivers. Nestled between two of the city’s most exclusive neighborhoods, River Oaks and Memorial, The Galleria is as internationally respected for its architectural style.

Memorial City Mall, 303 Memorial City Way, Houston, TX

8 anchor stores
112 stores/tenants
Opened: 1966
Owner: Metro National
Size: 1,700,000 sq. ft.

Come out and shop the leading retailers and boutique shops at Memorial City Mall plus immerse yourself in the city’s eclectic culture through a range of entertainment, local events, and concerts.

Willowbrook Mall, 2000 Willowbrook Mall, Houston, TX

8+ anchor stores
120+ stores
Opened: 1981
Owner: Brookfield Properties
Size: 1,510,000 sq. ft.

You’ll find all your favorite retailers alongside specialty stores and popular restaurants at Willowbrook Mall. There are over 8,300 free parking spaces available for guests and employees. From in-store demos and classes to a wide variety of entertaining events and activities, there are numerous ways to have fun experiences at Willowbrook.

Sugar Land Town Square, 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land, TX

150+ stores
Opened: 1981
Owner: Public/private partnership between the City of Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District Number 2 and Lionstone Investments.
Size: 1,400,000 sq. ft.

This public/private partnership offers the community over 220,000 sq. ft. of retail and restaurant along with 566,000 sq. ft. of Class A office space, 167 condominiums, a full-service Marriott Hotel with a conference center, and City Hall, all anchored by an expansive central plaza where the city gathers by the thousands for concerts, festivals, performances, and pop-ups.

Katy Mills, 5000 Katy Mills Circle, Katy, TX

175+ stores
Opened: 1999
Owner: Simon Property Group
Size: 1,300,000 sq. ft.

Situated on the west side of Houstin, Katy Mills is another Simon Property Group and is growing into a premier tourist destination. The center boasts a contemporary dining pavilion, a Disney Jr. Play Zone, remodeled restrooms, plush seating areas, upgraded LED lighting, new flooring, sky-lights, WiFi, parking pylons, directional signs, concrete walkways and refreshed landscaping.

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