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Whether looking for the perfect souvenir from a Houston vacation or looking for an entirely brand new wardrobe, Houston has a destination to suit any shoppers craving. The centerpiece of Houston’s shopping world is the Galleria, an architectural landmark where everything from the ordinary to the out-of-this-world can be found, and the fast paced glitzy atmosphere caters to the most die-hard shoppers. Destinations like Kirby District and the Highland Village Shopping Center offer upscale shopping in a slower, softer atmosphere filled with unique specialty shops and galleries. Locals who are trying to avoid the hustle and bustle of tourist filled areas venture to the Rice Village Shopping District, downtown or The Shops at Houston Center. For a truly unique shopping area, the East End is filled with stunning imports from all over Asia, as well as a variety of ethnic dining destinations for the mid-day shopping break.
Downtown
Main St. at Lamar, Houston TX
The oldest Houston department store still has its original five-story building that occupies an entire block. It carries several lines of expensive clothing and perfumes as well as moderately priced ones.
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Highland Village Shopping Center
4000 Westheimer Rd., Houston TX
Upscale Houston shopping retains an old-school civility at this kinder, gentler version of the Galleria. Houston shoppers will find posh shops without the glitz at this relatively unaffected Houston shopping enterprise that gives patrons free parking— a must for a overzealous shopaholics.
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Kirby District & The Village
4000-block of Westheimer, Houston TX
This upscale Houston shopping district includes Highland Village (one of the largest shopping centers in Houston) aimed at the upper-middle class shopper with one-of-a-kind boutiques, galleries and designer showrooms. Houston visitors window-shop at The Village's 16-block shopping district with antique shops and modern day spas offering the latest massage therapies.
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Rice Village Shopping District
University Blvd., Houston TX
A small-town feel and big-name variety make this constantly-evolving Houston retail stop a popular shopping destination for locals and out-of-towners looking for a friendly, cozy shopping atmosphere.
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The East End
Corner of Dowling, Chartreuse, Rusk and Dallas Sts., Houston TX
Near the George Brown Convention Center is a commercial Chinatown where Houston shoppers can find all kinds of imported good from Asia such as Japanese decor lamps, hand-painted sake sets and of course, ethnic foods from the Far East including Thai and Vietnamese.
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The Galleria
5075 Westheimer Rd, Houston TX
An architectural and commercial landmark, this Houston has-it-all shopping mall is the centerpiece of Houston's shopping community.
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The Shops at Houston Center
1200 McKinney at The Four Seasons Hotel, Houston TX
A small but lively Houston shopping ground with more than 40 small boutiques and specialty shops.
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--Houston shopping reviews by Sonja Pecavar.
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