Galleria, The
The Galleria, an international shopping destination that hosts more than 24 million visitors annually, offers world-class shopping with more than 375 stores, 30 restaurants, two hotels, and a full-sized ice rink.??... visithoustontexas.com
Hamilton Shirts
Established in 1883, when two brothers opened a dry-goods store downtown and began outfitting Houston's emerging upper class of cattlemen and cotton merchants, this enduring family operation has been producing fine ... travelandleisure.com
Sloan/hall
Sloan/Hall far exceeds expectations for what might seem to be, at first glance, another candle and card shop. Marcus Sloan and Shannon Hall, who bring historic preservation and exhibition design experience to their ... travelandleisure.com
Outlets At Conroe Shop And Play Package (Houston)
Just 40 minutes north of Houston and 20 minutes from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Outlets at Conroe is the perfect shopping destination on your visit to Houston. With more than 50 brand name designer and manufacturer... isango.com
Sig's Lagoon
This tiny hole-in-the-wall's namesake, Sig Byrd, was the coolest cat in town in the 1950's and 60's, covering the local music and club scene for two dailies, the Houston Press and the Houston Chronicle. Owners Jenni... travelandleisure.com
Found For The Home
Crystal chandeliers hang from ceiling grids of hog panel (heavy metal agricultural fencing); statuesque 19th-century gilded candlesticks are clustered together atop an industrial dryer drum; an 18th-century Italian ... travelandleisure.com
Thompson + Hanson
This is Houston's version of the sort of rural compound you might find in Tuscany or Provence, an enchanting oasis that includes a nursery, home and garden shop, and caf (Tiny Boxwood's), all in one. Two blocks west... travelandleisure.com
Candylicious (And The Chocolate Bar Next Door!)
The moment you step inside you'll be transported to your childhood days. Remember Big League Chew, 5th Avenue Candy Bars, O-Henry, Clark Bars, Candy Cigarettes, Old Fashioned Candy Buttons and Pixy Stix Candy? Whether you a... trekaroo.com
Variety Fair 5 & 10
Possessing not an ounce of retro-chic sensibility, this true time warp is a classic five-and-dime, a jumble of toys and games, school supplies, kitchen utensils, wrapping paper and ribbon, abacuses and calculators, ... travelandleisure.com
The Tipping Point
Evolving from the city's thriving hip-hop music scene, The Tipping Point is something more than a store for the sneaker connoisseur. The three owners, in fact, prefer to call it a gallery and a mission, with the sta... travelandleisure.com
Houston Dairymaids
Seasoned cheese professional Lindsey Schechter started Houston Dairymaids in 2008 dedicated to finding the best artisan cheese makers in Texas and bringing their products to Houston. The company seeks out cheeses ma... travelandleisure.com
Installations, Antiques
It's hard to say what's most compelling about Installations: the array of merchandise (a 200-plus-year range described by owners Becki and Jur Van der Oord as "European primitive and American classic"); the way it's... travelandleisure.com
Chase's Closet
Chase"s Closet is a favorite of the River Oaks crowd for its eclectic mix of designer kidswear and traditional baby gift items. Owned by Tionne "T-Boz"; Watkins (lead singer of the multi-platinum group TLC) and celebrit... grandparents.com
Lot 8
Success has not spoiled Chloe Dao, winner of Project Runway's second season. Located on the edge of Rice Village, the almost bare-bones space is nothing fancy, and the no-nonsense, no-frills aspect of the enterprise... travelandleisure.com
Peel Gallery Shop
Set along Montrose Boulevard, just beyond the Museum District, Peel Gallery represents the creative talent of gallerist Steven Hempel. The more than six-year-old spot is just as much an exhibition space, as it is a... visithoustontexas.com
Moody Gallery
Opened in 1975, Moody Gallery displays work by contemporary American artists with an emphasis on artists living and working in Texas, as well as those with a strong connection to Texas. Inside the unassuming buildin... travelandleisure.com
Build-a-bear Workshop Houston
Build-A-Bear Workshop is definitely not the least expensive thing to do with your grandchild, but not many activities come with such a cool souvenir. Enter the workshop and see what goes into making a special stuffed be... grandparents.com
Houston Tunnel System
The worlds largest indoor air-conditioned pedestrian tunnel system, a seven-mile system of underground tunnels and skywalks, includes a variety of shops and more than 100 restaurants. Connects 65 buildings with three hotel... traveltex.com