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Best places to shop in Houston

4 markets, malls and shopping districts in Houston — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. The Galleria

The Galleria
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Texas's largest mall — 400 shops, an indoor ice rink and the luxury houses on the upper levels.

2. River Oaks District and Highland Village

River Oaks District and Highland Village
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The open-air luxury districts — international houses, design shops and restaurants in landscaped settings.

3. Montrose and the Heights

Montrose and the Heights
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The independent districts — vintage, antiques, record shops and boutiques along Westheimer and 19th Street.

4. Houston Farmers Market and Asiatown

Houston Farmers Market and Asiatown
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The rebuilt Airline Drive market for produce and Latin American goods, with Bellaire Boulevard's Asian supermarkets and bakeries.

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