Galleria   

5085 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77056
713-622-0663
www.simon.com

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More than 350 shops and restaurants, two Westin hotels and an ice-skating rink add up to one truly impressive shopping center. Long a mecca for fashionistas, the Galleria is now a destination for anyone in Houston with some money to spend. Full of light and lush greenery, the Galleria's focal point is the shimmering ice rink -- brimming with activity, and not just from skaters. The abundance of coffee houses and bakeries (Starbucks, La Madeleine) nearby make the rink seating area popular for both couples on dates and families. When you need a bite, be sure to try a burger from the Daily Grill or the white-chocolate raspberry cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory. Then, there's the shopping -- easily the best in Houston. Flashy window displays and an extensive selection create the ultimate consumer experience. If you're looking for an outfit you saw in Cosmo, chances are the Galleria has it. High-end boutiques such as Fendi and Gucci stock fashions fresh from the runway. On a more affordable note, stores like Banana Republic and Ralph Lauren will have you looking like a million bucks, even if you spent a little less. Mall Anchors: Macy's, Neiman-Marcus, Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom's, Foley's Notable Stores: Fendi, Tiffany & Co., Cartier, Coach