Houston’s Galleria: More Than a Mall, It’s a Tourist Destination
It is rare that a shopping mall is considered a tourist destination, but The Galleria in Houston isn’t your typical mall.
The Galleria Mall is located in the Uptown District of Houston, Texas, and is the seventh biggest mall in the United States and welcomes over 30 million visitors annually.
The mall was initially opened in 1970 and has undergone several renovations and expansions to become the massive shopping center it is today. It features more than 400 stores and restaurants spread across three floors, as well as a variety of entertainment options, including a full-size ice rink for recreational and figure skating, a state-of-the-art children’s play area, and two swimming pools.
The mall is considered a tourist attraction and is rated 31 out of 359 things to do in Houston on Trip Advisor, with an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 5000 reviews.
Fun facts about Galleria Mall
- The mall was modeled after Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan, which was built in 1867. To keep with the theme is home to luxury retailers, including Gucci, Prada, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, and Versace.
- It is 2.4 million square feet, making it the biggest mall in Texas and the seventh largest in the United States.
- It has 13,000 parking spaces across seven garages.
- The mall is home to 400 stores and over 60 dining options.