Houston's shopping districts are notorious for locals and visitors alike. For more entertainment ideas, see our full guide of where to eat, drink and sightsee in Houston. The Galleria With 400 stores and restaurants, The Galleria is the state’s largest shopping center . Since parking can be tricky, the mall is offering special shuttle options through Saturday. 5085 Westheimer Road, Houston. 713-966-3500. www.simon.com/mall/the-galleria Highland Village For those looking for an outdoor shopping experience to take in Houston’s warm winter weather, this hub may be an ideal destination. Highland Village offers shopping options for men, women and children, along with dining options that range from sushi to Mexican food. 713-850-3100. www.shophighlandvillage.com River Oaks Shopping Center One of Houston’s historic shopping centers, River Oaks Shopping Center offers a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment options. Americas, Local Pour and California Pizza Kitchen are popular dining options, while the center is also home to the River Oaks Theatre, a historic Art Deco movie theater still used for its original purpose today. 1962 W. Gray St., Houston. www.riveroaksshoppingcenter.com 19th Street in The Heights Quirky and locally owned shops, antique stores and eateries await visitors on this street in Houston’s The Heights neighborhood. Guests can also take part in live music, sip ’n’ stroll and other events in the neighborhood as well. 19th Street between Shepherd and Yale. www.19thstreetheights.com River Oaks District One of the newest outdoor shopping centers in Houston, River Oaks District boasts itself as a luxury shopping and dining experience. Guests can find high-end stores at the center off Westheimer Road, including Harry Winston, Cartier, Dior and Hermes, along with award-winning dining options. An iPic Theater is also located in the center. 4444 Westheimer Road, Houston. 713-904-1310. www.riveroaksdistrict.com Rice Village This shopping district is located down the street from Rice University and features locally owned and national chain retailers and dining options. Kirby and University Boulevard, Houston. 713-302-8918. www.ricevillagedistrict.com