The Galleria
5085 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056
The largest mall in Texas: 400 stores, two hotels, and a full-size ice rink under a glass atrium. A legitimate rainy-day or 100-degree-day destination.
Insider tip
Skate at the rink midday on weekdays for an empty sheet of ice.
Located in Galleria / Uptown. Texas's biggest mall and the Waterwall.
Also in Galleria / Uptown
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
FreeA 64-foot semicircular fountain recirculating 11,000 gallons a minute, framed by 186 live oaks. Houston's most-photographed spot and a five-minute detour from the Galleria.
Galleria / Uptown
Topgolf & Indoor Adventures
$$When it's 98 degrees or pouring: Topgolf bays, iFLY indoor skydiving, escape rooms, and Main Event. Not uniquely Houston, but reliably fun and air-conditioned.
Galleria / Uptown · Indoor