Top Rated Shopping in Houston

Do not mosey in here looking for any leopard-skin or satin creations. Western hats done the cowboy (or cowgirl) way are the only hats you will find inside the walls of the Hat Store. Top brands include Stetson, Resistol and American. The inventory also includes a full line of belts and hat accessories. Started as a family business in 1915, the thriving shop is now owned by the grandson of the founder of the American Hat Company. The staff offers friendly service and hot cups of coffee while you wait for your hat to be custom fitted and shaped.

If you want a truly unique piece of jewelry, this Galleria shop can set you right up. Featuring gold, silver and platinum jewelry inset with precious stones and diamonds, the store specializes in custom design and unusual items. Equally impressive, the staff of goldsmiths, gemologists and industry experts has 168 years of combined experience. Forget about a typical jewelry store when trying to find that special something that says it all. Opt for a custom design.

Well-dressed women of the new millennium will undoubtedly continue to spend some of their hard-earned money in this store. The low prices and elegant styles are simply too good to resist. Casual styles are also available, but the store really excels at providing chic business attire. The line of accessories should not be ignored, either. You can typically pick up matching shoes, scarves, purses and more at prices that will be equally amazing.

If you are an outdoor lover and enjoy camping and hiking, this store will inspire you even more. The inventory includes gear to make your trip as enjoyable as is possible. You will find lightweight products from Snow Peak such as the Giga Power Stove along with fuel, lanterns and cooksets. Next time you are heading out to the Lonestar Hiking Trail, the Karankawa Trail, the Brazos River Trail System or anywhere else the wind takes you, plan a visit to this store first.

Jerusalem Halal Meats is one of the most interesting markets in all of Houston. Find the exquisite tastes and foreign styles of the Middle East in this large, yet densely-populated-with-products shop. Here, you'll find aisle after aisle of things you just won't find in your average store. Get traditional tea sets to serve your authentic cardamon tea. Or, try some fresh pita for your afternoon snacks; and top quality died dates and apricots. You can even get fresh goat meat if you're planning an adventurous meal.

This mall has a lot to offer. Whether it is men's, women's or accessories or sports gear, you have lots of stores to choose from. If you get hungry while shopping you can grab a snack at one of the food or drink vendors or sit down in one of the restaurants and relax. Memorial City Mall also offers a 16-screen Cinemark movie theater; a Venetian-style, double-decker carousel; a custom-designed, 28-foot PlayCastle for kids; and an NHL-sized hockey and ice skating arena bordered by a six-story stone fireplace. Whether you are shopping, grabbing a bite to eat, or catching a movie, this mall offers it all.