Best Shopping Malls in Cypress Area

"Any crafts connoisseur will swoon over the collections at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. Home to the CraftTexas 2016 exhibition, which showcases the talent of 38 artists in sculpture, jewelry, installation, and cut paper, the museum also offers a variety of children’s programs. The first Saturday of each month is the “Hands-On Houston” workshop, a free craft-making activity based on current exhibitions and hosted by local artists and guilds."

"Museum DistrictHours: Wed & Thurs, 11am-9pm; Fri, 11am-5pm; Sat & Sun, 11am-7pmNotes: Hit HCP’s free galleries (donations appreciated), where you’ll find some truly fine works of contemporary photography that will have you second-guessing yesterday’s #burritogram. Don’t worry, it also offers over 300 photography classes and workshops year-round, though you’ll have to shell out some cash for those."

"The Galleria Mall (Simon) Only incorporated in 1837, Houston is a young city. Before we grew into our fourth largest city status and developed great attractions like beautiful parks, museums, national sports franchises, and world-class performance venues and companies, all we had to do with our oil money was to go shopping. So your next stop is to Houston’s monument to retail, the Galleria."

"Get in some shopping at The Galleria, Houston’s upscale shopping center with boutiques like Allsaints, Bottega Veneta and Louis Vuitton all available for your perusal. This year alone, 35 new shops are still to come. For breakfast, try brunch at Peli Peli, also located at The Galleria. Their South African deep-fried waffles and prawn cake benedicts are sure to whet your appetite."

"If you aren’t interested in visiting high-end stores or shopping centres and don’t mind bargaining, make your way to Harwin Central Market, an indoor two-storey mall between Fondren and Gassner. It features various retailers selling different kinds of items, from jewellery, clothes and footwear to electronics, bags and perfumes. You would perhaps find some designer dupes here since the stores are independent retailers, along with costume accessories."

"The first fully air-conditioned mall to be built in Houston, PlazAmericas, previously known as Sharpstown Mall, occupies a space of 83,000 sq ft (7,711 sq m). The mall has a Latin American vibe and caters to Hispanics, which composed the 52% of the population of the three-mile area, where it is located. It features over 150 stores, including Foot Locker, Journeys, Champs Sports, TX America Cinemas, Deli Maxx, Crazy Chicken, and more."

"Creamistry defines ice cream innovation as you’ll find millennials running to this spot and remain in awe for the rest of their visit there. It is mesmerizing as you walk into the parlor and are greeted with nitrogen smoke and minimalistic white aesthetics that will have you take out your phone for a couple of Instagram pictures. This place has something for everyone from premium liquid nitrogen ice cream to organic vegan ice creams and signature creations."

"They serve made-to-order ice cream, which is mixed with liquid nitrogen (-321ºF). This combination makes for the creamiest, freshest, most decadent ice cream we’ve ever tasted. With over 70 flavors and toppings, there is a lot to choose from, and it can be overwhelming trying to decide (overwhelming in a good way, of course)."

"This ice cream shop is nothing short — but sweet — of sophisticated, with legit Creamologists hand-crafting the premium dessert with liquid nitrogen, scoop after scoop made to order."

"This sustainable brewery offers hoppy IPAs, lagers, stouts and ciders in the Garden Oaks/Oak Forest area. With 12 beers on tap, the brewery proudly packages grains spent during production and donates them to local farmers for livestock feed. Pair a cold one with a slice of pizza from the Purple Flower pizza truck, always parked outside the brewery."

"Examples include Where’s Nate Blonde Ale (cocoa nibs and vanilla), Belgian Dubbel (persimmon and spices), Wheatermelon Blonde Ale and Coffee Porter. Noteworthy: 4J Brewing is a women-owned brewery — unfortunately still a minority in the beer world."

"But again, we’d be remiss to leave such a beautiful spot so close to us off the list. Just like Hermann Park, we recommend considering the timing of your session when choosing this location. A Saturday afternoon in July will be really crowded, but a Tuesday in October is usually really nice."

"Discovery Green is a vibrant 12-acre park in the heart of downtown Houston that provides the public with a beautiful outdoor space in which to relax and participate various outdoor activities. Together, the City of Houston and the non-profit Discovery Green Conservancy opened the park in 2008. Today, Discovery Green presents a variety of dynamic programs, workshops, and events throughout the year that are free and open to the public."

"This master-planned district also encompasses bayous, gardens, reservoirs, and 50 miles of trails. Are you an avid golfer?. Take your pick of four first-rate courses."

"After five blocks you’ll be at Discovery Green Park, which fronts the George R. Brown Convention Center. Rendering of Super Bowl Live at Discovery Green"