This 16-Block Shopping Village In Texas Offers The Perfect Way To Spend An Afternoon

Looking to expand your shopping horizons beyond the local mall? Consider planning a trip to the Rice Village District in Houston. This 16-block shopping village in Texas has everything you could need or want, from locally-owned clothing boutiques to restaurants to a twice-monthly farmers market. Get ready to shop till you drop!

Established in 1938, Rice Village District has long been a favorite shopping destination among Houstonians.

As you stroll along the oak-lined avenues, you'll see both national chain stores and locally-owned boutiques, plus an array of dining options.

Shop the latest home décor trends at stores like West Elm, then focus on revamping your wardrobe.

All that shopping tends to work up an appetite, so carve out some time to try one of the nearly two-dozen on-site restaurants.

How about a sweet treat to cap off a day well spent?

Stock your kitchen with fresh produce and other artisan goods at the Rice Village Farmers Market.

So next time you're in the mood for a shopping experience that goes beyond what cookie-cutter indoor malls have to offer, check out Rice Village District.

Visit the Rice Village District website or Facebook page for more information.

Have you ever been to the Rice Village District? If so, what’s your favorite shop there? Tell us in the comments! For another quaint shopping village in Texas, check out our previous article.

Address: Rice Village, Houston, TX 77005, USA

Katie Lawrence

Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing. Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.