The Houston Galleria is a huge indoor shopping mall consisting of numerous shops, restaurants, a high end club, hotels, and the Galleria Financial Center. The freeway in the area; the 620 Loop and Highway 59; along with Post Oak and Westheimer Rd intersection are some of the most heavily trafficked roads in the state of Texas. The Galleria Mall is the largest mall in Texas and some of the anchor stores include Neiman Marcus, Dilliards, and Saks Fifth Avenue. Restaurants include the Cheescake Factory and Del Friscos's; a high end steakhouse feature savory steak, mashed potatoes and an assortment of other fine foods. A Skating rink also occupies the bottom floor of Galleria I. In all the Galleria has four sections: (Galleria I, II, III, IV). The Galleria does not just include the mall itself but the surrounding areas. Downtown Houston, River Oaks, Memorial Park, and the Heights are within minutes by car.

The area outside the Houston Galleria also contains many retail stores, office buildings, and other residential areas. The Williams Tower is the tallest skyscraper in the area composed of 64 total stories. There is also a waterfall adjacent to the tower which is 64 feet tall to symbolize the 64 stories. Within a few miles of the Galleria, many people live in townhomes. These homes have a extremely small yards and have become a trend for individual who do not want to have to tend to a yard. Square footage can range from one thousand feet and higher. Costs can be quiet expensive compared to other parts of Houston, however residents here will find themselves centrally located. Shopping, dining, movie theatres, and grocery stores are extremely close.

Many upscale Houston Galleria apartments line the area. Renters can discover Houston high rise apartment communities, luxury Houston apartments, and even townhome communities for rent. The High Rise apartments offer spectacular views of the Houston area. Other Downtown Houston Apartments and Apartments in the Houston Medical Center offer similar high rises as well. Inside the dwellingsIIapartmentsIIrooms; the interiors boast concrete or wood plank flooring. And of course efficient appliances and washer and dryers are installed in the apartment homes. Many of these apartments contain granite counter-tops and cherry cabinetry. The weight and fitness centers in some of these newer apartment communities have begun to rival those of a fitness club. Treadmills and cross-training machines each have their own private flat screen televisions. Even personal trainers are available to assist the residents. Of course towel service and refreshments are available. Even the weight machines feature the most recent equipment from the leading fitness companies. Many of the Galleria Apartments have begun to offer additional features which many people are not accustomed too. Many apartments hold cooking classes with a master Chef. Private movie theatres are also available where tenants my view showings at their leisure. Rental rates of Galleria apartments range from the $500s up to $2000 or so for a single apartment home. Amazingly; some of the more affordable rental rates can be found five or so miles just West of the Houston Galleria.