Almeda Mall - Houston, TX

Houston, Texas is the largest city in the state of Texas even surpassing Dallas. The past of Houston is part of the reason why this is so. It was founded by brothers Augustus and John Allen. The land was close to the Buffalo Bayou and it became an incorporated city in 1837. General Sam Houston had commanded the Battle of San Jacinto only twenty five miles from Houston. He was the President of the Republic of Texas, and this is how the city received its name.

The port and the railroads helped to establish the city and when oil was discovered in 1901 the city's population really grew. The twentieth century saw the Texas Medical Center become a centerpiece in Houston, and then NASA built the Johnson Space Center where Mission Control for the space program is located. Besides the various industries in the city it is home to cultural exhibits and a performing arts district.

One of the major shopping areas of Houston is the Almeda Mall. Besides a large selection of stores they sponsor many events throughout the year. The sales and promotions are ongoing to entice customers to the mall. There are stores that offer vacation items and outdoor dycor.

Some of the stores that sell accessories are 5-7-9, Icing by Claire's, Finish Line, New York and Company, and Lids. These stores offer hats, collegiate hats, jewelry, and make up.

Apparel for Men, Women and Children make up the bulk of the mall stores. Women's clothing stores are 5-7-9, Maxi Fashion, New York and Company, Rainbow Apparel, Rainbow Plus and Kids and Ross Dress for Less.

Men's apparel includes Geovanni, and Man Alive which provides top designer fashions and Underground Station for the latest in urban clothing. They also sell foot wear. Customers can listen to the latest Hip Hop and R & B music while shopping.

The anchor stores of the Almeda Mall are Macy's, the world renowned New York Department Store and Palais Royale. Macy's offers more than clothing with jewelry, home furnishings and cosmetics.

Shoppers who are looking for bath, health or beauty products and services have a large selection. Bath & Body Works with lotions, shower gels, candles and accessories is a popular destination for shoppers. GNC is home for vitamins, nutrition supplements, hair and skin products and a massage chair. Master Cuts is a full service salon offering haircuts, color treatments, waxing and texturizing services.

Other stores that sell this type of product include Cosmetic Cove, Oro & Perfumania, Pro Nails, Visible Changes, Vitamin World and Studio Model.

The food that is represented at Almeda Mall is the Piccadilly Cafeteria, Sam's Burgers, Sesame Hut, Villa Pizza and Taco Bell/KFC. For a sweet tooth there is the Great American Cookie Company and Kaleido Scoop Ice Cream Shop.

Toy stores, sports stores, leather, luggage, jewelry, shoe stores and Eyemasters eyewear are available in the mall. All of the major cellular phone companies have a presence in the mall. Radio Shack is there for all of the customers' electronic needs.