tiggypooo Posted November 13, 2016 #1 Share Posted November 13, 2016 We are sailing Nov. 27th on Liberty of the Seas from Galveston. I love to go 2 days early before our cruises, stay near a mall and get some shopping in ahead of time. I booked the Fairfield Inn Texas City for 2 nights, as it is across from the Mall of the Mainland. I thought that it would be fun to shop and eat there for 2 days. Well I just read that this mall is closed. AHHHH I am now looking for an alternative location really anywhere in the area, that would give us a nice 2 day stay in the Houston area. It doesn't look like Galveston has any large malls that will give us what we're looking for. We will not have a car, so will have to rely on foot power to get us around for our stay. When I can find a place, I will then book another hotel in the area. Thanks for any help with this. Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted November 13, 2016 #2 Share Posted November 13, 2016 You could always stay in Houston by the Galleria and then take a shuttle to Galveston before the cruise. However, that's Black Friday weekend. Do you want to go anywhere near a mall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted November 13, 2016 #3 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Without a car !!!!!! I would come on to Galveston and shop downtown like at Tooties and Tina's and others . Then do tourist thing around town. Many fun things to do in Galveston. There is plenty of shopping too in Ports . A couple of weeks ago, we found a wonderful shop in Cozumel of light cotton women's clothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Tillie Posted November 13, 2016 #4 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Houston is so spread out, I wouldn't consider what you are planning without having a car. It will cost you as much as renting a car to use Uber or taxis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
widallas Posted November 14, 2016 #5 Share Posted November 14, 2016 (edited) Ooooof....yup that is going to be a busy weekend! If you are going a few days ahead I agree the Galleria is huge but very, very busy. You could always visit The Strand in downtown Galveston too...lots of boutiques and quirky things to look at, but get there early as parking is a bear. Good luck and happy shopping! Edited November 14, 2016 by widallas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggypooo Posted November 14, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted November 14, 2016 (edited) Thanks all. I did find The Galleria this afternoon and booked a hotel there. Yup it will be Black Friday, but we had a ball shopping on that day in New Jersey pre-cruise last year. I know that it will cost an arm, leg and probably foot for taxis, but my husband isn't comfortable driving in a city that he doesn't know. Oh well. all part of vacationing. Thanks again. Edited November 14, 2016 by tiggypooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted November 14, 2016 #7 Share Posted November 14, 2016 (edited) Thanks all.I did find The Galleria this afternoon and booked a hotel there. Yup it will be Black Friday, but we had a ball shopping on that day in New Jersey pre-cruise last year. I know that it will cost an arm, leg and probably foot for taxis, but my husband isn't comfortable driving in a city that he doesn't know. Oh well. all part of vacationing. Thanks again. Get a room and walk out of room within the Galleria complex . Edited November 14, 2016 by ssb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted November 14, 2016 #8 Share Posted November 14, 2016 I* think Galleria is a good choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted November 14, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 14, 2016 I* think Galleria is a good choice If shopping is her thing , Galleria is good choice . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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