Look like everyone had the same idea I did to sign up for TSA PreCheck amidst the current TSA…read moreshutdown. The process is incredibly simple and less than 10 minutes especially if you have an appointment. With an appointment, you're probably the next in line. If you don't have an appointment, the line starts to look like the ones at the airport... The most difficult part about this visit was figuring out where to go since this more of a kiosk than a storefront, so there's no suite number. I wished someone had written a review or something indicating that this location is on Level 1 right next to GAP, The Museum of Illusions, and Express.

Parking We had finished a late lunch at a restaurant close…read moreby and thought let's visit and maybe purchase some items. We could not find a parking spot and what made the situation worse was a few sections where we could have parked were roped off. When my family and I are in the area again, it will be a place to avoid.

This place is alright, I guess. It's got a decent selection of stores, but nothing really stands…read moreout. It's usually pretty crowded, especially on weekends. Could be cleaner, too. Overall, it's just an average shopping experience.

I always thought "Gulfgate" should obvi be the name of the scandal by which George Bush Jr was…read moreproven to have knowingly lied about Iraq having WMDs before the illegal invasion, but apparently it's also a Mall. Gulfgate is a very fancy, shiny, clean and new-looking shopping plaza which used to be a little older and more run down. It's in a low-income area (compared to the more well known Malls of Houston), and has a low-income crowd, so they have some great deals at some of the stores. They also have a fancy new HEB and a Teahouse for Boba which is pretty cool, and plenty of good stores like Marshalls and what not. It's definitely a much better Plaza than most of what you find around this area. It's a little hard to get to because of all the road works on 45 but it's still well worth a visit.

Mostly empty with hardly any open shops, but the shops that are open mostly serve food, there's…read morehardly any foot traffic, service is relatively fast and speedy. There's air conditioning, plenty of places to sit despite being a rather small mall and had some pleasent sights to see. All in all it's decent for a quick bite, but nothing extrordinary or more worthwhile about it despite being deathly hollow and quiet aside from workers and business men and women going out for lunch or the occasional college going teen/ young adult after a class. The food court is the main event, there are literally only two stores in this place.

I asked my girl which city sent her to me. She told me that Houston Center…read more This is a really cool office building. The lobby has really interesting art to look at. There is a tiny post office on the second floor with limited hours but it definitely beats having to go all the way to the other side of downtown to use a post office. And this tiny post office usually doesn't have a lot of traffic so you don't have to wait in line.

Highly recommend coming to visit for the beautiful skyline backdrop! Make sure you're ready to walk…read moreup a flight of stairs or opt for the elevator! ;) Everyone who comes to visit Houston should visit! Several eateries, little shops, and rooftop seatings.

Went to ElTiempo for dinner before a comedy show…read more Lots of quick to order food. Too bad they want $12 to check out the roof.

6.25.22 Love the shopping area - but the parking is a…read morenightmare. The shops are very well kept. They look so inviting and I love the great plants outside a lot of the stores. It make the area so beautiful. It is easier if you just park your car and walk to all the shops.

It's a very fancy place to shop. I only been Highland Village few times because I don't like…read morerailroad tracks and waiting for train to go pass. Parking is a bit hassle. Every other stall says pick up. Not sure if the stall next to it need to be empty, so whatever you're picking up can be loaded. The mall is all exterior. There's a parking garage hidden behind PF Chang's restaurant. It's more festive during the holidays. I think I'll be back to visit some fancy stores when the weather gets cooler.

Beautiful little old-school shopping mall on the edge of River Oaks that is just so enjoyable. The…read moreheart of Houston. Luvz.

Love the Barnes and Noble here, and the pet clinic, they've both been a huge help to me in the past.read more

Rice Village can be a cool experience, shopping, eating, sitting, window shopping, walking. Free…read moreparking is available in the garage for your first two hours. Note the (free) parking garage can get too full and you may have to leave the garage and pay the $2 for parking. Such a variety of restaurants, clothing, specialty stores, retail, services (cleaners, jewelers, & more), cafes, sweets, and more!

Parking and property management responded to my calls. I was told the license plate recognition…read moresystem (LPR) is relatively new (installed 3 months ago) at the main garage. "Everyone loves it and there are no complaints" according to their representatives. It was installed for "efficiency" and as such does NOT dispense tickets. The gate arm quickly goes up when the photo of your plate has been taken. I somehow did not notice that the arm was down when I drove up to the garage, likely because I was looking at the kiosk to my left waiting for a ticket and looking for a button to request one. I was told this small screened ticket kiosk spells out the details of the LPR process and a small sign attached to the kiosk has the fee structure. There is no law or requirement to provide a ticket on entry nor do they have to notify you in any way the terms of the parking agreement eg LPR and fees. At least this garage has the notifications to be read on entry - if you take the time to read them. I doubt most read them and if they did, it would decrease "efficiency". You are giving implied consent to the terms of the garage when you enter. Those entering the garage may not be familiar with LPRs like me and assume no ticket and gate arm up means "free parking", and unexpectedly losing money with no recourse. OK. Live and learn. Your license plate is captured into their "system". I wonder where and for how long they store my information and do they share it with third parties? Next time, it will be much easier now that I understand the terms, after reaching out to management and maybe it will be worth the "2 hours of complimentary parking". Will it though? What about my personal information? What do you and I agree to when we allow automated capture of our private information? Who is using it? What price are we really paying for the sake of "efficiency" and "convenience"? Where is the true disclosure of the terms of the agreement? I will avoid all garages with LPR, the hidden costs are too high for me.

Drive for lunch and happy hour. Lots of potential. Not really for tourists. 2 blocks of Open mall…read moreconcept. Too bad... no shops nothing but companies and restaurants. But very green for houston!! Thought i was in emeryville. Great if you want lunch and you work nearby. When its 120F its probably a nice escape. Near the historic library and government buildings.

This is a nice little group of businesses that was outside of my hotel. I didn't get to go inside…read moreany of the little shops, but I did window shop and see this is definitely where I want to come back.