Rice Village has been open to the public since the 1930's. Today, it is a bustling outdoor shopping destination great for walking around with friends, dining at one of the fresh bakeries and cafes or of course, retail therapy. In addition to chains like the Gap, Urban Outfitters, Chico's, Starbucks and Express, Rice Village also sports unique stores with a purpose, like Ten Thousand Villages, a fair trade, nonprofit store, and local boutiques like Hemline and Langford Market. Every store is within walking distance from one another, so save some money and park in store lots or curbside as opposed to within the parking lot.