Armadillo Indoor Flea Market

It’s a bold move to introduce a new flea market to Houston, but it seems as if the Armadillo Indoor Flea Market Mall has done all right in taking the leap of faith. A year ago last summer, the market opened its doors in the previously run down Garden Ridge building in Harris County. The actual restoration required to move in to the building was work enough alone to give pause to the most enthusiastic fan of flea markets.

The façade of the building was updated and the mechanical and electrical systems were completely re-done. New heating and air conditioning units were installed, giving customers a comfortable and appealing place to shop for the hours it would take them to get through the 236,776-square-feet building.

The market is a new twist on the traditional outdoor flea market approach. Its indoor ambiance creates an entirely new feel of modernity and some think the different method is so different it should have a new name entirely. But others welcome the convenience of the Walmart of flea markets. It has several hundred businesses under its roof and offer new things every week. Its retail spaces available for vendors go up to 10,000 square feet. The combination of a flea market, farmers market, carnival, expo, live music and performances combines to create an environment literally pulsing with life and activity.