Shopping in the French Quarter
The French Quarter is full shops, packed from floor to ceiling with one-of-a-kind hard-to-find stuff. Whether you're a collector or a casual shopper, you'll have a blast here. While there are many individual treasures you can find on side streets, shopping in the French Quarter is centered around a few hubs.
Royal Street
If you're looking to antique shop in New Orleans, head to Royal Street with over 25 antique shops just waiting to be explored. Here you can find everything from one of the country's largest collections of antique Baccarat chandeliers to a one-of-a-kind silver cigarette case once owned by Bette Davis. Shop for timeless clocks, fun perfume bottles, rare first editions...and it's not all antiques either. The art galleries are wonderfully diverse here, featuring all types of artists from New Orleans, the Gulf South and all around the world. (Tip: uou can't go home without picking out a Blue Dog by George Rodrique.) You'll also find gift shops filled with knick knacks and paddy whacks of all kinds and the occasional designer clothing boutique. Whether your searching for a Civil War sword, a voodoo doll that looks like your boss, or just some really cute shoes, you'll find it here.
French Market District
At the open-air Farmer's Market, you can purchase fresh produce and seafood to take home, or you can grab something to eat while you shop. Enjoy some down-home Cajun dishes like boudin, jambalaya, Cajun dirty rice, gumbo, andouille po-boys, and pralines. Once you’ve picked your supply of tasty foods, visit the Flea Market for handmade or discount items. With merchants from around the world selling products at their stands, you can count on a diverse selection of items, including handmade jewelry, apparel, home decorations, and more. The French Market District also features retail shopping from more established venues, including bookstores, art galleries, candymakers, sports stores, clothing and more.
The French Market District is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is located at the 1200 block of North Peters.
The Shops at Jax Brewery
As the name implies, the facility of this shopping center was once a brewhouse–in fact, it was one of the largest breweries in the country at the time it was built. Today, the building houses clothing stores, gift stores, a food court for quick dining, and event space for private parties. Stop by the Shops at Jax Brewery for some shopping and a great view of the mighty Mississippi.
The Shops at Jax Brewery are located at the corner of Decatur Street and Toulouse Street.
The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk
Following the 1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans, the Riverwalk Marketplace was built on this magnificent river property. Today, the half-mile mall is the Outlet Collection at Riverwalk, a first-to-market outlet center with more than 75 retailers and restaurants. Major national brands include Nordstrom Rack, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Coach and Forever 21. Regardless of your shopping preferences, the Riverwalk features a wonderful view of the Mississippi River.
Take advantage of Riverwalk's coupon book available on NewOrleansCoupons.com, offering great deals for some of their most popular stores and services.
Go for a Shopping Adventure
The locations listed above barely scratch the surface of the possible shopping locations in New Orleans. Get your start with any of the above-listed properties, and try out surrounding shops and streets. Most importantly, have fun!
If you are traveling to New Orleans internationally, be sure to check out tax breaks you can receive from Louisiana Tax Free Shopping.
