

There are free walking tours on weekdays, special events ongoing, and a farmers' market Wednesdays (Oct.-June) and Saturdays. While there is certainly plenty of kitsch on hand - genuine gator head anybody? - the market does have authentic goods and decent prices. Some of the best items to find here are the drooping ladies hats to help keep the sun out, graphic print coasters and great shawls/sarongs.

The market has a ton of history, having existed on the same piece of land for more than 200 years. You can shop for local art, t-shirts and hats and all things Mardi Gras while enjoying New Orleans street music and the aroma of fresh gumbo and jambalaya from the food stalls. The French Market is a six-block-long bustling, open-air shopping center that can hold as many as 220 vendors on a busy day. Just show your passport or current ID, and collect your refund at the airport before you fly home. Other times, you want to be completely immersed inside a store that is filled with other stores, something most of us call a mall.įor international visitors, shopping in New Orleans is a real deal, not only delivering a wide array of treasures at a favorable exchange rate but tax-free shopping at well known retail stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and H&M and hundreds of smaller specialty stores. Going store to store, block to block is one way to do it. Shopping is an important part of any New Orleans trip. Each has its own perks, which you can read about below.
SHOE STORES IN CLEARVIEW MALL MOVIE
Heading just a few miles outside the city, you can find traditional malls the kinds with anchor department stores, food courts and movie theaters. In New Orleans, besides being home to A-list retailers, our collections of shops deliver riverfront views, local art and cultural relevance. Most malls could be anywhere, lacking a sense of place or connection to the community. That doesn't mean the city doesn't have a respectable collection of shopping malls and store conglomerates. When it comes to shopping, New Orleans is most known for its specialty boutiques, galleries and artisan nooks.
