Shopping in New Orleans is a wonderful experience as there seems to be no end to weird and wacky independent stores and shopping malls to explore. The city of New Orleans is particularly noted for its extensive antique and home furnishing trade concentrated along Royal Street in the French Quarter and in the 19th century storefronts of Magazine Street in the Garden District, as well as its music and fine arts trade.

The New Orleans French Quarter is packed with trendy boutiques that make for great window shopping, while Bourbon Street and the French Market are the places to head for souvenirs and memorabilia shopping.

New Orleans has its fair share of shopping centers and malls, while some of the most interesting and exciting shopping opportunities are concentrated along certain streets as collections of individual shops. The following is a list of the main shopping areas in the city of New Orleans:

Canal Place Mall- An upmarket shopping center between the French Quarter and the Mississippi River, home to numerous brand name stores.

French Market – Historic market offering a bewildering array of items including cookware, fashion, crafts, jewelry, souvenirs and toys.

Julia Street – Numerous contemporary art galleries are located here, making it the city’s premier destination for art collectors as well as those who just want to browse.

Magazine Street – A shopper’s paradise housed in ornate 19th century buildings. You could easily spend a day shopping in New Orleans’ Magazine Street, wandering around and browsing the various shops, boutiques and art galleries. Look out for bargain antiques, folk crafts, dolls, clothing and gift shops.

Riverwalk Marketplace – A fairly standard shopping mall with a full range of specialty shops and panoramic views of the Mississippi.