One of my favorite things about vacation is unexpected places…read more Places that you ran into on vacation that you either had no idea existed or no idea how great they were. French Market in New Orleans was definitely that for me on my trip out there. I had heard of it before i arrived but I truly didn't know how great it was. I stumbled upon it after visiting Cafe Du Monde near Jackson Square. I decided to walk off those beignets off and stumbled upon the French Market. It was overwhelming. Just rows and rows of vendors and food spots. It's an open-air market though it is covered. My favorite spot in there was Loretta's Pralines and her famous savory crab beignets-which is in competition for my favorite bite in all of New Orleans. It's a perfect spot to buy darn near everything a tourist would want to buy on a New Orleans vacation. It's located right near the outer edges of the French Quarter and the Riverwalk. It covers about six blocks and dates back to the early 1800s. It truly is a piece of New Orleans history. I feel it's a true "must-visit" spot for anyone coming to the wonderful city of New Orleans.

So many things to eat, see, and buy!…read more My friends and I walked over here as it was on our list of things to do but we were so amazed at how many food options there are as well as things to buy. The end we came in from started with food and there are beignets, oysters, boils, crawfish, and a whole bunch of other options. There is something for everyone to eat here. The other section had a lot of stalls selling trinkets, clothes, and artwork. I bought a couple of cute dresses and my friends and I all bought some artwork to bring home. It's a great place to get your souvenir shopping done as there are some unique pieces here!

This mall is fantastic. Don't forget to checkout the Louisiana Crafts Guild gallery upstairs on the…read more2nd floor. There you will find handmade art by over 300 craftsmen through out the entire state. The prices range from $3 to $6000. There are also many affordable pieces that are priced under $400. Over 50 of the artists are jewelers, which is a perfect addition to this fashion forward mall. They ship nationwide. Grab yourself a coffee from the PJ's downstairs and come check it out. Other must stop stores include Louis Vuitton, Lululemon, Tiffany's, Banana Republic, J Crew, and more.

Bunch of high end retailers, but this really is a small mall as City Malls go…read more 3 floors of shops but honestly the mall seems more tall than wide. The food "court" on the 3rd floor consists of the Centre Deli and a closed Panda Cafe. There is no one other than one table at 1230PM on a Saturday...see photo of all the empty tables. It looks like the anchor store is the movie theater.

Riverwalk Outlets is, as the name implies, an outlet mall. What they offer here is a grand…read moreselection of all kinds of stuff from many of the name brands that span the gambit of clothing, cosmetics, sunglasses, and a little bit of everything in between. There really is a great selection of stores to choose from in the shopping mall. Situated right on the Mississippi river, at the end of Canal Street, this shopping mall is really easy to find. Once inside, the main thing you're gonna enjoy is being removed from the climate. Whether it's scorching hot outside, a day of full on humidity, or lost in rainy weather, you're gonna be out of the elements if you come shopping at this mall. That, in of itself, is a great feature of this New Orleans shopping establishment. You can pretty much find anything you need here. So, whatever clothing line, whatever type of clothing, whatever anything else you may need, you're probably gonna find it here. Great place to shop.

Lots of stores and the mall is along the river with great views. Handful of good dining options as…read morewell. Parking is validated at select stores, just walk in and get a barcode to attach to your parking ticket and scan at exit.

Really cute inside; I honestly spent 20+ minutes browsing everything in the store in multiple…read moreloops. I loved the variation in store items and variation in price range; I didn't feel like things were too expensive for the product. There really is something for everyone in here and so cute!

I love this shop! So many cute things, to the point I just want to buy every single things. The…read morestore's cashier was very friendly and helpful. Store is very bright and clean.

We've all been to outlet malls, usually on the outskirts of every American metro area at an exit…read moreoff the interstate. Riverwalk has all that the others do, except they do it in the heart of America's best city. You'll find the usual national chains, like Nordstrom Rack, Tommy Bahama, Gap, etc., but you'll also find unique NOLA shops, eateries and, of course, daiquiris. It's an easy walk from anywhere in the French Quarter, CBD or Warehouse District, on the banks of the river near the cruise ship and ferry terminals. They also offer a paid parking lot, with validated options for locals.

This is a beautiful spot next to the Mississippi River. A wonderful view at night and with a…read moreriverboat coming in from a tour. Very peaceful to just watch the water and look at all the twinkling lights.

Today I had a reading with Miss Raven! The shop was able to schedule me in and before I knew it,…read moreRaven was whisking me away for our read! It was amazing! I laughed, almost cried, felt seen!!! Thank you so much for your wisdom, insight, and time with me!

Came in here with my wife and mom. I'm from California and I'm a third generation legacy witch…read more I've seen this place all over TikTok and knew that it was on my list of places to checkout. When we walked in there was a film crew, recording a video. The woman at the front desk immediately snapped and said "we are filming!!!" First of all...if you need it to be quite close early or put a sign on the door stating you're filming. Boom. But then to be rude on top of it?! Yikes. I was actually planning on spending a lot here but given the treatment I was totally turned off by the behavior. Weirdly enough a beige family came in and didn't have the same verbal hostility that our group did. This business should do better.

I found out you can cop some bomb fang veneers, after my braces come off i'll def be back for my…read morefangs, other then tht I got a cool eyeshadow pallet it was expensive though like $40 haha

This was such a fun experience. Went there twice, once for lunch and then in the evening for some…read moremocktails. Also had a tarot reading which was quite insightful. Love the decor and the vampire vibes in there :) food was pretty good, mocktails weren't my favorite but blood bag is kinda fun to try.

I am OBSESSED with this store!!!! I was looking for somewhere to get a shirt that didn't say New…read moreOrleans on it and then I walked into this dress and skirt dream!! If you are looking for amazing prints and dresses with pockets - this is the place for you! If you are looking for dresses and skirts in a variety of sizes - this is the place for you! Some of the dresses are from Eva Rose and Effie's Closet to name a few and these designers really know how to make great quality clothing that lasts a long time and is worth the price you pay!!! Oh and the service was spectacular - Debbie was super helpful and even though I arrived right before they closed, she did not hesitate to let me try some items on so that was super nice of her!! I cannot wait to go back when I have more time!!! I love this place and have recommended it to everyone I have met!!!

First off, just to get it out of the way, there are either two places with this name or two…read morelocations and that made it a little tough to find the right one. We thought maybe google was wrong but it was trying to get us to the open location. Midday and the first location we found was closed. My wife had heard of this place and as she doesn't really request many things to do or go too we made it a point to check it out. It is small but full of stuff, dresses, jewelry, purses, Halloween costumes! They had some great earrings and she got quite a few as well as a purse that looks like a tape deck radio/Boombox. She tried on a few dresses but couldn't quite find one she liked, but was excited they had dresses in all shapes, styles, and sizes! This close to Halloween and with the Halloween parade either that day or the next the Halloween costumes left were few but still some good ones. They had two dressing rooms, but there was storage in one of them so if the store needed something while you were in that dressing room you had to get dressed fast and let them through as soon as you could. It was fun and full of character, some earrings she found look like goldfish in a bag of water, Some cool skeleton hands to go with her Pharmacy Museum shirt, as well as some skulls and a few others. There was a sale of buy one get half off second. She finally told me I had to make her leave or she would spend all the money. To quote her: Shana: "My thoughts? I LOVED IT!"

My wife and I are practitioners of the arts, and while wandering through the French Quarter we…read morestumbled upon Dark Matter Oddities - Oddities and Artisan Collective. What an incredible find. Whether you're a practitioner, a collector, naturally curious, or simply someone who enjoys the unusual and macabre, this shop has something for everyone. The diversity of items available is impressive. From cards and books to ethically sourced bones, handcrafted artwork, curiosities, and so much more, it's impossible to list everything they offer. Every corner of the shop holds something fascinating. While photos and videos aren't permitted inside, I can say that the space itself is thoughtfully curated and filled with amazing handcrafted pieces created by talented artists and makers. I was fortunate enough to speak with one of the owners, who graciously allowed me to take a single overall photo. I didn't want to spotlight just one artist and risk overlooking the incredible work of others who have poured their hearts and souls into their creations. When we visited, Shelby and Port were working, and they truly made the experience memorable. I was having a rough day after getting overheated, but Shelby patiently answered every question I had with both knowledge and kindness. They even took the time to explain concepts in ways that newcomers and non-practitioners could easily understand. Port was equally wonderful. We spent time swapping stories about oddities we'd encountered and discussing items on our wish lists. They were incredibly knowledgeable, even educating us on regulations regarding which oddities can and cannot legally be shipped in and out of Louisiana. What impressed me most was how welcoming the atmosphere was. I walked in as a customer and left feeling like I had made new friends. I'm currently waiting on my purchases to arrive and honestly feel like a kid waiting for Christmas. If you're skeptical, curious, morbidly inclined, a collector, a practitioner, or simply looking for an unforgettable experience in the Quarter, do yourself a favor and stop by Dark Matter Oddities. Come for the curiosities, stay for the conversations, and be prepared to leave with a story or two of your own.

Throughout the year, the selections and availability of items changes so it's always good to…read morerevisit this place every 2 to 3 months. They have a lot of knowledge and they are very helpful with great service. It is a fun spot to pop in and take a look and look at your crazy or darker side. I think they have good value.

The Owner (or whomever was working 3/20/23) is the worst! I took a photo of a small piece of art…read morethat I was going to purchase for someone. She then got inappropriately mad, and started harassing me for it, so I left. She then told my mother whom I was there with, "he just left, so you should follow." So basically, we got kicked out for taking a photo of a photocopied sloth. So weird! It was a cheap little 11" copy, that she didn't even paint. Attached is the forbidden photo that got me kicked out. If you see this sloth, walk the other way!!

I adore this place. I stumbled on it the first time I came to New Orleans and bought a bunch of…read morehandmade jewellery (you can see jewellery being made by the artists right while you're shopping!). I also bought 2 absolutely beautiful headbands. I can't remember the name for them right now, but it had feathers and jewels. The second time I came to New Orleans I was dying to check this place out again. I couldn't remember the name of it, but remember the general area that it looked like. I was so happy when I finally stumbled upon it and made sure to bookmark it on Yelp for next time! Although they did have a lot of the same jewellery I bought last time, there were some new pieces as well. They also have a wide range of standard souvenirs (magnets, shirts, mugs etc.). They seemed to be a little more unique, and well made than the standard "souvenir" shops.