Local gem of a store for shoppers and artists; they have antiques, original artwork, vintage…read moreclothes, wine, souvenirs, and most importantly: 6,000 sq ft of space in a great location on Main St. Tourists have to stop by on the weekends, and locals should visit for home goods to gifts. Their are so many separate booths, yet the store feels cohesive. Well lit, organized, and fun. Music playing in the background while people smile and chat around you. Everyone is friendly, and helpful. If I'm going to shop local, I'm shopping here! I found some wooden, hand carved candle holders, hand-sewn pot holder, and a monogram glass cutting board among the antique glassware and hand painted signs. I wish I could've taken more home with me, but that's what the second shopping trip is for, right?

Welcome everyone :))) These photos are taken at #lotusloveshop booth 324 and 325. We have been…read morein business since 1999.

I found some most eunique crafts- one guy had the original…read moretin man dressed in football uniforms- bamboo windchimes, plant holders made from giant bamboo- A big selection of airplants,great prices- i have found my place for buying my airplants name- "bromeliad tillandsia " i will return only smell i smelled was fresh air and the smell of antique pieces and assortments. not a stench- odor ok - some booths actually smell good vendor was educated in plants and bamboo plants and crafts giant bamboo even will sell you starter plants for the bamboo for you to grow- will be ten inches in dia and 70-80 feet tall i was impressed

This is quite a collection of all sorts of items and all manner of categories. The prices were…read morenot in the bargain basement range for the most part with some descent deals to be found. There were quite a number of interesting things to look at and they have a respectable assortment of tiny collectible knickknacks scattered around. If you are out on River Road this could be a good stop before heading over to Rivershack Tavern.

I've been reading about how New Orleans was voted the number one spot in the nation for flea…read moremarkets; so how come Yelp is lacking on reviewing them? This is why a NOLA Elite is needed... I got a tip on River Road Flea Market from an acquaintance, who became an acquaintance because I was asking about where to get furniture. Of all the stores and spots she recommended, this was my favorite and definitely the best. It was a little difficult to find because their address online says the city's name is Jefferson and my GPS only recognizes Jefferson as a parish. Now I know it's in New Orleans city, and not all the far away at all. It's located literally right by the river, separated by a grassy bank and the levee. The building is HUGE. It's like a warehouse divided into little rooms, all of which are decorated with amazing antiques and thrifty finds for a fairly reasonable price (about 125 for a desk-sized table, 150 for a wardrobe or dresser). It's not the cheapest spot, but the quality of the merchandise makes up for it. They get most of their merchandise from estate sales, apparently, and the eclectic collection certainly reflects that. Several of the rooms are themed: jewelry, records, children's furniture and toys (there was an amazing vintage rocking chair that I would buy just to anticipate having children... except I'm not), books, etc. Outside in a small gated area, they sell specialty Mexican pottery, most of which is large and would be appropriate for a yard, and wrought iron benches and trellises. I purchased a vintage bracelet for $5, and I can't wait to go back and actually purchase furniture, once I'm moved in! Just don't beat me to it; there's a table and a bedframe that I've already got my eye on...

We stumbled upon this flea market on a Saturday morning and I'm so glad we did. I loved the…read moredifferent food vendors that were there serving the most tasty Latin American food. It's a one stop shop for your taste buds to travel Latin America- no passport or cash needed. They had food vendors from Mexico all the way to the Dominican Republic. We tried shakes from Honduras- we picked strawberry and guyabano. Both flavors were delicious and cooled us down. Next we got carne asada arepas from Colombia, the meat was seasoned so well and it was oozing with cheese. We played it safe and got tacos from the Mexican spot. They were delicious! The tortillas were freshly pressed and the meat was loaded. They also give you a red salsa and green. I wish we would've left room for dessert because there were some good looking dessert options. I will definitely be back! If you do stop by, bring your appetite and athleisure wear (it's hot and you will leave with a full belly).

This is the first flea market I have visited in the New Orleans area…read more I was a little underwhelmed as most of the stores sold the same items and came only in kids' sizes. The food court offered mostly Latin/South American options. I really wanted some french fries but could not find any. For a nice Saturday afternoon, I wanted to see more of the vendors open for business. I do like the fixed structure of the flea market versus the typical mobile structure you usually see.

It's kinda cool. Some vendors with hand made things, art and knick-knacks, and such. Hats, clothes,…read moregeneral open market stuff. They had a trio providing entertainment. Food vendors. I got a fried catfish, some mac and cheese, and a sweet potato pie. The catfish batter was super salty. The mac and cheese used some thick shells instead of macaroni (The mac in mac and cheese)!!! The cheese was bland. Bad food day. It was kind of hot and rainy, so we only stayed long enough to see all the vendors and eat.

I happened to just stumble into this cute art market on a Saturday afternoon. This outdoor market…read morecovers a lot of bases and sells everything from homemade arts and crafts to clothing and other household items. I liked the way the market is organized and it flows well, however I would have spent more time in the "indoor" area if they had had a fan going- it was sweltering in there. They also have a selection of well priced food and drinks, if you want to pass by and grab something for lunch. The vendors were very friendly and were happy to tell me all about their crafts and everything seemed to be priced fairly.

Very small flea market, but it is jammed with all sorts of goodies. All reasonably priced. Friendly…read morepeople working the stores. It was a very warm day. Remember to drink water and stay hydrated.

We love Ms. Madi's Thrift store! We visit weekly. She has a Food pantry for those in need,…read moredifferent helps available for the homeless. She's usually giving away school uniforms or has them extremely cheap. My kids find some kind of treasure each time we're there. Lots of Vendors specialty items right by the front counter. Be sure to check out the Boutique section as well- it's mostly new items with tags still on them. A Gem in our little town for sure. Ms. Madi is the best & has the biggest heart!

It was a friendly cute thrift shop! Met 2 workers at…read moregoodwill on Tuesday and they suggested we visit on Wednesday & Thursday. Got some cute items! Thanks!

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!