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New Orleans is a shopper's paradise. It offers the shoppers an exhilarating shopping experience.So get your shopping cart ready as we take you on an exhilarating trip to the most popular and most happening shopping areas and stores across New Orleans. New Orleans has got just about everything you would have ever wanted-Offering right from Sparkling jewelry to mysterious voodoo paraphernalia. Trendy shopping areas include Riverwalk (more shops and restaurants), Canal Place and New Orleans Centre. The specialties of New Orleans are the exquisite antiques available especially on Royal Street(in the French Quarter) and Magazine Street. They're filled with beautiful art, sparkling jewelry, stamps, coins, exquisite voodoo paraphernalia, china ware and tasteful furniture. In addition, check out the excellent book stores that store the latest and most rare editions of books on various issues. The Voodoo Museum and other shops in the French Quarter sell voodoo paraphernalia.

Antique Stores

Serious antique lovers will be delighted to know that New Orleans is home to three main antique shopping areas. Royal Street and Chartres Street, both located in the historic French Quarter. These shopping areas are home to some of the most interesting and elegant shops in New Orleans. Magazine Street is yet another main shopping area. It is most popular for its antique stores. Magazine Street is home to a 39-block strip of artsy and eclectic stores, where you will find fabulous country French antiques, ancient Oriental pieces, vintage clothing and much more.

Antique Stores in New Orleans

Audubon
2025 Magazine St.,New Orleans
Call (504)-581-5704 for appointment and details.

This is a popular antique store has a pleasant atmosphere. Audubon has on its shelves everything related to antiques-Right from collectible curios to authentic antique treasures. You will enjoy browsing through and buying fine furniture, exquisite pieces of art and sparkling jewelry. The store has two main floors that are filled with these beautiful pieces of treasure. Prices are reasonable. Open daily.

Whisnant Galleries
222 Chartres St., French Quarter, New Orleans
Call (504)-524-9766 for reservations and more details .

This is a popular museum-like store specializes in being different.Those with refined tastes will appreciate the antique firearms, swords, carved ivory and African artifacts available at Whisnant Galleries. This antique store takes pride in its impressive collection of over 800 pieces in arms and armor section, fine furniture ranging from the Gothic period to Art Deco and a collection of ethnic jewelry. Prices are moderate. Open daily.

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M. S. Rau, Inc.
630 Royal St., French Quarter, New Orleans.
Call (504)-523-5660 for more details.

This is a popular antique store. The atmosphere is warm here. M. S. Rau, Inc has an impressive collection of tremendous fine Victorian furniture, splendid china ware (including Wedgwood), American cut glass, silver, ornamental ironwork, vintage slot machines and marvelous jewelry. Check out the Specialty - Columbian emerald and diamond earrings.

New Orleans Silversmiths
600 Chartres St., French Quarter, New Orleans
Call (504)-522-8333 for more details.

This is a popular antiques store. New Orleans Silversmiths has a fascinating and varied selection of old and new silver and gold pieces. You will enjoy browsing through the splendid collection of Estate jewelry, decorative antiques, antique corkscrews and serving pieces. Prices are reasonable. Open daily.


Magazine Arcade
3017 Magazine St., New Orleans
Call (504)-895-5451 for more details.

This is a prominent antique store in New Orleans. Magazine Arcade has a splendid and extraordinary collection of 18th- and 19th-century European, Asian, and American furnishings. Besides the marvelous furniture it also stores some fine antique music boxes, European and Oriental porcelain, cloisonn� lacquer, cameos, opera glasses, windup phonographs, antique toys, and scores of other items. Don't forget to visit this store on your trip to New Orleans!

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Book Stores

New Orleans does justice to the booklovers by having some of the finest bookstores. Some of the New Orleans bookstores sell the most rare and latest editions of books of your favorite authors. There's a large variety of books available on different issues ranging from self-help to fiction, non-fiction novels, travel guides, cookery, history etc.Check out these stores for getting that best-seller on your shelf now.!

Book Stores in New Orleans
Maple Street Book Shop
7523 Maple St., New Orleans.
Call (504)-866-4916 for more details .

This is a prominent bookstore in New Orleans. Maple Street Bookshop is definitely the place to be at if you enjoy reading. The atmosphere is friendly. You will enjoy browsing through the large selection of books on various issues ranging from the history of New Orleans to cookery, science, fiction and non-fiction, new arrivals, and travel guides. Prices range between moderate to expensive. Open daily.

Beckham's BookShop
228 Decatur St., New Orleans
Call (504)-522-9875 for more details.

This is a popular store. Beckham's Bookstore has two entire floors of old editions, rare secondhand books, and thousands of classical LPs that are simply engrossing. Besides, It has a wide variety of English books ranging from novels, astrology, cookery to travel and scientific material. Prices range between moderate to expensive. Open daily.
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Garden District Book Shop
2727 Prytania St., Uptown (at Washington Avenue in The Rink minimall), New Orleans.
Call (504)-895-2266 for more details.

If you're looking for some quiet time by yourself then you can visit Garden District Bookshop. This famous bookstore has an impressive on New Orleans Mardi Gras and other local topics ranging from novels, astrology, cookery to travel and scientific material. Prices range between moderate to expensive. Open daily.. This shop is the place to go for Anne Rice first editions, as well as a variety of autographed books by other authors..

Faulkner Book House
624 Pirates Alley, New Orleans
Call (504)-524-2940 for more details.

The specialty of this bookstore is that it stores books of only highly collectible and literary value. The shop holds a large collection of famous author Faulkner first rare and first-edition classics. Particularly check out the impressive collection of New Orleans-related work. Prices are reasonable. Open daily. On a more introspective note.You will find that this store is not only a bookstore, but also the residence of Nobel-prize winner and famous author William Faulkner.
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Shopping Malls & Areas

There are some marvelous shopping centers in and around New Orleans City that have an array of various stores. These stores sell everything from Voodoo paraphernalia to sparkling jewelry to leather and designer wear. Check out some of these shopping Malls and Areas.

Shopping Malls in New Orleans


New Orleans Centre
1400 Poydras St.New Orleans
Call (504)- 568-0000 for more details.

This shopping center is the latest addition to the already popular New Orleans's shopping centers. It portrays a warm atmosphere. New Orleans Center features a glass atrium ..It is home to the City's most upscale stores like Lord & Taylor and Macy's. There are three levels of specialty shops and restaurants. Prices range between moderate to expensive. Open daily.

Magazine Street
3827 Magazine St., New Orleans
Call (504)-895-6720 for more details.

This grand street offers miles of specialty shops. You will enjoy browsing through this Street - filled with a variety of stores selling beautiful art, sparkling jewelry, stamps, coins, exquisite china ware and tasteful furniture. You will enjoy visiting the Sullivan Stained Glass Studio-which creates stained-glass decorative mirrors and textured glass panels. Prices are moderate. Open daily except Sundays.
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Canal Place
1 Canal Place, Central Business District, New Orleans
Call (504)-522-9200 for more details.

This shopping center holds more than 50 shops, many of them branches of some of this country's most elegant retailers. You will enjoy shopping at some of these popular stores--Brooks Brothers, Bally of Switzerland, Saks Fifth Avenue, Gucci, Williams-Sonoma, and Jaeger which also offer some great discounts. Prices range between moderate to expensive. Open daily.

Speciality Stores

Shopping in New Orleans would be incomplete without the mention of Specialty stores. These stores specialize in selling a single quality product. Some of the specialty stores are.

Speciality Stores in New Orleans


Vintage 429

429 Royal St., French Quarter, New Orleans
Call 504-529-2288 for more details.

If you're a major fan of Hollywood celebrities then you must visit Vintage-the specialty store. It houses a wide range of memorabilia bearing the autographs of celebrity musicians, presidents, celebrities and authors.. Notable memorabilia's are of Royal Kennedy family, Russell Crowe, Audrey Hepburn, The Beatles and many more. Open daily
Marie Laveau's House of Voodoo
739 Bourbon St,New Orleans
Call (504)-581--3751 for more details.

If you're interested in the mysterious, the unknown and the occult .. Then drop in at Marie Laveau's House of Voodoo. It is a specialty store located in the heart of the city. The place exhibits a variety of voodoo paraphernalia including the famous voodoo dolls, magical potions and gris-gris bags. This place has some great stuff to take back home and for indulging in some harmless fun..! Prices are moderate. Open daily.

F & F Botanica
801 N. Broad St. (north of the French Quarter), New Orleans
Call (504)-482-9142 for more details.

This is a specialty store located in the heart of New Orleans. Though it sounds more like a voodoo shop it is not.The atmosphere is mysterious. The walls are lined with stacks of votive candles, religious statues, powders and oils alleged to bring good fortune to the user. If you're looking for some good-luck potions visit this place. Other interesting products available are the "gris-gris bags" for luck, protection or hexing. Prices are moderate. Open daily.
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Cafe du Monde Shop
813 Decatur St., French Quarter, New Orleans
Call (504)-581-2914 for further details.

This is a specialty shop located across the street from the famous Cafe du Monde. The atmosphere is casual. This place specializes in selling coffee and great coffee products. You will enjoy sipping on the world-famous Caf�Monde Coffee. Prices are moderate. Open daily .

Gambino Bakery
4821 Veterans Memorial Blvd, New Orleans
Call (504) 885-7500 for more information and placing orders.

This is a popular specialty store in New Orleans. They specialize in baking yummy King Cakes on the occasion of Mardi Gras. Gambino's king cakes are just divine.These cakes are festive desert confections coated with icing and purple, green and gold. Celebrity Clients list includes the famous Oprah Winfrey placing orders for Gambino's King Cakes. Besides the Signature King Cakes .. Gambino's is also popular for delicacies such as its Red Velvet and Doberge cakes. Its yet another specialty is a delectable home-made Doberge cake-that's made from butter and is filled with custard
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Markets

New Orleans Markets are popular with most travelers who come in search of that perfect souvenir to be gifted or to be taken back home.Some of these popular markets are .

The French Market
1235 N. Peters St., French Quarter, New Orleans
Call (504)-522-2621 for more details.

This is one of the most popular markets in New Orleans. Shops within the Market begin on Decatur Street across from Jackson Square. Array of shops welcome you as you enter the market. You will enjoy strolling around the open walkways surrounding its offerings include candy, cookware, fashion, crafts, toys, New Orleans memorabilia, and candles.

Jackson Brewery
600-620 Decatur St. New Orleans.

Jackson Brewery was an old brewery before it ..now.It has been transformed into a jumble of shops. Each shop in the market will welcome you as you enter.. You will enjoy strolling around the open walkways surrounding its offerings include candy, cookware, fashion, crafts, toys shops, cafes, delicatessens, restaurants, and entertainment. Prices are reasonable. Open daily.

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Riverview Marketplace
1 Poydras St., Central Business District, New Orleans
Call 504-522-1555 for more details.

The specialty of this Marketplace is that it is true to its name -You can get an enchanting view of the Mississippi River as you shop along the 200 shops and food stores. The Riverwalk is a short walk from the French Quarter. Incase you're looking for few casual clothes stop by this place. Stop by the Fudgery, a candy store that offers regular and highly entertaining musical fudge-making demos. You will also enjoy browsing through the upscale designer stores such as -- Victoria's Secret, Museum Store, Discovery Store and Banana Republic for some great buys . Prices are moderate. Open daily.

Crescent City Farmers Market
700 Magazine St., Warehouse District, New Orleans
Call (504)-861-5898 for more information.

This is an open-air market. The local farmers sell herbs, fruits, veggies, honey, seafood, farmyard eggs, baked goods and houseplants -- and lots more. The atmosphere is very friendly. You will enjoy buying the home-made baked goodies such as biscuits and bread, fresh fruits and veggies. Prices are reasonable. Open daily.

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