SHOPPING MALLS/CENTERS

New Orleans has several shopping malls and centers that feature big name retailers as well as specialty stores. However, the best shopping in this town is done elsewhere in the many eclectic, personalized stores in the French Quarter and surrounding area. But if you must find a good mall while visiting The Big Easy, below we have listed some of the best. 

Canal Place

365 Canal Street (where it reaches the Mississippi)

504-522-9200

Fax: 522-0866

A stunning array of high-fashion & specialty shops awaits the visitor to Canal Place. This shopping center holds more than 50 shops, including many big-name retailers such as Brooks Brothers, Bally of Switzerland, Saks Fifth Avenue, Gucci, Williams Sonoma, and Jaeger. The 3-tiered, glass enclosed shopping center is decorated with marble floors, water fountains and pools, giving the structure an air of sophistication.

Open Mon - Wed 10am to 6pm, Thu 10am to 8pm, Fri & Sat 10am to 7pm, and Sun noon to 6pm.

Jackson Brewery

Across from Jackson Square at 600-620 Decature St.

504-566-7245

Fax: 566-7246

The French Quarter's only riverfront shopping & dining marketplace. Once an old brewery, the structure now houses a collection of shops, cafes, delicatessens, restaurants, entertainment, and more. Merchandise found at the 125 shops here include fashion, gourmet cooking products, Creole cooking goodies, toys, hats, pipes, crafts, posters, and souvenirs. Planet Hollywood is also located here, but anyone who has to visit PH while in New Orleans has some self-re-evaluating to do. Be aware that many shops in the Brewery close by 5:30 or 6pm, before the Brewery itself. Open Sun - Thur 10am to 9pm, Fri & Sat 10am to 10pm.

New Orleans Centre

1400 Poydras Street.

504-568-0000

New Orleans newest shopping center, featuring beautiful marble floors & a breathtaking glass atrium. This shopping center includes upscale stores such as Lord & Taylor and Macy’s. Also, there are three levels of specialty shops and restaurants. Open Mon - Sat 10am to 8pm and Sun noon to 6pm.

Riverwalk

Mississippi River at Poydras, Canal and Julia Streets.

504-522-1555

Conveniently connected to the Convention Center and neighboring the Aquarium of the Americas, Riverwalk is home to 120 stores, restaurants and one-of-a-kind pushcarts, filled with the best gifts, tastes and styles in New Orleans. Stores include Abercrombie & Fitch, The Museum Company, Warner Bros. Studio Store, The Sharper Image, The Body Shop, Speedo Authentic Fitness, Baby Gap and The Discovery Channel Store. Riverwalk also features tour boats such as the Paddle wheeler Creole Queen and Riverboat Cajun Queen. Open Monday-Saturday 10am – 9pm and Sunday 11am – 7pm. Restaurants, bars and stores may open early and close late.

Bank One Center

201 St. Charles Ave.

504-524-4444 Fax: 582-1425

Enjoy one of New Orleans' most spectacular buildings with innovative Fashion, international Cuisine, and incredible Services. Call for hours.

Lakeside Shopping Center

3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

504-835-8000

Fax: 831-1170

Lakeside is one of the most popular metropolitan malls in New Orleans. There are 120 stores here, including major local & nationally known stores. Tax Free Shopping is also available. Call for hours.

The Esplanade

1401 W. Esplanade Ave.

504-468-6116

Fax: 466-9502

Offers a great collection of stores under one roof. Macy's, Dillard's, Mervyn's & over 140 specialty shops & restaurants. Minutes from N.O. Intern'l Airport. Call for hours.

Louisiana Tax Free Shopping

2 Canal St., Ste. 1017
New Orleans, LA 70130

504-568-5323

Fax: 568-6670

Email: LTFS@bellsouth.net; Internet: www.louisinataxfree.org.

Over 1,100 member stores statewide. Refunds made in cash at the New Orleans International Airport, main branches of Hibernia in Lafayette and Shreveport, or by mail. For additional information and store listings, consult their directory.