Retail Shopping Zones are areas where most merchants are participants in the Louisiana Tax Free Shopping Program.
CANAL PLACE
Canal Place is New Orleans’ only sophisticated shopping destination housing a collection of luxury and designer stores. Anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue, Canal Place features over 35 national, regional and local retailers including Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Tory Burch, Brooks Brothers, Lululemon, G Star Raw, Anthropologie, and Michael Kors.
Located at the foot of Canal St. near the Aquarium of the Americas, where the French Quarter meets the Central Business District see location.
Open Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Call 504-522-9200 or visit canalplacestyle.com
FRENCH MARKET
The French Market is six blocks of shopping, dining, and entertainment with a 300-year-old backdrop. Import and homegrown goods abound, look for local food, arts & crafts, and found treasures. Weekly programming and seasonal festivals.
Hours vary by vendor, but generally, vendors are open Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8 a.m. to to 5 p.m. Vendors are closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Café du Monde and the Farmer’s Market are open 24 hours. see location (504) 636-6400. www.frenchmarket.org
JACKSON BREWERY-MILLHOUSE
Drop into Jackson Brewery for a taste of New Orleans history and shopping. Located on the Mississippi River, Jackson Brewery offers four floors of stores, kiosks, restaurants, bars, and cafés. Enjoy breathtaking views of New Orleans and take home more than just memories. Located on Decatur Street in the French Quarter at Jackson Square, see location
Mon. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. (504) 566-7601. https://shopsatjaxbrewery.com
OAKWOOD CENTER
Oakwood Center is the only regional mall located on New Orleans' West bank. About 5 minutes from downtown and at the foot of the Crescent City Connection, Oakwood Center is newly rebuilt after Hurricane Katrina. Shop Dillard's, JC Penney, and in over 100 specialty shops, restaurants, kiosks, and carts.
Open Monday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Friday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sunday, Noon - 6 p.m.; 197 Westbank Expressway Gretna, LA 70056 (504) 218-0501 www.oakwoodcenter.com
LAKESIDE SHOPPING CENTER
Celebrating over 60 years as New Orleans’ favorite shopping destination, Lakeside Shopping Center is conveniently located in the heart of Metairie at I-10 and Causeway Blvd. North, less than ten minutes from the Louis Armstrong International Airport and 15 minutes from downtown New Orleans. The mall houses over 100 stores including Apple, Dillard's, J.C. Penney, Lululemon, Altar’d State, Zara, Madewell, Kendra Scott, Victoria’s Secret, Lego, Sephora and Michael Kors.
Open Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Friday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sunday, Noon - 6 p.m.; (504) 835-8000. www.lakesideshopping.com
LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport offers a wide variety of food and retail options. The Airport hosts more than 40 concessions among its three concourses. The carefully curated sampling of national and local brands offers broad appeal at a wide range of price points. The Tax Refund Center is located on Level 2 before Security near the Airport Police Office, see map. (504) 303-7500. www.flymsy.com
THE OUTLET COLLECTION AT RIVERWALK
The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk is the premier outlet shopping destination in the heart of downtown New Orleans featuring over 75 retailers and restaurants on the bank of the majestic Mississippi River. Save up to 65% every day at beloved designer brands including Nordstrom Rack, Neiman Marcus Last Call Studio, Under Armour, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Le Creuset, Calvin Klein Underwear, Levi’s, The PUMA Store, Guess and more! Riverwalk is also home to the only New Orleans Tax Refund Center, located on Level B.
Open Mon. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (504) 522-1555. www.riverwalkneworleans.com
HISTORIC NATCHITOCHES
Natchitoches is located south of Shreveport and north of Alexandria and is full of Southern charm with a variety of restaurants, attractions and shopping. Find unique treasures and exclusive gifts from the locally owned antique stores, gift shops and clothing boutiques. During the Christmas season, the town transforms into a winter wonderland with over 300,000 lights throughout the downtown area and over 100 set pieces flanking the Cane River Lake, not to mention the decor in the restaurants and Christmas decorations for purchase in the shops. For more information, call 1-800-259-1714 or visit our website at www.natchitoches.com
