Costume jewelry, artwork, brickabrac, t shirts booths, Mardi Gras trinkets and masks, graphic…read moreplaying cards, cute printed colorful or revealing dresses for sale. This past year I've had a thing for purchasing copper jewelry- most bracelets from South Korea, Mexico City, Tijuana and Mt. Charleston. Wondered if anyone ever made copper necklaces. I saw a few vendors that had thick linked chains. I bought the medium $45 length- tax is high in New Orleans. Far cry from dainty but copper is supposed to be good for arthritis and health. Ok let's see.

It's been around since 1791, but the six blocks that make up the French Market don't yield much in…read morelocal historical value. Congested with wandering tourists, most of the vendors sell items that could be found at any flea market in the country. A lot of the souvenirs and clothing fell way short in reflecting authentic New Orleans craftsmanship. I was hoping for a market more along the lines of Barcelona's La Boqueria with bounties of fresh produce and appetizing edibles, but there was just a row of fast food kiosks beyond the beignets at Cafe du Monde. Without a doubt, the highlight of the market was the strolling groups of musicians randomly playing jazz to enraptured tourists. RELATED - Exploring New Orleans? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/IvmEoOrXVB

High end shopping mall near the downtown core and the French Quarter. It has a branch of just…read moreabout every major luxury store ( Tiffany, Saks, Louis V etc) Inside it's quiet and low key. One of the drawbacks is that it feels almost deserted

Canal Place is beautiful with so many high end shops - an enclosed mall of glass walls. The dressed…read moreup drawing of a duck in a gown was a unusual sight on one window. Wonderful seats outside the stores to get your agenda together if u r a tourist like me. The 3 stars is for how cold and unfriendly people were from workers to security guards. I had already bought things from saks after finally locating a salesperson. Saks was very deserted of shoppers and staff. The security guards kept giving me a scowling look like I had a ripped top on or something.

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.

Visiting/shopping the Riverwalk Outlets along the Mississippi River could bring some huge…read morediscounts. I like to shop stores like Johnston and Murphy, Tommy Bahamas, and explore Nordstrom Rack for deals. Parking is plenty and discounted, so don't forget to validate your parking ticket. There is a Cafe du Monde but there is usually a line so be patient. There is a somewhat hidden entrance in the Outlets that gets you to the neighboring Hilton without stepping outdoors which is convenient if you are staying there. The reason for 3 stars is that stores will randomly close leaving the mall seem empty. Some of the stores will solicit you to come get free samples of whatever they selling which could be annoying.

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.

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.

Something to do, only store we really liked was Burlington but the outside is the best partread more

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!

This shop is recommended by NOLA famous High Priest Robi Gilmore as authentic. They have tons of…read moreherbs and ingredients to practice vodou (which is the actual way to spell and say it if you're talking Haitian Creole, like voh-doo). They have alters and figurines. Candles and protective charms. There are educational explanations pinned up around the shop for many of the items on display so you can learn about the practice while perusing. They also have voodoo dolls, which Robi has mentioned are NOT an authentic part of the religion. While the shop has a lot of interesting inventory, it was super crowded in here and very touristy, so you really couldn't enjoy the wares or talk to the employees (who I'm told are knowledgeable and interesting, but alas I'll never know for myself). That's the main reason for four stars instead of five.

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.

Let's hear it for women-owned in NOLA! Dark Matter is the shop that I recommend to all my friends…read morethat are visiting NOLA. Literally all (unless they are boring). I jest. None of my friends are boring and they all love this shop because it has something for just about anyone that loves art and unique items that you will not find in your typical souvenir shop. All of it comes from actual makers, not a factory (like your typical tourist trap on Decatur). I also shop here for gifts. For myself... and those I love. For Christmas, my husband bought me two tiny paintings, one of my favorite bird, a raven and one of a skull holding up a glass of wine. I cherish them! I have a thing for tiny framed items and these came in elaborate mini frames that look so gorgeous on my mantle. There is a lot packed into this beautifully arranged shop. They have jewelry, taxidermy, bones, sculpture, paintings and so much more. Definitely for all your goth and witchy amici!

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.

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!!