There's really not much to this little area -- just a big carpeted arena lined with padded seating and some giant sea-themed animals that kids can clamber around -- but it was surprisingly effective at letting our toddler tire himself out, with just enough room and variety to keep him entertained. It helped that there were lots of other kids there, and that it's in the middle of a loud mall so nobody really cared if he was loud. Plus, it's in an area of downtown New Orleans that was otherwise desolate for playgrounds, which made it a lifesaver. read more

Not too busy, good variety of stores, clean and friendly. Not all have huge discounts but there is a decent selection to choose from, in many categories. Great way to spend a rainy day, or get a break from madness. Food court offers several choices too! Much better value than shops on canal if your looking for everyday fashion, and to support locals! read more

I finally popped in to the newly remodeled Riverwalk last week late on a Wednesday. It was dead, deader, deadest...so if you need to get some shopping done without a crowd. Go after dinner. I wasn't super impressed with the store selection but I am highly suspicious of *outlet* clothes anyway. However, the one store my friend needed to run to was Nordstrom Rack and them I was impressed with. I'll definitely come back to shop there. I didn't hit up the food court so can't discuss the selection and I'm kicking myself for forgetting to validate my parking since just over an hour was $10. Ridiculous. read more

Nice break from the crowds on canal and French quarter. Located on the boardwalk it is a nice walk to get there. Across from the Harrah's Casino. Nice variety of shops, not your standard Outlets center with the same tired brands. read more

I know this isn't the mall's fault, but the number of children running around unwatched was intolerable. The mall doesn't seem to have much more than it did before, nor would I call it an outlet collection. I'd go back just for the NM outlet, which is, thankfully, right by the entrance. It was at least clean. But it was insanely hot in all of the stores. read more

So this is the third version of the Riverwalk, and to me, its still more of the same. High end stores, candy, toys, food and daiquiris. Some areas don't seem to have changed at all. Like the fudgery area with the singing crew and the food court. Some of the toy stores, like the train one is gone but is replaced with a unique store that sells old tyme collectables. Still kinda cool. The "Outlet Collection" name implies that there is a bunch of cheaper outlet stores. I don't know about cheaper but certainly more expensive!! I mean the Sketchers store has a ton of different shoes I never saw before but dang!! Outlet prices of $65?! No thanks. Check it out, but drive across, dont use the arcane ferry service anymore. There is validated parking for Riverwalk patrons on the second level near the escalators. read more

Riverwalk Outlets - Shopping Centers Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Mall wise - there isn't a lot nearby in the French Quarter or Business District which is the area I was near. This outlet mall compared to other outlets is not great for selection. But it offered up better deals and prices compared to the Canal Mall nearby. It's just past the aquarium if you are walking from the French Market along the river walk. And about a 5 min walk from the Canal Mall near the convention centre and Harrahs Casino. You can spend a couple of hours here and it would be enough. There's a Neiman Marcus last call, Loft, Forever 21, Gap, Carter's, Famous Footwear etc. They also have a rather large food court that had good selection of fast food options. There's also a Cafe Du Monde if you don't want to wait in line at the original one in the French Quarter. Louisiana has a great tax free option for travellers who shop here. Ask a retailer if they participate in the tax free - if they do they will write you up a separate receipt after seeing your ID. You can claim back the taxes you paid in the items at this mall or at the airport. read more

Riverwalk Outlets - Shopping Centers Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Fun times seeing the RiverWalk Outlets. We even had the opportunity to meet the Zulu King. Treated ourselves to some fudge at the Fudgery! It was so cool to see the cruise ships docked as well as the dinner cruise ferry . read more

Riverwalk Outlets - Shopping Centers Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

It's a nice mall but its pretty much just a mall. Nothing "outlet" about it but the name. I was expecting more sales in the stores but nothing made me want to spend my coins. Its also not very big. The location of it is nice though. read more

I can remember my first trips to the Riverwalk and the changes and generations that this shopping mall has gone through - at least since the late 80s. I remember going to the train store and playing in the toy store. And the Fudgery, oh the Fudgery. I'll never forget the year the barge came barging in. And even though just about everything cool about the mall closed, we'd still visit whenever we decided to be tourists in our own town. When I learned that the Riverwalk was going to become an outlet mall, I got pretty excited. Howard Hughes has exceeded my expectations and turned the Riverwalk into a great place to shop. There are fantastic retail options such as Coach, Guess, Fossil and Steve Madden. The Food Court includes not so average options like Izzo's Illegal Burrito and Mona's Cafe. My favorite thing about the new construction of this area is how open everything is, which is perfect for the unbeatable river view. There's also a great balcony for those who enjoy eating outdoors. I could say a lot more, but you should just go check it out yourself. Don't forget to get your parking validated if you spend at least $20. read more

The layout of this mall is crazy! The 2 places I wanted to go were on the opposite sides of the mall! It's like a long rectangular mall! It does have a food court and both stores had what I needed! The downside to this mall is you have to pay for parking! I probably wouldn't go again as I can go other places with the same stores, same prices and not have to pay for parking! read more

I can't believe I never paid attention to this shopping area before or that nobody ever mentioned. Well now I know why - it's no big deal. Best part is Nordstrom, Coach and the outlets' location alongside the Riverwalk, which you can of course stroll down or stop, relax and watch people or barges go by. The outlet is more like an indoor strip mall and is very basic. Unless you know the store you need is in there it really isn't something you need to add to your list of things to see when visiting New Orleans [and that's saying a lot because I love a good mall] There is a food court with a few local eateries like Cane's, but I would much rather leave and go into the city to grab a bite to eat at the various restaurants/cafes right outside the doors of the mall. If you have small children and want to take them somewhere to play away from the hustle of New Orleans, there is a small play area where they can enjoy themselves and hang out with other kids. I can't say that I don't recommend it but there are definitely better ways to spend your time the beautiful, historic city of New Orleans. If you have some free time and wanna stroll through it might end up being worth it. read more

This mall is greatly improved from our last visit two years ago. All outlet/factory stores inside, so a great place to visit on a bad day. Recommend this mall for bargain hunters. read more

They had some decent stores (i.e., Puma, New Balance) but were also missing a lot of others. The Coach store didn't even have great deals that day we were there. It was more like a regular priced store. It does have a great view of the river and has a Cafe du Monde inside, which is nice for a little break. Also, it was super close to my hotel, which was a perk. read more

Honestly kind of a dull and boring mall LOL This was one of the stops when I went on a NOLA bus tour. I had made plans for my sister to meet me here when the tour ended but I ended up telling her to meet me elsewhere since this place was boring haha. I'm a shopper too but there weren't any good stores. The only thing that caught my attention was that their food court had Fat Tuesdays and a Cafe du Monde. read more

We found the outlet at Riverwalk trying to get to the river. The ship had departed by the time we arrived but we were able to see the ferry. That outlet at Riverwalk is the same as any other outdoor mall with a food court. It had the typical foods that are food court. And there are three levels to the outlet mall which is set up horizontally more than it is vertically. The river wall outlet stretches across the river giving beautiful River views from the window. There are several entrances/exit to the river walkway. The stores did have a few deals but isn't what I would have expected as a sale from an outlet. I was able to get a beignet with absolutely delicious. read more

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This is a true outlet mall. It has some of the main stores that you see at your average mall. Forever 21, coach, Harley Davidson, Fossil, Puma and Nordstrom Rack which is one of my favorite stores. I love how it's near the casino and close to everything else in walking distance. I love that it's on the water and it also has a bar inside in the mall, 1 drink minimum it says but we sat down and my husband and his friend watched the game. It's a nice mall with very clean bathrooms .. We parked down the street and paid for parking but I would suggest finding a space on the street because it's free. read more

NEIMAN MARCUS LAST CAAAAAALL. I just browsed when I was here. But with a fatter wallet....so many pretty things. And a GREAT sale going on at Fossil. Worth a visit if you have some shopping' to do. read more

Its a nice mall with some really good stores and restaurants. Like the idea it's off the cruise port. Forever 21 Coach Nordstrom Rack ,Guess and a few sneaker stores. You can shop before or after cruise. It's affordable and they are always having a sale. read more

Go here only if you have time to kill, have room in your luggage to pack what you buy, if you like shopping at outlets, or if you're dragged shopping with no choice. Otherwise not recommended. Rather time could be spent better exploring beautiful, vibrant, fun, and charming districts in New Orleans. Should you do go and/or have to wait for others who want to shop, there's a bar on the 1st floor in the middle of the mall to grab a Hurricane or adjacent is Cafe Du Monde for beignets. There is always the Riverfront outside bars and restaurants, pier overlooking Riverfront and watch people board the riverboats along the Mississippi River. Use your time wisely. read more

It was alright, pretty long though, with high prices. Probably won't ever go back. I can do better elsewhere with better sales and cheaper taxes. read more

Better than Canal Street mall. The Riverwalk appears to be newer. You can walk outside.... see the Mississippi River and the ships. Good selection of shops at Riverwalk. The food court is okay, too. read more

I love to visit this area of the City. We came here because of 4th on the River. I love the stores, their always a great deal. The shop owners are pleasant to you. There's always people walking about spending money..lol.. The food court is large, there to accomdate different taste buds... Thumbs all the way Up... read more

Riverwalk Outlets - Shopping Centers Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This mall really doesn't have any good stores. It has a USPA Polo store...Come on no one wears that anymore! Every time I come here I just walk around and spend no money...It's in a great location and a beautiful mall, but it just needs different stores ASAP! read more

Visiting from Nashville, this mall isn't bad at all. They have all the necessary shopping and food court options but parking seems like it could be the issue if you don't park on the street after 7pm. I thought the view from the entrance out onto the water was nice. Probably taken for granted by locals who are used to it tbh. This mall is clean and comfortable from some other places to visit nearby. read more

Long story short: it's a mall. Since Yelp requires me to expound a little more on that sentiment, here we go. I agree with other reviewers who say that this is a good place for tourists, but not worth going out of your way. I would, however, go out of my way if I was in the market for something specific. One thing they have here is a fudge shop. I love fudge, so that was worth the trip for me. They had quite a few stores that were having "season change" sales, so it was nice to browse around and check out the deals. There is a store that sells Michael Kors purses, another that sells kitchen ware and other various clothing outlets. The food court is okay- there are some pretty basic chains like Cane's and Izzo's. The one burger place they had had the longest line of any of the food options. There's a daiquiri shop as well as a nice little bar in the middle of the food court, if you are making a day of it and feel like drinking. The main selling point of the Riverwalk is the view of the river. I really love any spot in the city where you can hang out on a nice day and watch the water. I just have different memories of the Riverwalk from when I was a kid. I remember more local places and less chains, but I could be imagining things. It's good for what it is, but nothing overly special. read more

There is something for everyone here! My husband and I strolled around one afternoon. We looked through some stores for fun- there are sever shoe stores, clothing stores accessories stores and specialty stores. In the middle of the aisles there are vendors and only one of them was rude/pushy which is a win in my book. We ate lunch in the food court. They have two "restaurants" that you can get a take out lunch from. Or you can get food from places like izzos, canes, mooyah, etc. He got a mooyah burger, I got a Philly cheesesteak and we split a kibby! Not bad :) On the way out we stopped at the candy store and got some interesting flavored gummi bears (mango, peach) to take home. It was a fun afternoon! read more

Lots of shopping but my favorite part is just walking alongside the river. (Tip: there's a charging station at the kids play area next to Nordstrom). You can go from the convention center, thru the shopping center, but be sure to take the doors that lead you outside: you'll enjoy the breeze and watch the boats go by and people loading on for their tours. Pass the spanish plaza, past the aquarium, thru woldenberg park and to the Natchez boats down into the French Quarter. Take the walk during the day and you'll come across sculptures and music and bask in the Big Easy. read more

A lovely restoration of a long, dwindling remnant of the 1984 World's Fair. This grand experiment - the first outlet mall in a downtown setting didn't disappoint. There's a big mix for a wide cross-section of shoppers: the tourist whose luggage is lost, the cruise ship employee who wants to snag something quickly, the conventioneer who needs to replace those presentation shoes. Lastly, the local who doesn't feel like leaving town to catch a bargain. For my personal preferences, there are some tweaks I'd made to make this more attractive: for starters, the swift removal of the massage stations, they accost you in the mall in a very unsettling manner, There's already too many of those in the French Quarter - leave them there. There's also too many souvenir/NOLA shops; for me, that's a detriment in attracting other major retailers. Pros: Creative use of space - more open, great views of the river Lots of casual food options Good variety of shoe options Cons: Too many souvenir/junky shops No plus-size retailers No validated parking read more

Very convenient if your staying in the downtown, French quarter area. My husband and I were back and forth because the weather completely changed on us and it got extremely cold. There are quite a few options depend on what you're looking for. The food court was nice, but didn't have a creole food. It's nice that they opened up a cafe du monde, however it's not the same experience or quality as the one in the French quarter. read more

The usual tourist trap next to the convention center. Nothing special here. Looks like any other mall. Nice location next to the river though. read more

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Was a fun little spot for my 2 yr old. 4 stars because it was a bit underwhelming because we usually go to the one at lakeside mall. But it was clean and my son was entertained for 20 min so win win. read more

Really nice!! Love how much they redid this place! Many great food and snacks to chose from as well as great sales in the stores!! Perfect spot for tourists to shop and save a lot of money! Only reason i left one star out is because the restrooms are DISGUSTING! By far the worst i ever witnessed! read more

Great outlet stores here and it's right on the riverwalk. We took the boat tour then walked around the area and eventually the outlet stores. If you stay in the French Quarter area or on Canal, these places are all walking distance from hotel. Great area, lots to do. read more

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Tons of shops. Puma, Skechers, toy stores, a little bit of everything. Nothing too cheap tho. Top level has food court, a bar and a playground! Win! Also you can walk outside on that level and watch the cruise ships load up which is oddly entertaining lol. Extremely clean for a mall which is very nice. The only reason that I did not give this a 5 star review is because of the super annoying people every 5 minutes getting in my face trying to sell skin care products. read more

The Riverwalk has finally be rennovanted and it is definitely a major improvement from what it was before. It is now full of life and lots of stores to shop at. Bright lights and color everywhere to brighten the mood. While it is much nicer looking now, it is still very flawed. The first issue would have to be the pricing for parking. To think that $10 for the first hour, or $7 all day if you buy something adding up to $20 is reasonable? I do not think you should have to pay for parking at all if you come here. It is designed like a mall, but since the location is downtown New Orleans they have to make the money somehow. The stores here are not even impressive. Typical stores that you can find elsewhere. Nothing here that would make me come here just for it. This claims to be an outlet, but most of these stores are just regular versions. Many souveneir shops as well. The only great thing about the riverwalk mall is the food court. Great options and plenty for everyone to choose from. While I will probably only come here if I am in the area, this is not a highlight of the city. read more

I love shopping. So I had to check out the Outlet Collection at Riverwalk. This is a mall, I wouldn't call it an outlet. I thought everything was like a usual mall, so if you visit New Orleans and people say "the outlets" they're referring to the mall on the river. It had lots of stores. Nice food choices in the food court and of course the view of the river is nice. It is also connected to a hotel. I believe its the Hilton. Here you can find many favorites like Wilson's Leather, Forever 21, Nine West, Neiman Marcus Last Call and Steve Madden. Lots of the usual. The location is the star here! read more

Riverwalk Outlets - Riverwalk outside of the Food Court - Shopping Centers Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Parking: $12/for 2 hours or spend $20 in a store and its $7.00 Stores: I was actually disappointed. Nothing that was too exciting at least to me. They have a Neiman Marcus Last Call which is cool and definitely carry some nice brands especially in handbags (although they do not carry Kate Spade bags at this time.) If you are in the area it's definitely worth checking out especially if you are on the market for shoes with such outlets as Steve Madden. Food Court: I think this is definitely the high of this location. So many yummy options for this mall. First off they have a Raising Canes, Mooyah Burgers Shakes, and many options for different moods which is pretty cool. Also there is daquiris that pretty much sums it up. read more

As yelp says, this place is A-OK. The lay out of the mall is weird, it's just a long line. I guess that's because it was meant to mimic a river walk, but just seems weird compared to most other malls. There wasn't too many stores that I would personally shop at either. My gf likes that they had a Loft at least. I didn't drive there, which seems to be good since most these other reviews had horrible experiences with parking. It was walking distance from the hotel we stayed at and walking distance from most other things including the french quarter and the casino. read more

At $13 an hour, the parking lot is the most expensive in the city. The more you shop the more you are penalized,a and you will pay WITH a validation. A guy in front turned his car engine off in protest. He spent over $100.00. I spent 70.00. Nice mall but avoid it's lot. There is a lot across the street,etc. read more