Bargain Center
Bywater
Inside this funky muraled storefront on a busy Bywater corner, you'll find thrifted art, clothing, furniture, and knickknacks ranging from junk to vintage treasures, as well as some local arts and crafts.
8 Best Shopping in New Orleans, Louisiana
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The Crescent City's shopping is as eclectic as its music, food, and culture. In local boutiques and specialty stores, you’ll find everything from rare antiques to novelty T-shirts, artwork, jewelry, fashion, and foods that represent the city's varied flavors. Up and down Magazine Street and throughout the French Quarter, you'll spot old-world influences intersecting with modern trends, making it easy for even the most discerning shopper to find something new to treasure.
New Orleanians have a deep love for their city and its culture. For shoppers, this translates into pride-centric merchandise, including jewelry and clothing bearing city emblems, such as the fleur-de-lis—the stylized iris design associated with New Orleans since its early days—and Mardi Gras masks, black-and-gold Saints symbols, and humorous statements about political issues and local personalities. Residents strongly support local entrepreneurs, and there are many homegrown stores selling locally made goods.
Make sure to pay attention to some of the city's artwork. Posters designed around Jazz Fest and other special events, for example, often become collector's items. In the thriving arts districts, you'll find contemporary works by local artists alongside renowned names in the art world. The sounds of New Orleans—Dixieland, contemporary jazz, rhythm and blues, Cajun, zydeco, rap, hip-hop, and the unique bounce beat—are available in music stores, such as Louisiana Music Factory and Peaches Records, and at live-music venues including Preservation Hall, Snug Harbor, and House of Blues. Bookstores stock a plethora of local books on photography, history, cooking, and folklore. Clothing stores focus on items that wear well in New Orleans's often intense heat and humidity, with styles ranging from the latest runway fashions to vintage frocks and styles by local designers.
Byrdie's Pottery
Faubourg Marigny
A pottery studio on a busy corner, there is always a nice array of unique vases, planters, bowls, and mugs for sale here. Check the website for workshops, events, and open hours, which can be a little sporadic (Saturdays are a good bet).
Euclid Records
Bywater
Old-school music lovers flock to this colorful storefront that carries a curated selection of standards, rare finds, and new releases. Friendly staff will ship your vinyl home for a small fee. There's a variety of genres, and the local artists' section is especially well-stocked.
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Faubourg Wines
Faubourg Marigny
This charming shop is packed with both fine and affordable wines, as well as select gourmet ciders and beers. For a $2 corkage fee, imbibers can enjoy purchases at a curtained window alcove or sidewalk bistro table. The shop provides glasses, and sells fresh bread and cheese selections from Bellegarde Bakery and St. James Cheese Co. Free wine tastings are usually held on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 pm.
Island of Salvation Botanica
Faubourg Marigny
Owned by voodoo priestess Sallie Ann Glassman and located inside the New Orleans Healing Center, this mystical shop specializes in voodoo religious supplies (candles, herbs, tinctures, books, incense), as well as Haitian and world art. Glassman also offers crystal-ball readings by appointment, while other staff members do psychic visions and tarot card readings.
La Belle Galerie & the Black Art Collection
Seventh Ward
Global themes from Russian art to African American experiences in music, history, and culture are portrayed through limited-edition graphics, photographs, posters, paintings, furniture, ceramics, textiles, and sculpture. Call before you go as visits are by appointment only, but someone is usually around.
Louisiana Music Factory
Faubourg Marigny
A favorite resource for New Orleans and regional music—new and old—the Louisiana Music Factory has records, tapes, CDs, DVDs, sheet music, and books, as well as listening stations, music-oriented T-shirts, original art, and a stage that hosts frequent live concerts.
Maypop Community Herb Shop
St. Claude
Specializing in herbs, tinctures, essential oils, and natural medicines, this cozy little shop also sells scents and other natural body products, usually made by local small crafters. The community-oriented space offers health consultations and workshops too; check the website for more information.
