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ileen May 24th, 2017 07:28 PM

Outlet Mall in New Orleans
 
Has anyone shopped at the Riverwalk Outlet Mall in New Orleans. I believe it is near the convention center and downtown area.
I usually do not shop at the outlet malls, but will be in the same area and thinking of stopping there to browse and maybe shop.
I would love to hear anyone's experience there. Is it worth spending time there or better to do other stuff since I can shop at any mall in the country.
Thanks for your help.

georgeb944 May 25th, 2017 03:39 AM

If you've seen one, you've seen the mall.

GinnyJo May 25th, 2017 04:24 AM

If you are looking for something specific, then maybe it's worth spending your travel time in a standard mall. For browsing in NO, I'd suggest taking the St. Charles trolley to the Garden District or Uptown and wandering along Magazine Street.

ileen May 25th, 2017 06:51 AM

Thanks for your advice.
I have the St. Charles trolley on my list.
Hope the weather cooperates and I can enjoy the outdoors fully.
Have a fantastic weekend.

november_moon May 25th, 2017 10:12 AM

I wouldn't waste a moment of time in New Orleans wandering around an outlet mall.

BigRuss May 25th, 2017 11:43 AM

Malls and outlet malls are different - an outlet mall is for discounts from the manufacturers and brands (because, let's be real, the brands are not usually the manufacturers of their own wares) in their own branded stores. If you don't live near an outlet mall, it could benefit you if you really need something.

But if you're looking for a unique shopping experience, it's not at the Riverwalk. You can putter around Royal in the Quarter or Magazine in the Garden District for that.

ekscrunchy May 28th, 2017 09:38 AM

Forget that outlet mall, unless you have never visited one.

I have three letters for you in NOLA, if you are a dedicated discount fashion shopper:

UAL.

Grcxx3 Jun 9th, 2017 04:27 PM

Wow - I didn't realize that the Riverwalk was now an outlet mall. Yuck.

I agree - not worth it. Enjoy the shops along Royal and Chartres streets. Much more interesting. Areas of Magazine street are good too.

FYI - they are called "street cars!"


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