New Orleans Shopping

  1. Artists' Market

    With a back entry on antique-mad lower Decatur St, this sizable emporium is a conglomerate of consignment dealers and artists who sell their own work. A walk-through is like snorkeling through a dense reef of art. You'll find yourself surrounded by paintings, prints, handmade glass beads, original lamps, candle holders, cast-iron designs and one-of-a-kind Mardi Gras masks. A few of the artists work on site. In all, the works of some 70 artists is sold here.

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  2. Crescent City Farmers Market

    There are a series of popular green markets around town several days a week. Most accessible and fun is this Saturday morning market. Farmers and bakers from all over Southern Louisiana sell fruit, produce, tasty snacks, flowers, potted plants, and coffee. Arrive before the 10 am chefs' cooking demonstration. There is also a Tuesday Market near Audubon Park in the Uptown Square parking lot (200 Broadway).

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  3. French Market

    Truth be told, from a shopping standpoint, the French Market is a bit of a disappointment. It no longer plays a vital role in French Quarter life, and locals do not rely on it as they once did for their foodstuffs. For the most part the French Market caters to tourism. Still, it's an atmospheric old market with a range of shops and vendors and bustles with activities most days, but especially on weekends.

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  4. Kingpin Flea Market

    A weekly flea market where vendors sell vintage and designer clothing and a whole host of interesting stuff. It's on the neutral ground between Lyons and Upperline Sts.

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