3 Best Sights in New Orleans, Louisiana

This riverfront shopping center reopened in 2014 as an outlet mall with 75 stores, including Coach, Neiman Marcus Last Call, and Forever 21. Various cruise ships leave from outside the Riverwalk or from the Julia Street Wharf, slightly upriver.

This collection of shops was once the location of the South's first roller-skating rink. Locals browse the Garden District Book Shop, which stocks regional and antiquarian books, along with an assortment of autographed first editions by regional writers. Another favorite is Judy at the Rink, an upscale gifts and housewares boutique.

At the foot of Canal Street, this mall offers high-end shopping at department stores, chains, and a few local boutiques. The Westin New Orleans at Canal Place tops the complex; its dining rooms and lobby have fantastic river views.