Top Things to do in Louisiana
What to do and see in Louisiana, United States: The Best Shopping Malls
Louisiana tourism is centered on New Orleans and the North Shore region in the southeastern corner of the state near the Florida border. West of New Orleans is the Great River Road, with the I-10 running to the Mississippi River port capital city of Baton Rogue. West of New Orleans along the Gulf of Mexico, the I-10 cuts through Lafayette and Lake Charles on its way past Abbeville to Texas. Central Louisiana is Lake Country, and home to cities like Alexandria and Natchitoches. In northern Louisiana, the I-20 runs west from Monroe to Bossier City, Shreveport, and East Texas. Unless Louisiana is very familiar and frequent territory, New Orleans will be the top choice for a Louisiana vacation. Though Mardi Gras, music, and the winning ways of the New Orleans Saints football team get the spotlight, there is much more to explore in New Orleans. Within New Orleans choose among Bourbon Street, Royal Street, the Upper and Lower French Quarters, the Warehouse and Central Business District, the Garden District and Uptown, and Mid-City. With street car lines linking the French Quarter to the Garden District, Convention Center, and everywhere else, it is easy for the whole family to get around. If long walks are your exercise, explore the scenic city on foot. An easy two-hour drive from New Orleans brings you to Baton Rogue, Natchitoches and Lake Country. Explore old Beauregard Town in downtown Baton Rogue, the historic homes of the Baton Rogue Garden District, and tour one or several working plantations. Walk the 33-block Historic Landmark District and tour the historic homes and churches of Natchitoches. Relive Spanish Empire history in Louisiana at Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site. Heading west from New Orleans is Cajun Country and Lafayette with its mix of French, French Canadian (Acadian), Spanish, and Caribbean cultures. Besides Cajun and Creole cookery, explore the Civil War heritage at the Lafayette Museum. Stop by Abbeville to view the courthouse designed by Hayes Town, St. Mary Magdalen Church, and have a seafood meal. With 75 annual festivals Lake Charles is Louisiana's Festival City, and home to the Creole Nature Trail Scenic Byway. Shreveport and Bossier City in northwest Louisiana are casino and entertainment centers. Shreveport is renowned for hosting the Louisiana State Fair in the fall. Plus floral centers, art galleries, and museums. Monroe in the northeast also has notable gardens.
Restaurants in Louisiana
1. Fremaux Town Center
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Louisiana Boardwalk
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4.5 based on 869 reviews
The Red River is the picturesque setting for Bossier City's unique shopping and entertainment destination, Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets. Across the Red River from downtown Shreveport, the project's first phase opened in November, 2003, with the state's first Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World. The remainder of Boardwalk opened in May 2005 and joined a vibrant casino district nestled along the majestic riverfront for nearly a half-mile. Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets is the first lifestyle center to open in the state of Louisiana offering outlet shopping, an entertainment district and riverfront dining.
Reviewed By DeeG00408
My sister and I had a great time walking, sight-seeing, and eating at Joe's Crab Shack! We also went back the next day to see a movie. We had a great time visiting Shreveport/Bossier!
3. Lakeside Shopping Center
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4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By SteveVWatkin - Isle of Portland, United Kingdom
A Shopping Mall is also worth a visit and here in New Orleans there is a Tax Free opportunity for some shops opting into the scheme. Basically take the vouchers to a tax return booth (one is in Lakeside) with your passport and flight details and you will get your tax back (minus 29% cut). So any big purchase it will make a difference.
4. Canal Place
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4.0 based on 115 reviews
Discover sophisticated shopping at the foot of Canal Street featuring Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Tory Burch, lululemon, Brooks Brothers, MCM, G Star RAW, vineyard vines, and Anthropologie.
5. Royal Street Mall
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4.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By The_Loup_Garou - Phoenix, United States
Great Shopping on a Beautiful December Day We were back to New Orleans in December (meetings for my wife), and after breakfast in the 400 block of Royal, walked the rest of the way downriver to Esplanade. On the previous visit, several of the shops - an eclectic blend of vintage clothing stores, a few restaurants, art galleries and unique shops - had been closed for refurbishment. Most of the construction seems to have been completed, and the Royal Street Mall was fully opened for business. As the weather was beautiful, as the day progressed, the Royal Street Mall began to fill with mostly visitors, with a lot of activity in each of the shops. This area of the French Quarter is unlike what most first-time visitors think of, when the French Quarter is mentioned. It is quiet, lovely and offers a great shopping experience. It is the “refined sister” of the famous Bourbon Street, just a block away. The Royal Street Mall must be experienced, especially if unique shopping is on the agenda.
6. Pecanland Mall
7. Mall of Louisiana
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4.0 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By T1844IVannm - Houston, United States
It has it's big anchor stores, Dillards, Sears, Jcpenny and Macy. Then your regular stores like Victoria Secret, Godiva, Kay Jewlers and Express among others . On the lot it has restaurants like Bar Louie, Red lobster, pluckers and BJ. Easy access to I-10. We walked in on a week day place was dead.
