Shopping LOUISIANA TAX FREE SHOPPING louisianataxfree.louisiana.gov / 1450 Poydras St., Suite 800, NO, 70112 / 225-384-0481 Louisiana offers international visitors sales tax refunds on goods when purchased from retailers who are members of LTFS . Refunds can be redeemed at Riverwalk, Canal Place, New Orleans Airport, and Tanger Gonzales . For additional information, check our website . — Central Business District THE SHOPS AT JAX BREWERY shopsatjaxbrewery.com / 600 Decatur St., NO, 70130 / 504-566-7601 Drop into the monumental JAX Brewery for a taste of New Orleans history and shopping along the Mississippi River . Unique shopping, restaurants, and special events in the heart of the French Quarter . — French Quarter VOODOO SHOPS BOUTIQUE DU VAMPYRE feelthebite.com / 709 1/2 St. Ann St., NO, 70116 / 504-561-8267 No . 1 on TripAdvisor . We are a vampire-themed gift shop specializing in handcrafted items, many of which are one-of-a-kind . The shop features vampire adventures, tarot readings, and a fun environment . — French Quarter MAGAZINE STREET MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION SOUVENIRS -WHOLESALE/RETAIL EXPRESS PUBLISHING CO., INC. 5749 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan, 70123 / 504-733-8300 Wholesale distributor of souvenirs, gifts, kitchenware, Robin Ruth, and t-shirts to retailers and convention planners in Greater New Orleans, Louisiana, and Mississippi . — Jefferson Parish HEX: OLD WORLD WITCHERY magazinestreet.com / NO, 70175 / hexwitch.com / 1219 Decatur St., NO, 504-908-0069 Magazine Street is a vibrant business and cultural destination in New Orleans where locals and visitors come to shop, wine, and dine . A unique experience unlike anywhere else . For a free shopper’s guide, email office@magazinestreet . com . — Garden District/Uptown THE OUTLET COLLECTION AT RIVERWALK UNITED GIFT & NOVELTY COMPANY, INC. 70116 / 504-613-0558 Warlocks Christian Day and Brian Cain present an authentic New Orleans Witchcraft shop for everyone, from curious visitors to experienced practitioners . Features spell candles, occult books, incense, jewelry, voodoo dolls, potions, broomsticks, and psychic readings by practicing witches . — French Quarter riverwalknola.com / 500 Port of unitedgiftneworleans.com / 425 Milan New Orleans Pl., NO, 70130 / 504-522-1555 A premier first-to-market outlet shopping center in the heart of downtown New Orleans featuring more than 75 retailers and restaurants on the bank of the majestic Mississippi River . — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District St., NO, 70115 / 504-894-0404, 800-999-4885 Importers/wholesalers . Main distributor of New Orleans and Louisiana merchandise with unique designs on a wide range of products . — Garden District/Uptown OMEN: PSYCHIC PARLOR AND WITCHCRAFT EMPORIUM omensalem.com / 1205 Decatur St., NO, 70116 / 504-322-7440 Warlocks Christian Day and Brian Cain present an authentic New Orleans Witchcraft shop for everyone, from curious visitors to experienced practitioners . Features spell candles, occult books, incense, jewelry, voodoo dolls, potions, broomsticks, and psychic readings by practicing witches . — French Quarter TUXEDOS & ACCESSORIES BEAN’S FORMAL WEAR 4900 Freret St., NO, 70115 / 504-891-4675 The place to go for men’s tuxedo rentals and sales . In business over 20 years at the same location . Member of the BBB . Specializes in tuxedos for weddings, proms, and balls, in addition to career apparel . — Garden District/Uptown AUDUBON PARK ©Hartley Wasser URBAN oASES AUDUBON PARK Take the St . Charles Avenue streetcar Uptown to Audubon Park , where you’ll find nearly two miles of trails, a riverside sports complex ( The Fly ), and greenery galore . The main attraction here is the Audubon Zoo , whose attractions like the Louisiana Swamp alligator lagoon, the African Savanna lion exhibit, and Asian elephant exhibit keep families coming back for repeat visits . Even better, kids can get some real play time in at the zoo, courtesy of the climbable Monkey Hill exhibit . CITY PARK Highlights of City Park include the Louisiana Children’s Museum and beautifully expanded Besthoff Sculpture Garden . More outdoors experiences await young visitors as well: Mini-golfing at City Putt , riding the miniature train at Carousel Gardens Amusement Park (open seasonally), making memories at Storyland , walking among the greenery at New Orleans Botanical Gardens , and renting a pedalboat or kayak at City Park Boat House . NEWORLEANS.COM 109
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