New Orleans's Greatest Christmas Shops

There is a flourishing artists' community in New Orleans' Garden District that produces one-of-a-kind holiday presents. With a plethora of stores to pick from and art fairs every weekend, shopping applications are readily available. Everything from masks for Mardi Gras to jewelry is available for everyone. For astute buyers, the French Market and Palace Art Market on Frenchmen Street are open all year round. With seasonal glitter on windows and trees and carol singers in the Square, the city gets into the spirit of the holidays. Whether you're searching for products for yourself or as gifts, these ten stores give you the goods. Local artists create unique crafts and artwork, such as oyster earrings, street tiles, water meter replicas, and hand-stitched hats and tutus. Reserve DTW flights to New Orleans to take advantage of the city's many activities and attractions, making it a memorable travel destination.

NUANCE/LOUISIANA ARTISAN GALLERY

Located in the uptown Riverbend neighborhood, Nuance is a handmade Louisiana craft store run by glass and metal artist Arden Stewart. The store sells keepsakes with fleur de lis, blown glass, pottery, and distinctive jewelry. While patronizing the store and the surrounding eateries and bars, visitors may also support the New Orleans art scene.

LUCULLUS

Cookware imported from France and furniture from the 17th to 19th centuries, both Continental and English, are available in the modern catalog of the culinary antique emporium Lucullus. The store, which is on Kentucky Street in Bywater, displays the owners' extensive local knowledge and skill in the industry. The store is distinct from other antique emporiums due to its emphasis on English furniture and style.

FRENCH MARKET

One of the earliest farmer's markets in America that have been documented is The French Market, a Choctaw trade center from 1791. It's set up like a big swap meet and sells cheap silver jewelry, sunglasses, stuffed animals, and goods made from alligator hide. The rates are decent and there might be local artists present even though it's imported. The food selection is superior to that of any mall food court, and depending on the owner's plan and mood, haggling is permitted.

DR. BOB'S FOLK ART

Renowned artist Dr. Bob has never taken an art class in his life. His wacky neon folk art is influenced by starry nights, shotgun homes, gators, swamps, and folklore. Reclaimed wood, bottle caps from the area, miscellaneous materials, and alligator teeth are all used in his paintings. He frequently puts his artwork on the walls of Elizabeth's restaurant at Chartres and Piety, where patrons may view it. But when termites destroyed a second-floor flat, his once unwelcoming Bywater studio and gallery were restored to a true gallery.

FLEURTY GIRL

Popular clothing and accessory store Fleurty Girl, which has several shops in New Orleans, specializes in screen-printed t-shirts with catchphrases, pop culture references, and New Orleans witticisms. Originally operating out of her home, owner Lauren Thom sold presents with a Nola flair, such as hats, boots, and accessories emblazoned with the black and gold football colors of the New Orleans Saints.

SOUTHERN FOOD AND BEVERAGE MUSEUM

Situated on Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard in Central City, the Museum of Southern States of Taste spans 16,000 square feet and features an exhibition kitchen, a gift store, and central exhibits. The cuisine cultures of fifteen Southern states and the District of Columbia are on display at the museum. Recently installed is the Gumbo Garden, an outdoor event space. Formerly the Dryades Street Market, the building has historic vendor stalls on terrazzo floors and a demonstration kitchen in the back where the fish market formerly stood.

PALACE MARKET FRENCHMEN

Since 2013, the nightly market on Frenchmen Street has served as a focal point for regional jewelry and art. The market, which is open nightly from 7 p.m. to midnight, showcases a wide variety of artists, showcasing anything from quirky t-shirt designs to Impressionist-style streetcar sceneries and fanciful sculptures made out of cutlery. Locals shop for sculptures made of silver flatware and hair barrettes adorned with feathers, as well as artwork for their walls and clothing. Cheap flights from Detroit to New Orleans make it simple to visit the city, which has a lot of activities and delicious food options.