Discover Louisiana's premier shopping destinations, from luxury boutiques in New Orleans to sprawling malls in Baton Rouge and designer outlets between the two. With over 60 shopping centers across the state, Louisiana offers everything from regional mall experiences to outlet bargains and specialty shopping districts.
Louisiana's top shopping centers combine Southern hospitality with world-class retail, offering everything from luxury brands to family-friendly entertainment.
Metairie, New Orleans Metro
The largest and busiest mall in Greater New Orleans, opened in 1960 as the first regional shopping center in the area. This 967,000 sq ft enclosed mall underwent a $20 million renovation in 2019.
Baton Rouge
Louisiana's largest shopping center, featuring 1.5 million square feet of retail, dining, and entertainment. Includes The Boulevard outdoor lifestyle area and Blue Zoo aquarium.
New Orleans French Quarter
New Orleans' only luxury shopping destination, anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue with exclusive designer boutiques at 333 Canal Street in the heart of downtown.
Gonzales (Between Baton Rouge and New Orleans)
Louisiana's largest outlet mall with 50+ designer stores offering 25-75% off retail prices daily. Conveniently located off I-10 Exit 177.
New Orleans Downtown
First-to-market upscale outlet center in downtown setting, featuring 75+ retailers on the Mississippi River waterfront with 25-65% daily discounts.
Bossier City (Shreveport Area)
Single-level enclosed regional mall with 600,000+ sq ft of retail space, sitting right off I-20 at Airline Drive. The most accessible mall in the Shreveport/Bossier market.
The New Orleans metro area offers diverse shopping from luxury Canal Street boutiques to suburban mega-malls, combining historic charm with modern retail.
3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie
Greater New Orleans' largest mall with 120+ stores including Apple, Macy's, Dillard's, Victoria's Secret, LEGO, Microsoft, and Sephora. Features Fleming's Steakhouse, The Cheesecake Factory, and extensive food court.
Phone: (504) 835-8000
333 Canal St, New Orleans
New Orleans' preeminent luxury shopping destination featuring Saks Fifth Avenue, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Tory Burch, Golden Goose, Brooks Brothers, and lululemon. Located between the French Quarter and CBD.
Phone: (504) 522-9200
500 Port of New Orleans Place, New Orleans
75+ outlet stores along the Mississippi River waterfront including Coach, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Polo Ralph Lauren, Nordstrom Rack, Le Creuset, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, and Tommy Hilfiger. Nation's first upscale downtown outlet center.
Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-6pm
Clearview Pkwy & Earhart Expwy, Harahan
Over 1 million sq ft open-air center, one of Louisiana's largest. Anchors include Home Depot, Marshall's, TJ Maxx, Hobby Lobby, Best Buy, Nike Outlet, J.Crew, Banana Republic, DSW, Ulta, Old Navy, and numerous restaurants.
Type: Open-air shopping center
4436 Veterans Blvd, Metairie
Regional shopping center at Veterans Memorial Boulevard and Clearview Parkway featuring department stores and specialty retailers serving the Metairie and New Orleans area.
Location: Metairie, Jefferson Parish
Williams Blvd & W Esplanade Ave, Kenner
41-store shopping center in Kenner featuring mix of national retailers and local shops. Convenient location near Louis Armstrong International Airport.
Stores: 41 retailers
Gretna, Westbank
Dynamic shopping destination near the French Quarter featuring 82 shops including Dillard's and JCPenney. Offers dining, spas, children's play area, food court, and ample parking with fewer crowds.
Stores: 82 retailers
150 Northshore Blvd, Slidell
Regional shopping center off I-12 serving the Slidell and Northshore area with department stores and specialty retailers.
Phone: (985) 641-0807
5700 Read Blvd, New Orleans
Shopping center on Read Boulevard in New Orleans East serving the eastern metro area.
Phone: (504) 246-1500
I-12 & Hwy 51, Hammond
Regional mall serving Hammond and surrounding Tangipahoa Parish communities with convenient interstate access.
Location: I-12 and Highway 51
Louisiana's capital city offers the state's largest shopping mall plus premium outlets and neighborhood shopping centers.
6401 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge
Louisiana's largest mall at 1.5 million sq ft with 175 stores, two Dillard's, Dick's House of Sport (opening May 2025), Main Event Entertainment, JCPenney, and Macy's. Features The Boulevard outdoor area, Blue Zoo Aquarium, 16-screen AMC Theatre, carousel, and children's play area. Apple, Zara, Pottery Barn, H&M, Sephora, Pandora, Forever 21, and eight full-service restaurants.
Phone: (225) 761-7228 | Parking: 8,000+ spaces, weekend valet
2410 Tanger Blvd, Gonzales (Exit 177 off I-10)
50+ designer outlet stores between Baton Rouge and New Orleans including Nike, Reebok, Under Armour, Gap, J.Crew, Ann Taylor, American Eagle, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Crocs, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren, Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, and more. Everyday savings 25-75% off retail. TangerClub membership offers free coupon books. Dining includes Cracker Barrel, Chili's, Chipotle, Subway, and Starbucks.
Phone: (225) 647-9383 | Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm
9401 Cortana Place, Baton Rouge
Regional shopping center on Airline Highway near Florida Boulevard serving the Cortana area with department stores and specialty retailers.
Location: Airline Hwy & Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge
Shopping center in Baton Rouge featuring mix of retailers and dining options serving the local community.
Type: Shopping center
Florida Blvd & Lobdell Ave, Baton Rouge
Neighborhood shopping center on Florida Boulevard providing convenient retail and services.
Location: Florida Blvd & Lobdell Ave
I-10 & Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge
Retail center near I-10 with convenient interstate access for shoppers in South Baton Rouge.
Location: I-10 and Siegen Lane
Northwest Louisiana's largest metro area features regional malls and specialty shopping centers serving the Ark-La-Tex region.
2950 E Texas St, Bossier City (I-20 & Airline Drive)
600,000+ sq ft single-level enclosed regional mall anchored by Dillard's and JCPenney with 70+ retail stores. Most accessible center in the Shreveport/Bossier market right off I-20. Features SoBo Cold Brew, J&W Music Company, and Rose's Hair Braiding Salon. Hosts Bossier City Farmers Market and Night Market in former Sears parking lot.
Phone: (318) 747-2772 | Owner: Brookfield Properties
1133 St. Vincent Ave, Suite 200, Shreveport
Regional shopping mall featuring Dillard's, Bath & Body Works, Victoria's Secret, and Forever 21. Includes Fab Finds shop benefiting the YWCA and charming turtle pond. Smaller format providing less overwhelming shopping experience.
Phone: (318) 227-9880
8924 Jewella Ave, Shreveport
Shopping center on Jewella Avenue serving South Shreveport with variety of retailers.
Phone: (318) 686-7627
Shreveport
Specialty shopping destination in Shreveport featuring mix of retailers and dining options.
Type: Specialty shopping center
Bossier City
Outlet shopping destination in Bossier City offering discounted brand-name merchandise.
Type: Outlet center
Barksdale Hwy & Knight St, Shreveport
Neighborhood shopping center serving Shreve City area with convenient local access.
Location: Barksdale Hwy & Knight St
The heart of Cajun Country offers regional malls and shopping centers serving Lafayette and surrounding Acadiana parishes.
5725 Johnston St, Lafayette
Enclosed regional mall opened 1979 at Johnston Street (US 167) and Ambassador Caffery Parkway. Currently anchored by Dillard's and JCPenney (Macy's closed March 2025). Features 71 stores and 9 restaurants including Altar'd State, Buckle, J.Jill, Pandora, and Sephora. Received major renovation in 2004. Owned by Namdar Realty Group.
Phone: (337) 984-8242 | Stores: 71 retailers, 9 restaurants
Johnston St & Ambassador Pkwy, Lafayette
Shopping center near Acadiana Mall at prime intersection serving Lafayette shoppers.
Location: Johnston St & Ambassador Pkwy
US 167, Castille Ave & Willow St, Lafayette
Shopping center on US 167 in North Lafayette providing additional retail options.
Location: US 167, North Lafayette
Additional shopping destinations across Louisiana serving communities statewide.
4700 Millhaven Rd, Monroe (I-20 & US 165)
North Louisiana's largest enclosed mall, only regional shopping center within 90 miles of Monroe. Named for pecan farm formerly on the site. Anchored by Belk, Dick's Sporting Goods, Dillard's, and JCPenney with 100+ stores including Victoria's Secret, Buckle, Bath & Body Works, and Old Navy. Features 63,000 sq ft Tilt Studios entertainment, two fountains, carousel, movie theater, and kid-friendly bungee jump. Adjacent Pecanland Plaza has Kohl's, Best Buy, Target, TJ Maxx, and Ross.
Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 12pm-close
496 W Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles
Enclosed regional mall serving 344,268 people, visible from I-210 minutes from McNeese State University and I-10. Anchored by Dick's Sporting Goods, Dillard's, JCPenney, Kohl's, and Cinemark 14 with digital technology and stadium seating. Features 80+ specialty shops including American Eagle, Versona, Chico's, Aeropostale, Bath & Body Works, Gap, The Children's Place, and Talbots. Dining includes Pizza Artista, Chick-fil-A, Charleys Philly Steak, Starbucks, and 10 total eateries.
Phone: (337) 447-7411 | Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
Jackson St & MacArthur Dr, Alexandria
Shopping center in Central Louisiana serving Alexandria and surrounding communities.
Location: Alexandria
W Park Ave & Bayou Gardens Blvd, Houma
Regional shopping center serving Houma and Terrebonne Parish in South Louisiana.
Location: Houma
Hwy 190 @ Park Place Dr, Covington
Shopping center in Covington serving the Northshore communities of St. Tammany Parish.
Location: Covington, Northshore
Hwy 51 & Hwy 61, LaPlace
Shopping center in LaPlace serving St. John the Baptist Parish between New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
Location: LaPlace
700 Factory Outlet Dr, Arcadia
Small outlet center in North Louisiana with 7 outlet stores offering discounted merchandise.
Stores: 7 outlets
Covington
Shopping center serving the growing Covington area on the Northshore.
Location: Covington
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The Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge is the largest shopping mall in the state, featuring 1.5 million square feet of retail space with 175 stores, 5 anchors, 7 full-service restaurants, a food court, 16-screen AMC Theatre, Blue Zoo Aquarium, carousel, children's play area, and The Boulevard outdoor lifestyle area. Located at 6401 Bluebonnet Boulevard between I-10 and Bluebonnet Boulevard, the mall is open Monday through Saturday 10am-9pm and Sunday 12pm-6pm. It offers over 8,000 parking spaces with weekend valet service available. Major retailers include two Dillard's stores, Dick's House of Sport (opening May 2025), Main Event Entertainment, JCPenney, Apple, Zara, Pottery Barn, H&M, Sephora, and Pandora.
Louisiana has two premier outlet shopping destinations. Tanger Outlets Gonzales, located at Exit 177 off I-10 between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, features 50+ designer outlet stores offering 25-75% off retail prices daily. Brands include Nike, Under Armour, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren, Coach, Brooks Brothers, J.Crew, Ann Taylor, and Tommy Hilfiger. The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk in downtown New Orleans offers 75+ outlet stores along the Mississippi River waterfront with 25-65% daily discounts on brands like Polo Ralph Lauren, Nordstrom Rack, Coach, Le Creuset, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, and Tommy Bahama. Both centers offer free parking (Riverwalk has validation programs), dining options, and year-round climate-controlled shopping. Additional outlet options include Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets in Bossier City and Factory Stores of America in Arcadia.
The Shops at Canal Place in New Orleans is Louisiana's only luxury shopping destination, located at 333 Canal Street between the French Quarter and Central Business District. This upscale mall is anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue and features 40+ exclusive designer boutiques including Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Tory Burch, MCM, Golden Goose, Swarovski, Brooks Brothers, lululemon athletica, and Anthropologie. The center includes a 9-screen movie theater, the four-star Westin Canal Place Hotel, Brasa Churrasqueria restaurant, and convenient covered parking. Hours are Monday through Saturday 11am-7pm and Sunday 12pm-6pm. For additional upscale shopping, Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie features luxury retailers including Apple Store, Zara, Sephora, Michael Kors, and high-end dining at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and The Cheesecake Factory. The Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge offers upscale specialty stores like Apple, Zara, Pottery Barn, and Sephora.
The Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge offers the most comprehensive entertainment with a 16-screen AMC Theatre adjacent to eight full-service restaurants, Blue Zoo Aquarium (opened April 2021), Main Event Entertainment complex, carousel, children's play area, and The Boulevard outdoor lifestyle area. Pecanland Mall in Monroe features 63,000 square feet of Tilt Studios entertainment, a movie theater, carousel, kid-friendly bungee jump area, and two decorative fountains. Prien Lake Mall in Lake Charles includes Cinemark 14 with digital technology and stadium seating. Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie offers extensive dining entertainment with Fleming's Steakhouse, The Cheesecake Factory, PF Chang's, Cafe Du Monde, and over 10 food court options. The Shops at Canal Place features a 9-screen cinema and the Westin Hotel. Most major Louisiana malls also offer children's play areas, seasonal events, and special promotions throughout the year.
Most Louisiana regional malls operate Monday through Saturday 10am-9pm and Sunday 12pm-6pm. The Mall of Louisiana and Pecanland Mall follow this schedule. Prien Lake Mall has slightly different hours: Monday-Thursday 11am-8pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-8pm, and Sunday 12pm-6pm. Luxury shopping at The Shops at Canal Place operates Monday-Saturday 11am-7pm and Sunday 12pm-6pm. Outlet centers typically have extended hours with Tanger Outlets Gonzales and The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk open Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm (Riverwalk closes at 7pm) and Sunday 10am-7pm (Riverwalk closes at 6pm). Individual store hours may vary from mall hours, and most shops don't open until 11am. Holiday hours are often extended during Black Friday, Christmas shopping season, and other major retail periods. It's recommended to call ahead or check mall websites to confirm current hours, especially during holidays or special events.
All Louisiana shopping malls offer free admission - there are no entrance fees to browse, window shop, or visit. Most malls also provide free parking. The Mall of Louisiana offers over 8,000 free parking spaces with optional weekend valet service. Lakeside Shopping Center provides free parking in three garages adjacent to Macy's, Dillard's, and JCPenney. Tanger Outlets Gonzales has ample free parking with electric vehicle charging stations available. However, The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk in downtown New Orleans has paid parking with a validation program: guests who spend a minimum of $20 receive discounted parking rates ranging from $3 for 0-1 hour up to $11 for 4-6 hours. Riverwalk is also accessible via public transportation including St. Charles streetcar, Canal Street streetcar, Algiers ferry, and RTA bus. The Shops at Canal Place offers a covered parking garage. Most Louisiana malls are described as having well-lit, safe parking areas that feel very secure.
Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie is the largest and busiest mall in Greater New Orleans, offering the most comprehensive shopping experience. Opened in 1960 as the first regional shopping center in New Orleans, this 967,000 square foot enclosed mall underwent a $20 million renovation in 2019. It features 120+ stores and restaurants including five major anchors: Apple Store, Dillard's, Macy's, JCPenney, and Zara. Additional retailers include Victoria's Secret, LEGO, Microsoft, Abercrombie & Fitch, lululemon, Sephora, and Michael Kors. Dining options include Fleming's Prime Steakhouse, PF Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, Cafe Du Monde, and over 10 food court options. The mall offers three free parking garages and is perfectly placed between the French Quarter and Louis Armstrong International Airport. For luxury shopping, The Shops at Canal Place offers exclusive designer boutiques. For outlet bargains, The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk provides 75+ outlet stores with waterfront views.
To maximize savings at Louisiana outlets, start by joining TangerClub at Tanger Outlets Gonzales - members receive free coupon books with additional discounts. Visit the Shopper Services desk when you arrive to pick up your coupon book or purchase one if you're not yet a member. Check outlet websites before your trip for current sales, promotions, and printable coupons. Sign up for email lists from individual stores and outlet centers to receive exclusive discounts and early sale notifications. Combine manufacturer coupons with outlet sale prices for maximum savings - Tanger Outlets offers everyday savings of 25-75% off retail, and The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk provides 25-65% daily discounts. Visit during major sale periods like Black Friday, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and post-holiday clearance events. Shop weekday mornings for better selection before popular items sell out. Download outlet mall apps for mobile-exclusive deals. At Riverwalk, spend $20+ to qualify for parking validation, turning your parking fee into additional savings.
Shreveport-Bossier City offers several shopping destinations serving the Ark-La-Tex region. Pierre Bossier Mall in Bossier City is the area's premier destination, featuring 600,000+ square feet of single-level enclosed retail space right off I-20 at Airline Drive. The mall is anchored by Dillard's and JCPenney with 70+ stores and restaurants. It hosts the Bossier City Farmers Market and Night Market in the former Sears parking lot, bringing in thousands of visitors. Mall St. Vincent in Shreveport features Dillard's, Bath & Body Works, Victoria's Secret, Forever 21, a Fab Finds shop benefiting the YWCA, and a charming turtle pond. The smaller format provides a less overwhelming shopping experience. Additional destinations include Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets for discount shopping, Shoppes at Bellemead for specialty retail, and South Park Mall. Both Pierre Bossier Mall and Mall St. Vincent are owned by Brookfield Properties and offer family-friendly shopping with ample parking and convenient access from major highways.
The best time to visit Louisiana shopping malls is weekday mornings when you'll find fewer crowds, better parking availability, and a more relaxed shopping experience. Most stores open between 10-11am, so arriving right at opening ensures you'll have first access to merchandise and ample parking. Avoid weekend afternoons and holiday shopping peaks like Black Friday weekend, the weeks before Christmas, and major sale events when malls are most crowded. Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with hot, muggy summers and rainfall year-round, but all major malls are climate-controlled, making them comfortable to visit any time of year. Outdoor shopping centers like Elmwood Shopping Center and The Boulevard at Mall of Louisiana are most pleasant in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) when temperatures are moderate. For the best parking at the Mall of Louisiana, use the perimeter lots and anchor store parking areas. Visit Lakeside Shopping Center's parking garages adjacent to your preferred entrance. Check for seasonal events and promotions that might affect crowd levels before planning your visit.
Last updated on November 29, 2025