RIVERBEND. This primarily pedestrian district is located in Riverbend and may be reached by streetcar. Once home to an open market and general store, the neighborhood now bustles with bookstores, gift shops and restaurants that occupy old buildings.

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT. Contemporary art galleries line this charming street, located in the Warehouse District.

GARDEN DISTRICT. Magazine Street extends from Canal Street to Audubon Park. Many of the shops are housed in charming 19th century brick buildings, and merchandise ranges from art and antiques to gifts and jewelry. An assortment of trendy cafes and eateries is available when you're ready for a coffee break or bite to eat.

FRENCH QUARTER. A must for art and antique collectors, Royal Street contains many high-end galleries that market treasures both from the US and Europe. Whether you're an antique connoisseur or a casual window shopper, these elegant storefronts are a site to behold. Reputable businesses include the French Antique Shop and Keil's Antiques.