Shopping in Maryland

Shopping in Maryland is pleasant experience. There are many antique shops, boutiques, art gallery, restaurants to visit. Antique Row, in Mount Vernon on the 700 and 800 blocks of North Howard Street and the 200 block of West Read Street has more than three dozen first rate antique shops. Small and quirky shops, restaurants, and cafes line Charles Street, north of the harbor. Old homes in Fells Point now house antique shops, art galleries and boutiques. The two waterfront pavilions of Harbor place are home to many boutiques, souvenir shops, national chain stores and restaurants. Across Pratt Street, the multilevel Gallery has upscale shops and a food court. Broadway Market is a good spot to pick up foods for picnicking. Cross Street Market has a terrific sushi bar and is convenient to the Inner Harbor and Federal Hill.

Shopping in New Orleans

You will find all types of shopping in New Orleans, but the city is exceptional for antiques and local arts and crafts. Louisiana’s tax free shopping programme grants shoppers from other countries a sales tax rebate. Retailers who display the tax free sign issue vouchers for the 9% sales tax, which can be redeemed on departure. Present the vouchers with your passport and international plane ticket at the tax rebate office at New Orleans International Airport and receive up to $500 in cash back. If the amount redeemable exceeds $500, a check for the difference will be mailed to you.

Most of the French Quarter’s ritzy antique sores, musty bazaars, art galleries and boutiques are housed in quaint 19th century structures. The sleek indoor malls of the CBD include River walk with more than 200 specialty shops and restaurants. Canal Place has more than 40 Tony shops, a food court, and cinemas. The New Orleans Center is connected by a walk way to the Super dome and a hotel. River bend has specially shops and restaurants, many cradled in small Creole cottages.