Magazine Street  

Running from the French Quarter to Audubon Park, Magazine Street follows the crescent of the river. A street of commercial and retail commerce, a group of business owners formed a revitalized Magazine Street organization which promotes the shops, restaurants, etc. You will find over 80 antique and furniture shops, each with their own niche. Many visitors to the city go to the Magazine Street corridor more than once a year, just to find that right antique piece. Art Galleries abound, boasting at last count 15.

There are many gift and floral shops, even a pottery show with a potter wheel that you can view while in production. Hours of this shop are Monday through Saturday 10-5, as are most shops on Magazine. A specialty of the pottery shop is berry bowls.

The area is easily accessible either by car or bus. The bus may be taken from Canal Street and Magazine for a small fee. Parking for autos are limited near and around the shops; however, one can park in the residential neighborhoods starting at the Garden District area and walk back to Magazine.

At the furthermost point of Magazine Street is the world famous Audubon Zoo - an outing of its own. Wear good walking shoes as the zoo’s 65 acres makes up 10 different areas. Open weekdays, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Weekends 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission: Adults $9.00 children $4.75

Note: Be safe, don’t stray into areas along Magazine that don’t look safe to you, use you better judgment. Private Security is available along many parts of Magazine Street. -- Jim Vance