Fodor's New Orleans 2007

by FODOR'S

• ISBN13: 9781400016921
• ISBN10: 1400016924
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2006-09-05
• Publisher: Fodor's

Summary

One of the most exciting and exotic destinations in the US, New Orleans evokes images of sultry nights of jazz and Cajun cuisine and welcomes 1 million visitors each year for Mardi Gras alone. Fodor's New Orleans 2007 will help you to make the most of your holiday, with its unbiased reviews of all the main tourist attractions, as well as recommendations for hidden gems in our Off the Beaten Path sections. We provide plenty of practical travel advice to help you plan your trip, and also lots of background historical and cultural information so you can get a feel for the place. This all in one package gives you everything you'll need to create the perfect holiday. Before you leave for New Orleans be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing.

Table of Contents

Planning Your Trip
About This Book	p. 6
What's Where	p. 7
Revisiting Katrina	p. 11
Great Itinerary	p. 17
Quintessential New Orleans	p. 20
When to Go	p. 22
On the Calendar	p. 23
New Orleans
Exploring New Orleans	p. 27
The French Quarter	p. 30
Faubourg Marigny & Bywater	p. 46
Treme	p. 48
CBD & Warehouse District	p. 51
Garden District	p. 58
Uptown	p. 65
City Park	p. 71
Algiers Point	p. 74
Mardi Gras & Jazz Fest	p. 77
Where to Eat	p. 93
The French Quarter	p. 94
Faubourg Marigny	p. 107
CBD & Warehouse District	p. 107
Garden District/Uptown	p. 112
Mid-City	p. 115
Bywater	p. 118
Outside City Limits	p. 118
Where to Stay	p. 121
French Quarter/Faubourg Marigny	p. 122
CBD & Warehouse District	p. 131
Garden District/Uptown	p. 139
Mid-City	p. 141
Kenner/Airport	p. 142
Metairie	p. 142
Westbank	p. 143
Nightlife & the Arts	p. 144
Bars & Lounges	p. 146
Coffeehouses	p. 154
Gambling	p. 155
Gay & Lesbian	p. 156
Music Venues	p. 157
Rollin' on the River	p. 163
The Arts	p. 163
Shopping	p. 168
French Quarter	p. 172
CBD & Warehouse District	p. 181
Magazine Street	p. 185
Maple Street/Riverbend	p. 193
Side Trips from New Orleans	p. 196
Plantation Country	p. 198
Cajun Country	p. 211
Understanding New Orleans
New Orleans: A History	p. 233
The Cradle of Jazz	p. 241
Voodoo & the Life of Spirits in New Orleans	p. 246
Books, Movies & Music	p. 249
Smart Travel Tips	p. 253
Index	p. 272
About Our Writers	p. 288
Close Ups
Micaela Pontalba	p. 45
A Music History Tour	p. 50
The Second Line	p. 86
Know Your Cuisine	p. 101
Food Glossary	p. 104
Late-Night Eats	p. 116
Lodging Alternatives	p. 132
Practical Matters	p. 147
Nightlife Around Town	p. 153
The Saga of Preservation Hall	p. 158
Bright Lights, Big Easy	p. 162
Mardi Gras Shopping Blitz	p. 175
Crescent City to Go!	p. 179
Cajun & Zydeco Music	p. 218
Out on the Water	p. 222
Speaking Like a Local	p. 240
Maps
New Orleans	p. 9
Southern Louisiana	p. 19
The French Quarter & Faubourg Marigny	p. 32
CBD & Warehouse District	p. 54
Garden District	p. 61
St. Charles Avenue Uptown	p. 67
Lakefront & City Park	p. 72
Algiers Point	p. 76
Where to Eat in the French Quarter & Faubourg Marigny	p. 98
Where to Eat in CBD & the Warehouse District	p. 109
Where to Eat Outside the Downtown Area	p. 111
Where to Stay in Downtown New Orleans	p. 126
Where to Stay Outside the Downtown Area	p. 138
Downtown Nightlife	p. 150
French Quarter Shopping	p. 170
CBD & Warehouse District Shopping	p. 182
Magazine Street Shopping	p. 186
Maple Street/Riverbend Shopping	p. 194
Plantation Country	p. 201
Cajun Country	p. 212
Lafayette	p. 216
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