Lonely Planet New Orleans

by Downs, Tom; Edge, John T.

• ISBN13: 9780864427823
• ISBN10: 0864427824
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Lonely Planet

Summary

In this first-rate guide, the hip authors supply recommendations for all the best to see and do in the Big Easy, with information on getting around, walking tours, and insider advice on the city's fabled music, food, and nightlife. Sidebars cover everything from Creole cooking and Mardi Gras to Huey Long and paddlewheel steamers. Color throughout. 16 maps.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 11
Facts About New Orleans	p. 13
History	p. 13
Geography	p. 21
Climate	p. 22
Ecology and Environment	p. 22
Flora and Fauna	p. 26
Government and Politics	p. 28
Economy	p. 29
Population and People	p. 29
Arts	p. 30
Society and Conduct	p. 35
Religion	p. 35
Language	p. 36
New Orleans' Musical Heritage	p. 37
Facts for the Visitor	p. 48
When to Go	p. 48
Orientation	p. 48
Maps	p. 50
Tourist Offices	p. 50
Documents	p. 51
Customs	p. 54
Money	p. 54
Post and Communications	p. 57
Internet Resources	p. 59
Books	p. 60
Newspapers and Magazines	p. 63
Radio	p. 63
Photography and Video	p. 64
Time	p. 64
Electricity	p. 64
Weights and Measures	p. 64
Laundry	p. 64
Toilets	p. 65
Recycling	p. 65
Health	p. 65
Women Travelers	p. 65
Gay and Lesbian Travelers	p. 66
Disabled Travelers	p. 66
Senior Travelers	p. 66
New Orleans for Children	p. 66
Useful Organizations	p. 67
Libraries	p. 68
Universities	p. 68
Cultural Centers	p. 68
Dangers and Annoyances	p. 69
Legal Matters	p. 70
Business Hours	p. 71
Public Holidays and Special Events	p. 71
Work	p. 76
Mardi Gras	p. 77
Getting There and Away	p. 95
Air	p. 95
Bus	p. 101
Train	p. 102
Car and Motorcycle	p. 102
Bicycle	p. 102
Hitchhiking	p. 103
Riverboat	p. 103
Travel Agencies	p. 103
Getting Around	p. 104
To/From the Airport	p. 104
To/From the Train Station	p. 104
Bus	p. 105
Streetcar	p. 105
Car and Motorcycle	p. 106
Taxi	p. 107
Mississippi River Ferries	p. 108
Bicycle	p. 108
Walking and Jogging	p. 109
Organized Tours	p. 109
Things to see and do	p. 112
Highlights	p. 112
French Quarter and Treme District	p. 113
Faubourg Marigny and Bywater	p. 130
CBD and Warehouse District	p. 132
Lower Garden District	p. 140
Garden District and Uptown	p. 142
City Park and Fair Grounds	p. 148
Elsewhere in New Orleans	p. 153
Activities	p. 154
Places to Stay	p. 157
Camping	p. 158
Hostels	p. 159
Hotels, Motels, BandBs and Guesthouses	p. 160
Long-Term Rentals	p. 167
Places to Eat	p. 168
French Quarter	p. 174
Faubourg Marigny and Bywater	p. 181
CBD and Warehouse District	p. 182
Lower Garden and Garden Districts	p. 184
Uptown	p. 186
Riverbend	p. 189
City Park and Fair Grounds	p. 190
Mid-City	p. 191
Entertainment	p. 193
Bars and Clubs	p. 193
Larger Venues	p. 203
Theater	p. 203
Classical Music	p. 203
Cinemas	p. 204
Riverboat Jazz	p. 204
Free and Outdoor Events	p. 204
Spectator Sports	p. 204
Shopping	p. 206
What to Buy	p. 207
Where to Shop	p. 212
Excursions	p. 216
North Shore	p. 216
Southward to the Swamp	p. 222
Cajun Wetlands	p. 226
River Road Ramble	p. 228
Baton Rouge	p. 233
Glossary	p. 238
Acknowledgments	p. 241
Index	p. 244
New Orleans Map Section	p. 251
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