Lonely Planet New Orleans Condensed

by Williams, China

• ISBN13: 9781740594554
• ISBN10: 174059455X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-03-01
• Publisher: Lonely Planet

Summary

This informative and savvy guide captures the best that New Orleans offers in a practical, easy to use format. With opinionated reviews, essential travel tips and detailed fold-out maps, New Orleans Condensed has all the information the discerning visitor needs -- for a day or a week, for business or for pleasure. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Facts About New Orleans	5	(14)
History	6	(3)
Orientation	9	(1)
Environment	10	(1)
Government & Politics	10	(1)
Economy	10	(1)
Society & Culture	11	(1)
Arts	12	(2)
Highlights	14	(17)
Jazz Fest	15	(1)
Mardi Gras	16	(2)
French Quarter	18	(1)
Bourbon St	19	(1)
Jackson Square	20	(1)
Old US Mint	21	(1)
French Market	22	(1)
New Orleans Cuisine	23	(1)
City Park	24	(1)
Mississippi River	25	(1)
Voodoo in New Orleans	26	(2)
Cemeteries	28	(2)
St Charles Streetcar	30	(1)
Sights & Activities	31	(15)
Museums & Galleries	32	(3)
Historic Homes & Notable Buildings	35	(3)
Universities & Colleges	38	(1)
Places of Worship	39	(1)
Parks & Gardens	40	(1)
Cooking Classes	41	(1)
Quirky New Orleans	42	(1)
Keeping Fit	43	(1)
New Orleans for Children	44	(2)
Out & About	46	(10)
Tours	46	(4)
Excursions	50	(4)
Organized Tours	54	(2)
Shopping	56	(14)
Department Stores & Shopping Centers	57	(1)
Fashion & Jewelry	58	(1)
Antiques & Interesting Junk	59	(2)
Arts & Crafts	61	(4)
Food & Drink	65	(1)
Voodoo & Occult	66	(1)
Mardi Gras	66	(1)
Books	67	(1)
Music	68	(1)
Specialist Shops	68	(1)
For Children	69	(1)
Places to Eat	70	(17)
French Quarter, Faubourg Marigny & Bywater	71	(7)
CBD & Warehouse District	78	(3)
Garden District, Uptown & Riverbend	81	(4)
Mid-City, Fair Grounds & City Park	85	(2)
Entertainment	87	(14)
Special Events	88	(1)
Bars & Dance Clubs	89	(5)
Music Clubs	94	(3)
Performing Arts	97	(1)
Cinemas	98	(1)
Gay & Lesbian New Orleans	98	(1)
Theaters & Large Venues	99	(1)
Spectator Sports	100	(1)
Places to Stay	101	(8)
Deluxe	102	(1)
Top End	102	(2)
Mid-Range	104	(4)
Budget	108	(1)
Facts for the Visitor	109	(15)
Arrival & Departure	110	(2)
Getting Around	112	(1)
Practical Information	113	(11)
INDEX	124	(4)
Places to Eat Index	126	(1)
Places to Stay Index	127	(1)
Shops Index	127	(1)
Sights Index	128