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Summary

Whether you want to go to New Orleans for its history or the revelry...the incredible, unique cuisine or the music and club scene...the risqu_ aura of Bourbon Street or the ritzy lushness of the Garden District, this is your fun and easy guide to exploring and enjoying "The Big Easy". New Orleans is indeed open for business; more than 1000 restaurants and more than half of the areas hotels are welcoming visitors. Written by Julia Kamysz Lane, a resident and fan of the Crescent City, New Orleans For Dummies, 4th Edition helps you make your most of your time, with: A full chapter on Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, plus sections called "Assessing Katrina's Effect" at the beginning of relevant chapters and the post-hurricane status for every listing Dining info on where to try a variety of local flavors, such as Cajun and Creole cuisine at Emeril's, Antoine's, or Arnauds, a romantic dinner at Court of Two Sisters, a greasy, roast-beef po' boy from Elizabeth's, a plateful of shucked oysters from Acme Oyster House, or beignets -tasty fried doughnuts - to start your day at Caf_ du Monde Advice on shopping for everything from exquisite antiques and fine art to pralines and T-shirts A rundown of the city's varied and exciting cultural scene, including the best bars and clubs in the French Quarter and beyond Info on cultural and historic attractions, including the Canal Streetcar, the New Orleans Museum of Art, the mansions on St. Charles Avenue, the courtyards in the French Quarter, the antebellum plantation houses in the Garden District, and more An overview of the vibrant, eclectic music scene, including where to catch live jazz, R & B, Cajun or zydeco vibes, or modern-day brass bands getting funky Four suggested itineraries, plus three day tripsLike every For Dummies travel guide, New Orleans For Dummies, 4th Edition includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn't miss - and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pagesThe jazz is jammin', the jasmine is blooming, and the jambalaya is simmering, so get this book and get packing. The infinite variety and captivating mystique of New Orleans await you.

Introduction
Introducing New Orleans
Discovering the Best of Post-Katrina New Orleans
Examining Hurricane Katrina and Its Aftermath
Digging Deeper into Local Traditions and History
Deciding When to Go
Planning Your Trip to New Orleans
Managing Your Money
Getting to New Orleans
Catering to Special Travel Needs or Interests
Taking Care of the Remaining Details
Settling into New Orleans
Arriving and Getting Oriented
Checking in at New Orleans's Best Hotels
Dining and Snacking in New Orleans
Exploring New Orleans
Discovering New Orleans's Best Attractions
Shopping the Local Stores
Following an Itinerary: Four Great Options
Going Beyond New Orleans: Three Daytrips
Living It Up After Dark: New Orleans Nightlife
Applauding the Cultural Scene
Hitting the Clubs and Bars
The Part of Tens
Ten Classic Experiences You Can Still Have in Post-Katrina New Orleans
Ten Things We Lost in the Hurricane
Ten Issues Facing New Orleans Right Now
Appendix: Quick Concierge
Index
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