Lonely Planet New Orleans
by Downs, Tom; Edge, John T.Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2000-01-01
Publisher(s): Lonely Planet
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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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