New Orleans - Lonely Planet

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Lonely Planet New Orleansis your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. March with a brass band through the French Quarter, eat everything from jambalaya to beignets, or take a walking tour past the Garden District's plantation-style mansions; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of New Orleans and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet New Orleans Travel Guide:

• Full-colormaps and images throughout
• Highlightsand itinerariesshow you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
• Insider tipssave you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
• Essential infoat your fingertips- including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
• Honest reviewsfor all budgets- including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
• Cultural insightsgive you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including history, art, literature, cinema, music, architecture, politics, environment, food, drink, and more
• Free, convenient pull-outNew Orleans map(included in print version), plus over 20 color neighborhood maps
• Useful features- includingWalking Tours, Travel with Children,andMonth-by-Month(annual festival calendar)
• Coverageof Uptown, Riverbend, Mid-City, the Treme, CBD, Warehouse District, French Quarter, Garden District, Central City, Faubourg Marigny, Bywater, and more

The Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet New Orleans,our most comprehensive guide to New Orleans, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less traveled.

• Looking for more extensive coverage? Check outLonely Planet's Eastern USAguide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer.

Authors:Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Adam Karlin, and Amy C Balfour.

About Lonely Planet:Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travelers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.

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