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New Orleans
New Orleans is a city located on the Mississippi River in southeastern Louisiana.
The city, which was founded in 1718 and is one of the oldest in in the United States,
is bordered to the North by Lake Pontchartrain, and to the East by the Gulf of Mexico.
As you are probably aware, the city of New Orleans and the surrounding area was extensively damaged by
Hurricane Katrina in
2005.
As of
2007,
the city had an estimated population of 273,000, and the Greater New Orleans metropolitan
area had an estimated population of around 1.2 million. This represents a significant
fall since the pre-Katrina figures which were around 485,000 and 1.4 million, however
the population is now on an upward curve and gradually recovering.
New Orleans is a popular tourist destination. Attractions in the city include
the city's multicultural heritage especially cuisine (including
Cajun and Creole cuisine,
as well as New Orleans French), jazz music
(which originated in the city), and of course the annual Mardi Gras festival.
Visitors can also see the New Orleans Mint (formerly a branch of the US Mint),
the National World War II Museum, and the many art museums and gardens in the city, as well
as ride on the Str. Natchez, a sternwheel steamboat.
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By Diana K. Schwam
Frommermedia
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New Orleans is once again a massively popular destination, on the bucket lists of many travelers. Our author, Diana K. Schwam, has written four books and numerous articles about New Orleans, where her long-ago desire to become a resident followed, she says, a familiar sequence: Vacation, Enrapture, Home Ownership, and Weight Gain.
The book is updated yearly and printed in large, easy-to-read type. It contains information on:
- The world-famous cuisine of the city's unique restaurants
The vibrant music and nightlife scene
New Orleans' much-acclaimed museums and the architecture and history of the French Quarter, Garden District, and other famous locales.
- The city's lodging options, with frank assessments of what's worth your vacation budget and what isn't
-16-page photo guide with vibrant photographs, at the front of the book plus black and white photos throughout
The book also includes special sections for those who are visiting during Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest; and day trips to nearby plantations and nature sights. Finally, there's exact pricing for every item in the book, along with transportation tips, to help make your vacation worry free.
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By DK Travel
DK Eyewitness Travel
Released: 2017-02-21
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Explore the busy streets of New Orleans, including the French Quarter and Bourbon Street, see where to get the best beignets and hurricanes, and find the best places to shop. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: New Orleans.    • Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance.
   • Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights.
   • Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums.
   • Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area.
   • Area maps marked with sights.
   • Detailed city maps include street finder indexes for easy navigation.
   • Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights.
   • Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations.
With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: New Orleans truly shows you this country as no one else can. Series Overview: For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent editorial advice, recommendations, and reviews. With guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe available in print and digital formats, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides show travelers how they can discover more. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photographs, and illustrations of any guide. |
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By Lonely Planet & Adam Karlin
Lonely Planet Publications
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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet New Orleans is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and 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's New Orleans Travel Guide: - Full-color maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - including history, art, literature, cinema, music, architecture, politics, environment, food, drink, and more
- Free, convenient pull-out New Orleans map (included in print version), plus over 22 color neighborhood maps
- Covers 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 both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. - Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Eastern USA guide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer.
Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet. 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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By Lonely Planet
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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Pocket New Orleans is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and 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 the best of New Orleans and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Pocket New Orleans: - Full-color maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Free, convenient pull-out New Orleans map (included in print version), plus 16 color neighborhood maps
- User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organized by neighborhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time
- Covers French Quarter, Faubourg, Marigny and the Bywater, CBD and the Warehouse District, Garden and Lower Garden Districts, Uptown and Riverbend, Mid-City and the Treme, and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Pocket New Orleans, a colorful, easy-to-use, and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the can't-miss experiences to maximize a quick trip experience. - Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of New Orleans' neighborhoods? Check out our Lonely Planet Eastern USA guide.
Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. |
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By Fodor's Travel Guides
Fodor's Travel
Released: 2015-11-10
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Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.
New Orleans is a remarkable, vibrant, bursting-at-the-seams, melting pot of a city. Whether travelers are visiting for the music or food, to get to know people or party all night long, or all of the above, Fodor's New Orleans is the guidebook that makes every trip the trip of a lifetime.
This travel guide includes:
· Dozens of full-color mapsÂ
· Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks
· Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path
· In-depth breakout features on Hurricane Katrina, Mardi Gras, and New Orleans Cuisine
· Major sights such as Bourbon Street, Garden District, Jackson Square, St. Charles Avenue Streetcar, Audubon Park, French Market, and City Park
· Side Trips from New Orleans including Abita Springs, Plantation Country, and Cajun Country
· Coverage of The French Quarter; Faubourg Marigny, Bywater, and Treme; CBD and Warehouse District; The Garden District; Uptown and Carrollton-Riverbend; Mid-City and Bayou St. John |
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By DK Travel
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photography, and illustrations of any guide. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 New Orleans is your pocket guide to the very best of The Crescent City. Let the good times roll! New Orleans is a constant mosaic of color and life, and our Top 10 Travel Guide puts all the fun at your fingertips. Find the best live music venues and attend colorful festivals and events. Visit must-see museums and galleries, view the city's many architectural highlights, and discover new places to shop or browse. Our inside tips help you find fun places for the children and outline the top hotels and restaurants to make your trip unforgettable. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 New Orleans True to its name, this Top 10 guidebook covers all major sights and attractions in easy-to-use "top 10" lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you. - "Don't miss" destination highlights
- Things to do and places to eat, drink, and shop by area
- Free, color pull-out map (print edition), plus maps and photographs throughout
- Walking tours and day-trip itineraries
- Traveler tips and recommendations
- Local drink and dining specialties to try
- Museums, festivals, outdoor activities
- Creative and quirky best-of lists and more
The perfect pocket-size travel companion: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 New Orleans Recommended: For an in-depth guidebook to New Orleans, check out DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: New Orleans, which offers the most complete cultural coverage of the city; trip-planning itineraries by interest and length of stay; 3-D cross-section illustrations of major sights and attractions; thousands of photographs, illustrations, and maps; and more. |
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