Schwam - Frommers New Orleans [2011]

Frommer's New Orleans 2011

by Diana K. Schwam

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ISBN 978-0-470-88143-9 (paper); ISBN 978-1-118-01002-0 (ebk); ISBN 978-1-118-01003-7 (ebk); ISBN 978-1-118-01004-4 (ebk)

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Cartographer: Guy Ruggiero

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Front Cover Photo: French Quarter, Jackson Square, French-themed art Walter Bibikow / AGE Fotostock, Inc.

Back Cover Photo: Jazz musicians performing in club, New Orleans Cosmo Condina / Getty Images.

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List of Maps

Greater New Orleans

Major Mardi Gras Parade Routes

The City at a Glance

The Best of New Orleans in 1 Day

The Best of New Orleans in 2 Days

The Best of New Orleans in 3 Days

New Orleans Accommodations

French Quarter Accommodations

Mid-City Accommodations & Dining

Uptown Accommodations & Dining

New Orleans Dining

French Quarter Dining

New Orleans Attractions

French Quarter Attractions

Mid-City Attractions & Nightlife

Walking Tour: The French Quarter

Walking Tour: The Garden District

Walking Tour: Esplanade Ridge

New Orleans Nightlife

French Quarter Nightlife

Uptown Nightlife

Plantations Along the Great River Road

Cajun Country

Lafayette

Note About Maps

This guide contains dozens of maps of varying sizes and complexity. If you find it hard to read a map on your device, use the zoom function to enlarge. You can also download and/or printout PDFs of all of the maps in this guide. Go to www.frommers.com/go/ebookmaps and click on the title of your guide.

About the Author

Diana K. Schwam fell for New Orleans like a klutz. She traveled the state, scoured the city, and eventually set down roots in Mid-City, convenient to the Jazz Fest Fairgrounds and Angelo Brocatos ice cream parlor. A strategic marketing consultant and writer, Diana contributes to several trade publications and blogs, splits her time between New Orleans and Southern California, and currently sports a silver gulf oyster pendant.

Dedication

For Mary and Dave, of course.

Acknowledgments

Thank you to the city and people of New Orleans for indelibly and continually intoxicating me with your charms; likewise to their indelible, continual brethren of the Gulf Coast. Thanks to Cate Latting, Kelly Regan, and Frommers, for your trust and support. Thanks to the Fat Pack (Chuck, Fiona, John, Nettie, Robin, Steve, and Wesly) and adjuncts (Gary, Linda, Mark, and Paula) for doing what John Goodman would do, and for always being willing to take one for the table. Enduring thanks to Harch, LaLisa, and Scot. I love the North Rendon All Stars, and I love our house, especially the new A/C. With love to Wisser, Juanny, Stoff, Mom, and Milan, who can throw some serious heat.

How to contact Us

In researching this book, we discovered many wonderful placeshotels, restaurants, shops, and more. Were sure youll find others. Please tell us about them, so we can share the information with your fellow travelers in upcoming editions. If you were disappointed with a recommendation, wed love to know that, too. Please write to:

Frommer's New Orleans 2011
Wiley Publishing, Inc. 111 River St. Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
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An Additional Note

Please be advised that travel information is subject to change at any timeand this is especially true of prices. We therefore suggest that you write or call ahead for confirmation when making your travel plans. The authors, editors, and publisher cannot be held responsible for the experiences of readers while traveling. Your safety is important to us, however, so we encourage you to stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Keep a close eye on cameras, purses, and wallets, all favorite targets of thieves and pickpockets.

Frommers Star Ratings, Icons & Abbreviations

Every hotel, restaurant, and attraction listing in this guide has been ranked for quality, value, service, amenities, and special features using a star-rating system. In country, state, and regional guides, we also rate towns and regions to help you narrow down your choices and budget your time accordingly. Hotels and restaurants are rated on a scale of zero (recommended) to three stars (exceptional). Attractions, shopping, nightlife, towns, and regions are rated according to the following scale: zero stars (recommended), one star (highly recommended), two stars (very highly recommended), and three stars (must-see).

In addition to the star-rating system, we also use seven feature icons that point you to the great deals, in-the-know advice, and unique experiences that separate travelers from tourists. Throughout the book, look for:

special finds those places only insiders know about

fun facts details that make travelers more informed and their trips more fun

kids best bets for kids, and advice for the whole family

special moments those experiences that memories are made of

overrated places or experiences not worth your time or money

insider tips great ways to save time and money