DK Eyewitness - DK Eyewitness New Orleans (Travel Guide)

First edition 2002

Published in Great Britain by Dorling Kindersley Limited,
80 Strand, London, WC2R 0RL

Published in the United States by DK Publishing,
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ISBN: 9780241407288
eISBN: 9780241441978

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Inspire / Plan / Discover / Experience

Need to Know

Before You Go

Getting Around

Practical Information

KEY TO MAIN ICONS

PRICE GUIDE

KEY TO MAPS

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t Gathering around a brass band on Frenchmen.

Nowhere in the United States is quite like New Orleans. This is the Crescent City, set in a sultry curve of the Mississippi River, where a history of strong European, Caribbean, and African influences have shaped a local culture like no other. This heady mix results in a daily celebration of life, reflected in the citys food, music, and many traditions. Whatever your dream trip to New Orleans includes, this DK Eyewitness Travel Guide is the perfect companion.

Trundle through town aboard the famous streetcar and watch 300 years of history unfurl. From Gothic mansions, through colorful Creole cottages, to the elegant wrought-iron galleries of the French Quarter, the citys historic archi-tecture creates a stunning cinematic backdrop.

Art is everywhere. Immerse yourself in Louisianas finest at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, and get lost in NOMAs dazzling array of international treasures. The food scene is equally enticing, with everything from Cajun crawfish to Vietnamese bnh m on the menu, accompanied by a classic cocktail, of course.

This generous party city is also known as the Big Easy, and its Mardi Gras spirit lives on year-round in jubilant daily celebrations and raucous nightly revelry on Bourbon Street. And dont forget, this is the home of jazz. Streets resound with a cacophony of music, from the buzz of cool clubs on Frenchmen, to the brassy bursts of Second Lines marching through Treme.

If it all gets too much, head to the river and catch a breeze cruising along on a paddlesteamer. Outside the city, the landscape unfolds into watery Cajun swamps and bayous, where boat trips drift through mossy stands of cypress.

So, where to start? Weve broken the city down into easily navigable chapters, with detailed itineraries, expert local knowledge, and colorful, comprehensive maps to help you plan the perfect visit. Whether youre staying for a weekend, a week, or longer, this Eyewitness guide will ensure that you see the very best New Orleans has to offer. Enjoy the book, and enjoy New Orleans.

A red streetcar clattering along Canal Street.

Admiring a mansion in the leafy Garden District.

Fresh boiled crawfish, a Louisiana specialty.

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Infectious music, irresistible food, the beauty of the Mississippi, historic neighborhoods, and the worlds biggest free party, Mardi Gras. There are endless reasons to love New Orleans, but here are some of our favorites.

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Discover Reasons to Love New Orleans

t With vast to the west, New Orleans is a truly green and pleasant city.

Discover Reasons to Love New Orleans