Overview
Dive headfirst into New Orleans and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.
New Orleans rewards curiosity – find jazz bars that spill out onto vibrant neighbourhood streets and historic courtyards alongside legendary Creole restaurants. Our on-the-ground experts have learned how to make gumbo at the Southern Food & Beverage Museum, cheered the Saints on at the Superdome, and watched classical concerts at the Orpheum. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's New Orleans travel guide. Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning your trip to New Orleans effortlessly, including:
- Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
- Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
- Inspiring photography and detailed maps including a pull-out map of New Orleans
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Cabildo and Frenchmen Street to Audubon Park
- Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, LGBTQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, using money, accessibility and responsible travel
- Connect with New Orleans culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
- Updated as part of Lonely Planet's reimagined guidebook collections, built to help travellers plan smarter, travel easier and explore with confidence
- Covers: French Quarter; The Marigny & Bywater; CBD & Warehouse District; Garden District, Lower Garden & Central City; Uptown & Riverbend; Mid-City, Bayou St John & City Park; Treme-Lafitte plus day trips to Lower 9th Ward; New Orleans East; North Shore; Vacherie; The Bayou; Lafayette & Breaux Bridge; New Iberia; Tunica Hills; Natchez; Lake Charles
Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's New Orleans.
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