Lonely Planet New Orleans (City Travel Guide) [Paperback]

Adam Karlin (Author), Lisa Dunford (Author), Sean Mussenden (Author)

Book Description

Series: City Travel Guide | Publication Date: December 1, 2009

Discover New Orleans

Discover the evolution of Mardi Gras: from pagan rites to the right to party
Ward off evil spirits with a gris-gris (amulet) from a Santeria shop
Stroll along a pirate's alley, uncover secret gardens and visitan iconic author's home…all in a leisurely afternoon
Feast on mud bugs, lizards and every part of the pig you can imagine

In This Guide:

Two authors, 60 days of in-city research, 17 detailed maps, innumerable po'boys eaten
Special chapter on rebuilding New Orleans with information on continued relief efforts and volunteer opportunities
Expanded Day Trips & Excursions chapter gives you a taste of Cajun Country

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Product Details

• Paperback: 280 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; Map edition (December 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1741048338
• ISBN-13: 978-1741048339
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #124,976 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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61 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Companion!, September 6, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Lonely Planet New Orleans (Travel Survival Kit) (Paperback)

Of all the tour books I hauled with me to the great city of New Orleans, this was the best. Detailed mapping of the city especially the French Quarter. It tells you the truth of where to go and not to go and where you can get a decent cheap meal but it also tells you where to go when you want to wine and dine. It tells you fascinating details of the city and the best haunts of the city and places that you are best missing but it tells you why in great detail. And it tells you of it's famous residents from Anne Rice to Tennessee Williams. I couldn't survive without this book! It is a must have for anybody going to New Orleans!

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Big Easy made easy, January 4, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Lonely Planet New Orleans (Travel Survival Kit) (Paperback)

I have long been a fan of Lonly Planet and this book helps me continue the trend. With this invaluable guidebook, we selected our transportation from the airport, hotel, and must see, do and eat lists. Everything was great! Information is presented in a clear, concise and HONEST way. We knew where to go and what to skip. The book is durable and easy to tote around. A must!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yeah you rite, brah!, January 5, 2001

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This review is from: Lonely Planet New Orleans (Travel Survival Kit) (Paperback)

My trip to New Orleans this week was without a doubt my best road trip ever. This guide made it possible. Having only been to New Orleans three times, I was concerned about being able to fill four days with events other than sleeping off the previous night's madness. This book enabled me to drag myself and my friends around town like a native. I cannot recommend this book enough (or the Chicken Roulade Tchoupitoulas at K-Pauls, also 5 stars)!!