New Orleans Book

	The Authors	4
	This Book	6
	Thanks	7
	Foreword	8
	Introduction	9
	Facts About New Orleans	11
	History	11
	Geography	19
	Climate	20
	Ecology & Environment	21
	Government & Politics	21
	Economy	22
	Population & People	22
	Arts	22
	New Orleans' Musical Heritage	25
	Society & Conduct	34
	Religion	34
	Language	35
	Facts for the Visitor	36
	When to Go	36
	Orientation	36
	Maps	37
	Tourist Offices	37
	Travel Agencies	38
	Documents	38
	Embassies & Consulates	39
	Customs	40
	Money	40
	Post & Communications	43
	Digital Resources	44
	Books	45
	Newspapers & Magazines	48
	Radio	48
	Photography & Video	48
	Mardi Gras	48
	Time	49
	Electricity	49
	Weights & Measures	49
	Laundry	49
	Toilets	49
	Health	50
	Women Travelers	50
	Gay & Lesbian Travelers	50
	Disabled Travelers	51
	Senior Travelers	51
	New Orleans for Children	51
	Useful Organizations	51
	Libraries	52
	Universities	52
	Cultural Centers	52
	Dangers & Annoyances	53
	Legal Matters	53
	Business Hours	54
	Public Holidays & Special Events	54
	Work	57
	Getting There & Away	58
	Air	58
	Bus	61
	Train	61
	Car & Motorcycle	61
	Bicycle	62
	Hitchhiking	62
	Riverboat	62
	Getting Around	63
	The Airport	63
	To/From the Airport	63
	To/From Union Passenger Terminal	64
	Bus	64
	Streetcar	64
	Car & Motorcycle	65
	Taxi	66
	Mississippi River Ferries	67
	Bicycle	67
	Walking & Jogging	68
	Organized Tours	68
	Things to see & Do	70
	French Quarter	70
	Treme District	84
	Faubourg Marigny & Bywater	86
	CBD & Warehouse District	87
	Lower Garden District	91
	Garden District & Uptown	94
	St Charles Ave Streetcar Tour	98
	Esplanade Ridge	101
	City Park	103
	Lakeshore Park	104
	Metairie Cemetery	104
	Longue Vue House & Gardens	106
	Audubon Louisiana Nature Center	106
	Cooking Classes	107
	Bicycling	107
	Fishing	107
	Golf	108
	Gyms	108
	Horseback Riding	108
	Tennis	108
	Places to Stay	109
	Camping	110
	Hostels	110
	Hotels	111
	Long-Term Rentals	119
	Places to Eat	120
	Food	120
	Drinks	123
	French Quarter	123
	Faubourg Marigny & Bywater	128
	CBD & Warehouse District	130
	Lower Garden & Garden Districts	132
	Uptown	134
	Riverbend	135
	Esplanade Ridge	137
	Mid-City	137
	Entertainment	139
	Bars & Clubs	139
	Arenas & Auditoriums	146
	Theater	147
	Classical Music	147
	Cinemas	147
	Free & Outdoor Events	148
	Spectator Sports	148
	Shopping	150
	What to Buy	150
	Where to Shop	156
	Excursions	159
	North Shore	159
	Southward to the Swamp	164
	Cajun Wetlands	167
	River Road Ramble	169
	Baton Rouge	173
	Cajun Country	175
	Glossary	181
	Index	184