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Completely updated every year, Frommer's New Orleans features a full rundown of the unique experiences that await you.Our author hits all the highlights, from the French Quarter to the Garden District to Mid-City and beyond. She's checked out all the city's best hotels and restaurants in person, and offers authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget.You'll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of shopping and nightlife; an in-depth look at Mardi Gras; detailed walking tours; accurate neighborhood maps; advice on planning a successful vacation; and side trips to Cajun Country and the nearby plantation homes.Frommer's New Orleans also includes a color fold-out map.Author: Diana K. Schwam Kindle Edition: 352 pages Kindle eBook Company: Frommers (2010-12-07) (2010-12-07) List Price: $19.99 Amazon Price: 
‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other’. New York TimesTwo perfect days in New OrleansWhether you’re a local looking for a long weekend escape, or a visitor looking to explore, Lonely Planet’s Trips series offers the best itineraries – and makes it easy to plan the perfect trip time and again.Everyone knows road-tripping is the ultimate way to experience the USA. You can drive up, down, across, around or straight through every state on the continental map. We’re here to help you narrow down the options. Whether you’re on a quest for that perfect Pacific Northwest microbrewery pint, fresh lobster right off the boat in Maine or the coolest classic all-night diners in New Jersey, we’ve got you covered. Our authors drove, paddled, walked, cycled, rode the rails and hopped buses all across the country to bring you their 99 favorite trips across the US.This eBook-only offering is an excerpt of Lonely Planet’s USA’s Best Trips, which includes 99 themed itineraries across America. The trip chosen for this eBook includes:• Activities for every interest, from strolling through the French Quarter to experiencing live New Orleans jazz to learning about the history of Mardi Gras at Presbytere • Food & drink for every taste, from beignets, po’boys and oysters to cocktails at Bourbon Street’s most historic watering hole• Hotel recommendations range from painterly rooms at Degas’ House to sexy, modern accommodations with dazzling rooftop views• Easy-to-use map for your tripLonely Planet’s USA’s Best Trips is written and researched by Sara Benson, Amy Balfour, Alison Bing, Becca Blond, Jennifer Denniston, Lisa Dunford, Alex Leviton, David Ozanich, Danny Palmerlee, Brandon Presser and Karla Zimmerman. Check out Lonely Planet’s other eBook guides including USA’s Best Trips, Washington, Oregon & Pacific Northwest, Best California Trips and more.Author: Planet Lonely Kindle Edition: 708 pages Kindle eBook Company: Lonely Planet (2011-11-04) (2011-11-04) List Price: $0.99 Amazon Price: 
Every place has its history. But what is it about New Orleans that makes it more than just the sum of the events that have happened there? What is it about the spirit of the people who live there that could produce a music, a cuisine, an architecture, a total environment, the mere mention of which can bring a smile to the face of someone who has never even set foot there? What is the meaning of a place like that, and what is lost if it is lost? The winds of Hurricane Katrina, and the national disaster that followed, brought with them a moment of shared cultural awareness: Thousands were killed and many more displaced; promises were made, forgotten, and renewed; the city of New Orleans was engulfed by floodwaters of biblical proportions—all in a wrenching drama that captured international attention. Yet the passing of that moment has left too many questions. What will become of New Orleans in the months and years to come? What of its people, who fled the city on a rising tide of panic, trading all they knew and loved for a dim hope of shelter and rest? And, ultimately, what do those people and their city mean to America and the world? In Why New Orleans Matters, award-winning author and New Orleans resident Tom Piazza illuminates the storied culture and uncertain future of this great and most neglected of American cities. With wisdom and affection, he explores the hidden contours of familiar traditions like Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest, and evokes the sensory rapture of the city that gave us jazz music and Creole cooking. He writes, too, of the city's deep undercurrents of corruption, racism, and injustice, and of how its people endure and transcend those conditions. And, perhaps most important, he asks us all to consider the spirit of this place and all the things it has shared with the world—grace and beauty, resilience and soul. "That spirit is in terrible jeopardy right now," he writes. "If it dies, something precious and profound will go out of the world forever." Why New Orleans Matters is a gift from one of our most talented writers to the beloved and important city he calls home—and to a nation to whom that city's survival has been entrusted. Author: Tom Piazza Kindle Edition: 228 pages Kindle eBook Company: HarperCollins e-books (2009-10-13) (2009-10-13) List Price: $8.99 Amazon Price: 
What Will Your New Orleans Encounter Be?Gallery hopping and beer swilling with Southern art lovers in the Warehouse District Admiring lush garden-shrouded mansions in the Garden District Loosening your belt after feasting on praline bacon, duck-fat-fried chicken and waffles, alligator sausage cheesecake, and peanut butter bacon burgers Snagging a truckload of beads in exchange for showing your, um, spirit at a Mardi Gras parade Discovering the meaning of YURP, and witnessing how they're rebuilding - even re-creating - their home Hitching a ride on a steamboat for a dinner cruise along the Big Muddy Discover Twice the City in Half the Time Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation Our expert author recommends the very best restaurants, shops, festivals and bars Unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short trip Local perspectives: meet a member of the Arts Council of New Orleans, a project manager committed to sustainable landscapes, and 'Big Chief Cheyenne' of the Young Cheyenne Mardi Gras Indians Author: Adam Karlin Kindle Edition: 176 pages Kindle eBook Company: Lonely Planet (2011-03-17) (2011-03-17) List Price: $14.99 Amazon Price: 
Kindle version of our 200 page illustrated travel guide will take you to the world-famous city of New Orleans. In New Orleans, you'll find the roots of jazz as well as a blossoming culture made possible by the contributions of French, Spanish, African, American, Irish, Haitian, German, Jewish, Italian, and Vietnamese immigrants that is unlike anything else in the United States. Here, the laid-back atmosphere of the riverfront South has mixed with French sophistication and African-American energy to create something greater than the sum of its parts. Though hit hard by Katrina, New Orleans remains the largest city in Louisiana and one of the top tourist destinations in the United States. "Laissez les bons temps rouler" is what they say here in the Big Easy, and you too can "let the good times roll" with a cool stroll down Bourbon Street, a hot Dixieland band, and even hotter Creole cuisine. Mardi Gras may be the city's calling card, but that's just one event out of the hot and muggy year in New Orleans. Go ahead, take a riverboat down the Mississippi, munch on some beignets, and watch the Saints go marchin' in. But when it's time to leave, you, too, will know what it means to miss New Orleans. Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information. Updated February 2012. Works on Kindle and on iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows PC, Mac, Windows Phone, etc. using the free Kindle Reader software. Contents: Welcome To New Orleans Overview History Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath Weather & Climate Creoles, Cajuns, and New Orleanians Key Districts - French Quarter - Central Business District - Faubourg Marigny - Bywater - 7th, 8th, and Upper 9th Wards - Lower 9th Ward - Uptown - Audubon and University - Carrollton - Mid-City and Esplanade Ridge - Tremé - Central City - Lakeview and Lakeshore - Gentilly - Eastern New Orleans - Algiers Arrivals Local Transportation New Orleans Mardi Gras Sightseeing Highlights - Childrens' attractions - Occult and Voodoo destinations Fun Activities Day trips outside of town Festivals Volunteering Music Dining Guide Bars, Clubs & Drinking Accommodation Guide Safety & Security Communications Consulates Newspapers Local & Day Trips Author: Kerry Silverton Kindle Edition: 207 pages Kindle eBook Company: (2012-02-12) (2012-02-12) List Price: Amazon Price: 
The Rough Guide to New Orleans is the ultimate travel guide to this captivating city. Packed with smart, lively coverage of all the sights, hotels, restaurants and bars - as well as the best places to hear amazing live music, from jubilant Second Line street parades to atmospheric local clubs. This is the book that tells you what you really want to know about New Orleans - the best hole in the wall restaurants, the best French Quarter guesthouses, the sights that are worth seeing and those that aren't. New Orleans' vibrant festivals are covered in detail: Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest - the biggest roots music festival in the US - Essence, Voodoo, French Quarter Fest and many more. If you want to really experience the city like a local, encountering Mardi Gras Indians at dawn or dining at grand old Creole restaurants unchanged for centuries, this is the book for you. Katrina and its aftermath are covered honestly with no holds barred, and there are details on volunteering opportunities, from helping rebuild in the Ninth Ward to re-planting the nearby wetlands. Stunning photography brings this extraordinary city to life while detailed maps, marked with all sights, hotels, restaurants and bars, will help you get around.Make the most of your time on earth with The Rough Guide to New Orleans.Author: Samantha Cook Kindle Edition: 304 pages Kindle eBook Company: Rough Guides (2010-09-01) (2010-09-01) List Price: $19.99 Amazon Price: 
Offbeat Guides creates personalized, up-to-date travel guides that cover over 30,000 travel destinations worldwide using a combination of search technology and curation by both amateur and professional travel experts.Author: Offbeat Guides Kindle Edition: 181 pages Kindle eBook Company: Offbeat Guides (2010-11-02) (2010-11-02) List Price: $9.99 Amazon Price: 
Frommer's Complete Guides - IN FULL COLORAmerica's #1 bestselling travel seriesMore full-color guides than ever beforeFoldout maps in annual guidesOutspoken opinions, exact prices, and insider tipsAuthor: Diana K. Schwam Kindle Edition: 384 pages Kindle eBook Company: Frommers (2011-11-04) (2011-11-04) List Price: $19.99 Amazon Price: 
The ultimate guide to New Orleans' food scene provides the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate local culinary offerings. Written for residents and visitors alike to find producers and purveyors of tasty local specialties, as well as a rich array of other, indispensable food-related information including: food festivals and culinary events; specialty food shops; farmers’ markets and farm stands; trendy restaurants and time-tested iconic landmarks; and recipes using local ingredients and traditions. Author: Becky Retz, James Gaffney Kindle Edition: 312 pages Kindle eBook Company: Globe Pequot (2011-12-20) (2011-12-20) List Price: Amazon Price: 
There is no better way to see America than on foot. And there is no better way to appreciate what you are looking at than with a walking tour. Whether you are preparing for a road trip or just out to look at your own town in a new way, a downloadable walking tour from walkthetown.com is ready to explore when you are.Each walking tour describes historical and architectural landmarks and provides pictures to help out when those pesky street addresses are missing. Every tour also includes a quick primer on identifying architectural styles seen on American streets. The French Quarter spreads up from the Mississippi River across some 70 blocks. This is where the original French Colonial settlement of Nouvelle Orleans was laid out in simple squares in1718 by French Canadian naval officer Jean Baptiste Bienville. Bienville served as governor for financier John Law’s Company of the Indies, which in naming the city for the Regent Duc d’Orleans sought to curry Court favor before failing spectacularly in the “Great Mississippi Bubble.” The French Period legacy endures in the town plan and central square, church of St. Louis, Ursuline Convent and women’s education, ancien regime street names such as Bourbon and Royal, the charity hospital, and a mixed legacy of Creole culture, Mardi Gras, and the important effects of African enslavement combined with a tolerant approach to free persons of color. In 1762 the indifferent Louis XV transferred Louisiana to his Bourbon cousin Charles III of Spain. Emboldened by a period of Spanish vacillation in taking power, Francophile colonists staged a revolution in 1768, summarily squelched by Alejandro O’Reilly with a firing squad at the Esplanade fort. Spanish rule lasted for four decades, imparting a legacy of semi-fortified streetscapes, commonwall plastered brick houses, and walled courtyards used as gardens and utility spaces with separate servants’ quarters and kitchens. Olive oil cooking and graceful wrought iron balconies, hinges and locks in curvilinear shapes, and strong vestiges of civil law remain from the Spanish presence. Typical of the eccentricities of the Vieux Carre or “old square” is the fact that its much admired iron-embroidered architecture is not French, but Spanish. Disastrous fires one after another in 1788 and 1794 destroyed all but a handful of the original French buildings.Street names have floated back and forth between French and Spanish and the gold-and-blue signs on the corner buildigns indicate the street names that were recognized under earlier regimes. Sited on the highest ground in the area, the French Quarter sustained little damage from the flooding of New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Our walking tour will begin in Jackson Square, a few yards from the Mississippi River and in what some have called the architectural center of America... Author: Doug Gelbert Kindle Edition: 54 pages Kindle eBook Company: Cruden Bay Books (2009-05-12) (2009-05-12) List Price: $1.99 Amazon Price: Amazon.com DVD: New Orleans Travel
It's a colorful and flamboyant city that let's it all hang out, especially once you get your hands on some beads. Locals call this place of southern decadence the Crescent City - but host Charlie David quickly discovers why this city is one of the gayest places in America. New Orleans is a sassy city, back on its feet and better than ever. Join Charlie as he hits the streets for one big weekend of partying - it's Mardi Gras, Bump style! Bump! is the world's first gay and lesbian travel and lifestyle television series. It is unique and international in scope. In each episode Bump! presents a new gay-friendly destination in a stylish and upbeat format. Bump! travels the globe in search of fascinating gay human-interest stories. From gay tourism hotspots like Miami and London, to urban centres such as Montreal and Los Angeles, Bump! focuses its lens on gay and lesbian communities around the globe.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply. Director: Daniel Pasqua DVD: NTSC Company: TravelVideoStore.com (2012-04-16) List Price: $14.95 Amazon Price: $14.95 
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Cruising America's Waterways boards the Mississippi Queen, a classic paddlewheeler, for a seven-day cruise on the Mississippi River. From the steam engine to the steam-powered calliope, this vessel recalls the Victorian Era's luxury travel by boat. Along the way we visit the National Civil Rights Museum; Elvis' Graceland (Memphis); the National Military Park; the Army Corps. of Engineers (Vicksburg); antebellus homes; and a working cotton plantation (Natchez). There's the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola; the beautiful gardens of Rosedown (St. Francisville); Louisiana's Art Deco state capital; Cajun cooking; a swamp tour (Baton Rouge); and stops at Oak Alley and Laura Plantations (Vacherie). While in New Orleans we visit the port facilities, Lake Pontchartrain, and the Cabildo. Of course, no trip to New Orleans is complete without sampling the food and music of the famed French quarter.Director: Ronald S. Marquisee DVD: Color, Digital Sound, DVD, Full Screen, NTSCBENNETT DVD THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER: MEMPHIS TO NEW ORLEANS Company: Bennett Marine Video (2003-05-01) List Price: $29.95 Amazon Price: $24.95 Used Price: $7.94 Amazon.com Books: New Orleans Travel
Frommer's Complete Guides - IN FULL COLORAmerica's #1 bestselling travel seriesMore full-color guides than ever beforeFoldout maps in annual guidesOutspoken opinions, exact prices, and insider tipsAuthor: Diana K. Schwam Paperback: 384 pages Company: Frommers (2012-01-10) ISBN: 1118074068 List Price: $19.99 Amazon Price: $10.95 Used Price: $10.00 
Whether you are planning to visit a city, a region or a country, DK's foolproof 'Eyewitness' approach makes learning about a place a pleasure in itself. All the traditional guidebook subject matter is covered-descriptions of sights, opening times, hotels, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, phrase books etc- but, with the help of specially commissioned illustrations and maps, DK makes essential information easy to access and quick to absorb. No other guides explain the history of a place as clearly in words and pictures. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides the best guides ever created.Following Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans is back. The city has fought back with a vengeance and in 2007 drew record crowds to many of its festivals. For example, the 2007 French Quarter Festival celebrated its 24th year with a record crowd of over 450,000. The 2007 Mardis Gras drew over 800,000 and hotels reported a 95% occupancy rate. There are now over 140 major hotels open with near pre-Katrina numbers of rooms available. Nearly 100% of French Quarter and main tourist areas have reopened. Most major airlines have added flights to New Orleans over the past year. New Orleans remains one of the most visited US cities and the new DK Eyewitness Guide New Orleans is timed perfectly to the city's resurgence. Author: Marilyn Wood Paperback: 248 pages Company: DK Travel (2010-08-16) ISBN: 0756661919 List Price: $20.00 Amazon Price: $8.49 Used Price: $6.64 
Full-color guide • Make your trip to New Orleans unforgettable with illustrated features, 25 maps, and 145 color photos. Customize your trip with simple planning tools • Top experiences & attractions • Lodging comparison charts • Easy-to-read color neighborhood maps Explore the French Quarter, the Garden District, and beyond • Discerning Fodor’s Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more • “Word of Mouth” tips from fellow Fodor’s travelers • Illustrated features on Mardi Gras, Southern cuisine, and New Orleans music • Best cocktails, jazz clubs, cemeteries, galleries, festivals, museums, souvenir shops, and activities for kids, penny pinchers, and local wannabes Opinions from destination experts • Fodor’s New Orleans-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts • Revised annually to provide the latest information Added bonus: At the end of each Fodor’s hotel review, we’ve included snippets from TripAdvisor reviews. Plan your trip with the extra peace of mind that comes from knowing each of Fodor’s expert selections is reinforced by consumer experience and feedback. Author: Fodor's Paperback: 344 pages Company: Fodor's (2011-11-29) (2011-11-29) ISBN: 0679009353 List Price: $19.99 Amazon Price: $9.73 Used Price: $12.26 
"The Rough Guide to New Orleans" is the ultimate travel guide to this captivating city. Packed with smart, lively coverage of all the sights, hotels, restaurants and bars - as well as the best places to hear amazing live music, from jubilant Second Line street parades to atmospheric local clubs. This is the book that tells you what you really want to know about New Orleans - the best hole in the wall restaurants, the best French Quarter guesthouses, the sights that are worth seeing and those that aren't. New Orleans' vibrant festivals are covered in detail: Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest - the biggest roots music festival in the US - Essence, Voodoo, French Quarter Fest and many more. If you want to really experience the city like a local, encountering Mardi Gras Indians at dawn or dining at grand old Creole restaurants unchanged for centuries, this is the book for you. Katrina and its aftermath are covered honestly with no holds barred, and there are details on volunteering opportunities, from helping rebuild in the Ninth Ward to re-planting the nearby wetlands. Stunning photography brings this extraordinary city to life while detailed maps, marked with all sights, hotels, restaurants and bars, will help you get around. Make the most of your time on earth with "The Rough Guide to New Orleans".Author: Sam Cook Paperback: 304 pages Company: Rough Guides (2010-08-16) ISBN: 185828659X List Price: $19.99 Amazon Price: $11.15 Used Price: $10.15 
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 Author: Adam Karlin, Lisa Dunford, Sean Mussenden Paperback: 280 pages Company: Lonely Planet (2009-12-01) ISBN: 1741048338 List Price: $18.99 Amazon Price: $11.65 Used Price: $7.07
Kindle version of our 200 page illustrated travel guide will take you to the world-famous city of New Orleans. In New Orleans, you'll find the roots of jazz as well as a blossoming culture made possible by the contributions of French, Spanish, African, American, Irish, Haitian, German, Jewish, Italian, and Vietnamese immigrants that is unlike anything else in the United States. Here, the laid-back atmosphere of the riverfront South has mixed with French sophistication and African-American energy to create something greater than the sum of its parts. Though hit hard by Katrina, New Orleans remains the largest city in Louisiana and one of the top tourist destinations in the United States. "Laissez les bons temps rouler" is what they say here in the Big Easy, and you too can "let the good times roll" with a cool stroll down Bourbon Street, a hot Dixieland band, and even hotter Creole cuisine. Mardi Gras may be the city's calling card, but that's just one event out of the hot and muggy year in New Orleans. Go ahead, take a riverboat down the Mississippi, munch on some beignets, and watch the Saints go marchin' in. But when it's time to leave, you, too, will know what it means to miss New Orleans. Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information. Updated February 2012. Works on Kindle and on iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows PC, Mac, Windows Phone, etc. using the free Kindle Reader software. Contents: Welcome To New Orleans Overview History Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath Weather & Climate Creoles, Cajuns, and New Orleanians Key Districts - French Quarter - Central Business District - Faubourg Marigny - Bywater - 7th, 8th, and Upper 9th Wards - Lower 9th Ward - Uptown - Audubon and University - Carrollton - Mid-City and Esplanade Ridge - Tremé - Central City - Lakeview and Lakeshore - Gentilly - Eastern New Orleans - Algiers Arrivals Local Transportation New Orleans Mardi Gras Sightseeing Highlights - Childrens' attractions - Occult and Voodoo destinations Fun Activities Day trips outside of town Festivals Volunteering Music Dining Guide Bars, Clubs & Drinking Accommodation Guide Safety & Security Communications Consulates Newspapers Local & Day Trips Author: Kerry Silverton Kindle Edition: 207 pages Kindle eBook Company: (2012-02-12) (2012-02-12) List Price: Amazon Price:
‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other’. New York TimesTwo perfect days in New OrleansWhether you’re a local looking for a long weekend escape, or a visitor looking to explore, Lonely Planet’s Trips series offers the best itineraries – and makes it easy to plan the perfect trip time and again.Everyone knows road-tripping is the ultimate way to experience the USA. You can drive up, down, across, around or straight through every state on the continental map. We’re here to help you narrow down the options. Whether you’re on a quest for that perfect Pacific Northwest microbrewery pint, fresh lobster right off the boat in Maine or the coolest classic all-night diners in New Jersey, we’ve got you covered. Our authors drove, paddled, walked, cycled, rode the rails and hopped buses all across the country to bring you their 99 favorite trips across the US.This eBook-only offering is an excerpt of Lonely Planet’s USA’s Best Trips, which includes 99 themed itineraries across America. The trip chosen for this eBook includes:• Activities for every interest, from strolling through the French Quarter to experiencing live New Orleans jazz to learning about the history of Mardi Gras at Presbytere • Food & drink for every taste, from beignets, po’boys and oysters to cocktails at Bourbon Street’s most historic watering hole• Hotel recommendations range from painterly rooms at Degas’ House to sexy, modern accommodations with dazzling rooftop views• Easy-to-use map for your tripLonely Planet’s USA’s Best Trips is written and researched by Sara Benson, Amy Balfour, Alison Bing, Becca Blond, Jennifer Denniston, Lisa Dunford, Alex Leviton, David Ozanich, Danny Palmerlee, Brandon Presser and Karla Zimmerman. Check out Lonely Planet’s other eBook guides including USA’s Best Trips, Washington, Oregon & Pacific Northwest, Best California Trips and more.Author: Planet Lonely Kindle Edition: 708 pages Kindle eBook Company: Lonely Planet (2011-11-04) (2011-11-04) List Price: $0.99 Amazon Price: 
DK Eyewitness Top 10 New Orleans will lead you straight to the best attractions this vibrant city has to offer. Whether you're looking for great live music spots and lively clubs, the most interesting architecture, the best places to celebrate Mardi Gras, or the tastiest Cajun cuisine, this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists for all budgets, including the Top 10 jazz clubs, gay and lesbian venues, restaurants, children's activities, performing arts venues, shops and hotels, and the ever-useful Top 10 things to avoid. Effortlessly explore every corner of New Orleans using the large pull-out map, and the many smaller maps, included within the guide. DK Eyewitness Top 10 New Orleans is also packed with beautiful illustrations of the city's attractions and includes detailed sections on the Garden District and Uptown, the Warehouse, Arts and Central Business District, the Lower and Upper French Quarters, and more, providing insider knowledge every visitor wants and needs. Author: DK Publishing Paperback: 128 pages Company: DK Travel (2010-10-18) ISBN: 075666196X List Price: $14.00 Amazon Price: $8.14 Used Price: $6.14
There is no better way to see America than on foot. And there is no better way to appreciate what you are looking at than with a walking tour. Whether you are preparing for a road trip or just out to look at your own town in a new way, a downloadable walking tour from walkthetown.com is ready to explore when you are.Each walking tour describes historical and architectural landmarks and provides pictures to help out when those pesky street addresses are missing. Every tour also includes a quick primer on identifying architectural styles seen on American streets. The French Quarter spreads up from the Mississippi River across some 70 blocks. This is where the original French Colonial settlement of Nouvelle Orleans was laid out in simple squares in1718 by French Canadian naval officer Jean Baptiste Bienville. Bienville served as governor for financier John Law’s Company of the Indies, which in naming the city for the Regent Duc d’Orleans sought to curry Court favor before failing spectacularly in the “Great Mississippi Bubble.” The French Period legacy endures in the town plan and central square, church of St. Louis, Ursuline Convent and women’s education, ancien regime street names such as Bourbon and Royal, the charity hospital, and a mixed legacy of Creole culture, Mardi Gras, and the important effects of African enslavement combined with a tolerant approach to free persons of color. In 1762 the indifferent Louis XV transferred Louisiana to his Bourbon cousin Charles III of Spain. Emboldened by a period of Spanish vacillation in taking power, Francophile colonists staged a revolution in 1768, summarily squelched by Alejandro O’Reilly with a firing squad at the Esplanade fort. Spanish rule lasted for four decades, imparting a legacy of semi-fortified streetscapes, commonwall plastered brick houses, and walled courtyards used as gardens and utility spaces with separate servants’ quarters and kitchens. Olive oil cooking and graceful wrought iron balconies, hinges and locks in curvilinear shapes, and strong vestiges of civil law remain from the Spanish presence. Typical of the eccentricities of the Vieux Carre or “old square” is the fact that its much admired iron-embroidered architecture is not French, but Spanish. Disastrous fires one after another in 1788 and 1794 destroyed all but a handful of the original French buildings.Street names have floated back and forth between French and Spanish and the gold-and-blue signs on the corner buildigns indicate the street names that were recognized under earlier regimes. Sited on the highest ground in the area, the French Quarter sustained little damage from the flooding of New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Our walking tour will begin in Jackson Square, a few yards from the Mississippi River and in what some have called the architectural center of America... Author: Doug Gelbert Kindle Edition: 54 pages Kindle eBook Company: Cruden Bay Books (2009-05-12) (2009-05-12) List Price: $1.99 Amazon Price: 
Completely updated every year, Frommer's New Orleans features a full rundown of the unique experiences that await you.Our author hits all the highlights, from the French Quarter to the Garden District to Mid-City and beyond. She's checked out all the city's best hotels and restaurants in person, and offers authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget.You'll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of shopping and nightlife; an in-depth look at Mardi Gras; detailed walking tours; accurate neighborhood maps; advice on planning a successful vacation; and side trips to Cajun Country and the nearby plantation homes.Frommer's New Orleans also includes a color fold-out map.Author: Diana K. Schwam Paperback: 352 pages Company: Frommers (2011-01-04) ISBN: 0470881437 List Price: $19.99 Amazon Price: $37.28 Used Price: $5.87 |
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