The Unofficial Guide to New Orleans

by Eve Zibart, Bob Sehlinger, Tom Fitzmorris

From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World

"A Tourist's Best Friend!"
--Chicago Sun-Times

"Indispensable"
--The New York Times

Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide
* Hotels, motels, and inns ranked and rated for value and quality -- plus proven strategies for getting the best deals
* Everything you ever needed to know about Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest
* Witty and informative walking tours of the French Quarter, Arts District and Garden District
* The straight truth on all the attractions, from City Park to Aquarium of the Americas
* The best plantation home tours
* Detailed restaurant reviews and tips on the hottest nightspots


Sample Rating

City Park *****

Appeal by age
Preschool ***
Grade school *****
Teens ***
Young adults *****
Over 30 *****
Seniors ***

1 Palm Drive off I-10 (City Park/Metairie exit); # 504-482-4888;
www.neworleanscitypark.com

Type of attraction Municipal park with a variety of recreational and cultural attractions. Admission Park free; museum, botanical gardens, and some recreational centers have fees for out-of-state visitors. Hours Sunrise to sunset. When to go Anytime. Special comments An unrivaled family venue, with attractions for kids, jocks, picnickers, nature-lovers, and general romantics. How much time to allow 1-4 hours.

Genres: Travel, Reference, Nonfiction

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Bri · Rating 3 out of 5]

good starting point for planning a trip, but its slightly out of date. I recommend reading a few newer guides to get a better idea of what is actually running/open.

[Rebecca Johnson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too dated. Need an updated version, but had some interesting info!