New Orleans For Dummies

by Julia Kamysz Lane

Whether you want to go to New Orleans for its history or the revelry…the incredible, unique cuisine or the music and club scene…the risqué aura of Bourbon Street or the ritzy lushness of the Garden District, this is your fun and easy guide to exploring and enjoying "The Big Easy". New Orleans is indeed open for business; more than 1000 restaurants and more than half of the areas hotels are welcoming visitors. Written by Julia Kamysz Lane, a resident and fan of the Crescent City, New Orleans For Dummies, 4th Edition helps you make your most of your time,   A full chapter on Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, plus sections called “Assessing Katrina’s Effect” at the beginning of relevant chapters and the post-hurricane status for every listing Dining info on where to try a variety of local flavors, such as Cajun and Creole cuisine at Emeril’s, Antoine’s, or Arnauds, a romantic dinner at Court of Two Sisters, a greasy, roast-beef po’ boy from Elizabeth’s, a plateful of shucked oysters from Acme Oyster House, or beignets —tasty fried doughnuts — to start your day at Café du Monde Advice on shopping for everything from exquisite antiques and fine art to pralines and T-shirts A rundown of the city’s varied and exciting cultural scene, including the best bars and clubs in the French Quarter and beyond Info on cultural and historic attractions, including the Canal Streetcar, the New Orleans Museum of Art, the mansions on St. Charles Avenue, the courtyards in the French Quarter, the antebellum plantation houses in the Garden District, and more An overview of the vibrant, eclectic music scene, including where to catch live jazz,  R & B, Cajun or zydeco vibes, or modern-day brass bands getting funky Four suggested itineraries, plus three day trips Like every For Dummies travel guide, New Orleans For Dummies, 4th Edition

Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages The jazz is jammin’, the jasmine is blooming, and the jambalaya is simmering, so get this book and get packing. The infinite variety and captivating mystique  of New Orleans await you.

Genres: Travel

340 pages, Paperback

First published January 30, 2007

Reviews

[Dudley Stadler · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book and enjoyed it for the most part. It is actually a reference book which is readable. I disagree with her about Lucky Dogs. They are good hangover cures because they will make you sick. She also mentioned Cabildo without mentioning the Presbytere.

[Ben · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very well designed book. Its recommendations are pretty spot on. It's a book you want to buy while you are in the thinking stages of going to New Orleans (NO). It has some ideas to fill the time when you don't have an iron clad itinerary. Most of the prices for attractions have increased since the books production in 2007. Another thing is this book is a little TOO paranoid with regards traveling to certian parts of NO or needing to stay in groups. Pretty much if you are going to a touristy destination in the day, you are going to be fine since there will be other tourists there as well.

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the stores listed on Royal street was not there, otherwise good book