Lonely Planet New Orleans

Discover New Orleans' most popular experiences and best kept secrets from learning how to make a fabulous gumbo at the Southern Food & Beverage Museum, to seeing blockbuster exhibitions at the New Orleans Museum of Art, and renting a bike for a cycle along the historic Lafitte Greenway.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's New Orleans travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate New Orleans effortlessly
• Exciting Perfect Day itineraries help you create your ideal adventure with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of New Orleans
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Cabildo, to Frenchmen Street, and Audubon Park
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with New Orleans culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: French Quarter; The Marigny & Bywater; CBD & Warehouse District; Garden District, Lower Garden & Central City; Uptown & Riverbend; Mid-City, Bayou St John & City Park; Tremé-Lafitte plus day trips to Lower 9th Ward; New Orleans East; North Shore; Vacherie; The Bayou; Lafayette & Breaux Bridge; New Iberia; Tunica Hills; Natchez; Lake Charles

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet's New Orleans.