The Rough Guide to New OrleansNew Orleans is a world apart from the rest of the Untied States, a city that has held on to its distinctive character and French Creole heritage. It is home to some of the world's finest musicians as well as the famous Mardi Gras carnival. The Rough Guide to New Orleans takes you through it all in great detail, providing informed reviews and lively accounts of the best that the city has to offer. Features include excursions to plantations, a history of Mardi Gras and, features on local history in general. |
Contents
Introducing the city | 3 |
The French Quarter | 20 |
Rampart Street and Tremé | 60 |
The CBD and Warehouse District | 68 |
The Garden District and uptown | 89 |
The Mississippi River | 103 |
MidCity and City Park | 117 |
The cemeteries | 123 |
Out of the city | 133 |
Contexts | 291 |
Mardi Gras | 306 |
Books | 313 |
Music | 322 |
Films | 332 |
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