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. |
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... Theater and the arts 235 15 Shopping 241 16 Gay New Orleans 263 17 Festivals 269 18 City directory 287 Contexts A brief history of New Orleans 293 Mardi Gras 306 Books 313 Music 322 Films 332 Index 336 MAP LIST Color maps at back of ...
... Theater and the arts 235 15 Shopping 241 16 Gay New Orleans 263 17 Festivals 269 18 City directory 287 Contexts A brief history of New Orleans 293 Mardi Gras 306 Books 313 Music 322 Films 332 Index 336 MAP LIST Color maps at back of ...
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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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