Lonely Planet New Orleans

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to 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.

This classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips, with an 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, while expert local recommendations cover eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more. Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of New Orleans bring the city to life, with fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Cabildo to Frenchmen Street and Audubon Park.

Connect with New Orleans culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions. The guide covers the 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 the Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans East, North Shore, Vacherie, The Bayou, Lafayette & Breaux Bridge, New Iberia, Tunica Hills, Natchez and Lake Charles. An essential information toolkit provides tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel.