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Inside Background
Architecture 
     New Orleans offers some distinctive architecture that many visitors will...
Last edited: 30 June 2009
Culture 
It is hard to know where to begin when describing the culture of New Orleans...
Last edited: 07 September 2008
Health & Safety 
While this is one of the friendliest cities around, like any large U.S. city...
Last edited: 12 June 2008
History 
The history of the New Orleans area begins in the late 1600s with the arrival...
Last edited: 05 June 2006
Recommended Reading 
While not a traditional publication, one of the most interesting sites for...
Last edited: 17 January 2007
Tourist Board Info 
One excellent official resource for visitor information in New Orleans is the...
Last edited: 17 January 2007
Weather & When to Go 
     For most of the year, New Orleans is hot and muggy. In the summer, the...
Last edited: 06 February 2008
Introduction 
New Orleans is a city that knows how to celebrate!  The city’s reputation for...
Last edited: 24 May 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
New Orleans is an affordable destination to get to, and there are plenty of...
Last edited: 20 November 2009
Getting Around 
If you go to New Orleans and get a hotel on St. Charles Avenue, the great thing...
Last edited: 18 April 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
      A car rental in New Orleans is only necessary if you plan to travel...
Last edited: 06 June 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
You must check out the TWO monthly art markets in New Orleans.  There is the...
Last edited: 22 August 2007
Family Travel 
The Audubon Zoo is one of the nation's best and a beautiful place to walk. The...
Last edited: 02 August 2008
Nightlife 
A fun place to nightclub is Frenchmen Street in the Faubourg Marigny, just...
Last edited: 06 March 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
For a change of pace, you can visit City Park at sundown and take in a free...
Last edited: 24 March 2008
The Performing Arts 
Although you can find live music in pretty much any bar of Bourbon Street any...
Last edited: 01 June 2008
Shopping 
Downtown New Orleans is filled with shopping options for nearly every taste and...
Last edited: 07 January 2008
Cooking School 
Experience New Orleans by learning how to cook their local dishes. Here are...
Last edited: 22 April 2009
Deals in December 
December offers traveling singles, families (yes, New Orleans can be a family...
Last edited: 06 November 2008
Friends of Cabildo Walking Tours 
These 2 hour French Quarter walking tours are led by specially trained and well...
Last edited: 10 April 2008
Music Scene In New Orleans 
If you want to experience music the way the locals do head on over to Frenchmen...
Last edited: 19 August 2008
Pirates Alley Cafe 
Not a cafe, more of a pleasant little bar.  Plenty of Atmosphere and a...
Last edited: 20 September 2008
Royal Street- The place for art! 
The French Quarter is just amazing! If you are in any way interested in art you...
Last edited: 13 May 2008
Scenic Views 
www.youtube.com/w... An overview of New Orleans,  the French Qurater, and...
Last edited: 28 September 2009
See New Orleans Like A Local 
Some things that you should try to do while visiting New Orleans, especially if...
Last edited: 03 April 2008
The Club Miss Mae's 
Located at the corner of Napoleon Ave. and Magazine St., this is the bar for...
Last edited: 18 June 2009
WINO 
Visit  WINO - Wine Institute of New Orleans This wine store/tasting room is...
Last edited: 14 March 2008
Audubon Insectarium 
The Audubon Insectarium is the newest attraction in New Orleans - a must for...
Last edited: 02 January 2009
Beauregard-Keyes House 
This raised center hall house was built in 1826, for wealthy auctioneer Joseph...
Last edited: 11 July 2008
Bloody Mary's Tours 
Bloody Mary is a one woman show that offers in depth ghost, cemetery and...
Last edited: 27 February 2008
Bourbon French Parfums 
Make an appointment and have a customized scent made for you!  The staff is...
Last edited: 16 January 2008
Chalmette National Historical Park 
Good news from Chalmette Battlefield----it's now open. It's one of the six...
Last edited: 16 July 2007
Entergy IMAX Theatre 
The IMAX is OPEN.
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Fahy's Irish Pub 
Just a piece of history: The wake of famed author Robert Asprin was held here by
Last edited: 03 November 2008
French Quarter 
The French Quarter is so much more than just partying on Bourbon Street. While...
Last edited: 10 February 2008
Hurricane Katrina Tour - America's Greatest Catastrophe 
This is a tour of the areas most affected by Hurricane Katrina, such as the 9th...
Last edited: 01 January 2009
Island of Salvation Botanica 
If you seek the true Spirit of Vodou (Voodoo), *this* is the place where you...
Last edited: 24 July 2009
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve 
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve is actually several parks...
Last edited: 20 April 2009
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop and Bar 
Reported to be the oldest bar in the USA.  Order a T-shirt while you are there...
Last edited: 18 April 2007
Le Chat Noir 
This is a don't miss local spot for live (small) productions of mostly local...
Last edited: 29 February 2008
M.S. Rau Antiques 
Experience the finest shopping in the world at the largest antiques gallery in...
Last edited: 24 March 2009
McKenna Museum of African American Art 
The McKenna Museum of African American Art is located at 2003 Carondelet St...
Last edited: 11 January 2009
Meyer the Hatter 
You can not walk the streets of New Orleans without making a statement donning...
Last edited: 21 December 2009
Riverside Spa 
Riverside Spa offers massage therapy, body treatments, facials, and nail...
Last edited: 01 February 2008
Silk Road Collection - Asian Antiques 
Silk Road Collection is a small Asian antique furniture store on one of New...
Last edited: 27 June 2008
St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 
  St Louis Cemetary No.3 is walking distance from the New Orleans Museum of...
Last edited: 31 March 2008
Vaughan's Lounge 
Vaughn's Lounge is a funky local Blues and Jazz Club in a New Orleans...
Last edited: 28 July 2006
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Dining is one of the greatest things about visiting New Orleans, because of the...
Last edited: 12 June 2007
Breakfast 
If you're in the Fench Quarter, of course you have to get coffee and beignets...
Last edited: 29 March 2008
Cheap Eats 
A Favorite cheap eats place in New Orleans is Acme Oyster House.  Yes it is...
Last edited: 23 September 2008
Dining for Large Groups 
Group business is a huge market for many popular New Orleans Restaurants.  Its...
Last edited: 24 January 2007
Late-night Dining 
For late-night breakfast, try the Camellia Grill on Carrollton Ave.  It is the...
Last edited: 22 September 2008
People-watching 
MoJo 's 1140 Decatur St (in quarter)  has outside tables and serves wine and...
Last edited: 14 October 2009
Special Occasion Dining 
Carmine's Italian and Seafood Restaurant 4101 Veterans Memorial Blvd Metairie...
Last edited: 23 May 2008
Desserts 
What good is food with no dessert? And do you really need to eat a meal to earn...
Last edited: 22 October 2007
Krispy Kreme Donuts 
For you donut lovers, be aware that at least some of the Walgreens in the area...
Last edited: 24 April 2009
Acme Oyster & Seafood House 
The line may be long outside the door, but it's worth the wait.  Inside, you'll...
Last edited: 31 December 2008
Angelo Brocato Ice Cream 
This place has wonderful Italian Gelato (ice cream).  Conveniently located off...
Last edited: 17 September 2009
Anita's Restaurant 
Just good, plain food.  Breakfast, plate lunches and po-boys at reasonable...
Last edited: 21 April 2007
Antoine's Restaurant 
Antoine's is the oldest family run restaurant in the U.S., having been run by...
Last edited: 08 January 2009
Bacco Restaurant 
Have eaten at Bacco's for over 8 years and never been disappointed. The service...
Last edited: 24 October 2009
Bon Ton Cafe 
While many restaurants in New Orleans claim to be "Cajun", Bon Ton truly is...
Last edited: 08 January 2009
Brennan's Restaurant 
This famous French Quarter restaurant does not disappoint.  Extensive wine...
Last edited: 30 December 2008
Cafe Amelie 
The perfect oasis in the French Quarter, Cafe Amelie boasts excellent food...
Last edited: 11 October 2008
Cafe Du Monde 
One of the first restaurants to reopen in the Quarter after Katrina...
Last edited: 14 September 2009
Cafe Du Monde 
This is a New Orleans' institution that is not to be missed.  Since 1862 this...
Last edited: 28 December 2008
Cafe Fleur-De-Lis 
307 Chartres Street
Last edited: 29 May 2009
Camellia Grill 
At the bend in the St. Charles Streetcar track at Carollton and St. Charles.  A...
Last edited: 28 December 2008
Central Grocery Company 
The Central Grocery Company is open and ready for business (as of May 2008...
Last edited: 24 May 2008
Chinese Kitchen 
Chinese Kitchen is known for their fried rice and generous portions.
Last edited: 18 October 2009
Clover Grill 
Kitchen has returned to full 24 hour service and the staff is just a sassy as...
Last edited: 24 April 2006
Commander's Palace 
Newly renovated and now open (after Katrina) Garden District building that has...
Last edited: 30 December 2008
Deja Vu Restaurant & Bar 
A great little bar and grill mainly frequented by locals. Very friendly staff...
Last edited: 08 May 2008
Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse 
This is a high class steakhouse in the French Quarter.
Last edited: 17 September 2009
Drago's Seafood 
Drago's Metairie location reopened immediately after Katrina and served 77,000...
Last edited: 14 July 2009
Eat Restaurant 
Eat Restaurant is a lovely restaurant on Dauphine, serving good food and good...
Last edited: 28 July 2009
Eleven 79 
Eleven 79 has been re-opened since Hurricane Katrina, as have many others in...
Last edited: 19 November 2008
Emeril's 
Yes, this is the first restaurant that food Mogul Emeril Lagasse started up...
Last edited: 28 December 2008
Emeril's Delmonico 
Newly renovated after Katrina.  This is the most upscale of Emeril's...
Last edited: 31 December 2008
Fredrick's On The Avenue 
Fredrick's has reopened after the storm. They are back to making great...
Last edited: 24 July 2008
French Quarter Pizzeria & bar 
French Quarter Pizzeria is a great family restaurant serving everything made...
Last edited: 11 September 2009
Galatoire's Restaurant 
Galatoire's Restaurant is the classic Creole dining experience.  Rich...
Last edited: 17 January 2009
Gumbo Shop 
If you want to taste classic Cajun cuisine in the French Quarter, but not pay...
Last edited: 31 December 2008
Hobnobbers Varieties Bar 
A New Orleans staple. Specials daily, and the usual po-boys and burgers, full...
Last edited: 23 April 2008
Jack Dempsey's Restaurant 
Jack Dempsey's is a wonderful restaurant . Great for large group or just a...
Last edited: 06 November 2006
Jagerhaus 
Jagerhaus is a casual German restaurant in the French Quarter. They serve...
Last edited: 17 June 2009
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Cafe 
Popular hangout for Parrotheads (Jimmy Buffett fans) or others looking for...
Last edited: 14 September 2009
La Peniche 
La Peniche is back open 24 hours Thursday through Monday (Closed Tuesday and...
Last edited: 10 May 2008
La Petite Grocery 
FIVE STARS Tom Fitzmorris, The New Orleans Menu “A neighborhood spot you could...
Last edited: 04 August 2007
Louisiana Pizza Kitchen 
Great place for pizza in the Quarter.  Specializes in non-traditional Cajun...
Last edited: 31 December 2008
Lucky Dogs 
Lucky dogs are a classic street vendor food in New Orleans.  It's common for...
Last edited: 30 December 2008
Minh Cafe 
Minh Bui, the creative Saigon born chef, is well known to New Orleanians who...
Last edited: 03 March 2008
Mojo Bistro 
Open and doing well. Great Mediterranean and New Orleans cuisine, reasonably...
Last edited: 01 January 2009
Monaghan's Erin Rose 
Monaghan's Erin Rose is a great local bar on Conti Street in the French...
Last edited: 16 January 2009
Mother's Restaurant 
Perhaps the proudest of all restaurants when New Orleans was named Fattest City...
Last edited: 02 May 2008
Mulate's New Orleans 
Mulate's is a truly Cajun experience.  Eat Cajun specialties and dance...
Last edited: 03 March 2009
Napoleon House Bar & Cafe 
Due to Hurricane Katrina serving hours are limited: Open Fri. thru Wed. 11:30am...
Last edited: 15 February 2006
Nola Restaurant 
This is Emeril Lagasse's French Quarter restaurant.  It is slightly less formal...
Last edited: 31 December 2008
Parkway Bakery & Tavern 
Parkway Bakery and Tavern has reopened.
Last edited: 23 June 2006
Pat O'Brien's 
Order one of their hurricanes and enjoy the spectacular patio setting, probably...
Last edited: 30 December 2008
Please-U-Restaurant 
The Please-U-Restaurant is open for business.  Its hours are Monday through...
Last edited: 13 May 2008
Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits 
A chain restaurant serving spicy/mild fried chicken, buttermilk biscuits, and...
Last edited: 31 December 2008
Port of Call 
Great burgers in the French Quarter.  Wash down your burger with a monsoon.
Last edited: 15 May 2009
Prudhomme's Chef Paul K-Paul's 
Chef Paul Prudhomme is famous for creating fiery authentic Cajun dishes made...
Last edited: 30 December 2008
Star Steak & Lobster House 
 Located on "Decatur", just a few blocks down from Canal in the French Quarter...
Last edited: 11 September 2006
Sun Ray Grill 
Still open, and the Duck Nachos are worth a try!
Last edited: 15 September 2006
Swiss Confectionery Inc. 
Swiss Confectionery is OPEN for business!  They are no longer closed due to...
Last edited: 08 February 2008
Tony Angello's Restaurant 
Restaurant has been rebuilt and has reopened.
Last edited: 04 June 2009
Two Sister's Kitchen 
Two Sisters reopened shortly after Kartina. Go there for the well-regarded soul...
Last edited: 15 July 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 20 July 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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