Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet Pocket New Orleansis your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. March with a brass band through the French Quarter, eat everything from jambalaya to beignets or take a walking tour past the Garden District's plantation-style mansions; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of New Orleans and begin your journey now!InsideLonely Planet Pocket New Orleans:Full-colormaps and images throughoutHighlights and itinerarieshelp you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tipsto save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential info at your fingertips- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets- eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missFree, convenient pull-out New Orleans map(included in print version), plus 16 color neighborhood mapsUser-friendly layoutwith helpful icons, and organized by neighborhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your timeCoversFrench Quarter, Faubourg, Marigny and the Bywater, CBD and the Warehouse District, Garden and Lower Garden Districts, Uptown and Riverbend, Mid-City and the Treme, and moreThe Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet Pocket New Orleans,a colorful, easy-to-use, and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the can't-miss experiences to maximize a quick trip experience.Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of New Orleans' neighborhoods? Check out ourLonely Planet Eastern USAguide.Authors:Written and researched by Lonely Planet.About Lonely Planet:Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.