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Ambassador Arts District Hotel, 74–75, 91, 97, 98 Garden District Hotel, 74–75, 92, 100 Andrew Jackson Hotel, 76, 93, 98 Astor Crowne Hotel, 91, 96, 98 Hampton Inn, 77, 93, 101 The Astor Crowne Plaza, 76 Hampton Inn and Suites, 74–75, 109 Avenue Bed and Breakfast, 77 Hampton Inn Downtown, 74–75, 92, 96, 101 Avenue Garden Hotel, 74–75, 92, 96, 99 Hampton Inn Suites & Convention Center, 91, 97, 101 Avenue Inn Bed & Breakfast, 91, 99 Hilton Garden Inn, 74–75, 91, 97, 100, 109 Avenue Plaza Hotel, 74–75, 92, 97, 99 Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 74–75, 90, 100 Historic French Market Inn, 76, 92, 100 Best Western French Quarter Landmark Holiday Inn French Quarter, 76, 92, 96, 101 Hotel, 76, 93, 98 Holiday Inn Select, 74–75, 91, 101, 109 Best Western Parc St. Charles, 74–75, 93, 98 Homewood Suites by Hilton, 74–75, 92, 101 Bienville House Hotel, 76, 92, 98 Hotel de la Monnaie, 76, 92, 102 Bourbon Orleans Hotel, 156 Hotel Inter-Continental New Orleans, 74–75, 90, 102 Hotel Le Cirque, 74–75, 90, 96, 102 Chateau Dupré Hotel, 76, 92, 97, 99 Hotel Monaco, 166 Chateau LeMoyne French Quarter Holiday Hotel Monteleone, 76, 90, 97, 103 Inn, 76, 92, 99 Hotel Provincial, 76, 91, 103 Chateau Sonesta Hotel, 76, 91, 99 Hotel Royal, 76, 91, 96, 103 The Columns, 77, 93, 98, 175 Hotel St. Marie, 76, 92, 97, 102 Comfort Suites Downtown, 74–75, 93, 98 Hotel St. Pierre, 76, 93, 102 The Cornstalk Hotel, 76, 92, 97, 98, 158 Hotel Villa Convento, 76, 93, 102 Cotton Exchange Hotel–Holiday Inn Express, House on Bayou Road, 43 74–75, 93, 99 Courtyard by Marriott, 74–75, 91, 97, 99 Inn on Bourbon, 76, 79, 92, 103 Creole Gardens Guesthouse, 74–75, 91, 96, 99 Inter-Continental on St. Charles, 42 A Creole HouseCOPYRIGHTED Hotel, 76, 93, 100 International MATERIAL House, 74–75, 90, 103, 327 Dauphine Orleans, 76, 92, 100 JW Marriott, 74–75, 90, 103 Degas House: Historic Home, Courtyard, and La Quinta, 74–75, 92, 102 Inn, 74–75, 90, 96, 100 Lafayette Hotel, 74–75, 92, 102 DoubleTree Hotel New Orleans, 74–75, 92, 101 Lafitte Guest House, 76, 92, 102 Lamothe House, 76, 93, 103 Embassy Suites New Orleans, 74–75, 91, 101, 109 Le Pavillon Hotel, 74–75, 90, 103 French Quarter Courtyard Hotel, 76, 93, 97, 101 Le Richelieu in the French Quarter, 76, 93, 103 French Quarter Suites, 76, 93, 100 Loews, 42, 74–75, 90, 104, 327 The Frenchmen Hotel, 74–75, 93, 100 Loft 523, 74–75, 90, 96, 104 17_583438_bindex.qxd 12/13/06 3:45 PM Page 356

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The Mc Kendrick-Breaux House, 74–75, 90, 96, 104 Rathbone Inn, 74–75, 93, 106 Madewood Plantation, 171 Renaissance Arts Hotel, 74–75, 90, 106 Maison De Ville, 76, 92, 104 Renaissance Pere Marquette, 74–75, 90, 107 Maison Dupuy Hotel, 76, 91, 105 Residence Inn, 74–75, 91, 107, 109 Maison St. Charles Hotel & Suites, 74–75, 93, 105 Ritz-Carlton New Orleans, 76, 79, 90, 97, 107, 310 Marigny Manor House, 74–75, 91, 96, 105 Royal Sonesta Hotel, 76, 91, 106 Marriott New Orleans, 76, 91, 104 Royal St. Charles Hotel, 74–75, 92, 106

New Orleans Guest House, 76, 93, 96, 104 St. Charles Inn Best Western, 77, 92, 97, 106 Nottoway Plantation Restaurant & Inn, 169–70 St. Peter House, 76, 93, 106 St. Vincent Guest House, 74–75, 93, 106 Saint Ann–Marie Antoinette, 76, 93, 106 Olivier House Hotel, 76, 93, 105 The Saint Louis, 76, 92, 97, 107 Omni Royal Crescent Hotel, 74–76, 90, 96, 105 Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, 74–75, 91, 96, 107 Omni Royal Orleans Hotel, 90 Sheraton on Canal, 42 Park View Guest House, 180 Soniat House, 76, 90, 107 Pelham Hotel, 74–75, 92, 104 Place D’Armes Hotel, 76, 92, 104 W French Quarter, 76, 90, 107 Pontchartrain Hotel, 74–75, 91, 96, 104 W New Orleans, 74–75, 90, 107 Prince Conti Hotel, 76, 92, 105, 327 The Whitney, 74–75, 91, 97, 107 Prytania Park Hotel, 74–75, 93, 105 Windsor Court Hotel, 74–75, 90, 108 Wyndham Bourbon Orleans Hotel, 76, 92, 108 Quality Inn & Suites, 74–75, 93, 105 Wyndham Canal Place, 76, 90, 108 Queen and Crescent Hotel, 74–75, 91, 97, 106 Wyndham Riverfront Hotel, 109 17_583438_bindex.qxd 12/13/06 3:45 PM Page 357

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Note: Page numbers in boldface type indicate profiles.

Acme Oyster House, 215, 223, 224, 229, 230 Drago’s, 216, 223, 225, 248–49 Alberta, 77, 222, 226, 230–31 Andrea’s, 216, 222, 225, 231 Emeril’s, 217, 220, 227, 249 Anatole, 213 Antoine’s, 124, 152, 215, 221, 224, 232 Fire, 77, 220, 227, 250 Arnaud’s, 215, 221, 224, 232–33 Flaming Torch, 77, 222, 226, 250–51 Fury’s, 216, 223, 225, 251 Bacco, 215, 222, 224, 233–34 Galatoire’s, 124, 215, 221, 224, 251–52 The Bank Café, 217, 220, 224, 234 Galley Seafood, 216, 223, 225, 252–53 Bayona, 215, 221, 224, 234–35 Gautreau’s, 77, 221, 253 Bombay Club, 215, 220, 224, 235, 326, 333–34 Gumbo Shop, 215, 221, 224, 253–54 Bon Ton Cafe, 217, 220, 224, 235–36 GW Fins, 215, 223, 224, 254 Bourbon House, 215, 220, 224, 236 Bozo’s, 216, 223, 225, 237 Herbsaint, 217, 222, 224, 254–55 Brennan’s, 153, 215, 221, 224, 237–38 Horinoya, 217, 222, 224, 255 Brigtsen’s, 181, 216, 221, 226, 238 Broussard’s, 215, 221, 224, 238–39 Impastato’s, 216, 222, 225, 256 Byblos, 216, 222, 226, 239 Irene’s Cuisine, 215, 222, 224, 256–57 Iris, 77, 222, 226, 257 Café Adelaide, 217, 220, 224, 239–40 Café Degas, 218, 222, 225, 240–41 Jacques-Imo’s, 77, 220, 226, 257–58 Café du Monde, 42, 156, 219 Jamila’s, 77, 222, 226, 258–59 Café East, 216, 220, 225, 241 Johnny’s Po-Boys, 215, 223, 224, 259 Cafe Giovanni, 215, 222, 224, 241–42 Kim Son, 217, 223, 225, 260 Casablanca, 222, 225, 242–43 K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen, 124, 155, 215, 220, Casamento’s, 77, 223, 226, 243 224, 259–60 Clancy’s, 77, 221, 226, 243–44 Cochon, 213 La Crepe Nanou, 77, 222, 226, 260–61 Commander’s Palace, 161, 216, 219, 220, 226, 244–45 La Petite Grocery, 77, 221, 226, 261–62 Cuvée, 217, 220, 224, 245 La Thai Cuisine, 216, 223, 225, 262 Le Parvenu, 216, 221, 225, 262–63 Delmonico, 216, 221, 226, 245–46 Lebanon’s Cafe, 77, 222, 226, 263 Dick & Jenny’s, 77, 220, 226, 246–47 Liborio, 217, 221, 224, 263–64 Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse, 215, 224, 247 Li’l Dizzy’s Cafe, 217, 223, 225, 264 Dong Phuong, 223, 217, 226, 247–48 Lilette, 77, 222, 227, 264–65 17_583438_bindex.qxd 12/13/06 3:45 PM Page 358

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Liuzza’s, 218, 223, 226, 265 Port of Call, 215, 223, 225, 228, 279–80 Liuzza’s by the Track, 218, 223, 226, 266 Lola’s, 218, 223, 226, 266 Ralph’s on the Park, 218, 220, 226, 280 Red Fish Grill, 215, 223, 225, 280–81 Mandina’s, 218, 221, 226, 267 Restaurant August, 217, 221, 224, 281–82 Maple Street Cafe, 77, 221, 227, 267–68 Rib Room, 215, 220, 225, 282 Marigny Brasserie, 217, 220, 224, 268 RioMar, 217, 223, 227, 282–83 Martinique, 77, 220, 227, 268–69 Mosca’s, 216, 222, 227, 269 Sake Café, 216, 222, 227, 283–84 Mother’s, 217, 223, 224, 269–70 7 on Fulton, 217, 220, 227, 284 Mr. B’s, 215, 221, 224, 270–71 Shogun, 222, 225, 284–85 Mr. Ed’s, 223, 225, 271 Stella!, 215, 221, 225, 285 Mr. John’s Ristorante, 216, 222, 223, 227, 271–72 Muriel’s, 215, 220, 225, 272 Table One, 216, 220, 227, 285–86 Taqueros Coyoacan, 216, 222, 227, 286 Napoleon House, 42, 215, 223, 225, 273, 347–48 Tommy’s, 217, 220, 227, 286–87 Ninja, 77, 222, 227, 273–74 Tujague’s, 31, 159, 215, 221, 225, 287 Nirvana, 77, 222, 227, 274 Nola, 215, 220, 225, 274–75 Upperline, 77, 221, 227, 288

One, 77, 220, 227, 275 Vincent’s, 216, 222, 227, 288–89 Palace Café, 217, 221, 224, 275–76 Vizard’s on the Avenue, 216, 220, 227, 289 Pascal’s Manale, 77, 221, 227, 229, 276–77 Pelican Club, 215, 221, 225, 277 Windsor Court Grill Room, 217, 221, 224, 290 Peppermill, 219, 221, 225, 277–78 Peristyle, 215, 220, 225, 278–79 Zea Rotisserie & Grill, 216, 221, 227, 228, 290–91, Philip Chan’s Asian-Cajun Bistro, 77, 220, 227, 279 330 17_583438_bindex.qxd 12/13/06 3:45 PM Page 359

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Acadians, arrival of, 13 history of, 16–18 Accents on Arrangements, children’s tours at, 46 Mardi Gras clubs for, 62–63 Accommodations, 73–108. Airports and air travel, 39, 46, 115–18 See also separate Accommodations Index Algiers, attractions, 176 for business travelers, 109–10 Allergy season, 47 from consolidators, 82–83 American Italian Renaissance Foundation House, 163 near convention center, 109–10 Amistad Research Center, 148, 173–74 corporate rates for, 80 Amtrak service, 118 costs of Amusement parks, 178–79, 206–7 for business travelers, 110–11 Anthony Bean Community Theater and Acting comparison of, 90–108 School, 332 discounts for, 81–82 Antiques, shopping for, 294–97, 299–301 Faubourg Marigny, 75 Aquarium of the Americas, 178–79, 182–83 half-price, 80–81 Archbishop Antoine Blanc Memorial, 180, 202–3 information chart, 98–108 Arrival and orientation, 115–32 jazz in, 322 by airport, 39, 46, 115–18 maps, 74–77 by bus, 118 Mid-City–Esplanade, 74–75 by car, 117–18 pets in, 42 dress recommendations, 41–42, 123–24 preferred rates for, 81–82 geography, 119–21 public restrooms in, 135–36 highways, 117–18 rating and ranking, 90–108 local customs and protocols, 121–22 best deals (top 30), 96–97 name pronunciations, 122–23 room characteristics in, 86–89 radio stations, 125 reservations for, 36–41 safety guidelines, 122, 126–32, 333 for busy seasons, 33–34 strip establishments, 125, 320 for conventions, 110–11 tipping, 124–25 services for, 82–83 by train, 118 travel agent help with, 85 visitor guides, 118 selection of, 73, 78–79 Arsenal, 151, 180, 186–87 tipping for, 125 Art with travel package, 83–84 festivals for, 52 Uptown and the Garden District, 74 museums for, 147–48, 165, 174, 181, 200 weekday rates for, 80 shopping for, 295–96, 301–2 from wholesalers, 82–83 studios for, 165, 166 Admission. See specific attractions Arts centers, 165, 178–79, 199, 333 African American Museum, 148 Attractions, 172–207. See also specific attractions African Americans Algiers, 176 Amistad Research Center collection on, 148, 173–74 Central Business District, 173, 176, 179 festivals for, 48–49 Chalmette, 176 17_583438_bindex.qxd 12/13/06 3:45 PM Page 360

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Attractions (continued) Brunch, restaurants for, 219 for children. See under Children Burgundy Street, 121 Faubourg Marigny, 179, 182 Buses, 134 French Quarter, 176–77, 180 to/from airport, 116–17 Kenner, 177 arrival by, 118 by location, 176–77 tours on, 139 maps, 178–81 Business District, Central. See Central Business Mid-City–Esplanade, 177, 179, 181 District New Orleans East, 177 Business travelers, 109–14 types, 174–75 accommodations for, 109–11 Uptown and the Garden District, 173–75, 177, 178, convention center for, 109–14 180–81 food for, 114 Audubon Cottages, 152 Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, 178–79, 183 Cabildo, 151, 180, 186–87 Audubon Park, 173, 178–79, 184, 308–9 Cabs. See Taxis Audubon Zoo, 45, 52, 178–79, 184–85 Cajun(s) Automated teller machines, at airport, 115 arrival of, 13 cooking of, 43, 210, 220, 304 Backstreet Cultural Museum, 148 festivals of, 71–72 Ballet, 331 music of, 326 Balls region of, swamp tours in, 143–44 Halloween, 69–70 Cajun Mardi Gras, 71–72 Mardi Gras, 61 Cajun Pride Swamp Tours, 143 Banking services, 46–47, 115 Cajun Queen cruises, 145 Barataria Preserve, 46 Calendar Bars and nightclubs food seasons, 211 Cajun music in, 326 special events, 48–53 Faubourg Marigny, 335 Canal Place mall, 304 French Quarter, 314–21, 334 Canal Street, 28, 119, 134 jazz in, 321–25 Canal Street Ferry, 45, 145 profiles, 333–54 Captain Phil’s Saltwater Guide Services, 311 safety, 333 Carjackings, 132 zydeco music in, 324 Carnival. See Mardi Gras Bartenders, tipping, 125 Carriage tours, 139–40 Baseball, 312 Cars Basketball, 312 arrival by, 117–18 Battle of New Orleans, anniversary celebration, 48 crime prevention in, 132 Battlefield sites, 178–79, 187–88, 308 impoundment of, 133 Bayou Food Festival, 72 parking, 65, 128–29, 133 Bayou tours, 143–44 plantation tours in, 167–72 Bead tossing, 57, 63, 65 rental, 39, 117 Beauregard-Keyes House, 158, 180, 185–86 Casinos, 327 Biking, 135, 309 Cathedral Gardens, 151–52 Blacksmith Shop, Lafitte’s, 157, 320–21 CBD. See Central Business District Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World, 146, 178–79, 186 Celebration in the Oaks, 52 Blues, 320 Cemeteries, 178–79, 187–88 Boating, 144–45, 311 Lafayette, 149, 161–62 Boo at the Zoo, 52 St. Louis, 152, 173 Book shops, 151, 296 St. Roch, 182 Botanical Gardens, 181, 198 tours of, 141–42, 148–49 Bourbon Street, 26 Central Business District geography, 121 attractions, 173, 176, 179 nightlife, 314–21 description, 26–28 safety, 333 nightlife, 334–35 tours, 157 restaurants, 216–17, 224 Breakfast, restaurants for, 219 walking tours, 163–67 Breweries, 304 Chalmette, attractions, 176 Brew pubs, 330 Chalmette National Battlefield, 178–79, Broel, House of, 146, 160 187–88, 308 17_583438_bindex.qxd 12/13/06 3:45 PM Page 361

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Chapel of St. Roch’s, 148 rental, 146 Chartres Street, 120–21 Court houses, 164 Children Court of Two Lions, 152 attractions for, 44–46, 143–45 Craft festivals, 72 carriage tours, 139–40 Crawfish season, 211 Creole Christmas, 70–71 Credit cards, 46–47 Halloween events, 69–70 Creole(s) Mardi Gras, 67 cooking of, 210, 220–21 museums, 42, 45, 178–79, 195–96 history of, 16–18 Rivertown, 45, 178–79, 206 Creole Christmas, 33, 70–71 bookstores for, 296 Crescent City, 119 restaurants for, 228 Crescent City Classic race, 49 Christmas events, 33, 53, 70–71 Crime, 122, 126–32 Churches carjackings, 132 Church of the Immaculate Conception, 166 after Katrina, 126–28 Holy Trinity Church, 182 at Mardi Gras, 65 Our Lady of Guadalupe, 148, 173 in nightlife, 333 Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 162 personal attitude toward, 131 St. Alphonsus, 142–43, 148, 173, 178–79, 206 precautions against, 129–32 St. Augustine’s, 148 scams, 333 St. Louis Cathedral, 148, 151–52 self-defense against, 131 St. Patrick’s, 148, 164–65 Crowds, seasonal, 33–34 tours of, 142–43, 148–49 Cruises, river, 144–45 Churchill, Winston, statue of, 163 Culinary Institute of New Orleans, 43 Cigars, shopping for, 298 Cultural museums, 175 City Park, 45, 178–79, 189–90 Culture, walking tours related to, 146–48 Celebration in the Oaks, 52 Currency exchange, 46–47 Creole Christmas, 70–71 Customs, local, 121–22 recreation, 308–9 Customs House (historic building), 166 City.net, 40 Customs office, for international travelers, 46 Civil War historical sites and museums, 18–19, 45, 165, 178–79, 187–88 Dameron House, 163 Claiborne Auto Pound, 133 Dancing, 324 Claiborne Cottage, 163 Dauphine Street, 121 Clay, Henry, statue of, 164 Decatur Street, 120 Clothing Degas, Edgar, 147–48 costumes, 146, 180, 192 Delta Queen cruises, 144–45 recommendations for, 41–42, 123–24 Destrehan Plantation, 169 Clubs Disabled visitors, services for, 47, 115 health, 310 Discounts, for accommodations, 80–83 Mardi Gras, 55, 57–60 Dolls, shopping for, 297 travel, 80–81 Doullut Steamboat House, 182 Coffeehouses, 326 Drama, 331–32 Comedy, 332 Dress recommendations, 41–42, 123–24 Commercial area. See Central Business District Driving. See Cars Commuting, to Morial Convention Center, 109–10 Drugs, international travel and, 46 Confederate Museum, 45, 165, 178–79, 187–88 Duty-free allowances, 47 Conference Child Care Service, 46 Congo Square, 173 East New Orleans, attractions, 177 Consolidators, for accommodations, 82–83 Eating. See Restaurants; separate Restaurant Index Contemporary Arts Center, 165, 178–79, 199, 333 Edgar Degas House, 147–48 Convention and Visitors Bureau, 35 1850 House, 180, 190–91 Convention Center. See Morial Convention Center Entergy IMAX Theater, 178–79, 182–83 Convent, Old Ursuline, 158–59, 180, 202–3 Entertainment Cookin’ Cajun Cooking School, 43 bars. See Bars and nightclubs Cooking schools, 43–44 French Quarter, 314–21, 334 Corporate rates, for accommodations, 80 jazz scene, 321–25 Costumes music. See Music museums for, 180, 192 performing arts, 331–32 17_583438_bindex.qxd 12/13/06 3:45 PM Page 362

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Entertainment (continued) Galleries, 295–96, 301–2 safety in, 333 Gallier House Museum, 157–58, 166, 180, strip establishments, 125, 320 191–92 Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Gambling, 327 See Morial Convention Center Garden(s), 175 Esplanade Avenue. See Mid-City–Esplanade botanical, 181, 198 Essence Music Festival, 51 Cathedral, 151–52 Ethnic restaurants, 220–23 Longue Vue, 181, 195 Exercise. See Recreation St. Anthony’s, 151–52, 180, 202–3 Garden District. See Uptown and the Garden Fairgrounds District horse racing at, 312 Gay and lesbian community, 36 Jazz and Heritage Festival at, 67–69 information on, 118 Faubourg Marigny, 29 nightlife, 328–29 accommodations, 75 tours, 140 attractions, 179, 182 Geography, 119–21. See also Maps nightlife, 335 Germaine Wells Mardi Gras Museum, 147, 153, restaurants, 217, 224 180, 192 Faulkner, William, 296 German festivals, 52 Faulkner House Books, 151 Gilmour-Parker House, 162 Ferries, 45, 145 Glass works, shopping for, 302 Festival International de Louisiana, 69 Global Wildlife Center, 46, 143–44 Festivals. See also Mardi Gras (Carnival) Go Fourth on the River celebration, 51 calendar for, 48–53 Golf, 50, 309–12 Festivals Acadiens, 72 Good Old Days Buggies, 140 Fiction books. See Literature Gray Line Tours, 139, 167 Film festivals, 52 Great French Market Tomato Festival, 50 Films, IMAX Theater, 178–79, 182–83 Greater New Orleans Multicultural Tourism First Street, walking tour of, 160–61 Network, 36, 118 Fishhunter Guide Service, 311 Greek Festival, 50 Fishing, 311 Greyhound Bus Lines, 118 Fitness clubs, 310 Guitars, shopping for, 302 Flea markets, 303–4 Gyms, 310 Food, restaurants for. See Restaurants; Half-price programs, for accommodations, 80–81 separate Restaurant Index Halloween events, 33, 52, 69–70 Food festivals, 50, 72, 211 Hamburger restaurants, 228 Football, 53, 312 Handicapped visitors, services for, 47, 115 Foreign visitors, 46–47 Haunted History Tours, 142 Franklin, Benjamin, statue of, 165 Haunted tours, 141–42 French influence, 12–13 Health clubs, 310 French Market, 159, 303 Heritage Literary Tours, 140 French Quarter Hermann-Grima House, 141, 152, 180, 192–93 accommodations, 73, 75, 78 Hidden Treasures Limited Tours, 140–41 attractions, 176–77, 180 Highways, 117–18 crime, 126–28 Historic New Orleans Collection, 154, 180, 193–94 description, 26 Historic New Orleans Walking Tours, 141–42 entertainment, 314–21, 334 History, 11–20 geography, 119–21 museums for, 148, 169, 175, 180, 193–94 jazz scene, 321–25 walking tours related to, 146–48 maps, 180 Holy Trinity Church, 182 music, 321–25 Honey Island Swamp Tours, 143 nightlife, 314–21, 334 Horse racing, 52–53, 312 restrooms, 135–36 Horseback riding, 310–11 restaurants, 215, 217, 224–25 Hotel(s). See Accommodations; shopping, 294–99 separate Accommodations Index walking tours, 151–59 Hotel Maison de Ville, 152 French Quarter Festival, 49–50 Hotel Villa Convento, 158 Fresh Art Festival, 52 Houmas House, 170 Friends of the Cabildo, walking tours, 138 House(s), historic, walking tours, 146–48 17_583438_bindex.qxd 12/13/06 3:45 PM Page 363

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House of Broel, 146, 160 Lafayette Cemetery, 149, 161–62 House of Voodoo, Marie Laveau’s, 157 Lafayette Square, 164 Howard Memorial Library, 165 Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, 157, 320–21 Hunting, 311 Lafitte’s Landing, 170 Hurricanes, 14, 19–20, 35. See also Katrina Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery, 149 Lake Pontchartrain, 119–20 IMAX Theater, 178–79, 182–83 Lakefront Airport, for private planes, 117 Immaculate Conception, Church of the, 166 LaLaurie Apartments, 157 Information sources, 35–41 Language assistance, 47 at airport, 115 Laura Plantation, 171–72 Mardi Gras, 61 Laveau, Marie, 157 tourist, 118 Le Chat Noir, 332 walking tours, 114, 145 Le Monde Créole tour, 138–39 International Arts Festival, 51 Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré, 45, 155, 331–32 International travelers, 46–47 Lee, Robert E., statue of, 165 Internet, planning information on, 36–41 Lee Circle, 165 Jackson Barracks Museum, 45, 184, 188–89 Lee Circle Theater for the Arts, 166 Jackson Brewery, 304 Lent, celebration before. See Mardi Gras (Carnival) Jackson Square, 44–45, 151 Lesbian and Gay Community Center of Jazz New Orleans, 36 in nightspots, 321–25 Library, 175, 180 records of, shopping for, 296–97 Limousines, to/from airport, 116 Jazz and Heritage Festival, 33–34, 50, 67–69 Literature Jazz Awareness Month, 52 festivals for, 49 Jean Lafitte National Historical Park, 138, 143 with New Orleans settings, 30–31, 49 Jean Lafitte Swamp Tours, 143 shopping for, 296 Jeff Fest, 52 tours related to, 140 Jefferson Transit, 116 Lodging. See Accommodations; Jesuit Church (Church of the Immaculate separate Accommodations Index Conception), 166 Longue Vue House and Gardens, 181, 195 Jewish Community Center, 36 Louis Armstrong Airport, 115–17 John James Audubon cruises, 144 Louis Armstrong Park, 173 Joyce Wildlife Management Area, tours in, 143 Louise S. McGehee School, 160 Julia Row, 165 Louisiana Children’s Museum, 45, 178–79, 195–96 July Fourth celebration, 51 Louisiana Museum of African American History, 148 Louisiana Nature Center, 45 Katrina effects, 19–25 Louisiana Office of Tourism Center, 156 accommodations, 24 Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, 331 Bourbon Street, 1–2 Louisiana Purchase, 15 bus-tour routes, 139 Louisiana Superdome, 312, 323 Central Business District, 27 Louisiana Swamp Tours, 139, 143 convention center, 111 Loyola University, 173, 333 crime, 126–28 Lundi Gras, 48, 60–62, 66 erosion, 24–25 fine arts, 331–32 McDonogh, John, monument, 164 hours of operation, 8 McGehee, Louise S., School, 160 medical services, 25 Madame John’s Legacy, 30, 158, 180, 196 nightlife, 328 Madewood Plantation, 171 performing arts, 331 Magazine Street, shopping, 299–301 population, 23 Magic Walking Tours, 140, 142 prices, 8 Mahalia Jackson Theatre of the Performing Arts, 331 restaurants, 209–10, 213, 218–19 Maison LeMonnier, 154 sports facilities, 307 Malls of the Americas, 303–5 Kenner, attractions, 177 Maps Keyes, Frances Parkinson, 158, 180, 185–86 accommodations, 74–77 King Rex, 62, 63 attractions, 178–81 Krewes, in Mardi Gras, 55, 57–60 French Quarter, 180 Mardi Gras parade route, 53 Lafayette, Cajun Mardi Gras at, 71–72 Morial Convention Center, 112–13 17_583438_bindex.qxd 12/13/06 3:45 PM Page 364

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Maps (continued) art, 147–48, 174, 181, 200 New Orleans, 22 for children, 42, 45, 178–79, 195–96 nightlife, 316–19 Civil War and Confederate, 45, 178–79, 187–88 plantations, 168 costume, 180, 192 restaurants, 77, 215–18 cultural, 175 Mardi Gras (Carnival), 33–34, 48, 55–67 for families, 42, 45 African American clubs, 62–63 Gallier House, 157–58, 166 balls, 61 history, 148, 169, 175, 180, 193–94 Cajun, 71–72 Italian, 163 children’s activities, 67 Mardi Gras, 145–46, 148, 153, 180, 192 crime, 65 marine, 178–79, 182–83 information sources, 61 military. See Military museums krewes, 55, 57–60 music, in Old Mint, 146, 180, 200–201 lodging during, 78 pharmacy, 42, 45, 155, 180, 200–201 museums for, 145–46, 153, 180, 192 voodoo, 158, 180, 199 parade route map, 53 wax, 180, 197 walking tours related to, 145–46 Music Mardi Gras World, 42, 178–79, 186 in accommodations, 322 Marie Laveau’s House of Voodoo, 157 blues, 320 Marine museums, 178–79, 182–83 Cajun, 72, 326 Masks festivals for, 51, 72 rental, 146 French Quarter, 314–21, 334 shopping, 298–99 jazz, 296–97, 321–25 May Bailey’s Place, 153 Jazz and Heritage Festival, 33–34, 50, 67–69 Merieult House, 154 museums for, 146, 180, 200–201 Metairie, restaurants, 225 radio stations for, 125 MGM Costume rentals, 146 records of, shopping for, 296–97 Mid-City–Esplanade rock, 323 accommodations, 74–75 symphonic, 331 attractions, 177, 179, 181 tours related to, 145–46 description, 29–30 Musson House, 147–48 nightlife, 335 Myra Clare Rogers Memorial Chapel, 174 restaurants, 216–17, 225–26 Military museums Napoleon House, 155, 327–28 Confederate and Civil War, 45, 165, 178–79, 187–88 Natchez cruises, 144 Jackson Barracks, 184, 188–89 National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, National World War II Museum, 178–79, 197–98 180, 202–3 World War II, 166 National World War II Museum, 166, 178–79, 197–98 Miltenberger houses, 158 Natural disasters, 14, 19–20 Mint, United States, 146, 180, 200–201 Nature centers, 46, 178–79, 183 Mississippi Queen cruises, 145 Nature tours, 143–44 Mississippi River New Orleans Botanical Gardens, 181, 198 cruises on, 144–45 New Orleans Centre mall, 305 orientation of, 119 New Orleans Cooking Experience, 43 Mo’ Fest, 50, 68 New Orleans East, attractions, 177 Money New Orleans Film & Video Festival, 52 at airport, 115 New Orleans Food & Wine Experience, 50 for international travelers, 46–47 New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum, 158, 180, 199 stealing, 129–30 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, 33–34, 50, Morial Convention Center 67–69 commuting to, 109–10 New Orleans Lakefront Airport, for private planes, 117 description, 111, 114 New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, 115–17 eating at/near, 114 New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors lodging near, 109–10 Bureau, 35, 118 map, 112–13 New Orleans Museum of Art, 147–48, 181, 200 Motels. See Accommodations New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, 42, 45, 155, 180, Muffulettas, restaurants for, 228–29 200–201 Musée Conti Wax Museum, 45, 146, 180, 197 New Orleans Public Library, 175, 180 Museum(s) New Orleans School of Cooking, 43 African American, 148 New Orleans Spirit Tours, 142 17_583438_bindex.qxd 12/13/06 3:45 PM Page 365

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New Year’s Eve celebrations, 53, 71 Preservation Hall, 146, 321 Newcomb Art Gallery, 174 Preservation Resource Center, 148 Newspapers, special event information in, 118 Protocols, local, 121–22 Nightclubs. See Bars and nightclubs Prytania Street, walking tours, 162 Nightlife, 313–54. See also Entertainment Public transportation, 133–34 jazz scene, 321–25 Pubs, 328 Mid-City–Esplanade, 335 safety in, 333 Racing, horse, 52–53, 312 Uptown and the Garden District, 319, 329–30, 335 Radio stations, 125 Nottoway Plantation Inn & Restaurant, 170–71 Railroad, arrival by, 118 Rainfall, seasonal, 34–35 Oak Alley Plantation, 167, 169, 171 Rampart Street, 121 Octoberfest, 52 Reconstruction era, after Civil War, 18–19 Offbeat magazine, 118 Record shops, 296–97 Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 165 Recreation, 307–12 Oil and gas industry, 20 basketball, 312 Old Farmers Market, 303–4 biking, 135, 309 Old Town Praline Shop, 298 boating, 311 Old United States Mint, 146, 180, 200–201 fishing, 311 Old Ursuline Convent, 158–59, 180, 202–3 golf, 50, 309–12 Opera, 331 gyms and health clubs, 310 Orleans Ballroom, 156 horseback riding, 310–11 Orpheum Theatre, 331 hunting, 311 Our Lady of Guadalupe, 148, 173, 180, 203–4 jogging, 308 Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 162 running, 308 Outdoor recreation, 307–12 spectator sports, 311–12 Oyster bars, 229 swimming, 310 Oysters, season for, 211 tennis, 309 walking, 135, 138–39, 308 Parades, Mardi Gras, 61–67 Reggae Riddums Festival, 51 Parishes, of New Orleans, 25 Regional Transit Authority, 117 Park(s), 175. See also City Park Rental Audubon Park, 173, 178–79, 184, 308–9 bicycles, 135 Louis Armstrong Park, 173 cars, 39, 117 Park View Guest House, 180 costumes, 146 Parking, 65, 128–29, 133 masks, 146 Parties Reservations Cajun Mardi Gras, 71–72 Internet resources for, 36–41 facilities for, 42–44 lodging. See Accommodations, Halloween, 69–70 reservations for Passport requirements, 46 restaurants, 124 Père Antoine Alley, 156 travel, 36–41 Performing arts, 331–32 Restrooms, 135–36 Perfume, shopping for, 298 in accommodations, 135–36 Pets, accommodations for, 42 in airport, 116 Pharmacy Museum, 42, 45, 155, 180, 200–201 at Mardi Gras, 63–64 Photographs, shopping for, 297 Restaurants, 209–91 Piazza d’Italia, 164 by area, 215–18 Pirates Alley, 151 with atmosphere, 226–27 Pitot House, 181, 204 breakfast, 219 Pizza restaurants, 229–30 brunch, 219 Plantation tours, 167–72 Cajun, 220 Police department Central Business District, 216–17, 224 corruption in, 127 for children, 228 old French Quarter station of, 153 at/near Convention Center, 114 Post office, at airport, 115 Creole and variations, 220–21 Pralines, shopping for, 298 dress recommendations for, 124 Preferred rates, for accommodations, 81–82 ethnic, 220–23 Presbytere, The, 45, 146, 156, 180, 204–5 Faubourg Marigny, 217, 224 Prescriptions, of international travelers, 46 hamburger, 228 17_583438_bindex.qxd 12/13/06 3:45 PM Page 366

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Restaurants (continued) St. Patrick’s Day celebration, 49 after Katrina, 209–11, 213, 218–19 St. Peter Street, 121 with local color, 228 St. Roch Cemetery, 182 maps, 77, 215–18 Sales taxes, 294 Metairie, 225 San Francisco Plantation, 169 Mid-City–Esplanade, 216–17, 225–26 Sandwiches, restaurants for, 223 muffulettas in, 228–29 Satchmo Summerfest, 51 new, 213 Save Our Cemeteries tours, 141 outdoor dining in, 229 Sazerac cocktail, 154 overrated, 212–13 Scams, 333 oyster bars, 229 Science centers, 45, 178–79, 184 pizza, 229–30 Sculptures, 164 private party facilities at, 42–44 Seafood profiles, 230–91 restaurants for, 223, 229 rating, 214–15 seasonal specialties in, 211 reservations in, 124 Seasons for visiting, 34–35 on riverboats, 144–45 allergies and, 47 sandwiches, 223 seafood specialties in, 211 seafood, 211, 223, 229 special events calendar, 48–53 seasonal differences and specialties in, 211 Self-defense, 131 steak, 223 Services tipping in, 124 at airport, 46–47, 115–17 Uptown and the Garden District, 226–27 for disabled visitors, 47 Rex, King of Carnival, 62, 63 for international travelers, 46–47 Rice, Anne, 30, 149–50, 161–62 Shakespeare Festival, 51 Riding, horseback, 310–11 Shopping, 293–305. See also specific items River cruises, 144–45 French Quarter, 294–99 River Road, plantations on, 167, 267 Magazine Street, 299–301 Riverbend, 28, 180–81, 293 Malls of the Americas, 303–5 Rivercenter Racquet and Health Club, 309 Riverbend District, 293 Riverfront Streetcar, 133–34 tax-free, 294 Rivertown, 45, 178–79, 206 Warehouse District, 301–2 Riverwalk, for walking, 308 Shrimp, season for, 211 Riverwalk Marketplace, 304 Shrine of St. Jude, 180, 203–4 Robbery, 129–30 Shuttles, to/from airport, 116 Robinson House, 161 Sightseeing. See also Tours Royal Carriage Tours, 140 guided, 138–44 Royal Street, 121 self-guided, 145–67 shopping, 294 Six Flags New Orleans, 178–79, 206–7 walking tour, 154, 158–59 Slave population, history of, 16–18 Running, 308 Soccer, 312 Southern Comfort Cocktail Hour, 141 Saenger Performing Arts Center, 331 Southern Decadence, 51 Safety, 121–22, 126–32, 333 Southern Rep Theater, 331 St. Alphonsus Art and Cultural Center, 142–43, Spanish influence, 13–14 148, 173, 178–79, 206 Special events calendar, 48–53 St. Ann Street, 121, 156 Sports St. Anthony’s Garden, 151–52 recreational. See Recreation St. Augustine’s Church Hall, 148 spectator, 311–12 St. Charles Avenue, 119–20 in Superdome, 311–12 running, 308 Spring Fiesta, 49, 159 streetcars, 134 Stables, 310–11 walking tours, 159–60, 166 Stamps, collectible, shopping for, 297 St. James Historical Museum, 169 State Farm Bayou Classic, 53 St. Joseph’s Day celebration, 49 Statues, 164 St. Jude, Shrine of, 180, 203–4 Steak, restaurants for, 223 St. Louis Cathedral, 148, 151–52 Steamboat cruises, 144–45 St. Louis Cemetery, 173 Steamboat Natchez, 326 St. Patrick’s Church, 148, 164–65 Streetcars, 133–34 17_583438_bindex.qxd 12/13/06 3:45 PM Page 367

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Strip establishments, 125, 320 to/from Morial Convention Center, 109–10 Sugar Bowl, 311 public, 133–34 Super Bowl, 34, 312 Travel, reservations for, 36–41 Superdome, 312, 323 Travel agent, reservations through, 85 Swamp Festival, 51 Travel clubs, discounts from, 80–81 Swamp tours, 139, 143–44 Travel packages, 83–84 Swimming, 310 Traveler’s Aid Booth, 115 Symphonic music, 331–32 Travelers checks, 47 Synagogues, 175 Tremé neighborhood, 27 Trolleys, 133–34 Tad Gormley Stadium, 308 Tulane University, 173 Taxes, sales, 294 Amistad Research Center, 148, 173 Taxis, 134 Gallier House, 157–58, 166, 180, 191–92 to/from airport, 116 performing arts at, 333 crime in, 130 sports teams, 311 queues for, 130 tipping for, 125 Union Terminal, 118 Telephones, at airport, 115 United States Customs, for international Temperatures, seasonal, 34–35 travelers, 46 Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary United States Mint, 146, 180, 200–201 Festival, 49 University neighborhood, 28–29 Tennis, 309 Uptown and the Garden District Theater, 45, 331–32 accommodations, 74 Thierry House, 157 attractions, 173–75, 177, 178, 180–81 Third Street, walking tour, 161, 162 nightlife, 319, 329–30, 335 Thirteen Sisters, 165 restaurants, 226–27 Tickets. See specific attractions walking tours, 159–63 Tipping, 124–25 Ursuline Convent, Old, 158–59, 180, 202–3 Toby’s Corner, 160 Tomato festival, 50 Vieux Carré. See French Quarter Touro Synagogue, 175 Vieux Carré jitney, 134 Tours Voodoo antiques shopping, 299–300 artifacts of, shopping for, 157, 298 bus, 139 museums for, 158, 180, 199 carriage, 139–40 tours related to, 141–42, 148–49 cemetery, 141–42, 148–49 Voodoo Music Fest, 52 for children, 45 church, 142–43, 148–49 Waldhorn & Adler Antiques, 153, 295 cultural, 146–48 Walking, 135, 138–39, 308 French Quarter, 151–59 Walking tours, 135, 138–39 Garden District, 159–63 cemetery, 148–49 guided, 138–44 Central Business District, 163–67 haunted places, 141–42 church, 148–49 historical, 146–48 cultural, 146–48 Mardi Gras–related, 145–46 French Quarter, 151–59 music-related, 145–46 Garden District, 159–63 nature, 143–44 guided, 138–39 plantation, 167–72 haunted places, 141–42 river cruises, 144–45 historical, 146–48 self-guided, 145–67 information on, 114 special interest, 140–43 Mardi Gras–related, 145–46 swamp, 143–44 music-related, 145–46 taxi, 134 Warehouse District, 163–67 walking. See Walking tours wildlife, 143–44 Warehouse District, 163–67 Warehouse District Train, arrival by, 118 description, 27–28 Transportation shopping, 301–2 to/from airport, 116–17 walking tours, 163–67 crime in, 130 Wax museums, 45, 146, 180, 197 17_583438_bindex.qxd 12/13/06 3:45 PM Page 368

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Weapons, shopping for, 297 Williams, Tennessee, 49, 148, 152, 296 Weather, 34–35, 307 Wine bars, 330 Weddings, facilities for, 44 Witches’ Run parties, 69–70 Weekday rates, at accommodations, 80 Women’s Opera Guild House, 162 Wheelchairs, accessibility to, 47, 115 White Linen Night, 51 Zephyr Stadium, 312 Wholesale room brokers, 82–83 Zoo, 45, 52, 144, 178–79, 184–85 Wildlife centers, 45 Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club parade, 62–63 Wildlife tours, 143–44 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, 50