Ebook: New Orleans Encounter

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Full of color images and only the best of the city, Lonely Planet's Encounter New Orleans is the on-the-road necessity to get you to the heart of the city. Find the best attractions, restaurants, shops, theaters, galleries and more with our hyperlinked maps, top highlights and itineraries for short stays. With content broken down by neighborhood, Encounter guides make city travel easier than ever.

Our experienced, passionate team of authors and local experts immerse themselves in each city they visit, finding and sharing the unique experiences, and practical and honest advice, so you come away informed and amazed.

New Orleans is rebuilding and recreating but some of NOLA's charms never change - the chicken and waffles, the cinematic mansions, the river cruises and that great Southern spirit.

Local expert perspectives include a member of the Arts Council on experiencing New Orleans art scene, project...