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. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's New Orleans travel guide:Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsAll-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate New Orleans effortlesslyExciting Perfect Day itineraries help you create your ideal adventure with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activitiesExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreVibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of New OrleansGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Cabildo, to Frenchmen Street, and Audubon ParkEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travelConnect with New Orleans culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditionsCovers: 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 Lower 9th Ward; New Orleans East; North Shore; Vacherie; The Bayou; Lafayette & Breaux Bridge; New Iberia; Tunica Hills; Natchez; Lake Charles Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet's New Orleans.