Lonely Planet Pocket New Orleans

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to New Orleans - and discover twice the city in half the time!

Discover New Orleans' most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From strolling the crypts at Lafayette Cemetery No 1, to viewing plantation-style mansions from St Charles Avenue Streetcar, and listening to live jazz at the Spotted Cat dive bar.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's PocketNew Orleans travel guide:

• Our Pocket guidebook format provides you with the best insider knowledge and local know-how for planning trips between 1 - 7 days
• Find what you're looking for fast with this guide's all-new structure and design and navigate New Orleans with ease
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including City Park, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, and Jackson Square
• Exciting Three Perfect Days itineraries help you to create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions
• Find the local vibe on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each neighbourhood's personality and get you to those 'don't miss' sights
• Discover 'A Few Surprises' in a new feature that showcases New Orleans' best kept secrets and rising trends
• Navigate public transport confidently with clear instructions and tips in our 'Getting Around' section
• Make quick travel decisions using 'Trip Planning' pages that include top pick lists and tips about what to book in advance
• Eat, drink, and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets, and street vendors
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of New Orleans
• Covers: French Quarter; Faubourg Marigny and Bywater; CBD and Warehouse District; Garden, Lower Garden and Central City; Uptown and Riverbend; Mid-City, Bayou St John and City Park; Tremé-Lafitte

Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary city - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet's Pocket New Orleans.