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New Orleans should come with a warning label. No,
no, not about hurricanes. Forget that. That’s like
solely identifying San Francisco and Los Angeles
with earthquakes. No, this is about the city itself. See,
there’s this group of residents whom locals call the “never
lefts.” They are the people who came to New Orleans as
tourists: came for Mardi Gras, came for Jazz Fest, or just
came. And the city worked its magic on them. They listened
to street musicians around Jackson Square. They
danced to brass bands in clubs at night. They gazed at lush
tropical courtyards hidden behind unassuming building
fronts. They strolled down streets time seemed to have
forgotten. They kissed beneath flickering gas lamps. They
ate incredible meals and topped them off with beignets at
3am at the Café du Monde while watching the passing
human parade. They found themselves perusing newspaper
ads for houses and apartments, because as their trips’
scheduled end dates came and went, they were still in New
Orleans. They came for Mardi Gras, came for Jazz Fest, just
came—and never left.
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Completely updated every year, Frommer's New Orleans features a full rundown of the unique experiences that await you.
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Our author hits all the highlights, from the French Quarter to the Garden District to Mid-City and beyond. She's checked out all the city's best hotels and restaurants in person, and offers authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget.
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You'll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of shopping and nightlife; an in-depth look at Mardi Gras; detailed walking tours; accurate neighborhood maps; advice on planning a successful vacation; and side trips to Cajun Country and the nearby plantation homes.
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Frommer's New Orleans also includes a color fold-out map.
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