This guide to New Orleans focuses on the French Quarter, the Mississippi waterfront, the Garden District, City Park, the Central Business District and Lakeside. Descriptions of tourist attractions include the delights of the French Quarter, walks along the waterfront, the Audubon Zoological Gardens and New Orleans" major museums. It covers all the major sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. The guide also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on eating out. There is an A-Z of practical information and listings of recommended hotels and restaurants. Special features range from Dixieland to the Voodoo Queen. Descriptions of New Orleans" festivals are also included, such as Mardi Gras, the Jazz and Heritage Festival and Spring Fiesta. In addition, a guide is given to excursions outside the city such as Plantation Country and Cajun Country. Maps show the French Quarter, New Orleans, the Plantation Parade and south-eastern Louisiana, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.