Lonely Planet New Orleans

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 trips
All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate New Orleans effortlessly
Exciting Perfect Day itineraries help you create your ideal adventure with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities
Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of New Orleans
Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Cabildo, to Frenchmen Street, and Audubon Park
Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
Connect with New Orleans culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
Covers: French Quarter; The Marigny & Bywater; CBD & Warehouse District; Garden District, Lower Garden & Central City; Uptown & Riverbend; Mid-City, Bayou St John & City Park; Treme-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.