The Rough Guide to New Orleans 2

by Samantha Cook and Samantha Cook

Book Overview

New Orleans is a world apart from the rest of the Untied States, a city that has held on to its distinctive character and French Creole heritage. It is home to some of the world's finest musicians as... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1858287448
• ISBN13: 9781858287447
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Rough Guides
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.1" x 5.7"

Customer Reviews

Excellent guide book for New Orleans

If I had to bring just one guidebook on a visit to New Orleans this would be the one I would choose (out of the ones I have read).The guidebook included several helpful maps and some nice historical/background detail.It has a great section about visiting plantations along River Road to the west of the city. We rented a car and took a daytrip out along the River Road and found the info that was provided to be accurate and insightful.The book's introduction to the Garden District, how to get there, what to see, etc. was excellent.We followed several of the book's restaurant recommendations and were quite pleased - the book recommended both Mother's Cafe and The Acme Oyster House, both of which were gems.

Lots of little surprises, very well written

The more I read this book the more I like it. There are parts of this book that stood out in my head because they practically took me back to New Orleans. I have a great deal of respect for Samantha Cook, she is a great writer!I was very glad to see the section listing books and, in particular, movies set in or about New Orleans. Whenever I am going through New Orleans withdrawl I check this guide for movies I haven't seen.Besides the content, which on a whole is very useful and right up there with the best guide books, I like it's small size. It is easy to carry around with you.

Indispensible!

This little guide is chock full of expert advice that makes your stay in this fun but grimy city much more enjoyable. Information about the one reliable cab company (and there are a lot of cab companies there), the St Charles streetcar line, and the best restaurants will keep you from looking like so many other tourists that we encountered--lost and frustrated. The writing is realistic, a little opinionated, but never snotty or incorrect. For instance, it has a small commentary on crime, but doesn't dwell on it, like other guides do. The bottom line is: use this guide and your own common sense, and you'll have a great time!

Great pocket guide!

Contains what all (good) travel guides do -- historical background, hotels, eating, nightlife, shopping.Pluses: good coverage of French Quarter attractions; lists plenty of moderate and inexpensive restautants and hotels; helpful tips on navigating the city; easy-to-use maps; compact formatMinuses: index is not comprehensive (if you're looking for a particular restauant, hotel, or attraction, you have to browse the appropriate section); lodging and restaurant guides are selective, not comprehensive (doesn't mention Antoine's!)Other: focuses heavily on the French Quarter, but also contains information for the rest of the city and surrounding area; contains information for gay travelers (clubs, gay-friendly hotels, etc.)We (physically) looked at a variety of guides, and this is the one we chose. If it doesn't live up to expectations, expect a follow-up review after our vacation!