TABLE OF CONTENTS New Orleans skyline ©Paul Broussard MORE TO EXPLORE 10 CONTENTS 28 SAVOR THE CITY One Time, in New Orleans ...........5 The Offline Playlist .........................8 The Sounds of New Orleans ..... 10 Itineraries, Your Way .................... 12 Getting Around ..............................14 You Are Here! Your Guide to New Orleans Neighborhoods ... 15 French Quarter ......................... 18 Convention/Warehouse/ Arts District ................................ 19 Uptown ...................................... 20 CBD/Downtown ....................... 21 Garden District ........................ 22 Mid-City ..................................... 23 Faubourg Marigny & Bywater ..............................................24 Tremé ......................................... 25 Lakeview/Lakefront ................ 25 Algiers........................................ 26 Central City ............................. 26 Insider Finds ..................................27 Savor the City ............................... 28 New Orleans After Hours .......... 30 Cultural Connections ....................31 Family Fun in New Orleans ....... 32 Architecture Behind the Scenes ... 38 10 LGBTQ Must-Dos ................... 40 Beyond the City Limits ............... 42 Harrah’s & Fulton Street .............44 Business Directory ...................... 48 New Orleans Map .................... 96a Index .............................................109 OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE 2020 THE SOUNDS OF NEW ORLEANS 31 CULTURAL CONNECTIONS Zydeco, gypsy jazz, brass band, blues — New Orleans is a city with a reputation for revelry, and nowhere is that more apparent than our diverse live music scene. New Orleans' flavors run from down-home comfort food to elegant white tablecloth dining. While best known for its Creole cuisine, many New Orleans restau-rateurs are pushing boundaries, too. Pull back the curtain and discover New Orleans' cultural riches. Art, theatre, markets and more are found at des-tinations throughout the Crescent City. 32 FAMILY FUN IN NEW ORLEANS 38 ARCHITECTURE BEHIND THE SCENES New Orleans' distinc-tive, unmistakable architectural styles make the city a prime destination for history-minded travelers. Read more to learn a little about the city's historic buildings, then visit them yourself. 42 BEYOND THE CITY LIMITS Plantation tours, swamp tours and even seaplane excursions are just a few of the adventures awaiting visitors beyond the city limits. Make time in your itinerary to see some of the best of south Louisiana out-side of New Orleans. Make some memories with the kids in the Crescent City. Parks, a zoo, family-friendly live music and more are among the top attractions for families on the move. ON THE COVER: French Quarter Fest ©Zack Smith VISITORS GUIDE 2020 NEW ORLEANS OFFICIAL Visit NewOrleans.com for more information on these businesses and their current post-Covid19 status. ITINERARIES, YOUR WAY A Traveler’s To-Do List Page 14 NEIGHBORHOODS Your Complete Guide Page 17 CULTURAL CONNECTIONS Discover NOLA’s Arts Scene Page 33 2
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