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New Orleans is the crown jewel of Louisiana, but it's not the end of a thorough vacation. From a swamp tour through the Bayou, or a trip to the heart of Cajun Country in Lafayette, or a visit to the state capital in Baton Rougue, Louisiana has plenty to offer visitors outside the city limits. And there's a reason that "Sportsman's Paradise" appears on every license plate in the state. The fishing and hunting in the state are tough to beat anywhere. The LA Department of Tourism site lays it all out for you, including a section on New Orleans attractions as well. If your visit only includes the Crescent City, then this site might be a bit redundant, but for travellers venturing out into the state a bit more, it's required reading.
New Orleans Restaurants
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What can we tell you about the food in New Orleans? Well, what CAN’T I tell you? Louisiana simply has some of the most delicious food you’re going taste anywhere on the planet, guaranteed. But with a dizzying array of restaurant choices it can be hard to sort through them to find exactly what you're after. Beyond the specific suggestions in our Dining and Nightlife section, this website is a good primer on the ins and outs of eating out in the Big Easy. Chances are you're not going to be disappointed no matter where you eat, but a little recon before a mission never hurt, right?
2020 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70130-5319
Phone: 504-566-5003
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New Orleans depends on tourism, and the city's special site for visitors does a very nice job of laying out the welcome mat for you. There's a ton of great money-saving coupons here, descriptions of hotels & restaurants, and updates on the condition of the city post-Katrina. Plus, the Convention and Visitors Bureau has its own site as well, which is geared for tourists, too, but especially for event planners as well. In addition to these sites, there's the Experience New Orleans site, which has tips on restaurants and hotels, and a nifty coupon page as well.
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority
Phone: 504-248-3900
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In New Orleans, you’ll find it pretty easy to navigate around the French Quarter without public transportation because all the streets are laid out in a nice grid for you. Outside the French Quarter though, things get a bit dicey. For example many of the streets in the French Quarter are renamed outside the Quarter. So, when you’re on Bourbon Street inside the Quarter, once you cross Canal Street, suddenly you’re on Carondelet, Royal Street becomes St. Charles, and so on. If you stay in the Quarter, you’ll be able to walk from place to place with ease. If you’re headed to the Garden District or to Uptown, then the St. Charles Avenue streetcar will be your ticket. The cars run every ten minutes or so for most of the day, and it’s a fun way to get around town. There are streetcars on Canal Street and the Riverfront, too, and if you’re planning to do a lot of riding, you’ll probably want to look into buying a VisiPass, which will give you unlimited rides on all the streetcars.