Frommer's New Orleans 2005 (Frommer's Complete Guides)

Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's New Orleans features gorgeous full-color photos of the lovely architecture, world-class musicians, fabulous food, and flamboyant street parties that await you in the Big Easy.

Honest, opinionated, irreverent, and much more indepth than its major competitors, this is the definitive guide to the incredible dining and nightlife of New Orleans, with all the classic spots plus lots of local secrets and hidden gems. From breakfast at Brennan's to antiquing in the Garden District, it's all here in one fun-to-use guide. You'll even find side trips to Cajun Country and the most intriguing plantation homes, and a color fold-out map that makes trip-planning a snap!