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New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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08:04:2011

NEW ORLEANS : Overview

OVERVIEW

The City of New Orleans is a mix of old and new. The streets are narrow and not all of them have appropriate curb cuts. For such an old city a number of shops are accessible, but the majority still isn’t unless you can get past a small step up into the shops.

LANGUAGE

The official language of the United States is English.

CURRENCY

The official currency of the United States is the dollar.

QUICKLINKS

LOGISTICS: Air – Water – Ground
ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotels – Resorts
ENTERTAINMENT: Tours – Activities – Restaurants & Nightlife
EMERGENCY SERVICES: Hospitals – Medical Equipment
ABILITYTIPS: Precautions

NEW ORLEANS : Logistics

AIR TRANSPORTATION/AIRPORT

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GROUND TRANSPORTATION

“The city of New Orleans has a small public transportation system. I saw only a few taxis while there and the ones I did see were either an SUV or a mini-van (non-accessible). I saw only one or two sedan taxis the entire time. I believe the city does have a bus system although I can’t say for sure if it is accessible or not. It’s also not very big. While there, I rode on the streetcar. The Red line streetcar is accessible; but the green line is not. The Red line takes you to Greenwood Cemetery.” Carolee, 6/26/11

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NEW ORLEANS : Accommodations

HOTELS

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NEW ORLEANS : Entertainment

SIGHTSEEING TOURS

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ACTIVITIES

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RESTAURANTS/NIGHTLIFE

Café Du Monde: “The Cafe Du Monde has an accessible entrance, but I don’t know how the bathrooms are as we weren’t there very long. They only have coffee items and beignets (square donuts).” Carolee, 6/26/11

Court of the Two Sisters: “Court of the Two Sisters is a very upscale restaurant with a very casual feel to it. While there I saw people dressed in anything from shorts and t-shirts to their “Sunday Best”. It has indoor and outdoor dining. As you walk into the restaurant there is a charm gate on either side of you. According to the sign on the gate, if you touch the gate you will be blessed with charm. The average entrée is about $15-20 per item. They have an accessible restroom that is all the way in the back near the cooking and prep area of the restaurant, the good news is that it’s a one-seater with plenty of room inside to maneuver.” Carolee, 6/26/11

Gator Me Crazy: “With a name like “Gator-Me Crazy” It’s not hard to guess that Gator is the specialty of the house in this establishment. They serve anything from Gator Swamp Rolls to Gator Jambalaya and fried Gator. If you’re not quite ready to taste gator they do have other options like fried shrimp and hamburgers and cheeseburgers. The entrance to the restaurant is accessible, but I would suggest going to the restroom ahead of time as the restrooms are inaccessible.” Carolee, 6/26/11

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