How to navigate New Orleans
  • 1. What's the main form of public transportation in New Orleans?
A) Streetcar
B) Ferry
C) Subway
D) Monorail
  • 2. Which direction does 'lakeside' generally refer to?
A) South
B) West
C) North
D) East
  • 3. Which famous street runs along the French Quarter?
A) St. Charles Avenue
B) Canal Street
C) Bourbon Street
D) Magazine Street
  • 4. What's the best way to get to the Garden District?
A) French Quarter Bus
B) Lafitte Greenway Bike
C) Swamp Tour Taxi
D) St. Charles Streetcar
  • 5. What is the name of the airport in New Orleans?
A) New Orleans Municipal Airport
B) New Orleans International Airport
C) Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
D) Louis Armstrong International Airport
  • 6. What is a 'neutral ground' in New Orleans?
A) Public Square
B) Park
C) Cemetery
D) Median
  • 7. Which area is known for its above-ground cemeteries?
A) French Quarter
B) City of the Dead
C) Warehouse District
D) Garden District
  • 8. Which river borders New Orleans?
A) Atchafalaya River
B) Red River
C) Mississippi River
D) Pearl River
  • 9. What area is best to visit to listen to Jazz music?
A) Garden District
B) Uptown
C) French Quarter
D) Warehouse District
  • 10. What is the best way to get to the French Quarter from the airport?
A) Streetcar
B) Ferry
C) Airport Shuttle
D) Bike
  • 11. What is the best way to see the swamps outside the city?
A) Swamp Tour
B) Streetcar
C) Walking Tour
D) Bus
  • 12. If someone says they are going 'down the road' in New Orleans, where are they going?
A) North
B) West
C) East
D) South
  • 13. What is the best way to experience local cuisine?
A) Eat only at the hotel restaurant
B) Explore local restaurants
C) Only eat at chain restaurants
D) Order takeout every meal
  • 14. What is a po'boy?
A) A type of pastry
B) A type of soup
C) A sandwich
D) A type of gumbo
  • 15. What is the best way to stay safe in New Orleans at night?
A) Stick to well-lit and populated areas
B) Engage with strangers in isolated areas
C) Flash expensive jewelry
D) Wander alone in dark alleys
  • 16. Which month is Mardi Gras typically celebrated in?
A) January
B) April
C) March
D) February
  • 17. What is the name of the large park in New Orleans?
A) Armstrong Park
B) Lafreniere Park
C) City Park
D) Audubon Park
  • 18. What is a 'second line'?
A) A parade
B) A type of dance
C) A type of drink
D) A type of music
  • 19. What is the best way to get between the French Quarter and the Central Business District (CBD)?
A) Helicopter
B) Horse Carriage
C) Ferry
D) Walking
  • 20. If you are going 'upriver,' which direction are you heading?
A) South
B) North
C) East
D) West
  • 21. What is the official language of New Orleans?
A) English
B) Spanish
C) French
D) Creole
  • 22. What type of architecture is prominent in the French Quarter?
A) Victorian
B) Gothic
C) French Colonial
D) Modern
  • 23. Where can you find a large collection of Mardi Gras costumes and floats?
A) The Superdome
B) Mardi Gras World
C) Audubon Zoo
D) City Hall
  • 24. What's a popular drink to order in New Orleans?
A) Martini
B) Cosmopolitan
C) Manhattan
D) Hurricane
  • 25. Which famous chef is associated with New Orleans cuisine?
A) Emeril Lagasse
B) Anthony Bourdain
C) Wolfgang Puck
D) Gordon Ramsay
  • 26. What is the best way to handle mosquitoes?
A) Use repellent
B) Ignore them
C) Hope they go away
D) Try to catch them
  • 27. What type of music originated in New Orleans?
A) Rock
B) Pop
C) Country
D) Jazz
  • 28. What is a beignet?
A) A type of doughnut
B) A type of fish
C) A type of sandwich
D) A type of fruit
  • 29. Where can you visit a zoo in New Orleans?
A) City Park
B) Jackson Square
C) Lafitte Greenway
D) Audubon Zoo
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