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