George Bannister · CC BY 2.0
New Orleans
United States · MSY
Jazz, gumbo, wrought iron, and a very long night.
About
New Orleans is a consolidated city-parish located along the Mississippi River in the U.S. state of Louisiana. With a population of 383,997 at the 2020 census, New Orleans is the most populous city in Louisiana, the second-most populous in the Deep South, and the twelfth-most populous in the Southeastern United States; the New Orleans metropolitan area, with about 1 million residents, is the 59th-most populous metropolitan area in the United States. New Orleans serves as a major port and commercial hub for the broader Gulf Coast region. The city is coextensive with Orleans Parish.
Known for
- dining · world class
- live music · world class
- nightlife · world class
- architecture · excellent
- historical · excellent
- sightseeing · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan62°F11d wet
- Feb68°F12d wet
- Mar73°F11d wet
- Apr77°F12d wet
- May83°F13d wet
- Jun87°F19d wet
- Jul88°F23d wet
- Aug88°F20d wet
- Sep85°F14d wet
- Oct79°F9d wet
- Nov71°F8d wet
- Dec65°F12d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Ghosts, Gods, & Gangsters of New OrleansFrom $27 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private New Orleans City Tour with a Local Guide – La Vie NOLAFrom $535 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Historic Garden District Walking TourFrom $35 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private French Quarter & Garden District Tour: Walk and Drive ComboFrom $475 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
New Orleans Creole History and Culture RideFrom $55 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Black History & Tremè Neighborhood Walking TourFrom $40 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), about 12 mi away.
Nearby destinations
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