New Orleans
United States · LouisianaUS
Consolidated city-parish in Louisiana, United States
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 after Atlanta, 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.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 383,997
- Coordinates
- 29.955, -90.075
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Elevation
- 11 m
Overview of New Orleans
Set in Louisiana, United States, New Orleans is a busy regional city. Around 383,997 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are culture, nightlife and nature. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in New Orleans
Culture in New Orleans
(13)Under culture, New Orleans is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Bridges, Cathedrals and Cemeteries. The category holds 13 entries in our dataset. The list follows New Orleans's own activity tags.
Nightlife in New Orleans
(10)Nightlife in New Orleans covers Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. Counting everything, 10 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for New Orleans.
Nature in New Orleans
(5)The nature shortlist for New Orleans: Countryside, Nature Reserves, Rivers, Valleys and Walkways. Everything listed here comes from what New Orleans is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in New Orleans
(4)Looking for adventure? New Orleans has Boat Rides, Escape Room, Off Road Trails and Theme Parks. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for New Orleans.
Sports in New Orleans
(4)Sports lovers get Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Walking Trails. Everything listed here comes from what New Orleans is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in New Orleans
(3)Our data lists Aquariums, Playgrounds and Zoo as family options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows New Orleans's own activity tags.
Water Sports in New Orleans
(2)Water Sports in New Orleans covers Kayaking and Sailboats. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for New Orleans.
Shopping in New Orleans
(1)Under shopping, New Orleans is tagged with Food. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows New Orleans's own activity tags.
Wellness in New Orleans
(1)Wellness lovers get Therms. All of it is drawn from New Orleans's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in New Orleans
(1)Other activities lovers get Secret. Everything listed here comes from what New Orleans is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit New Orleans
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. New Orleans stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
As a big city, New Orleans is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: America/Chicago.
Similar destinations
Places near New Orleans that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is New Orleans known for?
- New Orleans, in Louisiana, United States, is best known for culture, nightlife and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 383,997 residents.
- What can you do in New Orleans?
- Recorded activities in New Orleans include Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Bridges, Cathedrals and Cemeteries. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. New Orleans stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is New Orleans located?
- New Orleans is located in Louisiana, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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