
New Orleans
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.
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Weather in New Orleans
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Top hotels in New Orleans
2026-08-19 → 2026-08-21 · 1 room · 2 adults
Things to do
Guided Hike near New Orleans
outdoor
from $118
New Orleans Zoo Day Pass
attractions
from $30
Coastal Towns Tour from New Orleans
day trips
from $123
Theater Night in New Orleans
shows
from $63
Coastal Towns Tour from New Orleans
day trips
from $130
New Orleans Bike Rental & Trail Map
outdoor
from $94
Getting there
Airports serving New Orleans:



