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Things to see in New Orleans (United States): 22 places and when to go
New Orleans is a city in United States with around 785,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 22 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Food and drink (6), With kids (4). The best known are Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, French Quarter and St. Louis Cathedral. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 05. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 29.9969, -90.0419
- Population
- About 785,000
- Places
- 22 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Food and drink (6) · With kids (4) · Museums and art (3) · Nature (3) · Wildlife (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- MIA Miami, 1,067 km as the crow flies
What to see in New Orleans
The places in and around New Orleans, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Lake Pontchartrain CausewaySet of two parallel bridges over Lake Pontchartrain in southern Louisiana, United States23 km
- French QuarterHistory4.7 km
- St. Louis CathedralCathedral in New Orleans, USA4.8 km
- New Orleans Museum of ArtArt museum in New Orleans, Louisiana5.1 km
- Congo SquareSquare in New Orleans, Louisiana USA4.7 km
- Jackson SquareHistoric park in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States4.8 km
- New Orleans MintMuseums and art4.2 km
- The CabildoHistoric building in New Orleans, Louisiana4.9 km
- Saint Louis CemeteryCemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, consisting of three discontiguous parcels5.1 km
- French MarketMarket in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana4.5 km
- Audubon InsectariumInsectarium in Louisiana, United States5.5 km
- Audubon AquariumZoo aquarium in New Orleans, USA5.5 km
- Spanish FortFort in New Orleans4.9 km
- New Orleans Jazz National Historical ParkU.S. National Historical Park4.2 km
- Carousel Gardens Amusement ParkAmusement park5.5 km
- Fort ProctorShell Beach, Louisiana, listed on the NRHP in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana38 km
- New Orleans Botanical GardenBotanical garden in City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana5.3 km
- NOLA Brewing Tap RoomBrewery9.4 km
- NOLA DistilleryDistillery10 km
- Parleaux Beer LabBrewery4.1 km
- Second Line BrewingBrewery6.3 km
- The Courtyard BreweryBrewery7.0 km
When to go to New Orleans
The best time to visit New Orleans is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:16
- FebPossible10:57
- MarBest time11:47
- AprBest time12:44
- MayBest time13:31
- JunBest time13:55
- JulBest time13:45
- AugBest time13:05
- SepBest time12:10
- OctBest time11:15
- NovPossible10:28
- DecPossible10:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 05. In April, 22 of the 22 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to New Orleans
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 1,067 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Metairie, Louisiana6 places11 km
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana17 places117 km
- Biloxi, Mississippi7 places120 km
- Hattiesburg, Mississippi8 places165 km
- Mobile, Alabama17 places206 km
- Natchez, Mississippi9 places216 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in New Orleans?
The best known: Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, French Quarter, St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans Museum of Art, Congo Square. In all, 22 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 05.
How do you get to New Orleans?
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 1,067 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with New Orleans as the destination and these 22 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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