Summer Travel to New Orleans
Your 2025 Summer Guide to New Orleans Adventures
Summertime in New Orleans is truly special. There’s an energy in the air that makes the city feel like nowhere else in the world. Sure the weather might be warmer, but longer days mean more time for exploring the everything that makes the city so unique, from our world-class museums to locally owned boutiques lining historic thoroughfares. And as those days give way into breezy evenings, you can expect nights full of bustling live music and best-meal-ever dining opportunities.
Break away from ordinary summer vacation destinations, and plan a getaway that allows you to go off the beaten path, and experience the culture, magic and timelessness of New Orleans.
10 Reasons to Visit New Orleans this Summer
From the endless festivals to the seasonal foods, here are our top 10 reasons to visit New Orleans this summer.
Hotel Pools for Every Traveler
From family-friendly to chic poolside bars, soak up the sun at one of these great hotel pools.
Summer Festival Guide
There’s a summer fest for everyone in New Orleans. Get the lowdown on the best events for foodies, music lovers, horror-movie buffs, and art aficionados.
June Featured Events
Restaurant Week New Orleans
- Jun 19, 2025 - Jun 22, 2025
Tipitina's Free Fridays
- Tipitina's
- Jun 20, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025
July Featured Events
Tipitina's Free Fridays
- Tipitina's
- Aug 22, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025
Summer Inspiration
Streetcar Itinerary by Route
Hop aboard this historic mode of transportation for scenic rides to some of the city’s best attractions, restaurants and more.
Essential New Orleans Itinerary
Got 72 hours in New Orleans? Here are the must-dos in the French Quarter, Garden District, Uptown, Marigny, Bywater, and Treme.
Eat & Drink
NOLA's Most Iconic Restaurants
In a city known for its food, it's hard to go wrong when choosing a restaurant. But if you’re looking for the classics, these 15 are not to be missed.
Summer in New Orleans
June in New Orleans
June in New Orleans is meant for lively celebrations, refreshing bites and tons of excuses to explore.
July in New Orleans
From ESSENCE and Independence Day to cocktails and the running of the bulls, there’s so much to experience in July in NOLA.
August in New Orleans
August in New Orleans is filled with exclusive deals, one-of-a-kind festivals and warm weather perfect for a Labor Day weekend getaway.