Rooms for rent around New Orleans, LA

New Orleans is a city in the south of the United States, the largest city in the State of Louisiana. As of 2017, the population of New Orleans is 393,292 people. In total, the New Orleans metropolitan area is home to more than 1,2 million people. New Orleans is located on the banks of the Mississippi, 105,6 miles from the confluence of the river in the Gulf of Mexico. The city is surrounded on three sides by water; the Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi River, and Lake Pontchartrain. Most of New Orleans lies below or at sea level. New Orleans is under great threat because of possible hurricanes and floods. In 2005, the city suffered a catastrophic impact when 80% of the city was flooded during Hurricane Katrina. Tens of thousands of people lost their homes and were forced to leave the city. Many of them decided not to return. A year after the disaster, New Orleans had only counted 223,000 people, half the number before hurricane Katrina. So far, the city has not fully recovered from the effects of the flood. New Orleans is an important transport hub and distribution center, and the port infrastructure plays an important role. The port of New Orleans, as well as the port of southern Louisiana, located nearby, is one of the largest and busiest port systems in the United States. The multifunctional port of New Orleans serves not only container transportation but also takes numerous cruise and tourist ships. The economy of New Orleans is largely related to Maritime Affairs. There are many shipbuilding, logistics, transport companies in the region. New Orleans is also the center of the oil refining and petrochemical industry. In Louisiana, in particular, the platforms in the Gulf of Mexico produce a large amount of oil, which is processed at numerous enterprises in the region. Tourism is an important sector of the New Orleans economy. The main airport of the region is international airport named after Louis Armstrong-Louis Armstrong International Airport is located in the suburb of Kenner. The Big Easy - the most common nickname of New Orleans. The origin of the nickname is unknown, however, it emphasizes the free atmosphere of the city, carelessness, and ease of perception of the world by the inhabitants. New Orleans has a reputation as a city where you can easily find any "adult" entertainment. The city is known for its club life, alcohol availability, music, casino, large gay community. But apart from that, New Orleans is a historical area, interesting architecture, museums, shopping, festivals, parades, bright holidays. The most famous and popular holiday - carnival of Mardi Gras. Tours around the area (plantations, swamps), various cruise options can also cause interest. The main street of New Orleans is Magazine Street. Other important streets of the city are Canal Street, St.Charles Avenue, Bourbon Street, Rampart Street. French Quater, often used simply "Quater" - the oldest and most famous district of the city, filled with museums, restaurants, clubs and entertaining shops. Popular attractions in the French Quarter: Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, St Louis Cathedral, French Market, Preservation Hall, Museum Of Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans Museum of Art, Ogden Museum of Southern Art. Central Business District is a typical downtown, Central business district of the city. There are high-rise hotels, prestigious restaurants, several important museums. Uptown is a residential area, partially built up with old buildings. In Uptown located Audubon Zoo. Faubourg Marigny is a Bohemian district East of the French Quarter, known for its vibrant nightlife. Treme is a historic district next to the French Quarter.