Mar 13, 2025 - News

New Orleans is "magical," according to Southern Living

New Orleans is one of the South's best cities, thanks to its culture, food and history, according to the annual ranking from Southern Living.

The big picture: The magazine ranked the Crescent City No. 4 in its list of 20.

"Everyone seems to have their own personal New Orleans story, and that's a testament to how memorable and magical it is," the story says.
Charleston came in first, but we at least we beat Nashville, Atlanta, Orlando, Birmingham and Austin.

Zoom out: The magazine also ranked various categories. Here's how New Orleans fared.

How it works: Southern Living says more than 10,000 people voted last year in an online survey.

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