Philadelphia was voted the second dirtiest city in the U.S., up two spots from last year

Cities like New York, Miami, Las Vegas and Los Angeles may be some of the most popular and exciting cities in the U.S., but they also happen to be the dirtiest.

A list of the most filthiest cities in America has been compiled by Travel and Leisure magazine.

Most of the places that made the top ten were some of the most popular in all of the country, perhaps something to do with the number of tourists who frequent there or the street parties and events that attract hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.

1. New Orleans
2.    Philadelphia
3.    Los Angeles
4.    Memphis
5.    New York
6.    Baltimore
7.    Las vegas
8.    Miami
9.    Atlanta
10.  Houston

A tug boat pushes a garbage barge past the Statue of Liberty

New Orleans, for example, which was voted the number one dirtiest city in the U.S., is known for its yearly Mardi Gras, the clean up of which is of epic proportions.

That, added with the fact that the effects of Hurricane Katrina can still be seen in some places, sent this city to the top spot.

The top ten was chosen by Travel and Leisure readers who took things such as litter, air pollution and even the taste of local tap water into consideration.

But that did not mean that they were cities they did not like as some of the top ten also ranked high in favouritie cities list.  source