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New Orleans Situation by August?
Posted on 5/28/20 at 6:25 pm
Posted on 5/28/20 at 6:25 pm
Before we start, yes I'm from Bay St. Louis originally and I know LA and MS in August is painfully hot (it's no different here in FL).
I was supposed to take a friend to New Orleans in late March (obviously that didn't happen) who hasn't been to the city in probably at least 20 years. At first when we were told it would only be a few weeks to flatten the curve I looked at late April. Then after the Stay at Home order was announced I changed it to Memorial Day weekend. Obviously neither of those happened.
So at this point I've looked at early August before we get into the heart of Hurricane season. My friend is pretty hooked up and will be able to get us a nice Marriott or Sheraton property (looking at the Sheraton on Canal or the Four Points on Bourbon Street, the Four Points is my preference). Even if my friend doesn't want to go until the fall part of me wants to just go somewhere.
I know some things in New Orleans have started to reopen, but what's the overall feel in the CBD and French Quarter? What is the situation with restaurants, museums and live music? Any indications on what the situation will be like in New Orleans by early August?
I was supposed to take a friend to New Orleans in late March (obviously that didn't happen) who hasn't been to the city in probably at least 20 years. At first when we were told it would only be a few weeks to flatten the curve I looked at late April. Then after the Stay at Home order was announced I changed it to Memorial Day weekend. Obviously neither of those happened.
So at this point I've looked at early August before we get into the heart of Hurricane season. My friend is pretty hooked up and will be able to get us a nice Marriott or Sheraton property (looking at the Sheraton on Canal or the Four Points on Bourbon Street, the Four Points is my preference). Even if my friend doesn't want to go until the fall part of me wants to just go somewhere.
I know some things in New Orleans have started to reopen, but what's the overall feel in the CBD and French Quarter? What is the situation with restaurants, museums and live music? Any indications on what the situation will be like in New Orleans by early August?
This post was edited on 5/28/20 at 6:27 pm
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Posted on 5/28/20 at 6:59 pm to Tilly
Overall feel in the Quarter and CBD right now is mostly closed.
Who knows what will be open by August—-it entirely depends on the infection rates.
Who knows what will be open by August—-it entirely depends on the infection rates.
Posted on 5/28/20 at 7:17 pm to hungryone
Understandable. I might just end up taking the risk while the Southwest prices are still good. Worse case if a lot of things are still closed it'll be a cheap trip, lol.
I'll just buy some drinks to go where I can, get takeout, get some beignets to go and hang out at the hotel pool.
I'll just buy some drinks to go where I can, get takeout, get some beignets to go and hang out at the hotel pool.
This post was edited on 5/28/20 at 7:18 pm
Posted on 5/28/20 at 7:20 pm to Tilly
The WWII museum has reopened, but visitors per day are limited and social distancing inside the museum is in play. Still, its just the sort of place you might enjoy.a long visit on a sweltering August afternoon.
Posted on 5/28/20 at 7:45 pm to Tilly
Prayers sent for the inevitable mugging and/or murder.
Posted on 5/28/20 at 7:54 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
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Prayers sent for the inevitable mugging and/or murder.
Haha maybe the thugs won't be as bad right now. I haven't heard about as many murders. The heat will slow them down and there sitting nice and pretty in their shack getting their unemployment checks.
Posted on 5/28/20 at 9:21 pm to Tilly
A lot of restaurants are open at 25% capacity, in all I doubt "clubs" etc will be open at full capacity in August unless this virus bottoms out. Bars believe they will be open in Phase 2 which should happen soon, so that is a good thing. You will probably see more opening then as well such as the Aquarium/Zoo, museums, etc...
Mask and social distancing may still be required in August as well. But by coming in August if shite is still going on at least you won't have to deal with the trash and traffic.
Mask and social distancing may still be required in August as well. But by coming in August if shite is still going on at least you won't have to deal with the trash and traffic.
Posted on 5/28/20 at 9:30 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
frick off and keep your dumbass off of this board
Posted on 5/28/20 at 10:33 pm to tduecen
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A lot of restaurants are open at 25% capacity, in all I doubt "clubs" etc will be open at full capacity in August unless this virus bottoms out. Bars believe they will be open in Phase 2 which should happen soon, so that is a good thing. You will probably see more opening then as well such as the Aquarium/Zoo, museums, etc...
Mask and social distancing may still be required in August as well. But by coming in August if shite is still going on at least you won't have to deal with the trash and traffic.
Thank you for the good information. I accept I'll probably still have to wear a mask inside places though at least I won't have to wear a mask inside the room, outside at the pool and just outside in general. Figure it might actually be nice because NOLA will be slower than normal and you won't have the normal amount of drunks. Obviously being in August I might go to some of the museums as well. Haven't been to the World War II Museum since 2012 so seriously considering that.
Mostly just want the restaurants and bars to be open and some live music playing. Not into the Bourbon Street/club/strip club scene so that won't matter to me.
This post was edited on 5/28/20 at 10:36 pm
Posted on 5/28/20 at 10:49 pm to Tilly
Plenty of restaurants open now. By August it will be better. There will still be a lot to do. Even now you can stroll through the Quarter, get drinks and food along the way, and hit up a museum or shop. You can do the same along Magazine St.
Posted on 5/28/20 at 11:12 pm to vistajay
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Plenty of restaurants open now. By August it will be better. There will still be a lot to do. Even now you can stroll through the Quarter, get drinks and food along the way, and hit up a museum or shop. You can do the same along Magazine St.
Good to hear. Part of me would be up for going over to NOLA in June since I'm on furlough and have the time off. The problem is both hotels that I would normally stay at (Place d'Armes on St. Ann or French Market Inn on Decatur) are both closed until August 1st.
I'm guessing most of the chain hotels are open but to me there's something wrong about going to NOLA and staying at a chain hotel. I've only stayed at a chain hotel in the city twice, for the NCAA Final Four in 2012 and for Mardi Gras back in 2015.
Any non-chain hotels that are open that you would recommend?
This post was edited on 5/28/20 at 11:15 pm
Posted on 5/28/20 at 11:29 pm to Tilly
Just make sure it isn't a hotel they allowed the homeless to stay in, no telling what you would catch
Posted on 5/29/20 at 7:00 am to Tilly
It should be fine.
I'm looking to book two nights at the AC Hotel or a place like it so my wife and I can just sit by the pool and drink all day.
I'm looking to book two nights at the AC Hotel or a place like it so my wife and I can just sit by the pool and drink all day.
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