Visit New Orleans Now? Not a bad idea.

December In New Orleans - Forbes.com

But there aren't many tourists. Bourbon Street has the feeling of a gold-rush town in the old West. It's a promenade of tradesmen with cell phones on their belts and plastic cups in their hands. The barstools and tables are empty inside most places. Still, there's music everywhere. Service is instantaneous. Tell the bartender you're visiting for fun and see what happens.