Went there last summer during a mini US tour of distilleries for work (hard life, I know). Never been somewhere so hot in my life but what an amazing place. Fed and held alligators, amazing music, laid back fun and then of course Bourbon Street. My hotel was right in the middle of it and I don't think I slept for 2 days. Must have spent all over an hour in my room and the rest drinking.....for free.