Free for All

Traveling and site seeing can hit the wallet pretty hard. In Lafayette, LA you don’t have to fork out money to have a bon temps. You can immerse yourself in the rich cultural history of our area for free. From self-guided tours to films and even a farmer’s market, your free good time starts here. Check out the map below with a list of free places to visit in and around Lafayette Parish.

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