If you aren’t familiar, geocaching is a recreational activity that allows you to use GPS coordinates and rely on clues to find “caches” hidden by other participants. The game emerged in 2000 as folks increasingly relied on GPS technology to find their way around. The geocaching concept is derived…
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Looking to dive deeper into Lafayette’s rich culture, history, and natural beauty? Whether you're a food enthusiast eager to explore Cajun & Creole flavors, a history buff interested in legendary landmarks, or an adventurer ready to explore the Atchafalaya Basin, there’s a tour for you. From guided…
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Do you need some guidance on where to stay in Lafayette and the surrounding region? We’ve divided the information into handy categories. The Juliet Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Lafayette, right on Jefferson Street, near acclaimed restaurants, boutique shopping, art galleries, and…
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Libations. Spirits. Cocktails. Drinks. Aperitif. Whatever you call it, liquid concoctions of booze, fruit, herbs, and other flavors can elevate any outing. Bartenders and mixologists are becoming more playful and adventurous on their bar menus. There's something for everyone, from old-school…
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Are you short on time for your first visit to Cajun & Creole Country? Are you overwhelmed with all of the things to do and experience? There’s no shortage of ways to experience the Happiest City in America and its nearby communities. We’re sharing our favorites for first-time visitors. On any…
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One thing’s for sure, in Lafayette Parish, food is plentiful, history is present and culture runs deep. Lafayette Parish is the cultural center of southwestern Louisiana’s Cajun Country, and it uniquely infuses Cajun culture with Southern hospitality. Broussard is a charming small town in Lafayette…
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A bowed string instrument, the fiddle is central to Cajun music's sound, culture, and history. The history of the fiddle, an instrument more or less synonymous with the classical violin, is rooted in early 16th-century Western Europe, where it derived from the medieval, bowed string Byzantine lira…
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An early 20th-century precursor to zydeco, la-la music melds indigenous American, African, European, blues, nascent rhythm and blues, and Louisiana Creole and Cajun traditions to form a popular genre that is both provincial and unmeasurably influential. Primarily associated with Black Creoles of…
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During the last week of April, residents are decked out in hats, dancing shoes, and smiles along the streets of downtown Lafayette. Refrains of "Happy festival" are everywhere. At the apex of spring, Lafayette's downtown turns festival mode for the annual Festival International de Louisiane, the…
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As the chilly air turns into a warm breeze, there's no better time to get out and about in Lafayette than spring. Like the flowers, celebrations of Cajun culture, food, and music bloom during the springtime and color the calendar with some of the city's finest annual events. If you can smell the…
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