Ask ten people in Lafayette where to eat and you will get eleven answers, each delivered with total conviction. Take that as a sign of a city where nearly every family has a strong opinion about roux. This is where crawfish season is awaited all year long, and the phrase “my grandmother made it…
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Festival weekends and Mardi Gras may get much of the attention, but you don't need a major event on the calendar to experience Lafayette. In fact, visiting during the week or between the area's busiest festival periods can give you more time and space to explore the food, music, culture, and…
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The people of Lafayette love themselves a good pastry. Or a petit four or king cake when in season. Acadiana‘s love for carbohydrates goes beyond just rice, and the bakeries across town reflect that. From flaky breakfast goodies to special-occasion cakes and sweetly glazed desserts, Lafayette has a…
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Wellness looks different for everyone. For some, it's an early morning paddle through quiet bayous. For others, it's a massage after a day of exploring, a guided meditation in the park, or an evening listening to live music under the stars. In Lafayette, wellness is about slowing down, reconnecting…
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One of the best things about visiting Lafayette is that you don't have to settle for simply seeing the culture. You can immerse yourself in it. Instead of watching musicians from the audience, you might find yourself dancing or at a jam session. Rather than reading about Cajun and Creole traditions…
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Fall is one of the best times to visit Lafayette. The temperatures begin to cool, festival season returns, and weekends fill with live music, local food, outdoor adventures, and cultural celebrations. Whether you're planning a getaway or looking for a reason to return, Lafayette offers authentic…
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Lafayette’s dining scene continues to grow, with a wave of new restaurants opening across the community. From a Brazilian steakhouse and Sicilian-inspired concepts to neighborhood bakeries, sports bars, Mexican restaurants, pizza spots, brunch favorites, and even a loaded mac and cheese bar, these…
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Lafayette and the surrounding region, known as Acadiana, has long been known for its distinctive cuisine, but in the past two decades has established itself in the craft brewing industry and in creating delicious rums from area sugarcane. We’re talking unique regional flavors and French names as…
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Lafayette, Louisiana, offers more than great food and live music. The region is home to beautiful gardens, scenic parks, nature trails, and family-friendly outdoor attractions that showcase the natural beauty of Acadiana. Whether you're exploring centuries-old live oaks, strolling through colorful…
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Our beloved Acadiana poet Darrell Bourque once referred to early America’s free-form poets as “marvelous rebels” for breaking the rules of traditional form and allowing their works to be shaped by the spirit inherent in each one. In a modern world like ours, where the contours of our lives are so…
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