Sharing the food, music, culture, and history at the heart of Cajun & Creole Country.

Rachael's Cafe

Many people don’t imagine healthy when they think of Cajun and Creole cuisine. Rachael’s Café hopes to change all that. The small, family-owned café serves up a great selection of Cajun dishes, many of which feature South Louisiana’s abundant and delicious seafood. There are salads, sandwiches…

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Pete's Family Sports Restaurant

Sports bars tend to be typically typical; offering their guests little more than a gathering place with televisions and an unspoken understanding that good service is defined by speed, accuracy, and as little interruption of the viewing of televised sporting events as possible. Menu items bear puns…

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Disabled-Friendly Attractions in Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana is famous for its amazing food and rich Cajun culture, making it a truly sensory experience for visitors. Named the happiest city in America by the Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch, Lafayette welcomes visitors with open arms and a helping hand. Here are a few top attractions in…

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St. Martin Parish: Where Cajun Culture Began

It's where "Cajun culture began." St. Martin Parish was the earliest arrival destination for exiled Acadian families from France and Nova Scotia in the 1700s. It also cradles the story of African-American slavery to freedom in the rural South. These journeys are the tapestry of South Louisiana's…

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Fun Down to a Science

Located in the heart of downtown, the Lafayette Science Museum is a playful portal into a universe of discovery. From teeny-tiny insects to the vast wonders of space, the exhibits are designed to enlighten curious minds of all ages. Exhibits Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the museum’s…

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Artist Spotlight: Herb Roe

Herb Roe is a generous person both on the canvas and in real life. He happily dedicated over an hour to visit with me during his studio time, and piled my arms with printed products of his work throughout the country. His work is saturated with color, and his process involves multiple layers of…

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Artist Spotlight: Susan David

Lafayette native Susan David is one of those artists whose work you’ve seen more often than you realize. A dedicated artist and prolific collaborator, Susan characterizes herself as “‘Edie Pie-hands’ with all my little fingers in the little pies. I prefer to be busy and am a self-made workaholic. I…

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