The mission of Vermilionville's Living History and Folk Life Park is to give visitors a hands-on, sensory tour of life for early Acadians, Creoles, and Native Americans in South Louisiana. With each stop throughout the village, there's more than what meets the eye. In every corner of the park, some…
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The origins of some of South Louisiana’s deepest traditions may have been lost in time, or perhaps in the revelry. But rituals of faith still play a large role in how we celebrate, what we eat, and when we rest. As you explore this region’s rich culture and history, it’s worth a visit to many of its…
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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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Lafayette is carving a name for itself in the craft brewing business. See below for incredible local breweries you can stop by and visit! Adopted Dog Brewing Image courtesy of Adopted Dog Adopted Dog Brewing is Lafayette's exclusive brewery, born from a deep passion for craft beer. The brewery…
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Thank goodness for public art. It revitalizes, beautifies and shares the unique stories and heritage of communities. And they withstand the test of time or at least a few decades. The Hub City has done its part to contribute to a movement to restore, enrich and honor its corner of the American South…
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In the last 15 years, Louisiana has acquired the nickname "Hollywood South" thanks to early 2000s legislation that created tax incentives that attracted film companies to the Pelican State. The Louisiana film industry continues to boom bringing film crews to locations throughout the state to shoot a…
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Louisiana has some pretty unique laws pertaining to its food industry. Heck, there's even a specific charge against crawfish theft. It especially has unusual regulations on the sale of adult beverages. Where other states require alcohol to be sold in separate brick-and-mortar locations outside of a…
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An alternative to hotel and motels, B&Bs offer accommodations ranging from romantic getaways and quaint country living to historic steps back in time and chances to experience a little more of the local culture. Some even come with a ghost story or two. Here in Acadiana, you can find all of the…
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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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