Downtown Lafayette is the heart of the city and walking through its lively streets you’ll feel the pulse of Acadiana’s culture, history, and joie de vivre. Downtown Lafayette was once a town called Vermilionville, established on the fertile banks of the Vermilion River before the American…
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Acadiana has been a melting pot of cultures since its early beginnings. French-Canadians immigrated…
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Many tourists head straight to Avery Island for the world-famous TABASCO® plant and completely miss…
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Driving south past low-lying sugarcane fields, you'll suddenly see something out of the ordinary in…
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St. Martin Parish embodies the spirit of Acadiana with great food, lively dance halls, local shops, and the largest swamp in the United States. History Cajun roots were planted in St. Martin Parish in the mid-1700s by thousands of French Catholics, exiled from Acadia, Canada by the Anglican British…
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There's no place quite like Rock'n'Bowl, and that's exactly what visitors and locals love about it…
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A. Hays Town Leaves His Mark on Lafayette Regarded as the South’s premier architect, Acadiana native A. Hays Town is known for his distinctive style and timeless designs. His architecture has become as integral to the local culture as Cajun food and Zydeco music. Image courtesy of Country Roads…
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Cajun Country is home to one of the most authentic cultures in the country. After visiting, you don’t just have to tell your friends and family about it, you can let them experience it for themselves, thanks to artful, unique and tasty local souvenirs you can order online and ship right to their…
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Your Guide to High-End Shopping & Dining in Acadiana Thanks to its lucrative oil and gas industry…
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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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