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

Acadiana's Local Breweries

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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Lafayette's Best Coffee Shops

Local coffee shops are where people can meet, connect, and build relationships. A caffeine pit stop is a must for busy tourists and visitors! You will need a break while exploring Lafayette, and we suggest finding a coffee shop where you can relax between tours, sights, and shopping. With so many…

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Mocktails in Lafayette

Whether you are an expectant mom, living a sober life, or just looking to cut back on alcohol, mocktails, alcohol-free beer, and other nonalcoholic options are growing in popularity. Not everyone wants a sugary soda or coffee as their option. Are you hanging out with friends at a brewery? It's even…

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Pet Friendly Places in Lafayette

Hey there, all you convivial canines! As the official "dogger" (i.e., doggy blogger) for Lafayette Travel, I'm panting with excitement to tell you that not only is Lafayette the Happiest City in America for humans, but it's pretty tail-wagging welcoming for us 4-legged visitors as well. There are…

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Lafayette's Best Neighborhood Bars

It's the place you swing by after a long day work, to watch the game or just to yuck it up with some familiar faces. It was the backdrop of a long-running TV series where "Everybody knows your name". Yes, I'm talking about the neighbor bar. South Louisiana has a long list watering holes that cater…

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7 Great Happy Hours You Should Know About

Everyone knows about the regular happy hour specials. Things like 2-for-1 margaritas, cheap beers, and a random assortment of snacks to munch on, but here in Lafayette, we offer more than just the norm. No matter what day you're looking to steal a deal, you can find a happy hour special that'll…

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Downtown Drinking and Dining Guide

It’s no secret that the food and bar scene of Downtown has exploded into an exciting array of tastes and flavors, which makes it the perfect foundation to build your own tour. Make it all restaurants, all bars, or a mixture of both – however you choose to spend your day or night Downtown, it’ll be…

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A Guide To Lafayette's Pizza Joints

In Lafayette, the first pizza house was opened in 1957 by Mariano Alesi and his wife Bertha. While Alesi may be the first pizza house to open when it comes to pizza in Lafayette, thin crust with mounds of toppings reigns supreme. Places like Pizza Village and Deano's have perfected the thin, crispy…

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Best Drive-Thru Daiquiris in Lafayette

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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