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

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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Downtown in a Day

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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Weekend Trip Ideas for your visit to Lafayette, Louisiana

Lafayette, Louisiana is situated in the heartland of one of the country’s most culturally distinct regions. As the saying goes, there a certain “joie de vivre” (or exuberant enjoyment of life) that permeates everything from food to music to their friendly attitudes. And a visit won’t break the bank…

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