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

Scenic Motorcycle Routes in Lafayette

Looking for scenic motorcycle routes in Louisiana? Lafayette makes an ideal starting point for exploring the back roads, bayous, prairies, and small towns of Cajun & Creole Country. At the intersection of Interstates 10 and 49, Lafayette offers easy access to scenic roads that wind through the South…

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Weekday & Off-Season Travel in Lafayette

Festival weekends and Mardi Gras may get much of the attention, but you don't need a major event on the calendar to experience Lafayette. In fact, visiting during the week or between the area's busiest festival periods can give you more time and space to explore the food, music, culture, and…

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Wellness & Eco-Tourism Experiences in Lafayette

Wellness looks different for everyone. For some, it's an early morning paddle through quiet bayous. For others, it's a massage after a day of exploring, a guided meditation in the park, or an evening listening to live music under the stars. In Lafayette, wellness is about slowing down, reconnecting…

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Lafayette's Summertime Guide

Summer in Lafayette is more than a season. It’s long days, cold drinks, live music drifting through the air, and time spent outdoors or somewhere cool when the heat kicks in. Whether you're paddling a bayou, dancing to live music, or enjoying a great meal with family and friends, Lafayette is your…

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Health and Wellness in Lafayette

Lafayette is world-famous for its rich cuisine, lively music, and vibrant festivals. The city also offers quieter options for residents and visitors, with unique ways of getting active, enjoying nature, and relaxing. Lafayette offers something for everyone, whether looking for a scenic walk, a…

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Friend Group Getaways in Lafayette

There’s nothing like a vacation with a group of friends, whether gathering for school reunions, girlfriend getaways, or a sportsman’s holiday in Lafayette’s great outdoors. We’ve compiled some ideas to get you started. Lafayette’s 100-acre Moncus Park in the center of town offers daily special…

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Inside Lafayette's Visitor Center

Shannon Metcalf helms the Lafayette Visitor's Center every week and has worked here with a host of volunteers for 26 years. But she doesn't consider sharing her love of Lafayette with the world as work. "This has been a joy," Metcalf said. "I've never found that I was going to work. That's a real…

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Lafayette Hotel Guide

Do you need some guidance on where to stay in Lafayette and the surrounding region? We’ve divided the information into handy categories. The Juliet Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Lafayette, right on Jefferson Street, near acclaimed restaurants, boutique shopping, art galleries, and…

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Lafayette Nearcations

Within a short radius of Lafayette are numerous attractions, music, dancing, and unique fun in the outdoors, which is why Louisiana is known as "Sportsman's Paradise." And, of course, there's our world-renowned cuisine. You'll find outstanding dining throughout Cajun and Creole Country, dishes that…

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Top 5 Gardens in Lafayette

Lafayette, LA, is a place where natural beauty and history come together in stunning gardens that captivate visitors year-round. Whether you’re drawn to the timeless elegance of Victorian-style estates, the lush tranquility of semi-tropical sanctuaries, or the vibrant bloom of seasonal flowers…

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