As fall wraps up and a gentle chill drifts across South Louisiana, Lafayette settles into a winter rhythm all its own. Here, winter doesn’t mean hibernation. Winter in Lafayette is for gathering: around a steaming bowl of gumbo, beneath softly glowing holiday lights, or at a lively dancehall where…
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Louisiana is already a sportsman's paradise. Combine that with Lafayette's great food, music, and Cajun and Creole culture - you have the perfect mix of everything for Dad. Whether he's a fisherman, a foodie, a die-hard sports fan, or a history buff, Lafayette has plenty to offer for you and Dad to…
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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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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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The fun never stops in Lafayette, a Cajun and Creole city rich in culture, history, and food. And that includes Sundays. You'll find our outstanding cuisine, live music, dance floors, and unique natural environment waiting for your weekend visit. Check out our suggestions on Sunday activities and…
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Summer. It's more than a season; it's an attitude of vacation embedded in our psyches from childhood schooldays. It's in our muscle memories of halcyon times of play, long lazy days, tall glasses of lemonade and sweet tea sipped under a ceiling fan on a shady porch, or maybe a frosty cocktail or two…
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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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So, does all the great music you hear in Lafayette inspire you to play along? Do you have your guitar, fiddle, accordion, or other acoustic instruments --- including your voice--- handy? Or do you enjoy listening to a group of people playing classic Cajun, Zydeco, or old-timey music in a laid-back…
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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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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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