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Best Happy Hours and Affordable Eats in Lafayette

Whether you're looking for a post-work happy hour or craving something filling for under $10, Lafayette offers plenty of options that combine great taste with local flavors. Happy hours are shifting away from daily specials to general timeframes that stay consistent throughout the week, making it…

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Group Dining in Lafayette

Lafayette is known for its rich culinary scene, from Cajun flavors to fine dining and family-friendly spots that cater to every occasion. Whether you're traveling with a large group, attending a convention, or here for a sports tournament, finding a restaurant that can comfortably accommodate your…

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Cajun Restaurants in Lafayette, LA

Here in Lafayette, we are known for our rich Cajun heritage and delicious cuisine, attracting visitors from all over the world to experience the unique flavors and culture of the region. There's nothing quite like it, from traditional crawfish boils to gumbo, jambalaya, and étouffée. Visitors can…

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Things to Do on a Monday in Lafayette

Oftentimes it can be difficult when visiting an area to find things to do on a Monday. It’s one of our more popular questions at the beginning of each week in our Visitor’s Center. In spite of what you may believe there are plenty of things to do, places to eat as well as shop throughout Lafayette…

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Top Sights in Oil Center

For a century, Louisiana has played a major role in the country’s oil and gas development, and Lafayette has served as a major spoke in the industry’s wheel. That’s why, in 1952, Lafayette businessman and philanthropist Maurice Heymann envisioned a section of town to house businesses associated with…

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Bon Temps Grill

Brothers Patrick and Steven O'Bryan grew up in the hospitality industry, Patrick started as a busboy at Cafe Vermilion, and Steven worked in corporate restaurants training kitchen staff. So it only made sense that the two joined forces to open their restaurant. In 2012 the brothers opened Bon Temps…

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