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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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Back-to-School Weekend Adventures in Lafayette

At the end of summer, parents begin preparation to send their kids back to school. But the fun doesn’t have to end when school buses roll. After all, summer in South Louisiana extends past the onset of school. Here are some weekend and day trip ideas for mini adventures for when the temperature…

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Top Sights in Broussard, LA

Six miles southeast of Lafayette lies the city of Broussard, routinely one of Louisiana's fastest-growing modern cities. But it began when merchant Valsin Broussard arrived during the cold winter of 1784. The descendant of Joseph "Beausoleil" Broussard, an Acadian hero, Valsin named the place Cote…

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Tips for Vacationing in Lafayette, LA

Life’s easy in South Louisiana, so pack a bag and come on down. But if you need a little more guidance, we’ve compiled a few tips for vacationing in Lafayette Parish and surrounding areas. What to Wear There’s an old joke in Louisiana that our winters here are so short, last year it was a…

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