We've partnered with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette) to create a Welcome Guide for the incoming University of Louisiana at Lafayette students. The Student Welcome Guide is a one-stop resource for incoming students to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette that includes…
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Lafayette is a foodie town, dishing out authentic cuisine with plenty of flavor and without pretension. Cajun cuisine was created by French Acadian immigrants in the 1700s who relied on shrimp, crawfish, sausage, rice and a “holy trinity” of green bell pepper, onion and celery. Today locals honor…
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Glenn Murphree grew up in New Orleans, so he understood poorboys, a sandwich born in the Crescent City. When a small corner grocery store dating back to the mid-1900s came up for sale in Lafayette, Murphree bought the property and began serving poorboys to Acadiana residents. Over the years, Olde…
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Lafayette is a buzzing city perched on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Louisiana's Cajun and Creole cultural hub boasts a lively and vibrant ambiance. In recent years, foodies and culinary travelers will have picked up on the buzz around Lafayette. New Orleans has long been lauded for its food…
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Throughout the U.S., you'll find a sandwich tied to just about every region of the country. The North claims the Reuben, lobster roll, Philly cheesesteak and pastrami on rye. Here in Louisiana, the po'boy reigns as a Southern sandwich staple with nearly hundreds of regional restaurants, diners and…
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Whether it be golf, food, dog fun, festivals or soaking in the culture, Lafayette has everything to offer for any traveler. In the heart of Cajun and Creole country, Lafayette offers a unique blend of outdoor activities, family-friendly parks and restaurants, and a cultural adventure rivaled only by…
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Oftentimes it can be difficult when visiting an area to find things to do on a Monday. It’s one of…
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