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This new-urbanism neighborhood on the Vermillion River is a delightful area to spend the day. The upscale community is home to quiet pocket parks, flowering gardens, and a variety of architectural styles, including Caribbean, French, Creole, and Acadian. Just off the town square, you’ll discover popular spots for grabbing a cup of coffee, a glass of wine, or a fabulous meal. Across the street is MainStreet at River Ranch, a collection of unique shops and lively eateries. The neighborhood hosts Rhythms on the River, an outdoor concert series in the fall and spring, as well as an art festival and other special events throughout the year. Sidewalks wind through the neighborhood, along the river, and even under busy Camellia Avenue, enticing locals and tourists to explore.

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Lafayette's blog showcasing the food, music, culture and history at the heart of Cajun & Creole Country.

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Erica Fox

Since 2011, Erica Fox has poured her heart into Maison Creole de Freetown, the African American history museum she manages in one of Lafayette’s historic neighborhoods. The…

Getting to Lafayette

The city of Lafayette, LA is located in the center of Lafayette Parish at the intersection of I-10 and I-49 between New Orleans and Houston and only 35 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico.

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