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Mardi Gras Treasures

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Mardi Gras Events

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Lafayette Mardi Gras: Revelry For All Ages

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36 Hours in Lafayette-Family Edition

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Downtown in a Day

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Lafayette en français

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B&Bs in Acadiana

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Family Friendly Guide to Lafayette Festivals

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Brunch in Lafayette

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Lafayette's Ancient Oaks

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Home Grown: Farmers Markets in Acadiana

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Monday Adventure Guide

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A First Timer’s Guide to Lafayette Parish

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5 Epic Outdoor Experiences in Lafayette

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Two-Step Your Way Through Acadiana

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Po'boys: The Southern Sandwich Staple

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Lafayette Movie Madness

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Where Food and Culture Meet in Louisiana

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5 Festivals to Add to Your Bucket List

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Plate Lunch Paradise

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Sounds of a Culture

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20th Century Dinner Bell

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Three Unique Food Experiences in Lafayette

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Cajun Country Dancehalls

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Boucherie: Cajun Art of Communal Butchering

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Rôder with Family

Rôder (pronounced row-day) in Cajun French means to roam, or run the roads and Lafayette in the summertime is the perfect destination to pile the family in the car and rôder.

Whether you’re coming for the day or planning an extended summer staycation with the family, the Happiest City in America has plenty of family friendly things to do. From foodie families, history and cultural buffs, and geocachers to the more adventurous outdoor families, Lafayette has the perfect summer experience waiting for you.

Below you will find resources from our website and stories from our blog written by people who live here to help plan your summertime trip to the Heart of Louisiana’s Cajun Country. So what are you waiting for? Let’s go rôder!