Outdoor

Welcome to Lafayette, LA, the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Country and the Happiest City in America! Lafayette’s an area known for its swampland dotted with moss draped cypress trees teeming with wildlife, which makes it the perfect destination for bird watching, padding, fishing and numerous other outdoor activities.e.

Bayou Teche Experience

Guided and self-guided paddle trips in Acadiana available in French and German.

Jungle Gardens

Avery Island's 170-acre botanical garden with marshes and bayous with indigenous…

Pack & Paddle

An outdoor outfitter offering paddling, kayak fishing or hiking events for individual…

Kelly's Landing

John Deere toy collection with crawfish and rice farm tours complete with Cajun meal.

A woman passes the Tabasco factory sign on bike during Cycle Zydeco

Bike Rentals

Looking to see the city from a different view? Rent a bike and tour the backroads and…

Rip Van Winkle

Rip Van Winkle gardens atop huge salt dome with Rips Rookery, Joseph Jefferson…

Birding Photography

Situated on the Mississippi Flyway and the Atchafalaya Loop of America’s Wetland…

Azalea Trail

Swamp Tours

The perfect way to view all the outdoor bounty Lafayette and the surrounding areas have is to take a swamp tour. Glide through cypress trees while keeping an eye out for various wildlife and alligators while learning about the swamps and bayous of Cajun Country from a local boat captain. There are typically two types of swamp tours. The first is the exciting air boat tour that travels at high speeds through the swamps and bayous. The second is the more leisurely boat tour that can hold more people for larger groups. Whether you're looking for high paces adventure or a casual boat ride through the bayou, one of our members below can create the perfect outdoor experience.

Vermilion Voyage

"The Vermilion, by its union with the gulph, forms the natural communication of its inhabitants with the sea. The time is not far remote when many thousands of people will…

5 Epic Outdoor Experiences in Lafayette

Lafayette, 135 miles west of New Orleans, is a bustling city nestled in French-speaking Louisiana. With its laid-back vibe and vibrant culture, it’s no surprise that…

Top 5 Places to Hike in Acadiana

Hiking is the perfect way for the entire family, at any skill level, to experience the outdoors without breaking the budget. It provides the opportunity to see places you’d…

Top 5 Places to Paddle in Acadiana

South Louisiana’s waterways provide a gateway to outdoor adventure like no other. Exploration of this region in a kayak or canoe is an unforgettable wilderness experience…