Insider's Guide

There is no better way to celebrate than immersing yourself in the rich cultural history, incredible culinary creations, and the distinctive Cajun and Zydeco music scene found in Lafayette. So, head on down to Lafayette to let loose and experience Lafayette like a local with our Insider's Guides.

Lafayette's Best Coffee Shops

Local coffee shops are where people can meet, connect, and build relationships. A caffeine pit stop is a must for busy tourists and visitors! You will need a break while exploring…

Gumbo

It’s no oversimplification to say that until my twenties, there was no concept of gumbo in my life other than what my mom made. This is not a pointed literary exaggeration…

History of Festivals Acadiens et Creoles

In the 1930s, folklorists John and Alan Lomax visited South Louisiana to record Cajun and Creole songs for the Library of Congress Archive of American Folk Song (now the Archive of…

Lafayette Weekly

There’s so much great local music to catch in the first week of October. Cajun and zydeco icon Horace Trahan opens up through story and song this Thursday at the Acadiana…