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Welcome to Lafayette, Louisiana, known as the Happiest City in America, where joie de vivre knows no bounds. Each visit is a choose-your-own-adventure of unique experiences from the enchanting allure of cypress and tupelo swamps, the rhythmic accordion melodies, or the irresistible savor of Cajun and Creole culinary delights. No matter the season, Lafayette promises every visit a unique experience for the spirit and soul in the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Country.
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Lafayette's blog showcasing the food, music, culture and history at the heart of Cajun & Creole Country.
See All PostsAs fall wraps up and a gentle chill drifts across South Louisiana, Lafayette settles into a winter rhythm all its own. Here, winter doesn’t mean hibernation. Winter in…
A weekly curated playlist by local musician Philippe Billeaudeaux featuring music by Lafayette, LA musicians with a weekly rundown of live music happening in and around the area…
If you're looking to spend some time in the heart of Louisiana's Cajun and Creole Country and want to know what events are happening, you're in the right place!…
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…
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.