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.

Swamp Tours

Variety of guided tours of Louisiana's swamps via airboat, canoe, kayak, large and small boats.

Pack & Paddle

An outdoor outfitter offering paddling, kayak fishing or hiking events for individual or group travelers.

Rip Van Winkle Gardens

Beautiful semi-tropical gardens located on Jefferson Island near the unique Lake Peigneur.

Bayou Teche Experience

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

Kelly's Landing

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

Golf

Pristine courses throughout the Lafayette area for all skill levels

Gotreaux Family Farms

Organic farm tours complete with vegetables, chickens, turkeys and tilapia run by the Gotreaux family.

Jungle Gardens

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