Trip Ideas

Welcome to Lafayette, LA, the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Country where there are many ways to laissez les bons temps rouler or as we say it let the good times roll. Whatever your passion, be it music, cuisine, festivals, history, culture, shopping, architecture, arts, outdoors, wildlife, or a little bit of everything, we’ve got something for you to discover. So kick back, relax, and let us help plan your escape to the Happiest City in America.

Inspiration Journal

Lafayette's blog showcasing the food, music, culture and history at the heart of Cajun & Creole Country.

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Swamp Tours Near Lafayette

Within a short drive from Lafayette lie two unique wetlands that offer excellent wildlife viewing — Lake Martin near Breaux Bridge, a swampy ecosystem that’s home to…

Getting to Lafayette

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.

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