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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Lafayette Weekly

The second annual Ragin’ Cajuns Downtown Alive will feature the Hub City-based rhythm and blues band, the Good Dudes. The University of Louisiana will welcome students for…

September Events Spotlight

If you're looking to spend some time in the Hub City and want to know what events are happening in September, you're in the right place. We'll give you a monthly…

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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