Visitor Center

The Lafayette Visitor Center, located at 1400 NW Evangeline Thwy., is the perfect stop on your way into town to discover what there is to see and do while you’re visiting the Happiest City in America. Stretch your legs and walk the boardwalk overlooking a bayou with local flora and fauna or explore the public art around the grounds for some fresh air. Inside the Visitor Center, our travel counselors are waiting to help with any questions or tips you may need for your trip to Lafayette, LA.

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