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.

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

An all-star cast from the Lafayette music community will gather this Sunday afternoon to raise funds to help one of their own. Keith Blair's Recovery Benefit will feature…

Downtown Rising 2024

Downtown Rising is gearing up for its September concert featuring Marc Broussard. Both Downtown Rising and Marc are celebrating milestone anniversaries. Downtown Rising…

July Events Spotlight

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

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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