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Lafayette is a destination that’s worth a visit any time of year. Come during the winter (December - February), and you’ll be treated to mild temperatures barely falling into the 30s and 40s. Plan your stay around the holidays to see Lafayette transform into a winter wonderland for Cajun & Creole Christmas. Did you resolve to try something new this year? Only in Lafayette can you find a rodeo, film festival, concert series, and a Mardi Gras parade in the wintertime. On the colder days, stay warm with a bowl of gumbo and other Cajun comfort foods like the hefty plate lunch or unique sweets like king cake. If peace and quiet are more your speed, our fairytale gardens, cozy inns, and fine dining restaurants are ideal for a relaxing getaway. Need even more inspiration to visit Lafayette during the wintertime? Check out our Wintertime Guide to Lafayette below and start planning your winter getaway to the Happiest City in America.
Check out our Winter Guide to Lafayette below and start planning your winter getaway to the Happiest City in America.
Lafayette transforms into a winter wonderland with light shows, parades, tour of homes, performances, carolers, and much more. There’s something to help get the whole family in the…
An eight-day internationally acclaimed film festival welcoming 180 films and 200 filmmakers from across the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, India, the U.K., and France.
There’s more than one way to celebrate Mardi Gras in Lafayette including the traditional courir, parades, Mardi Gras Indians, king cakes, and extravagant Mardi Gras balls complete…
A concert, discussion, and broadcast series hosted by the Acadiana Center for the Arts bringing artists and audiences closer together through performances and conversations in…
Lafayette's blog showcasing the food, music, culture and history at the heart of Cajun & Creole Country.
See All PostsThe most exciting week of live music to grace our city is here. Musicians from far-reaching corners of the globe gather for five days of unparalleled rhythm, dance, art, and…
Get ready for a belly-full of fun and a Cajun experience like no other! The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival, held the first weekend in May, isn't just about crawfish (although…
The U.S. Civil Rights Trail marks important landmarks, primarily in Southern states, where activists challenged segregation in churches, courthouses, schools, and other sites in…
Thrift stores are making a comeback. Whether you're looking for that ultra-rare rock tee or just an affordable pair of shoes, Lafayette has everything from resale designer…
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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