Museums & History

Lafayette, LA, is at the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Country, where you can truly feel the pulse of the distinct history, heritage, and culture it has to offer. This cultural oasis on the bayou blends its history and unique heritage that can be discovered in the many living history museums, exhibitions, and more that are hard to find anywhere on this side of Europe. 

Inspiration Journal

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

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Top 5 Parks in Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana, is home to various beautiful parks, each offering unique outdoor experiences. From sprawling green spaces and scenic trails to playgrounds and event spaces…

Hub City Day Trips

Lafayette, LA is known as "The Hub City" because of its proximity to major roadways heading north, south, east and west that lead locals and visitors to explore smaller…

October Events Spotlight

If you're looking to spend some time in the Hub City and want to know what events are happening in October, 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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