Lafayette and Louisiana's Role in the American Revolution
For much of the 18th century, Spain ruled the Louisiana colony while England controlled land at its eastern borders…
Lafayette's Literary Voices
Lafayette boasts a growing literary scene. From acclaimed novelists to celebrated poets and culinary historians, these…
Mardi Gras Indians of Lafayette
Living Tradition at Pontiac Point Bells, whistles, dance, and chants drape Simcoe and Surrey St. on Mardi Gras morning…
Lafayette's Ancient Oaks
In South Louisiana, live oaks are history, heritage, and heirlooms all rolled into one. They offered shade and…
Boucherie
In South Louisiana, food is never just food. It’s memory, ritual, and survival all rolled into one. Few…
Cultural Attractions in Lafayette
Lafayette is rich in arts and culture. Numerous historical landmarks tell the story of Acadiana's diverse people…
Historic Lafayette
Lafayette Parish has a long and profound history of various cultures, starting with the indigenous Atakapa-Ishak…
Lafayette's Historic Restaurants
In the late 1700s, South Louisiana was a melting pot of cultures where families, friends, travelers, and neighbors…
Black Icons in Lafayette
February may be one of the shorter months jam-packed with celebratory events like the Superbowl, Valentine's Day…
Ingrained - The History of Rice in Louisiana
Some time in 1960s, businessmen with the Japanese electronics company Hitachi flew to southwest Louisiana, specifically…
Memory Lane: Lafayette’s Historic Landmarks
Lafayette Parish is home to 37 sites on the National Register of Historic Places Acadiana has a long and profound…
A. Hays Town
A. Hays Town Leaves His Mark on Lafayette Regarded as the South’s premier architect, Acadiana native A. Hays Town…
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…
Lafayette Weekly
A weekly curated playlist by local musician Philippe Billeaudeaux featuring music by Lafayette, LA musicians with a weekly rundown of live music happening in and around the area…
Sports Bars in Lafayette
Sports bring people together, and the most die-hard fans never forget where they were when their team won the World Series, the Super Bowl or the local tournament. Here in…
Weekday & Off-Season Travel in Lafayette
Festival weekends and Mardi Gras may get much of the attention, but you don't need a major event on the calendar to experience Lafayette. In fact, visiting during the week or…
