Outdoor Adventure

Lafayette is at the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Country and is known for its outdoor adventure. The area’s iconic swampland is dotted with moss-draped cypress trees teeming with wildlife, making it the perfect destination for bird watching, paddling, fishing, and numerous other outdoor activities. Start exploring the outdoors with Lafayette, LA’s one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences below. 

Inspiration Journal

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

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Top Sights in Carencro

Carencro has a long and fascinating history with the Attakapas tribe, and later Acadians arriving in the mid-1700s, but most people wonder about the city's unusual name. Its…

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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