Swamps & Bayous

Lafayette, LA’s waterways provide a gateway to outdoor adventure like no other. Explore the region's swamps and bayous for an unforgettable wilderness experience that offers the perfect opportunity for paddling, fishing, photography, birding, and other wildlife sightings. Spend some time discovering the beauty of Lafayette, LA’s bottomland hardwood forests, at some of the swamps and bayous below.

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Inspiration Journal

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

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Lafayette's Summertime Guide

Summer in Lafayette is more than a season. It’s long days, cold drinks, live music drifting through the air, and time spent outdoors or somewhere cool when the heat kicks…

May Events Spotlight

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

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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