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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December Events Spotlight

If you're looking to spend some time in the heart of Louisiana's Cajun and Creole Country and want to know what events are happening, you're in the right place!…

Holiday Hours of Operation

Below is a list of restaurants open during the holiday season. Please be advised that this is an active list, and hours are subject to change. Please call the businesses for the…

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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