Lafayette is the heart of French Louisiana. Here you can enjoy authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine, original Zydeco and Cajun music, scenic swamplands, and many activities and sights characteristic of the city's cultural uniqueness. Best Western Lafayette Louisiana.
Things to do in Lafayette
Acadian Hills Country Club
A semi-private, 18-hole course with full amenities. Located at 500 Acadian Hills Lane. Find Best Western Lafayette lodging nearby. Call 337-232-1979 for more information.
Acadian Village
An entire 19th century bayou town which has been restored to depict the life of Acadians in southern Louisiana. Buildings include homes, blacksmith shop, general store and a chapel. Located at Ridge Rd. 10 mi. S of I-10. Find Best Western Lafayette lodging nearby. Call 337-981-2364 for more information.
Acadiana To Go
Tours of Acadian and Louisiana. Multi-lingual step-on guides. Itineraries, packages and charter. Taste the spice, speak the "patois," dance the chank-a-chank and experience Louisiana! Located at 619 Woodvale Ave. Find Best Western Lafayette lodging nearby. Call 337-981-3918 for more information.
Alexandre Mouton House/Lafayette Museum
Located at 1122 Lafayette Street. This lovely house museum is a repository of history and the culture of Acadiana. It was the Sunday house of Lafayette's founder, Jean Mouton and later home of his son, the Governor Alexandre Mouton. An admission fee applies. Open Tuesday - Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 3 - 5pm. Best Western Lafayette lodging is nearby. Call 337-234-2208 for more information.
Allons A. Lafayette, Inc.
Tours of the Louisiana and Cajun Country, refreshments, souvenirs, and private home with a resident ghost! Dinner with Cajun music/dancers and multi-lingual guides. Located at 127 Baudoin Call 337-269-9607 for more information.
Azalea Trail
A 20-mile beautiful self guided city driving tour that passes some of the lovely manicured lawns and ornamental stands of azaleas for which Lafayette is famous.
Cajun French Music Association
Festival held at the Blackham Coliseum for LeCajun Award Show and Festival. LeCajun Ceremony is held in August with the Festival following for 2 days. Contact us for dates and more information please. Call 337-873-3896 for more information.
Cajun World
Multi-lingual personalized step-on guide available for groups and individuals. Experience Creole, Acadian, Deutsche, Irish, European and Native Spanish cultures. All this in Louisiana. Located at 200 White Oak Drive. Call 337-232-3797 for more information.
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
Visit this historic Dutch Romanesque Cathedral in downtown Lafayette. Listed on the National Register, along with a 500 year-old oak tree on the property. An 1821 cemetery, museum and gift shop. No admission fee and open Monday - Friday 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm. Located at 914 St John St. Call 337-232-1322 for more information.
Children's Museum of Acadiana
Something fun for the kids. This museum offers hands-on displays of real life situations such as an operating room, television news room, and a bank. Located at 201 East Congress Street. Call 337-232-8500 for more information.
Chretien Point Plantation
Built between 1800 to 1849, this restored Greek Revival mansion was the site of a Civil War battle. If the stairway looks familiar, it was copied for Tara in the 1939 movie, "Gone with the Wind." Call 337-662-5876 for more information.
Downtown Alive
Check out this old-time street dance. Held on Friday nights during warm-weather months. The music varies from Zydeco to Cajun and rock and roll, usually performed by popular local groups. Call 318-268-5566 for more information.
Downtown Lafayette
Concerts, festivals, museums galleries and Farmers Market. Enjoy historical walking tours, murals and restaurants. Call 337-291-5566 for more information.
Evangeline Downs
Horseracing 2 miles north of Lafayette. Call 318-896-7223 for more information.
Festival International de Louisiane
In its sixteenth year, this Francophone world music, dance, art, theatre and cuisine from southern Louisiana and other French speaking nations is featured. Free admission. Mid-April. Call for more information and dates. Call 337-232-8086 for more information.
Girard Park
One of the loveliest city parks in Lafayette, with its spreading oaks and small streams, is a great place for a walk or picnic. Located at St Mary Boulevard and Girard Park Circle.
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve & Acadian Cultural Cente
This facility features an exhibit that tells the story of Acadian life in Louisiana. A 40-minute film explains the Acadian exile, shown hourly from 9am-4pm. Call 337-232-0789 for more information.
Louisiana Native Crafts Festival
See demonstrations of alligator skinning, decoy carving, net and trap making and many other regional crafts. Held at the Girard Park. Call 800-346-1958 for more information.
The Atchafalaya Experience
Nature trips into the Atchafalaya swamp in small outboard boats by educated and insured naturalists. A father and son team with will guide you on your adventure. Never more than eight in each boat. Open daily from 9am - 4pm. Located at 338 North Sterling. Call 337-233-7816 for more information.
U.S.G.S. National Wetlands Research Center
Come and learn about current research in the wetland ecology including ways to manage and restore disappearing Louisiana wetland habitats. Tours by appointment only. Daily from 7:30am - 4pm. Located at 700 Cajundome Blvd. Call 337-266-8655 for more information.
University Art Museum
Housed on the second floor of the school of art and architecture at the University of Lousiana, this museum has a changing exhibit of 19th century through modern artwork. Call 337-482-5326 for more information.
Vermilionville
A 23-acre Cajun/Creole attraction. Guided tours, crafts, music, and costumed interpreters. Restaurant and gift shop for your convenience. Call 337-233-4077 for more information.
Washington Street Clubs
Great Cajun music can be heard throughout this block of Washington Street. Home to several Zydeco, Soul and R&B nightclubs, and dining establishments.