Lafayette in Louisiana is the heart of Cajun Country, where Acadian heritage comes alive through zydeco music, crawfish boils, and swamp tours. The Vermilionville living history museum and boudin trail showcase one of America's most distinctive regional cultures.
🏨 Stay in Lafayette
Find hotels, resorts, and hostels on Tripjolly
Lafayette needs your voice
Be the first to share a tip, photo, or hidden gem
Top spots in Lafayette
Azalea Trail - Lafayette LA USA
The Lafayette Museum
Charming 1800s house with period furniture & artifacts, offering guided tours & seasonal events.
Lafayette Science Museum
Interactive exhibits exploring paleontology, marine biology & geology, plus a planetarium.
Hilliard Art Museum
Collection of art from the 18th—21st centuries, including an exhibit focused on Louisiana artists.
Children's Museum of Acadiana
Museum provides a range of interactive exhibits designed to teach kids crafts & practical knowledge.
Vermilionville Historic Village
Living history museum with restored 18th- to 19th-century homes, plus a restaurant & live music.
Acadiana Park Nature Station
Opened in 1978, the 150-acre facility offers guided nature hikes & environmental education programs.
LARC's Acadian Village
An 1800s Cajun village with authentic & replica buildings, including a blacksmith shop, plus events.
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
Circa-1916 Catholic cathedral with red & white brick & stained-glass depictions of the patron saint.
Allons A'Lafayette Inc
0