MWBE Certified Business- Woman Owned
NYDEC Advisory Board
US Department of Commerce recognition of Export Accomplishment
CRAWFISH FARM AND GATOR SANCTUARY
TOURS
What's new?
Gallery Acadie
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" Boudin & Brushes" featuring live music, local themed painting, and Boudin.
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Cajun Lagniappe
Tours
Customized immersive cultural experiences by combining Local Food, Beer, Shopping & Music all in Beautiful Downtown Lafayette.
Shop Like a Local
Shop till you drop in 3 shopping-friendly areas including River Ranch, the Oil Center, & Downtown.
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Sip Like a Local
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Sample local favorites such as the Lafayette signature cocktail, "The Rouler", a Cajun margarita, craft beers, spicy Bloody Mary, & more.
Downtown
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BOUDIN MAKING WITH A FREELANCE CAJUN: Hands on Cooking Demo with tasting and live music
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ESPRIT DE COEUR: Murder Mystery Dinners, cooking classes, and accommodations
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GLIDE STUDIOS: cajun & Zydeco Dance Lessons with Live Music by request
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ROCK & BOWL: Bowling with live Cajun & Zydeco music; Private rooms available for groups or parties
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SOLA VIOLINS: Handmade Violin/Fiddles, Repairs, Building & Performances
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WURST BIERGARTEN: Beer Garden, Retail & Performance Space, Pop Up Dinners for groups
Free Attractions
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JEAN LAFITTE ACADIAN CULTURAL CENTER: Museum & Free Film on Deportation of Acadians
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ST. JOHN'S CHURCH: Church Tour, Cemetery & 500-Year-Old Live Oak
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FRENCH TABLES: Speak Cajun French with locals from around Acadiana
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LA MAISON DE BEGNAUD: Tourist attraction, information center, and souvenir shop with free French class every Wednesday and live music Friday nights
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LOCAL BREWERIES: Bayou Teche Brewing, Cajun Brewing, Parish Brewing
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RANK WILDCAT SPIRITS: Distillery, Tap Room & Guided Tours
Outdoor
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DAYTIME & NIGHT SWAMP TOURS: Variety of guided tours via Airboat, Canoe, Kayak, Large & Large & Small boat
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BAYOU TECHE EXPERIENCE: Self & Guided Kayaking in the Swamps Available in German & French
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PACK & PADDLE: Outdoor Outfitter & Events
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KELLY'S LANDING: John Deere Toy Collection, Crawfish & Rice Farm Tours, Cajun Meal Available
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JUNGLE GARDENS: Bird City Located on Avery Island
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BICYCLE RENTALS: Downtown Lafayette & Avery Island
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LAFAYETTE AZALEA TRAIL: Free Driving Trail
Food - Tours
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TABASCO FACTORY: Featuring Processing, Bottling, & Tabasco Country Store
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CAJUN BOUDIN TRAIL: The Cajun Boudin Trail puts you in the driver's seat when it comes to discovering Louisiana's best boudin
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CAJUN FOOD TOUR: Outdoor Outfitter & Events
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KONRIKO RICE MILL: Oldest Operating Rice Mill in the U.S.
Music
FAIS DO DO RESTAURANTS
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Buck & Johnny's: Zydeco Brunch Saturdays
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Blue Dog Cafe: Sunday Brunch
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Prejean's Restaurant: Open 7 Days with Live Music
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Randol's Restaurant & Cajun Dancehall: Open 7 Days with Live Music
VENUES
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Blue Moon Saloon: Hostel & Live Music Venue Wed-Sun
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Grouse Room: Live Music Venue Wed-Sat
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Warehouse 535: Live Music Venue & Reception Hall
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Feed & Seed: Live Music Venue Fri-Sun & Dance Lessons Thursdays
CONCERT
SERIES
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Bach Lunch: Friday Lunchtime in Spring & Fall
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Downtown Alive!: Friday evenings Spring & Fall
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Rhythms on the River: Thursdays evenings Spring & Fall
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Culture
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ALEXANDRE MOUTON HOUSE: 1800s Historic Home with Period Furnishings, Memorabilia & Seasonal Collections
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LARC'S ACADIAN VILLAGE: Museum of Authentic Acadian Homes & Guided Group Tours
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ACADIANA BYWAYS: Authentic House Dance, Cajun Christmas, & Rural Mardi Grad with Mask Making
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MARTIN ACCORDIONS: Accordion Building & Cajun/Zydeco Music Played by the Martin Family
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VERMILIONVILLE: Cajun, Creole & Native American Living History Museum, Restaurant, Cooking School, Boat Tours, Watershed Exhibit, Dance Lesson, & Live Music on Weekends
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LAFAYETTE SCIENCE MUSEUM & PLANETARIUM: Liberal Arts & Science Education