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Parks & Gardens In Lafayette, LA

Lafayette, Louisiana, is home to some of the state's most beautiful parks and gardens, offering a mix of outdoor recreation and natural beauty. Whether you're exploring Acadiana Park, known for its extensive trails and disc golf course, or spending time at Moncus Park, a 100-acre hub for community events, Lafayette’s parks provide a variety of experiences for all visitors. Lafayette’s gardens, such as the Rip Van Winkle Gardens and Jungle Gardens at Avery Island, offer stunning landscapes rich in history and culture. Whether hiking, attending local events, or simply soaking in the beauty, Lafayette’s parks and gardens are must-visit destinations.

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

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!…

Papa Noël

Papa Noël

You can go ahead and tell the kids that Santa Claus is real. According to the History channel, St. Nicholas was an actual person—a Turkish monk in the year 280 AD, known as…

Top 5 Gardens in Lafayette

Top 5 Gardens in Lafayette

Lafayette, LA, is a place where natural beauty and history come together in stunning gardens that captivate visitors year-round. Whether you’re drawn to the timeless…

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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