Ancient Oaks
In South Louisiana, live oaks are history, heritage, and heirlooms all rolled in to one.
Dancehalls of Cajun Country
Throughout South Louisiana on Friday and Saturday night, buildings that are dormant all week come roaring to life. Flashing arrow signs advertise the evening’s entertainment and empty gravel or grass…
Public Art
Thank goodness for public art. It revitalizes, beautifies and shares the unique stories and heritage of communities. And they withstand the test of time or at least a few decades. The Hub City has…
Azalea Trail
A sure sign that spring has arrived in Lafayette, LA is the abundance of azaleas in a spectrum of reds, pinks, whites, purples and salmons. The Lafayette, LA Azalea Trail begins at our Visitor Center…
Historic Lafayette
Explore the history at the heart of Cajun & Creole Country
Guided and Self-Guided Tours in Lafayette
Looking to dive deeper into Lafayette’s rich culture, history, and natural beauty? Whether you're a food…
Lafayette Spiritual Tour
The origins of some of South Louisiana’s deepest traditions may have been lost in time, or perhaps in the…
Lafayette's African American Heritage Trail
Stretching across Lafayette and the surrounding communities, the African American Heritage Trail offers a powerful…
Top Sights in River Ranch
River Ranch is a planned community in the heart of Lafayette, LA. The traditional neighborhood development features more…
Civil Rights Trail in Lafayette
The U.S. Civil Rights Trail marks important landmarks, primarily in Southern states, where activists challenged…
Top Sights in Scott, LA
Much of Southwest Louisiana developed when the railroad came through in the late 1800s. In 1880, the Louisiana Western…
Downtown in a Day
Downtown Lafayette is the heart of the city and walking through its lively streets you’ll feel the pulse of…
Top Sights in Broussard, LA
Six miles southeast of Lafayette lies the city of Broussard, routinely one of Louisiana's fastest-growing modern…
Top Sights in Carencro
Carencro has a long and fascinating history with the Attakapas tribe, and later Acadians arriving in the mid-1700s, but…
Top Sights in Oil Center
For a century, Louisiana has played a major role in the country’s oil and gas development, and Lafayette has…
Top Sights in Youngsville, LA
Despite its name, Youngsville dates to 1831 when Acadian J.J. Roy arrived, later laying out a settlement with his son…
Lafayette's Summertime Guide
Summer in Lafayette is more than a season. It’s long days, cold drinks, live music drifting through the air, and time spent outdoors or somewhere cool when the heat kicks…
May Events Spotlight
If you want to spend time in the Hub City and know what events are happening, you're in the right place. We'll give you a rundown of live music and other monthly events…
Lafayette Weekly
A weekly curated playlist by local musician Philippe Billeaudeaux featuring music by Lafayette, LA musicians with a weekly rundown of live music happening in and around the area…
Museums, Galleries & Art in Lafayette
For a city its size, Lafayette bursts at the seams with arts venues, whether it be world-class art museums, galleries selling local art, and studios by world-renowned and…
