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Lafayette

1400 NW Evangeline Thruway · Lafayette, LA

Why you should go…

The Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission is the official tourism organization for Lafayette, Louisiana, marketing the city as the heart of Cajun and Creole Country. It operates the Lafayette Visitor Center on NW Evangeline Thruway, publishes a tourism guide called Allons, and provides visitor resources highlighting local music, food and culture.

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  • #cajun culture
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  • #food

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Lafayette, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    Local Gem

    Acadiana Center for the Arts

    Free

    Downtown Lafayette arts center with museum-quality galleries and the James Devin Moncus Theater.

    1.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Tours
    Local Gem

    Cajun Country Swamp Tours

    $25–$50

    Guided 90-minute boat tours through the Cypress-Tupelo swamp and bird habitat of Lake Martin, Louisiana.

    6.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Tours
    Local Gem

    McGee's Swamp Tours

    $25–$50

    Guided swamp boat and airboat tours through the Atchafalaya Basin near Lafayette, Louisiana.

    7.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Eat & Drink
    Local Gem

    Crawfish Town USA

    $25–$50

    Cajun seafood restaurant and market near Breaux Bridge known for boiled crawfish in a historic barn.

    12 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    West Baton Rouge Tourist Information Center

    Free

    State-certified visitor center off I-10 offering travel info, maps and a resident alligator mascot.

    48 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Free

    Louisiana State Capitol Welcome Center

    Free

    The state's official welcome center at the Louisiana Capitol in Baton Rouge, with free maps and travel guides.

    51 mi awayMore like this