Explore Magnificent Trails

When you’re ready for an escape, there’s a trail in Lafayette for everyone. From our cultural trails like ancient oaks and historical Lafayette to our more interactive trails like dancehalls and public art trail, there’s something for every interest. You can find them at LafayetteTravel.com/Trails.

McGee’s Louisiana Swamp & Airboat Tours

Savour World-Class Cuisine

Craving delightfully smoked boudin, mouthwatering gumbo, and piping hot crawfish seasoned to perfection? Beyond being delicious, there’s a reason Cajun food is known worldwide: because there’s nothing like it. Plan your food adventure at LafayetteTravel.com/FoodiesGuide.

Poor Boy’s Riverside Inn

Two-Step Through Lafayette

Lafayette is known as the Heartbeat of Acadiana, and with good reason. Their one-of-a-kind mix of Cajun, Creole, and zydeco music can be heard any night of the week. For a weekly playlist and schedule of live music, visit LafayetteTravel.com/LafayetteWeekly.

From the rich cultural history and the vibrant flavours of Cajun and Creole cooking to the wealth of ways to enjoy the outdoors, Lafayette is truly uniquely seasoned. Plan your next getaway at LafayetteTravel.com/Seasoned.

Festivals Acadiens et Créoles

Experience Lively Festivals

One of the best ways to immerse yourself in Lafayette’s unique heritage is to attend one of its festivals, a treat for all your senses. See below for a list of upcoming festivals or visit LafayetteTravel.com/Festivals for a complete list.

Mardi Gras | Annually in January or February
Festival International | Annually the last Wednesday through Sunday in April
Crawfish Festival | Annually the first full weekend in May
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles | Annually the second full weekend in October

Start planning your trip at www.lafayettetravel.com