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Lafayette ( / ˌlæfiːˈɛt, ˌlɑːf -/, French: [lafajɛt]) is the most populous city in and parish seat of Lafayette Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana, [3] located along the Vermilion River. It is Louisiana's fourth-most populous city with a 2020 census population of 121,374; [4] the consolidated city-parish's population was 241,753 in 2020. [5] .
Apr 24, 2024 · Lafayette, city, south-central Louisiana, U.S., on the Vermilion River 55 miles southwest of Baton Rouge. The area was first settled by Acadians in 1763. The earliest village, Vermilionville, was established in 1824 but was renamed for the French general the marquis de Lafayette in 1884.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch.com recently named Lafayette, LA as the “Happiest City in America” and it’s no mystery why. With our distinctive blend of food, music and culture it’s no wonder people from all over are heading down south with a smile on their face.
Lafayette. Founded by the Acadians in the 19th century, the legacy of Louisiana's French, Spanish and Caribbean ancestors comes together in Lafayette, creating a city with, amongst other things, a vast selection of restaurants serving everything from spicy po'boys to crawfish etouffee.
- Start The Day with A Zydeco Breakfast at Buck and Johnny’s
- Learn About Lafayette’s Past at Vermillionville
- See The Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist
- Dance The Night Away at Rock’n’Bowl
- Join Locals at A Boucherie
- Find Live Music – Any Night of The Week
- Follow The Boudin Trail
- Wander Around The Hilliard Art Museum
- Visit A Microbrewery
- Shop in Downtown Lafayette
Zydeco is a style of African American music that originated in the south of Louisiana. Its ability to get your toes tapping is remarkable! I developed a taste for it when I spent my first morning in the States joining locals two-stepping to a live band at this packed bar near Lafayette. The Zydeco Brunch happens every Saturday during the breakfast ...
Vermillionvilleis a Cajun and Creole living history museum named after the area’s original title. It’s spread over 23 acres so you can easily spend a whole day there, and there’s an on-site restaurant with reasonable prices. You can take a self-guided tour around the original period buildings and the costumed historians working there will tell you ...
Originally named l’Église St-Jean du Vermilion, this beautiful cathedral is one of Lafayette’s top attractions. The red and white brick building stands proudly above the cityscape, so you can’t miss it while you’re walking around downtown Lafayette. The cathedral is beautifully maintained. Some of the features of note are the stained glass from Mun...
If you’re looking for an off-the-wall date night in Lafayette, head down to Rock’n’Bowl. I felt like I was in a movie! Rock’n’Bowl is a ten-pin bowling alley with a difference: there’s a huge dance floor and a stage with live music in the centre of the lanes! While the younger clientele aims for a strike, the rest of the crowd takes over the dance ...
Attending a boucherie is one of the more unique experiences to have in South Louisiana. It’s a Cajun tradition that dates back to a time when butchering a hog was a necessary part of feeding the community, so everyone in the area mucked in. We attended a boucherie at Lakeview Beach Parkin Eunice and (thankfully) arrived after the slaughter. I’m gla...
Lafayette is the self-proclaimed Free Music Capital of the World and there’s live Cajun, Creole and Zydeco music playing at bars all over the city from Wednesday to Sunday. You can of course find live performances on a Monday or Tuesday night too, but you might have to venture outside of town. I personally loved the singers at Agave, a Mexican plac...
I had never even heard of Boudin before my trip to Lafayette but I think I ate it every day while I was there – and every single ‘link’ was different to the last. Boudin is a type of sausage that’s a little like black pudding. The Cajun version typically contains pork and rice, and the spicy flavour really packs a punch. One of the more unique tour...
If the weather isn’t on your side, this is one of the best things to do in Lafayette when it rains. The Hilliard Art Museum‘s permanent collection consists of 18th through 21st century European, Asian and American art works. There were some inspiring exhibitions when I visited, including Vitus Shell’s ‘Bout It, ‘Bout It, The Political Power Of Just...
I developed a taste for the New Orleans raspberry beer Purple Haze during my time in Louisiana, but there are craft breweries local to Lafayette that you can support. Parish Brewingin Broussard produce special brews like Ghost in the Machine and Opus Vert. You can take a tour of their taproom on Saturdays and they have Trivia Night on Thursdays. Ba...
I spent my last morning in Lafayette trawling the shops in the Downtown area, stopping for a caffeine hit at Rêve Coffee Roasters, which has a surprisingly hipster edge that seems incongruent with the city itself. I was pleased to find some hidden gems on the high street (are they called high streets in America?), including Genterie, which feels li...
As the largest city in Lafayette Parish, Lafayette, Louisiana mixes all the amenities of urban life, including universities and medical centers, with the unmistakable influence of the region's venerable Cajun and Creole cultures. Visitors can learn about the area's roots by touring either the Acadian Cultural Center or Vermilionville.
Lafayette is a city in Louisiana. It's the unofficial capital of Acadiana or Cajun Country. This flourishing moderate sized city is home to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Music and dancing is an integral part of community life.
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