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Visiting Cajun Country!
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Selina Gidman
Here are suggestions of parks, restaurants and cool things to experience in Lafayette, LA and surrounding areas.
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Outdoor Activities
This is located in the heart of downtown Lafayette. A new children's playground has been installed and there's also a small splash pad!
Parc Sans Souci
The Best Farmer's market in Lafayette! There's tons of food and crafts & usually a cajun band playing in the background!
Lafayette Farmers and Artisan Market at the Horse Farm
Take your kiddos to the splash pad and play ground or stroll around the park. There's also a very nice dog park!
Moncus Park
Go back in time and experience cajun heritage! The kids can run around as well!!
LARC's Acadian Village
Take an air boat ride in the swamp! You'll most likely see a gator or two!
Swamp Tours of Acadiana
Jungle Gardens..such a beautiful place to stroll around. The Tobasco plant is also on the grounds so make sure you take a tour!
Jungle Gardens
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Vermilionville
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Restaurants
My favorite cajun restaurants you should try!
More cajun food to try! A short distance from Lafayette.
Fezzo's Seafood, Steakhouse & Oyster Bar
If you are looking for yummy cajun food this is it! They also have the best moscow mules!
Dons Seafood - Lafayette
Another fav! There are two locations so make sure you pick which is closest to you.
Prejean's Restaurant Broussard
Another favorite of mine!! This is also a new building!
Mandez's Seafood Bar & Grill - YOUNGSVILLE LOCATION
Try the fried pickles!! When crawfish season is in make sure you get you some!
The Cajun Table
A classic cajun restaurant! An oldie but a goodie!!
Poor Boy's Riverside Inn
Best poorboys in town!! Try the fried shrimp poorboy!! The bread is so yum as well!
Olde Tyme Grocery
Get the crab fingers! So good!!
LT's Seafood & Steakhouse
A hidden gem!! Everything on this menu is amazing!! Make sure to look at their facebook page for hours of operations.
Shade Tree Cafe | Broussard LA - Facebook
Another hidden gem!! They even have healthy menu items!
Rachael's Cafe
Bars & Breweries
Cute brewery to check out!
Adopted Dog Brewing
This brewery is off the beaten path but def worth the drive!!
Bayou Teche Brewing
A cool brewery to check out and def more lively if that's what you are looking for.
The Yard Goat
There are 2 locations! Each with a different vibe but both are great!!
The Tap Room
Arts & Entertainment
Catch an art show here!! The architecture is amazing as well.
Acadiana Center for the Arts
Shop here for your cajun art pieces! A variety to choose from!
Sans Souci Fine Crafts Gallery
Fun for adults and kids! There's also a children's museum within walking distance.
Lafayette Science Museum
