Things to Do with Kids in Lafayette, LA

  • TripBuzz found 51 things to do with kids in or near Lafayette, Louisiana, including 34 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Iberia, St. Martinville, Opelousas and Breaux Bridge.
  • From Children's Museum of Acadiana to Kart Ranch, the Lafayette area offers 33 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Historic Sites, Hiking Trails and Amusement Parks (Kids).
  • Nicknamed 'The Hub City,' Lafayette, Louisiana, is located on the Vermilion River rich with history related to the American Revolutionary War. The city is home to the National Guard headquarters and a reserve unit of the United States Marine Corps. Lafayette has public parks, cultural and arts centers, and many local attractions such as the Vermilionville Museum and Borden's Ice Cream parlor.
  • TripBuzz found 51 things to do with kids in or near Lafayette, Louisiana, including 34 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Iberia, St. Martinville, Opelousas and Breaux Bridge.
  • From Children's Museum of Acadiana to Kart Ranch, the Lafayette area offers 33 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Historic Sites, Hiking Trails and Amusement Parks (Kids).
  • Nicknamed 'The Hub City,' Lafayette, Louisiana, is located on the Vermilion River rich with history related to the American Revolutionary War. The city is home to the National Guard headquarters and a reserve unit of the United States Marine Corps. Lafayette has public parks, cultural and arts centers, and many local attractions such as the Vermilionville Museum and Borden's Ice Cream parlor.
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Authentic Italian recipes including osso bucco, chicken parmesan, and fettuccine with vodka-cream sauce
3.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 300 Geraldine Drive, Lafayette, LA 70503 MoreLess Info
Lafayette's Thomas Park is a tennis facility with many lighted tennis courts available for public use. The park also offers tennis lessons, a jogging path, a basketball court, sports fields, and a children's playground.
3.3 Miles
75% 8 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 107 Energy Parkway, Ste. B, Lafayette, LA 70508 MoreLess Info
Lafayette's Painting with a Twist is an art studio that allows visitors to create their own works of art under the supervision and guidance of a professional artist. All adult sessions are BYOB.
1.6 Miles
93% 420 votes
Historic Sites 300 Fisher Road, off Surrey Street, Lafayette, LA 70508 MoreLess Info
A living history museum and folklife park have been combined to make Vermilionville. It works to preserve and represent the Acadian, Creole, and Native American cultures through several restored homes and thirteen local artisans who demonstrate essential crafts of these early settlers.
5.5 Miles
81% 205 votes
Historic Sites 200 Greenleaf Drive, Lafayette, LA 70506 MoreLess Info
The Acadian culture is brought to life in the Acadian Village. A showcase of authentic homes and buildings have been restored along the bayou that are filled with period antiques, and Zydeco jam sessions with free-for-all dancing are held on weekends with good weather.
0.1 Miles
96% 27 votes
Theaters corner of Vermilion and Jefferson streets, Lafayette, LA MoreLess Info
If you're looking for a glamorous night out the theater, The Acadiana Center for the Arts is the best place to start. See elegant ballets, classics such as Wuthering Heights, and beautiful music including the Ahn Trio.
4.0 Miles
86% 72 votes
Adventure Tour 1905 Verot School Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508 MoreLess Info
Cajun country is filled with many adventures that can be accessed through Pastor Brothers Cajun Excursions. Popular tour options include learning how to Cajun dance, sampling unique Canjun foods, sunset swamp cruises, and cocktail cruises along the bayou.
2.9 Miles
- 1 votes
Hiking Trails 1205 E Alexander St, Lafayette, LA, Lafayette, LA 70501 MoreLess Info
Located on 110-acres, the Acadiana Park Nature Station is a facility dedicated to caring for and educating about the natural environment. The station contains over 3-miles of trails and is popular for field trips, educational programs, or regular visits.
5.8 Miles
91% 43 votes
Food Shops 615 Hwy 93 N, Scott, LA 70583 MoreLess Info
Operating since 1986, the Best Stop Supermarket is a family-run store which offers a wide range of traditional cajun foods including boudin, choudin and more.
7.8 Miles
99% 232 votes
Lake Breaux Bridge, LA MoreLess Info
A manmade lake, Lake Martin covers 44,000 acres and is popular for its shoreline golf courses, marina, and festivals. It is also popular among wildlife watchers.
8.1 Miles
100% 27 votes
Kayaking 317 East Bridge Street, Breaux Bridge, LA MoreLess Info
A sightseeing tour company with an emphasis on nature and wildlife, the Bayou Teche Experience offers two tours for visitors. There is a Natural History & Wildlife Tour and a Birding Tour, both of which include shuttle, kayak, and equipment.
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