- Our list of the best things to do in Lafayette, Louisiana, features the top 65 nearby activities — including 32 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Lafayette, LA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, and Tours.
- The results below include the top 23 things to do within the city of Lafayette, LA , followed by 42 popular activities in nearby cities, including New Iberia, Breaux Bridge, St. Martinville, Opelousas, Broussard, Henderson and Scott
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See dinosaur models, some of which move and roar at visitors’ command, before playing in a midway of interactive attractions
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Most fun thing to do in the Lafayette! board a cozy party bus or do a little walking for the tastiest tours in the South. Casual tours include at least 5 tasting stops at local favorites. (All included in price!) Taste Cajun originals like boudin, king cake, etouffee, gumbo, cracklin' and more! Don't eat before…
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93%
420 votes
300 Fisher Road, off Surrey Street, Lafayette, LA 70508
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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.
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The biggest cathedral in Lafayette is the Cathedral of St. John. It is quasi-Romanesque brick building with extensive outdoor gardens along with flambeau stained glass and an Italian marble main altar decorating the interior.
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92%
64 votes
301 Doucet Road, Lafayette, LA 70503
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Red Lerille's Health & Raquet Club is a large health club facility that covers over 20 acres. The facility features 3 tennis courts, 2 large coed workout areas, and a junior Olympic outdoor pool.
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Louisiana's Atchafalaya region is the largest river swamp in North America with The Atchafalaya Experience serving as the prominent tour agency for the area. Alligators, otters, deer, mink, and over 30 species of birds can be viewed from these boat tours on any given day.
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Located along the famous Bayou Teche, the Evangeline State Park acts as a representation of the cultural interplay among the diverse groups who formerly made the area their home. The site currently has a reproduction Acadian Farmstead that indicates how a single-family farm would look in the 1800s.
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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.
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corner of Vermilion and Jefferson streets, Lafayette, LA
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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.
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72 votes
1905 Verot School Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
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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.
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55 votes
201 E. Congress St., Lafayette, LA 70084
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Kids love to roll up their sleeves and enjoy hands-on learning experiences at the Children's Museum of Acadiana in Lafayette, Louisiana. There are activities and interactive exhibits for all ages.