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There are a number of interesting places to
visit and great restaurants in
Lafayette and the surrounding area. Below are listed some that might be of
interest. For a more comprehensive listing
CLICK HERE
for an online travel guide provided by the Lafayette Convention &
Visitor's Convention.
Places to visit:
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Acadian Village is a
showcase of authentic homes along side a winding bayou which depict the
unique Acadian architecture of the time. Located on the SE side of
Lafayette. The homes were restored on site
and outfitted with period antiques. For more info:
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HERE
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The Acadian Cultural Center in
Lafayette tells stories of the origins, migration, settlement, and
contemporary culture of the Acadians (Cajuns) and other area groups.
Ranger programs, films, exhibits, and events share a variety of local
traditions including music, story-telling, dance, and food, and explore
the mysteries of the Atchafalaya Basin, Louisiana's wildest place. Located
off US90 near airport.
For more info:
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HERE
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Vermilionville authentically portrays a way of life preserved with a
distinctly French accent. Situated on the banks of the Bayou Vermilion,
this Cajun/Creole heritage and folklife park recreates life in the
Acadiana area between 1765 and 1890. Located next to the Acadian Cultural
Center near the airport.
For more info:
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HERE
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Swamp Tours - There are several operators that offer guided boat
trips in the Atchafalaya Basin to observe the abundant plant and wildlife
indigenous to the basin. Here are links for web sites of several
operators:
The
Atchafalaya Experience,
Cajun
Country Swamp Tours,
Champagne's
Swamp Tours and
McGee's
Landing.
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St. Martinville is an early settlement in Lousiana's Cajun Country
and features a number of historical buildings, museums and attractions,
including the
Evangeline
Oak Tree, named for the heroine of the poem Evangeline, written and
published by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in 1847. Because of the lack of
historical research prior to that time, this epic poem is believed to be a
true account of the exile of the Acadians from Nova Scotia by the British
in 1755. St. Martinville is located about 18 miles south of Lafayette. For
more info:
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Avery
Island,
home of world-famous Tobasco Sauce, is located about 30 miles south of
Lafayette. Surrounded by swamps and marshes, Avery Island is a
mysteriously beautiful place where the pepper fields grow, the factory
hums and employees continue to live and work much as they have for
generations. You can tour the Tobasco factory and visit the 250 acre
Jungle Gardens, where visitors can expect to see a variety of azaleas,
camellias and bamboo, in addition to alligators, deer, and raccoons that
live in the hills and marshes around the gardens. For more info:
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For cool refreshments:
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Borden's - This old ice cream shop with its
deco-stucco exterior is a blast from the past.
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Cajun Sno - This Lafayette legend
serves a one-of-a-kind frozen treat called a sno-ball.
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Frozen Sun Daiquiris - Two locations.
Multiple flat screen tvs, pool tables, dart boards, touch screen games,
scheduled live entertainment, and most of all tasty daiquiris!!!!!!!
Restaurants:
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Blue Dog Cafe
- Cajun Cool Casual Dinning. Very Popular.
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Village
Cafe - Located near the Carriage House Hotel
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Jolie's
Louisiana Bistro - Elegant Creole Fine Dining. Historical
Louisiana art by George Rodrigue is on display
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Randol's -
Nightly Cajun (Zydeco) music. Friendly family atmosphere.
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Prejean's -
Claims to hold the record for the most medals captured by any culinary
team in the South
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The above and a number of others are
listed in "Eat Lafayette" -
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