Angie & André’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A great glimpse into the history and life of early Acadian settlers in this area. It also has a restaurant serving Cajun Cuisine. I highly recommend going next door first, to the Acadian Cultural Center to watch their film giving a history of this area.
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Vermilionville Historic Village
300 Fisher RdA great glimpse into the history and life of early Acadian settlers in this area. It also has a restaurant serving Cajun Cuisine. I highly recommend going next door first, to the Acadian Cultural Center to watch their film giving a history of this area.
This is on the University of Louisiana Campus. It is a great place to get see alligators right in the middle of town.
Cypress Lake Dining Room
620 McKinley StThis is on the University of Louisiana Campus. It is a great place to get see alligators right in the middle of town.
Saturday mornings they have a great craft and farmers market. You will also see experience live Cajun Music.
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Lafayette Farmers and Artisan Market at the Horse Farm
2913 Johnston StSaturday mornings they have a great craft and farmers market. You will also see experience live Cajun Music.
They have a film that plays hourly giving a history of the Acadians who settled this area. I highly recommend going here first, then next door to Vermilionville.
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Acadian Cultural Center
501 Fisher RdThey have a film that plays hourly giving a history of the Acadians who settled this area. I highly recommend going here first, then next door to Vermilionville.
You will want to go here before or after the Tabasco Factory Tour. You drive through the gardens in your car, with lots of places to get out of your car and explore. You will probably see alligators.
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Jardines de la Selva
Main RoadYou will want to go here before or after the Tabasco Factory Tour. You drive through the gardens in your car, with lots of places to get out of your car and explore. You will probably see alligators.
Downtown has many restaurant options and shops. You may even want to take your picture with the "LAFAYETTE" sign.
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Downtown Lafayette
Downtown has many restaurant options and shops. You may even want to take your picture with the "LAFAYETTE" sign.
Shops for Local Art, Crafts & Souvenirs
Sans Souci Fine Crafts Gallery
551 E Vermilion StLocal artisan gift shop.
Parish Ink | Downtown Lafayette
310 Jefferson StLocal t-shirts, posters, etc.
Caroline & Company
1800 Kaliste Saloom RdLocal gift shop that has a large selection of Louisiana gifts.
Mattea Studio
Local artist shop, posters, greeting cards, etc.
Beer Garden
Great local hang out. Check the schedule for live music. Outdoor seating only.
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Wurst Biergarten & Food Park
537 Jefferson StGreat local hang out. Check the schedule for live music. Outdoor seating only.
Food scene
Lafayette has so many incredible food choices. I'm simply giving you a list of our favorite with in a couple of miles of Memory Lane.
Our favorite donut shop! This location is the original. Very popular for its King Cakes.
Meche's Donut King
402 Guilbeau RdOur favorite donut shop! This location is the original. Very popular for its King Cakes.
Amazing breakfast or lunch. There will be a wait for Sunday Brunch. Try calling for a reservation.
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The French Press
214 E Vermilion StAmazing breakfast or lunch. There will be a wait for Sunday Brunch. Try calling for a reservation.
Famous for their PoBoys and Snowballs in the Summer. Right next to Campus.
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Olde Tyme Grocery
218 W St Mary BlvdFamous for their PoBoys and Snowballs in the Summer. Right next to Campus.
Pop's Poboys
740 Jefferson StUnique PoBoys, fun cocktails.
Great outdoor seating area if the weather is nice.
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Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant
900 Jefferson StGreat outdoor seating area if the weather is nice.
Johnson's Boucaniere
1111 St John StBBQ, Boudin, gumbo, etc.
Our favorite spot for sushi. Located downtown. Great atmosphere.
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Tsunami Sushi Lafayette
412 Jefferson StOur favorite spot for sushi. Located downtown. Great atmosphere.
Long time favorite pizza spot for locals. Some very unique Cajun pizzas.
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Deano's Pizza
305 Bertrand DrLong time favorite pizza spot for locals. Some very unique Cajun pizzas.
CENTRAL Pizza & Bar
423 Jefferson StPopular Downtown brick oven pizza spot.
Pamplona Tapas Bar
631 Jefferson StDowntown tapas restaurant. Great atmosphere.
If you need a fast food, drive through option, I would have to recommend Cane's chicken fingers.
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
2426 W Congress StIf you need a fast food, drive through option, I would have to recommend Cane's chicken fingers.
This Downtown bakery makes my favorite King Cake!
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Keller's Bakery Downtown
1012 Jefferson StThis Downtown bakery makes my favorite King Cake!
Borden's
1103 Jefferson StA favorite Ice Cream shop for decades.
Street-style eats and fresh, house-made tortillas. Option for outdoors, courtyard dining.
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TULA Tacos + Amigos
427 Jefferson StStreet-style eats and fresh, house-made tortillas. Option for outdoors, courtyard dining.
This local favorite was featured on Anthony Bourdain's "Parts Unknown" tv show spotlighting soul food & southern cooking.
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Laura's Two
1904 W University AveThis local favorite was featured on Anthony Bourdain's "Parts Unknown" tv show spotlighting soul food & southern cooking.
Live Music
Great live music venue, bluemoonpresents.com/web/calendar
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Blue Moon Saloon And Guest House
215 E Convent StGreat live music venue, bluemoonpresents.com/web/calendar
Rock'n'Bowl® de Lafayette
905 Jefferson StLive music venue, rocknbowl.com/Lafayette
Book store
Beausoleil Books
302 A Jefferson St