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- The Suwannee River Wilderness Trail. The SRWT starts at White Springs and follows the river for 171 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. It travels over private and public lands and the river, with eight “hubs” along the way.
- Your Place On the River. Suwannee River Rendezvous Resort & Campground has 1,500 feet of Suwannee River shoreline and more than 40 acres to wander. There are paved streets, and each campsite has a picnic table, a star-gazer lounge chair, and a fire ring to make your stay more enjoyable.
- Horses, Parks, and Picnics. Nearby is the Dragonfly Ranch. Although it is 11 miles over the county line in Suwannee County, it is just a short drive to go horseback riding with Georges.
- Go With the Flow. Troy Springs State Park is situated on the Suwannee River. The 70-foot deep spring is what they call a “1st magnitude” spring. That classification means that this is one of the largest springs, and it discharges more than 64 million gallons of water EVERY DAY!!
- Take a stroll in Downtown Lafayette. Downtown Lafayette is full of of historical attractions. The city maintains its architectural heritage with many buildings dating back to the late 19th century, reflecting its roots as a coal mining town.
- Let the kids have fun at WOW! Children’s Museum. Enjoy a fun day with the family at the Wow! Children’s Museum while visiting Lafayette. A haven for children of all ages, the museum offers an array of interactive exhibits and hands-on science activities that make learning fun and engaging.
- See the mining exhibits at Lafayette Miners Museum. Lafayette History Museum, also known as the Lafayette Miners Museum is a great place to visit. It is housed in the original Old Town Hall and dedicated to the town’s rich history.
- Go shopping at Lafayette Collectibles and Flea Market. For antique lovers and bargain hunters, the Lafayette Collectibles and Flea Market is a paradise.
- Indian Peaks Golf Course. Indian Peaks Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-72 facility that was designed by golf legend Hale Irwin and has been open since the early-‘90s.
- Pho Café. Though most visitors are surprised to find a quaint Vietnamese restaurant in a small Colorado town, those who stop for a bite generally agree that Pho Café serves authentic and vibrant dishes that are reasonably priced.
- Waneka Lake Park. Colorado is full of local, state, and national parks, and for lovers of the great outdoors, the choices can be overwhelming. Located just outside city limits, Waneka State Park is the perfect destination for those who want to experience natural Colorado without driving hours into the mountains to do it.
- Ras Kassa’s Ethiopian Kitchen. Lafayette’s proximity to The University of Colorado means there are lots of students and faculty from all over the world; many of them enjoy hitting eclectic restaurants and trying new cuisines when they’ve got free time.
Mar 18, 2021 · Lafayette Parish has a long and profound history. The indigenous Atakapa-Ishak, Choctaw, Chitimacha, and Opelousa were some of the first to inhabit the area. Numerous Acadian refugees settled in this area after being expelled from Canada after Great Britain defeated France in the Seven Years' War. They married other settlers, forming what became known as Cajun and Creole cultures. Both ...
- Lafayette Travel
- Kick Up Your Heels at A Fais Do-Do
- Cajun Food: Eat What The Locals Eat
- Learn About Cajun Traditions
- Visit Lafayette
- Travel The Backroads & Bayous
- Cast A Line
- Respect The Swamp Monsters
- Sip The Local Spirits
- Do Mardi Gras Cajun-Style
- Take A Piece of Acadiana Home with You
You know it when you hear it: Cajun music is the lively, irresistibly danceable counterpart to the region’s spicy cuisine. The upbeat sounds of fiddles, accordions and acoustic guitars ring throughout the dancehalls and restaurants of south Louisiana, and if you spend even just a little time down there, you’re sure to find a party known as the fais...
Cajun cooking is known around the world for its unmistakable spice and uncommon flavors. Gumbo, jambalaya, boudin — there are more dishes to try here than you can fit into one trip. Taste outstanding Cajun dishes in such restaurants as Rita Mae’s Kitchen in Morgan City, A-Bear’s Café in Houma and Steamboat Bill’s in Lake Charles. BONUS: Learn the d...
The Cajuns’ exile from Nova Scotia in 1755 is a story more worthy of a Hollywood film than just history books. Today, you can learn about the people also known as the Acadians at the Acadian Museum in Erath and at the Acadian Memorial in St. Martinville.
Louisiana’s fourth largest city is also the capital of Acadiana. Set smack in the middle of Cajun Country, Lafayette is a town well known for its restaurants (the city is said to have more per capita than anywhere else in the nation), a claim bolstered by AAA Southern Traveler, which once named Lafayette the “tastiest town in the South.” Discover L...
There are great driving tours around this part of the state. The Creole Nature Trail All-American Roadis 180 miles of remote highway spanning southwest Louisiana, and visitors to its website can download free maps and audio tours. The America’s Wetland Birding Trail is a driving tour that takes visitors to sites across 22 southern Louisiana parishe...
Ready to go fishing? Cast a line and reel in your own Cajun-style dinner. Double Down Charters in Chauvin and Custom Charters in Houma will set you up with an offshore or inland fishing trip you’ll be bragging about to friends long after you’ve stepped ashore. If you prefer to go solo, you’ll find fine fishing spots at Vermilion Bay and Grand Isle ...
Alligators are known as the “king of the swamps” for good reason — some of these bad boys measure up to 13 feet long, weighing in at over 500 pounds. One of the best ways to see ’gators and other creatures of the bayous is by getting off dry land and onto the water. Airboat tours offer an adrenaline rush like no other, while houseboat rentals and s...
There’s a small-batch liquor renaissance going on in Louisiana, and much of it is taking place in Cajun Country. Louisiana Spiritsin Lacassine began producing Bayou Rum in 2011. Three childhood friends vowed to utilize one of Louisiana's oldest crops, sugar cane, to create the best Louisiana rum (Louisiana's oldest liquor) for the world to enjoy. S...
There are two sides to Mardi Gras. There’s the kind you know — floats, beads, parades — and another kind, lesser known to those outside Louisiana. Cajun Mardi Gras is a tradition you’ll find in Church Point, Mamou and Eunice, wherein masked men team up on horseback early on Mardi Gras day and ride through town searching (ceremonially) for ingredien...
Collecting Cajun souvenirs is a great way to celebrate an unforgettable trip. Take a tour of the TABASCO Factory in Avery Islandand stock up on your hot sauce supplies. Find albums by Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys and Wayne Toups at House Rockers Record Shop in Lafayette, or take home a one-of-a-kind piece of local Louisiana art from Paul Schexn...
May 2, 2022 · 15. West Lafayette Farmers’ Market. Source: Matej Kastelic / shutterstock. Farmers Market. May to October, Cumberland Park in West Lafayette is the setting for a popular farmers’ market. Held on Wednesdays, 3:30pm to 7pm, the West Lafayette Farmers’ Market usually has more than 50 vendors.
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Jul 6, 2023 · Lafayette is a can’t miss destination when visiting southern Louisiana! Lafayette’s history begins with the Acadians. Upon being expelled from New Brunswick, Quebec, and Nova Scotia the Acadians settled into Lafayette in the mid 1700’s. Over time the French culture they brought with them morphed into what is today known as Cajun culture.
