I am at Festival 2026.The greatest annual international music festival in Louisiana... Most…read morefordable...its free, family friendly,diverse, music based festival. Bring the RV or book a BNB accomodation. A Camping in the Bayou fav. Jamming with Corey Ledet and his zydeco band this year on the last day of Festival at the Francospere Codofil stage before I head to the bayou. See you in April 2027 in downtown Layayette, LA.

Interesting event which encompasses downtown Lafayette with multiple stages spread all around the…read morearea. They focus both on local music and international performances. They have a lot of food booths around along with all the restaurants, bars and other businesses downtown to enjoy. I did find that there was a lot of repetition with the food booths so there seemed to be some selected vendors that got to have multiple locations. Overall this was a good time where you could easily transition between the festival stages and local businesses.

"La Grande Boucherie des Cajuns" is an annual festival celebrating the life, food, and music of…read moreSouth Louisiana and the Acadiens.

I was not expecting the size of this place but I was really impressed. I really enjoy learning the…read moremindset of people and this did not disappoint. I really felt like taking a step back in history to see what life was like for when the Acadians first landed in Louisiana. It was obvious that the volunteers enjoy what they are doing and it comes across in their passion.

I admit, I've seen an abundance of these recreated villages, all across the US. Growing up, my…read moreparents were fond of them, so they've been a part of most vacations, and many of them tend to blend into one another. Vermilionville, however, stood out as one of the best, and is a memory I'll hang onto for a while. The attendants in period garb were friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to answer our questions. The woman with her spinning wheel even gave us a demonstration. She had taught herself to spin whilst working there and explained the excessive amount of hours it took to finish even one sweater. She also made it possible for me to try the bread pudding I'd been eyeing on the restaurant menu; she warned me they were closing in just 15 minutes so we rushed over and put our order in. Now, I'm not sure if their restaurant has its own yelp page so I'll just review it here. That pudding was the most delicious, most perfect bread pudding I've ever had, and I've tried quite a lot from some of the best places in NOLA. The top was crisply caramelized, and the center was a buttery custard infused with vanilla and cinnamon--an aromatic taste sensation. The server brought me two containers to go (an extra as I'd only asked for one!) and I was so excited to try it, I devoured the first one while wandering between the houses. There were some rather beautiful little homes, furnished with accurate historic decor, and I appreciated that we were able to look at things on our own, at our own pace, free from having to follow a guide. We visited on a day it was set to storm, but we were able to see most of the buildings before the sky opened up on us. We foolishly forgot to bring umbrellas of any kind, so we ended up darting between structures, and eventually taking refuge in the old church while the worst of the rain passed. It was atmospheric and memorable. We found some charming animals in a little barn--a donkey and two sheep and we said hello. There were even mushrooms, and among them we found a single chanterelle, so keep an eye out, fellow mushroom hunters! Lastly, you must leave adequate time to check out the gift shop. They have something for everyone, and much of it made by local artisans! I would recommend Vermilionville to anyone with an appreciation for southern history.

Beautiful and haunted (allegedly) old historical plantation home with a lot of history nestled in…read morethe historic downtown. It's now a museum.

First we wandered the visiting center. It was a great start toward familiarizing ourselves with the…read morecharacters we were about to hear/learn so much about on our tour. Our guide, Dionne, is SO knowledgable and relatable. She shared honest stories about the people who built and lived in the beautiful house. Stories that included not only the wealthy owners, but the enslaved who made their wealth possible and lives comfortable. The presentation of the true history of Louisiana and our United States is so very important. Invest an hour or two in this lesson. You won't be sorry.

Amazing spot. Friendly employees. The planetarium show was very cute. Everything was well organized…read moreand very informative. Highly recommend to anyone in the area. Even if your just driving by the area. Stop in and stretch your legs.

Enjoyed our visit. Really liked the planetarium show about the accidental astronauts. It…read moreincorporated animation with facts about the moon and the sun. Even our 16 month old seemed to like it. Exhibits were a little advanced for the 2.5 year old, but still still had a great time.

My family was one of the first to come from Germany and settle at Robert's Cove. This festival is…read morelike a huge extended family reunion, but even if you're not German, or from the area, it's got something for everyone!

The entrance to this museum is not where you expect it to be. It is on Broadway, there is a sign at…read morea doorway that looks like it should be an entrance, but it is not. The lady working was very friendly, she was in the middle of some other work, but when that was done, she showed me around and pointed out some items of interest. This place is packed with items of local history, history of how the Acadians ended up here and just history of the area. Some of the spots were so tight it was difficult to maneuver around. It was so amazing. Free admission.

This is a beautiful museum that also doubles as a concert venue…read more The rotating art installations that I've seen there are absolutely stunning. I really appreciate the emphasis on local artists. They do a wonderful job of curating experiences, and giving you a glimpse of the artist. I saw a great concert recently produced by local Cajun and Zydeco musicians I was absolutely blown away by those ladies! Later that month, I went to see some art by the renowned Leroy Evans. It was a stunning display of color, depth, detail, and emotion. Possibly one of my favorite painting exhibits ever. Take your kids, take a date or take a friend - you will have a lovely time.

Every second Saturday in downtown Lafayette there's an art walk. Vendors set up shop up and down…read morethe streets and in shops. I went recently and now this will be a regular Saturday night thing for me. It was so nice!! Acadiana Center for the Arts was offering free admission so I stopped in to escape the heat and check out the exhibits. Jeremy Young was the artist whose work stood out the most to me and I thoroughly enjoyed studying his paintings. I was just awed by the details that went into his paintings. The artists here change on a regular basis and I picked up the upcoming schedule so I'll know when to go see some new exhibits. Next time you're wandering around downtown Lafayette be sure to stop in here!