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Capital of Cajun Country
About Lafayette
Lafayette serves as the parish seat of Lafayette Parish along the Vermilion River in Louisiana. As the state's fourth-most populous city, it anchors the Acadiana region, which forms the largest population and economic corridor between Houston and New Orleans. The consolidated city-parish recorded a total population of 241,753 during the 2020 census.
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Fat Pat's Bar & Grill
Fat Pat's Bar & Grill serves American cuisine.
View details →Best Restaurants in Lafayette
49 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Bon Temps Grill
Bon Temps Grill is a restaurant located in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood.
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Carpe Diem
Carpe Diem is a coffee shop located in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood.
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Chris' Po Boys
Chris' Po Boys in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood serves sandwiches and seafood.
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Empanada Guy Lafayette
Empanada Guy Lafayette serves food in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood.
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Gary's plate lunches
Gary's plate lunches serves American cuisine in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood. The menu features hotdogs, sandwiches, and sausage.
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Johnson's Boucanière
Johnson's Boucanière is a restaurant located in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood.
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Olde Tyme Grocery
Olde Tyme Grocery serves Cajun cuisine in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood.
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Parish Biscuit Company
Parish Biscuit Company is a restaurant located in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood.
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Park Bistro
Park Bistro operates as a restaurant in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood.
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Peking Garden
Peking Garden serves Chinese cuisine in the Rivers Bend Estates neighborhood.
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The French Press
The French Press serves regional cuisine in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Lafayette
6 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Rêve Coffee Lab
Rêve Coffee Lab is a café located in the River Ranch neighborhood.
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Rêve Coffee Lab
Rêve Coffee Lab is a café located in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood.
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Steam Press Coffee Cafe
Steam Press Coffee Cafe operates as a café in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Lafayette
9 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Jim Deggys Brick Oven Pizza & Brewery
Jim Deggys Brick Oven Pizza & Brewery operates as a bar in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood.
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Blue Moon Saloon
Blue Moon Saloon operates as a bar in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood.
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Jefferson Street Pub
Jefferson Street Pub operates as a bar in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood.
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Bulldog Poolhall
Bulldog Poolhall operates as a bar in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Lafayette
6 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Alexandre Mouton House
Located in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood, the Alexandre Mouton House serves as a historic attraction tied to several prominent local families. The site offers insight into the region's past through its preserved architecture and historical associations.
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Hilliard Art Museum
The Hilliard Art Museum is an attraction located in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood.
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Lafayette Science Museum
Located in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood, the Lafayette Science Museum offers an educational attraction for visitors.
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Vermilionville Historic Village
Vermilionville Historic Village is an attraction located in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood.
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Children's Museum of Acadiana
The Children's Museum of Acadiana is an attraction located in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood.
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Evangeline Maid Bread Sign
The Evangeline Maid Bread Sign stands as a local attraction in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood.
Best Shops in Lafayette
11 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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The Birds Nest
The Birds Nest is a shop located in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood.
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Acadiana Religious & Gift Shop
Acadiana Religious & Gift Shop is a retail store located in the Austin Cove neighborhood.
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Melodi's Belles and Beaus
Melodi's Belles and Beaus is a shop located in the Austin Cove neighborhood.
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Spoiled Pet Spa & Boutique
Spoiled Pet Spa & Boutique operates as a shop in the Austin Cove neighborhood.
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Acadiana Tux and Limo
Acadiana Tux and Limo is a shop located in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Lafayette
43 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Chargois Park
Chargois Park is a green space located in the Rivers Bend Estates neighborhood.
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Dorsey-Donlon Park
Dorsey-Donlon Park is a green space located in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood.
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F E 'Pa' Davis Park
F E 'Pa' Davis Park is a green space located in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood.
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Parc de Lafayette
Parc de Lafayette is a park located in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood.
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Graham Brown Memorial Park
Graham Brown Memorial Park offers a green space for visitors in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood.
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Acadian Cultural Center
Located in the Bois de Lafayette neighborhood, the Acadian Cultural Center functions as a park.
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